TOEFL TPO 1 Speaking Task 3 Sample: Explain groupthink and its effects using example of the computer company.

1.子项得分 Delivery: 2 Language Use: 2 Topic Development: 1

2.预估分数

15. 3.表达

从表达方面来看，这位同学的回答有一些问题。首先，语速不够流畅，有时会出现不必要的停顿。其次，发音方面也有一些错误，导致拼写出现问题。建议同学在练习口语时，注意提高语速的流畅性，并多加练习发音，以便在考试中能够更准确地表达自己的观点。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，这位同学的回答并没有很好地涵盖文章和听力中的关键信息。回答中提到的实验和猴子与题目要求的计算机公司例子无关。建议同学在准备答案时，确保充分理解题目要求，并将文章和听力中的关键信息结合起来进行组织和阐述。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The article said experimenter may affect their result, so they may not get accurate result. In the reading passage, it is mentioned that groupthink can lead to irrational decisions in a group. (原文中提到的是群体思维，而不是实验者对结果的影响。) In this lecture, the man said there are two groups of monkeys, the experimenter trains them to pick up ball and throw into the box, and they were told one group is highly intelligent, the other one is the least intelligent, actually there are no difference, but they don't know. In the listening part, the professor shares his experience with groupthink in a computer company where he used to work. He and his coworker suggested giving their computers a design makeover to attract more customers. However, due to groupthink, they ended up not changing the design, which later cost them potential customers and profit. (听力部分讲述的是教授在计算机公司的群体思维经历，而不是关于猴子的实验。) Number four.

Revised Answer (140 words): In the reading passage, it is mentioned that groupthink can lead to irrational decisions in a group. In the listening part, the professor shares his experience with groupthink in a computer company where he used to work. He and his coworker suggested giving their computers a design makeover to attract more customers since market research showed that new customers would be more interested if the computers looked cooler. Initially, more than half of the group supported the idea, but some senior managers opposed it, stating that their focus had always been on technology and changing the design would be an unnecessary cost. Due to groupthink, many supporters changed their minds, and eventually, everyone voted against the design change. This decision cost the company potential customers and profit when a competitor released a new design that attracted customers.

6.思维导图

• Groupthink

  • Irrational decisions
  • Desire to conform

• Computer company example

  • Design makeover suggestion
  • Market research
  • Senior managers' opposition
  • Groupthink effects
    • Supporters changing minds
    • Unanimous decision against change
    • Loss of potential customers and profit

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Language Use: 3 Topic Development: 3

2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 23

3.表达 从表达方面来看，这位考生的回答相对清晰，但仍有改进的空间。首先，考生在描述时需要注意正确使用词汇，例如将"group sync"改为"groupthink"。此外，考生在讲述时可以尝试使用更多的连接词，如“然后”、“因此”等，以使句子更连贯。最后，考生需要注意发音的准确性以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 In terms of topic development, the speaker provided a coherent response by explaining the concept of groupthink and using the example from the computer company. However, there is room for improvement. The speaker should focus on providing more details from both the reading and listening passages to support their explanation. For example, they could mention the reasons behind groupthink as stated in the reading passage and elaborate on how those reasons were evident in the computer company example. Additionally, the speaker should work on organizing their response more effectively by using clear transitions between ideas and summarizing their main points at the end of their response.

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The reading passage introduced a concept called group sync, which means that one person by which group makes bad or irrational decisions. The reading passage introduced a concept called groupthink, which is a process by which groups make bad or irrational decisions. (将"group sync"改为"groupthink"，并修改句子结构使其更清晰。)

So, for example, the speaker used to work in a computer technology company. For instance, the professor mentioned working at a computer technology company. (用“for instance”替换“so, for example”，并将“the speaker”改为“the professor”以更准确地描述听力内容。)

One day, he and his co-workers decided to design a new looking for their computers. One day, he and his coworker proposed redesigning their computers to make them look more up-to-date. (修改句子结构以使其更自然，并使用更准确的词汇描述提议。)

At first, a half of the staff supported their ideas, but later mostly changed because they don't want to give a bad impression on their boss, because that will reduce their chance for promotion. Initially, more than half of the group supported the idea; however, many changed their minds due to concerns about making a bad impression on senior managers and potentially jeopardizing their chances for promotion. (修改句子结构以使其更连贯，并使用更准确的词汇描述员工的担忧。)

And then the speakers also changed their mind to kept the old looking of their computer. Eventually, even the professor voted against his own idea, resulting in the company keeping the old design. (修改句子结构以使其更自然，并使用更准确的词汇描述结果。)

Several months after, their competitor also gave a new look on their computer. Later, a competitor released a new design for their computers. (修改句子结构以使其更自然，并使用更准确的词汇描述竞争对手的行动。)

That will cause their loss to their potential customers. This led to the company losing potential customers and market share. (修改句子结构以使其更自然，并使用更准确的词汇描述影响。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The reading passage introduced a concept called groupthink, which is a process by which groups make bad or irrational decisions. For instance, the professor mentioned working at a computer technology company. One day, he and his coworker proposed redesigning their computers to make them look more up-to-date. Initially, more than half of the group supported the idea; however, many changed their minds due to concerns about making a bad impression on senior managers and potentially jeopardizing their chances for promotion. Eventually, even the professor voted against his own idea, resulting in the company keeping the old design. Later, a competitor released a new design for their computers. This led to the company losing potential customers and market share.

6.思维导图

• Groupthink

  • Definition
  • Reasons

• Computer Company Example

  • Professor's experience
  • Proposed redesign
  • Initial support
  • Changed minds
    • Concerns about impression on senior managers
    • Promotion chances
  • Professor's vote against the idea
  • Competitor's new design
  • Loss of potential customers and market share

7.关键词