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TOEFL Speaking Task 3 Sample:

Historical user samples and AI evaluation results from an older TOEFL format.

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Older TOEFL Format

This task is from a previous version of the TOEFL exam. The current TOEFL has a different structure. These archived samples remain available as a reference for practice.

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User Samples & Evaluation Results

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User Sample #1

Score
22

Evaluation Result

1.子项得分

  • 交付(Delivery):3

  • 语言使用(Language Use):3

  • 话题发展(Topic Development):2

2.预估分数

  • 总分:22

3.表达 从交付方面来看,回答中的语音清晰,语速基本稳定,偶尔有停顿。但在某些地方,如“they would try to test whether the product could be successful at the supermarket”,可以改进为“they would test whether the product would be successful in the supermarket”以提高流畅度。此外,注意正确发音单词,避免拼写错误。建议多练习发音和语速控制。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,回答内容与主题相关,但组织结构和论证不够充分。首先,在介绍阅读材料时,应提到“市场调查”这一关键词。其次,在描述听力材料时,应详细说明教授如何通过电影公司的例子来证明市场调查的重要性。最后,在总结时,可以强调市场调查在产品发布前的重要作用。建议在练习时关注材料的核心观点,并尝试用更清晰的逻辑结构组织回答。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The reading describes a target that before a product was launched in the supermarket, they would try to test whether the product could be successful at the supermarket. And the professor demonstrated this target with an example of a movie company. The movie company never made the cartoon, so before the movie was published to the market, they invited some students and tested them what was their favorite character. And judging from the character, they changed the comment of the movie, and then the movie would be successful.

Corrected Answer: The reading describes a targetgoal (“目标”改为“目的”,使语言更自然) that before a product was launched in the supermarket, they would try to (删除“try to”,使句子更简洁) test whether the product could bewould be (将“could be”改为“would be”,使语法更准确) successful atin (将“at”改为“in”,使介词更准确) the supermarket. The professor demonstrated this targetgoal (同上,改为“目的”) with an example of a movie company. The movie company never made the cartoon, so before the movie was publishedreleased (将“published”改为“released”,使词汇更准确) to the market, they invited some students and tested themtheir preferences regarding (将“them”改为“their preferences regarding”,使句子更清晰) what was their favorite character. And (删除“and”,使句子更流畅) Judging from the character, they changed the commentcontent (将“comment”改为“content”,使词汇更准确) of the movie, and then the movie would be successful.

Revised Answer (140 words): The reading passage discusses the goal of conducting market research before launching a product in the supermarket to ensure its success. The professor illustrates this goal with an example of a movie company that had never produced a cartoon before. To guarantee the success of their upcoming movie, the company conducted market research by inviting students to provide feedback on their favorite characters. Based on this feedback, they modified the content of the film to better appeal to their target audience. This example demonstrates how market research can significantly contribute to a product's success by identifying and addressing consumer preferences before its release.

6.思维导图


- Market Research
    - Goal
        - Ensure product success
    - Example
        - Movie company
            - Cartoon movie
            - Invited students
                - Feedback on favorite characters
            - Modified content
                - Based on feedback
    - Result
        - Successful product launch

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
market research/ˈmɑrkət rɪˈsɜrtʃ/nounThe process of gathering information about consumers' needs and preferences.市场调查Market research is crucial for understanding consumer preferences and ensuring a successful product launch.
ensure/ɪnˈʃʊr/verbTo make certain that something will happen.确保Conducting market research ensures that a product will meet the needs of its target audience.
modify/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/verbTo make partial or minor changes to something.修改The movie company modified the content based on the feedback from the students to make it more appealing.
feedback/ˈfiːdbæk/nounInformation about reactions to a product or service, used as a basis for improvement.反馈The company collected feedback from potential customers to improve their product before launching it.
target audience/ˈtɑrgət ˈɔdiəns/nounA specific group of people at which a product or service is aimed.目标受众Knowing your target audience is essential for creating a product that meets their needs and preferences.
2

User Sample #2

Score
23

Evaluation Result

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

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

从表达方面来看,发言者的语言流畅度和语速较为一致,仅有少量停顿。但在某些地方,标点符号的使用不当导致了不恰当的停顿。此外,拼写错误可能是发音不准确的原因。建议发言者在练习时注意提高发音准确性,并尝试在适当的地方停顿,以提高整体表达效果。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,发言者提供了一个连贯且组织良好的回答,并在回答中明确地阐述了观点和例子。但是,可以进一步完善回答的结构,使其更加清晰。例如,在提到长程警报时,可以先解释这个概念,然后再给出例子。此外,在描述虚假警报时,可以更详细地说明这种行为如何有助于减少竞争。总之,通过进一步优化回答结构和内容,可以使话题发展更加完善。

5.语言使用

Original: The lecturer gave the example of vervin monkeys vervet (改正:vervin 改为 vervet,因为发音不准确) to explain the concept of a long course alarm call (改正:long course 改为 alarm call,以保持一致性和准确性). First, they gave a long course alarm call (同上) to warn on approaching predators. When monkeys see an approaching leopard which feed on them, they will screech and make noise. Even if they don't see it, they will go to branches on trees nearby. However, when animals make a long course false alarm call (同上,加入 false 以表示虚假警报), when they want to convey deceptive information to scare others away to reduce competition, the vervet monkeys will make forced screeching noise to scare their members away and eat food alone.

Revised (140 words): The lecturer provided the example of vervet monkeys to illustrate the concept of alarm calls. Initially, vervet monkeys emit an alarm call to warn their group members about approaching predators, such as leopards. When a monkey sees a leopard approaching, it will screech loudly, prompting other monkeys to flee to nearby tree branches for safety, even if they haven't seen the predator themselves. However, vervet monkeys may also use false alarm calls to convey deceptive information in order to scare away their group members and reduce competition for food resources. In such cases, a monkey will deliberately emit a screeching noise, causing the other monkeys to scatter in fear. As a result, the deceptive monkey can enjoy the food without any competition from its peers.

6.思维导图

  • Alarm Calls
    • Vervet Monkeys
      • Warning group members
        • Approaching predators (leopards)
        • Screeching noise
      • False alarm calls
        • Deceptive information
        • Reduce competition for food

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
emit/ɪˈmɪt/verbto send out something such as gas, heat, or sound发出,散发Vervet monkeys emit alarm calls to warn their group members about approaching predators.
deceptive/dɪˈsɛptɪv/adjectiveintended to make someone believe something that is not true欺骗性的,迷惑性的False alarm calls are deceptive signals used by some animals to reduce competition for resources.
predator/ˈprɛdətər/nounan animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals in order to survive捕食者Leopards are predators that feed on vervet monkeys, causing the monkeys to emit alarm calls.
competition/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/nouna situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have竞争Vervet monkeys use false alarm calls to scare away their group members and reduce competition for food.
scatter/ˈskætər/verbto move quickly in different directions, or to make something or someone do this分散,驱散Upon hearing the alarm call, the other monkeys scatter and flee to nearby tree branches for safety.
3

User Sample #3

Score
23

Evaluation Result

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

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

从表达方面来看,说话者的语言流利,语速较为稳定,仅有少量停顿。但是,需要注意的是,部分标点符号问题可能是由于不恰当的停顿所致。此外,拼写错误可能是发音不准确导致的。建议说话者在练习时注意发音的准确性,并尝试减少不必要的停顿。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,说话者提供了一个连贯且组织良好的回答,观点之间关系明确,举例和论证也较为充分。但仍有提升空间。建议说话者在练习时尝试更深入地展开论述,以便更好地支持自己的观点,并在适当时候加入更多相关细节。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: In the lecture, the professor mainly talked about animals participating in a physical competition to demonstrate which is more powerful. And here is an example. There are two rattlesnakes who find food in the same hole and want to eat food. Then they face each other with their body and make them as tall as possible. Then they push together to get control of other. During the push, neither of the snakes bites together. And finally, one of the snakes wins and gets control of another. Instead of biting it, it just releases it and lets it go. And the winner jumps to the hole for food.

Corrected Answer: In the lecture, the professor mainly talked discussed(讨论更自然) animals participating in a physical competition to demonstrate which is more powerful. And Here(去掉And,使句子更流畅) is an example. There are two rattlesnakes who find food in the same hole and want to eat food it(避免重复). Then they face each other with their body bodies(复数形式更准确) and make them as tall as possible. Then they push together to get control of other each other(表达更准确). During the push, neither of the snakes bites together the other(表达更清晰). And finally, one of the snakes wins and gets control of another the other(表达更准确). Instead of biting it, it just releases it and lets it go. And the winner jumps slithers(蛇的动作用词) to the hole for food.

Revised Answer (140 words): In the lecture, the professor discussed how animals engage in physical competitions to demonstrate their power and dominance. A prime example involves two rattlesnakes that discover food in the same burrow. These snakes face each other, lifting their bodies to appear as tall as possible. They then push against each other, attempting to gain control. Interestingly, neither snake tries to bite or harm the other during this struggle. Ultimately, one snake prevails and establishes dominance over the other. Instead of attacking its opponent, the victorious snake simply releases it, allowing it to slither away unharmed. The winner then proceeds to claim its prize by slithering into the hole to consume the food.

6.思维导图


- Lecture
  - Physical competition
    - Demonstrate power

- Example
  - Rattlesnakes
    - Same food source
    - Face each other
    - Push against each other
      - No biting or harm
    - Dominance established
      - Loser released unharmed
      - Winner claims food

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
Agonistic/ˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk/adjectiveRelating to aggressive behavior in animals与动物攻击行为有关的Agonistic behavior is common among animals when competing for resources.
Dominance/ˈdɒmɪnəns/nounPower and influence over others支配地位The alpha wolf established its dominance over the pack by winning the fight.
Burrow/ˈbʌrəʊ/nounA hole or tunnel dug by a small animal地洞The rabbit quickly retreated to its burrow when it sensed danger.
Prevail/prɪˈveɪl/verbProve more powerful or superior占优势,胜过In the end, kindness and understanding will prevail over hatred and prejudice.
Unharmed/ʌnˈhɑːrmd/adjectiveNot injured or harmed未受伤的Despite the intense competition, both animals walked away unharmed.

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