TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 4 Sample: Using points and examples from the lecture, explain two ways a company can diversify.
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Using points and examples from the lecture, explain two ways a company can diversify.
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1.Sub Scores
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Delivery: 3
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Language Use: 3
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Topic Development: 3
2.Estimated Scores
- Total Score: 23
3.Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, but there are some occasional pauses and minor pronunciation issues. To improve, the speaker should practice speaking at a consistent pace and work on pronunciation for better clarity. Additionally, focusing on proper sentence structure and punctuation will help in making the speech more coherent.
4.Topic Development The response provides a coherent and well-organized explanation of the two ways a company can diversify. The speaker uses examples from the lecture to support their points. However, there is room for improvement in terms of elaborating on the examples and providing more detailed explanations. To enhance topic development, the speaker should focus on expanding their ideas and connecting them more effectively to the main points.
5.Language UseOriginal Answer: There are two strategies can make company diversified. The first is use same technology to develop another new product. For example, in the store which have already self-television, they can make another product like computer monitor. Because computer monitor and TV use same technology. And with computer monitor, they can appear new customer. And another strategy is appealing existing customer with new products. In this case, the company have already have the customer base. For example, in the store which have already sell skis, they can make the ski jackets. Because the customer who have already bought the ski, they may more likely to buy the ski jackets. So that is how to make company diversified.
Corrected Answer: There are two strategies can make that can help a company become diversified. The first is use using the same technology to develop another a new product. For example, in the store(change "which" to "that" for better sentence structure) that have already sells-television(add "s" for correct verb form), they can make another product like a computer monitor(add "a" for proper article usage). Because computer monitors and TVs use the same technology(clarify and simplify), they can appear attract new customers(use a more appropriate verb). Another strategy is appealing to existing customers with new products. In this case, the company have already has the customer base. For example, in the store that have already sells skis, they can make ski jackets. Because the customers who have have already bought the skis, they may be more likely to buy the ski jackets(reorder for better sentence structure). So that is how to make a company diversified.
Revised Answer (140 words): There are two strategies that can help a company become diversified. The first is using the same technology to develop a new product. For example, a store that already sells televisions can create another product like a computer monitor. Since computer monitors and TVs use the same technology, this approach allows the company to attract new customers. Another strategy involves appealing to existing customers with new products. In this case, the company already has an established customer base. For instance, a store that sells skis can expand its product line by offering ski jackets. Customers who have already purchased skis from the store are more likely to buy ski jackets as well. By employing these strategies, a company can successfully diversify its product offerings and reach new markets.
6.Mind Map
- Diversification Strategies
- Using the same technology
- Example: Televisions and computer monitors
- Attract new customers
- Appealing to existing customers
- Example: Skis and ski jackets
- Leverage established customer base
7.Key Words
| Words | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definitions | Sample Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversification | /ˌdaɪvərsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | Noun | The process of making a company's products more varied | Diversification is essential for businesses to expand their market reach and increase their revenue. |
| Attract | /əˈtrækt/ | Verb | To cause someone or something to be interested in you | Companies should create innovative products to attract new customers and stay competitive. |
| Leverage | /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/ | Verb | To use something effectively to achieve a goal | Businesses can leverage their existing customer base to introduce new products and boost sales. |
| Established | /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ | Adjective | Already existing and successful for a long time | The company's established reputation in the market gives them an advantage when launching new products. |
| Expand | /ɪkˈspænd/ | Verb | To increase in size, number, or importance | By expanding their product line, the company can cater to a wider range of customer needs. |
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