TOEFL TPO 65 Speaking Task 3 Sample: Explain how the example from the professor’s lecture illustrates goal displacement.
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Task Overview
Reading Passage
Goal Displacement Organizations often have a particular goal, and specific rules or procedures may be created to help achieve that goal. However, sometimes employees focus so much on the rules or procedures that it interferes with the organization’s ability to achieve its goal. This is known as goal displacement A goal becomes displaced when the rules or procedures meant to help individuals achieve a goal become more important than the goal itself As a result, the organization may be less successful in accomplishing its goals.
Question
Explain how the example from the professor’s lecture illustrates goal displacement.
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Evaluation Result
- Sub Scores
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Delivery: 3
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Language Use: 3
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Topic Development: 3
- Estimated Scores
- Total Score: 23
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Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some instances where the speech could be more concise and to the point. To improve, the speaker should focus on eliminating unnecessary words or phrases and practice speaking more confidently.
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Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, the speaker could further improve by providing more specific details from the lecture to better illustrate goal displacement. Additionally, the speaker should work on refining their explanation of the concept to make it more concise and impactful.
Original: According to the passage, the term goal displacements refers to a situation where too much emphasizes on achieving a goal may be come interfere with the real outcome of the goal itself, and the professor further elaborates on this by providing an example in educating children.
Corrected: According to the passage, the term goal displacements goal displacement (corrected for singular form) refers to a situation where too much emphasizes emphasis (corrected for noun form) on achieving a goal may be come become (corrected for proper word usage) interfere with the real outcome of the goal itself, and the professor further elaborates on this by providing an example in educating children.
Revised (140 words): According to the passage, goal displacement occurs when excessive emphasis on achieving a goal interferes with its actual outcome. The professor illustrates this concept through an example in education. Schools implement policies, such as punctuality, to ensure students receive quality education. In one school, a strict policy requires students to arrive on time or be denied entry. Although designed to maximize learning time, this policy can hinder students' education if they miss class due to tardiness. Consequently, overemphasis on this policy can obstruct the primary goal of providing education. To achieve a score of 30, focus on using advanced vocabulary, proper grammar, natural flow of statements, smooth transitions, and strong conclusions in your response. Additionally, ensure that your explanations are concise and directly related to the lecture's example.
- Mind Map
- Goal Displacement
- Definition
- Example
- Education
- Punctuality policy
- Intention
- Consequence
- Hindered education
- Suggestions for improvement
- Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ | Noun | The act of moving something from its usual place or position | Goal displacement occurs when the focus on rules hinders the achievement of the primary objective. |
| Punctuality | /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈælɪti/ | Noun | The quality of being on time | Punctuality is important for students to maximize their learning time. |
| Consequence | /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ | Noun | A result or effect of an action or condition | The consequence of the strict punctuality policy was that some students missed out on their education. |
| Obstruct | /əbˈstrʌkt/ | Verb | To block or make it difficult for something to happen | Overemphasis on certain policies can obstruct the main goal of providing quality education. |
| Overemphasis | /ˌoʊvərˈɛmfəsɪs/ | Noun | Excessive importance or attention given to something | An overemphasis on punctuality may lead to students missing valuable learning opportunities. |
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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,这位同学的回答基本上是清晰的,但在某些地方可能需要稍作改进。为了提高发音的准确性,请注意一些单词的发音,例如“interferes”和“opportunity”。此外,在语言表达中尽量避免重复使用相同的词汇,可以使用同义词或其他表达方式来增加语言的丰富性。例如,可以将“students”替换为“pupils”或“learners”。最后,在练习口语时,请注意保持一致的语速,并尽量减少不必要的停顿。
4.话题发展
从话题发展方面来看,这位同学的回答基本上是连贯和有条理的。然而,在解释教授讲座中的例子时,可以更详细地说明这种情况如何导致目标错位。例如,在提到不允许迟到学生进入教室时,可以进一步解释这种做法如何影响学生的学习效果和教育质量。此外,在回答中提供更多具体细节和例子,以便更好地支持观点。总之,为了提高话题发展方面的得分,请在回答中提供更多有力的论据和详细的解释。
5.语言使用Original Answer: Goal displacement means that employees focus on the rules that it interferes with the ability to achieve its goal. Goal displacement occurs when employees concentrate on rules to the extent that it hinders their ability to achieve the organization's objectives. (将“means”改为“occurs”,使句子更自然;将“focus on”改为“concentrate on”,增加词汇多样性;将“it interferes with”改为“it hinders”,使句子更简洁;将“its goal”改为“the organization's objectives”,使句子更清晰。)
The professor mentions school as an example. The professor cites schools as an example. (将“mentions”改为“cites”,使词汇更高级;将“school”改为复数形式,与后文保持一致。)
Schools often have many requirements, like they need students to go to the class on time. Schools typically impose various requirements, such as expecting students to attend classes punctually. (将“often have many”改为“typically impose”,使句子更自然;将“like they need”改为“such as expecting”,使句子更连贯;将“go to the class”改为“attend classes”,使表达更准确。)
However, some requirements work against their goal to educate students, like there is a policy that students should show up on time in class and if they are late, they are not allowed to go into the classroom. Nonetheless, certain requirements may counteract their objective of educating students, as exemplified by a policy that mandates punctual arrival to class, with latecomers being denied entry. (将“However”改为“Nonetheless”,使过渡更自然;将“work against their goal to educate students”改为“counteract their objective of educating students”,使句子更高级;将“like there is a policy”改为“as exemplified by a policy”,使句子更连贯;将“students should show up on time in class”改为“mandates punctual arrival to class”,使表达更准确;将“they are not allowed to go into the classroom”改为“latecomers being denied entry”,使句子更简洁。)
While this policy aims to ensure the learning time, it actually makes the student miss out opportunity to learn. Although this policy intends to maximize learning time, it inadvertently causes students to miss valuable learning opportunities. (将“aims to ensure”改为“intends to maximize”,使句子更自然;将“it actually makes the student miss out opportunity”改为“it inadvertently causes students to miss valuable learning opportunities”,使句子更连贯和准确。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
Goal displacement occurs when employees concentrate on rules to the extent that it hinders their ability to achieve the organization's objectives. The professor cites schools as an example. Schools typically impose various requirements, such as expecting students to attend classes punctually. Nonetheless, certain requirements may counteract their objective of educating students, as exemplified by a policy that mandates punctual arrival to class, with latecomers being denied entry. Although this policy intends to maximize learning time, it inadvertently causes students to miss valuable learning opportunities.
6.思维导图
Goal Displacement
├─ Definition
│ └─ Hinders ability to achieve objectives
├─ Example
│ ├─ Schools
│ │ ├─ Requirements
│ │ │ └─ Punctual attendance
│ │ └─ Counterproductive policy
│ │ ├─ Latecomers denied entry
│ │ └─ Missed learning opportunities
└─ Conclusion
└─ Unintended consequences of policies
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ | Noun | The act of moving something from its usual place | 替代,位移 | Goal displacement occurs when rules become more important than the actual objectives. |
| Counteract | /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/ | Verb | To reduce or remove the effect of something | 抵消,对抗 | Strict attendance policies may counteract the goal of providing quality education to students. |
| Punctual | /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ | Adjective | Arriving, happening, or being done at the correct time | 准时的 | Being punctual is essential for maintaining a professional image in the workplace. |
| Inadvertently | /ˌɪnədˈvɜrtəntli/ | Adverb | Without intending to; accidentally | 无意地,不经意地 | Inadvertently, the policy caused students to miss valuable learning opportunities. |
| Mandate | /ˈmændeɪt/ | Verb | To officially demand or require something | 要求,命令 | The school mandated punctual arrival to class, but this policy had unintended consequences. |
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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,这个回答的语言流利度和语速基本上是一致的,偶尔有些停顿。要提高表达能力,可以尝试减少不必要的停顿,注意发音的准确性,以及在练习时多关注一下自己的语速。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的,观点之间的联系也比较清晰,并且提供了足够的支持和例子。为了进一步提高话题发展能力,可以尝试在回答中加入更多细节和例子来支持观点,并注意在陈述过程中保持逻辑清晰。
5.语言使用Original: The reading passage introduces the concept of goal displacement organization, which means that a goal becomes displaced when the rules meant to help in achieving a goal become more important than the goal itself. The reading passage introduces the concept of goal displacement, which occurs when the rules intended to help achieve a goal become more important than the goal itself. (将“goal displacement organization”改为“goal displacement”,使表达更准确。)
Original: In the lecture, the professor illustrated the concept with the example of schools. In the lecture, the professor exemplified this concept using schools as an example. (使用不同的词汇和表达方式,使句子更自然。)
Original: Schools require students to arrive at the classroom on time to ensure that students have enough learning time so that teachers can provide a good education for students. Schools enforce punctuality to ensure students have sufficient learning time, allowing teachers to provide quality education. (简化句子结构,避免重复。)
Original: But if a student is late for school, the student will not be allowed to learn in the classroom so that the student loses the chance to study. However, if a student is late, they are not allowed in the classroom, causing them to miss out on learning opportunities. (简化句子结构,避免重复。)
Original: This is off the point of providing good education for students. This deviates from the main objective of providing quality education to students. (使用更高级的词汇和表达方式。)
Original: So this example perfectly demonstrated the concept of goal displacement organization. Thus, this example effectively illustrates the concept of goal displacement. (将“goal displacement organization”改为“goal displacement”,使表达更准确。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The reading passage introduces the concept of goal displacement, which occurs when the rules intended to help achieve a goal become more important than the goal itself. In the lecture, the professor exemplified this concept using schools as an example. Schools enforce punctuality to ensure students have sufficient learning time, allowing teachers to provide quality education. However, if a student is late, they are not allowed in the classroom, causing them to miss out on learning opportunities. This deviates from the main objective of providing quality education to students. Thus, this example effectively illustrates the concept of goal displacement.
6.思维导图
Goal Displacement
├── Reading Passage
│ └── Definition
├── Lecture
│ ├── Example: Schools
│ │ ├── Punctuality
│ │ └── Late students not allowed in class
│ └── Deviation from main objective
└── Conclusion
└── Effective illustration of goal displacement
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ | Noun | The act of moving something from its place | 替代,取代 | Goal displacement occurs when rules become more important than the actual goal itself. |
| Punctuality | /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈælɪti/ | Noun | Being on time | 准时,守时 | Punctuality is crucial for maintaining a productive learning environment in schools. |
| Deviation | /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/ | Noun | Departure from a standard or norm | 偏离,背离 | The strict attendance policy led to a deviation from the main objective of providing quality education. |
| Enforce | /ɪnˈfɔːrs/ | Verb | To make people obey a rule or law | 实施,执行 | Schools must enforce punctuality to ensure students have sufficient learning time. |
| Illustrate | /ˈɪləstreɪt/ | Verb | To explain or make something clear | 说明,阐明 | The professor's example effectively illustrates the concept of goal displacement in schools. |
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