TOEFL TPO 66 Speaking Task 3 Sample: Explain how the example from the professor’s lecture illustrates the concept of a commitment device.

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微改进。例如，可以尝试提高发音的准确性，并确保在适当的地方暂停。此外，保持一致的语速和节奏也有助于提高整体表达。建议多加练习，提高口语表达能力。

4.话题发展 从话题发展的角度来看，这位同学的回答基本上是连贯和有条理的。然而，在解释教授的例子时，可以更详细地说明如何使用承诺装置来实现长期目标。例如，在描述教授与朋友约定一起跑步的部分时，可以强调这是一种承诺装置，因为它迫使教授克服短期内想要多睡觉的冲动，从而实现长期目标。建议在回答中加入更多细节和例证，以便更好地展示话题发展。

5.语言使用

Original: According to their reading, In the reading passage, a commitment device is a method that keeps you always heading forward to your long-term goals instead of just satisfying yourself in a short time. (原文中的"their"不明确，建议改为"the reading passage"。)

The professor in the lecture delves deeply into the subject by taking himself as an example. The professor in the lecture provides a personal example to illustrate the concept. (为了使句子更自然，可以简化表达。)

A few years ago, he wanted to participate in a 10-kilometer race, so he decided to get up early every day and go to run in order to keep building him up. A few years ago, he wanted to participate in a 10-kilometer race, so he decided to get up early every day and go for a run to improve his fitness. (为了使句子更自然，可以调整表达。)

But later, he found a friend which was also fond of reading, fond of running. Later, he found a friend who was also interested in running. (为了使句子更自然，可以简化表达，并使用正确的关系代词。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

In the reading passage, a commitment device is a method that keeps you always heading forward to your long-term goals instead of just satisfying yourself in a short time. The professor in the lecture provides a personal example to illustrate the concept. A few years ago, he wanted to participate in a 10-kilometer race, so he decided to get up early every day and go for a run to improve his fitness. At first, he tried to get up early, but he failed and went back to sleep. Later, he found a friend who was also interested in running. He made a promise with his friend to meet each morning for a run, which served as a commitment device. By keeping this promise, he was able to consistently train, improve his fitness, and eventually perform well in the 10-kilometer race.

6.思维导图

- Commitment Device
  - Reading Passage
    - Long-term goals
    - Immediate desires
  - Professor's Example
    - 10-kilometer race
    - Early morning runs
    - Friend as commitment device
      - Promise to meet each morning
      - Consistent training
      - Improved fitness
      - Successful race performance

7.关键词