Task 1
The question:
Question: Do you think reading books is a better way to learn than watching movies? Explain your viewpoint.
My Answer transcript:
In my own opinion I think books is much better way to learn than watching movies. not only because movies is so distractful but also books offer us to reread and we can go back to the previous page and so on so we can understand the materials thoroughly. in my own experience I have been trying to change my Habit to reading books into watching a movies or actually the National Geographic for example I found myself still understand while reading books than the documentary
Please do Assessment to my speaking TOEFL IBT Practice, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development):
Certainly, I can assess your speaking response based on the TOEFL iBT rubrics. These rubrics usually focus on Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development. Keep in mind that my assessment aims to be neutral and objective.
Delivery: 6/10
Your speech is generally understandable but has some noticeable issues. There are quite a few grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that might make it hard for listeners to follow you at times ("books is much better way to learn," "movies is so distractful"). Pacing could also be improved; the flow isn't seamless and some pauses or hesitations are evident.
Language Use: 5/10
The vocabulary used is mostly appropriate for the topic, but the sentence structures are often incorrect or awkward ("not only because movies is so distractful but also books offer us to reread," "I found myself still understand while reading books than the documentary"). These mistakes hinder the clarity of your response. There is room for improvement in terms of grammatical accuracy and range.
Topic Development: 6/10
Your response does answer the question and provides some reasons to support your viewpoint. You bring up points about distraction and the ability to reread material when discussing books. However, the argument could be more coherent and better organized. You could also benefit from giving more concrete examples or elaborating further on your personal experience to make your point more compelling.
Overall, your speaking practice shows that you have some grasp of the subject matter and a foundation to build upon. However, there are several areas for improvement, particularly in language use and topic development.
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Task 2
Reading Passage:
The university administration is pleased to announce that construction will begin on a new state-of-the-art athletic facility next semester. This endeavor aims to support our student-athletes, provide space for intramural sports, and enhance the physical wellness of the university community as a whole. The facility will feature a swimming pool, basketball courts, and advanced exercise equipment. The project is set to be completed in two years and will be funded through a combination of university resources and generous donations from alumni. We believe this investment will create new opportunities and enhance the overall student experience.
Listening Passage:
Student 1: Hey, did you hear about the new athletic facility? It sounds amazing!
Student 2: Yeah, I saw the announcement. But I have mixed feelings about it.
Student 1: Really? I thought you'd be thrilled since you're into sports.
Student 2: I am, but think about it. They said it's going to take two years to complete. That's after we graduate. Plus, where is this money coming from? Tuition is already so high.
Student 1: That's a good point. But it's also a long-term investment for the university. And it's not entirely funded by tuition; alumni donations are covering part of the costs.
Student 2: True, but still, they could allocate some of that money for academic resources or scholarships.
The question:
Based on the reading passage and the conversation, summarize the differing opinions between the two students regarding the new athletic facility. How do their views contrast with the information provided in the reading passage?
My Answer transcript:
The campus has a plan to build a new Athletic Facility including swimming pool basketball court Etc in order to facilitate students that has interest on Sport and athlete. according to the conversation between two students the first students feel amazed about this plan but on the other hand student two has mixed feeling about this even if he is a sport enthusiast but he feel that 2 years on building this building will be finished after his graduation and also he worry about where the money come from because he considered the tuition fee already high
Please do Assessment to my speaking TOEFL IBT Practice, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development):
Certainly, I can provide an assessment based on the TOEFL iBT speaking rubrics in the categories of Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development.
### Delivery: 6/10
Your speech is mostly understandable, but there are grammatical errors that may affect comprehension ("students feel amazed," "he worry about where the money come from"). Pacing is somewhat consistent, although the flow could be smoother. Improved articulation would help make your speech easier to follow.
### Language Use: 5/10
Your vocabulary is appropriate for the topic, but your sentence structures often have errors or awkward phrasing ("students that has interest on Sport and athlete," "2 years on building this building will be finished after his graduation"). These mistakes make it challenging to fully understand your point at times.
### Topic Development: 6/10
You did address the main question by summarizing the differing opinions between the two students and how their views contrast with the reading passage. However, your summary could be better organized and more detailed. For example, you could have explicitly mentioned that Student 1 sees the athletic facility as a long-term investment, contrasting that with Student 2's concerns about the immediate financial implications.
Overall, you demonstrate an understanding of the main points from both the reading passage and the listening passage. However, your response would benefit from more precise language use and a better-structured argument.
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Task 3
Reading Passage:
Social media has dramatically altered the landscape of public opinion and discourse. These platforms enable users to share information, perspectives, and even misinformation at an unprecedented rate. While social media has democratized the sharing of information, allowing voices that were previously unheard to be amplified, it also poses ethical concerns. The algorithms that drive these platforms often prioritize content that is emotionally charged, whether positive or negative, to keep users engaged. This prioritization can create echo chambers, wherein users are exposed primarily to viewpoints similar to their own, thus potentially polarizing society.
Listening Passage:
Professor: "Good afternoon, everyone. Let's delve deeper into the topic of social media and its influence on public opinion. The algorithms in social media platforms are designed to keep us engaged, but they do more than that. They categorize us into groups based on our likes, shares, and even the amount of time we spend on a post. Now, when you're placed into these groups, the algorithm feeds you content that it believes you would agree with or find interesting. The issue here is that it narrows the range of information and perspectives that you are exposed to.
Let's consider the political arena. During elections, these algorithms can exacerbate divisions by continually exposing individuals to extreme viewpoints from their side of the political spectrum. Moreover, the immediate nature of social media has made it a breeding ground for misinformation. Rumors can spread like wildfire and gain credibility simply through repetition. In such a climate, the traditional gatekeepers of information, like journalists and experts, find it difficult to counteract this wave of misinformation effectively."
The question:
Based on the reading passage and the lecture, what are the ethical concerns and societal impacts of social media's influence on public opinion?
My Answer transcript:
According to the lecturer the professor talk about public opinion that caused by social media use in our daily life. the first one the professor mentioned about social media who has their own algorithm and keep us more engaging by doing that the social media cool categorize all of us into groups and related content and narrow some info that could be used by someone to lead us into extreme view for instance for political views. the second concern from the professor is about misinformation or rumor that could be spread like wildfire and this Wildfire couldn't tackled by journalist or export that should be done in the past on the conventional media
Please do Assessment to my speaking TOEFL IBT Practice, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development):
Certainly, I'll assess your response based on the TOEFL iBT speaking rubrics for Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development.
Delivery: 6/10
You are generally understandable, but your speech does contain some errors and awkward phrasings that could make it difficult for listeners to follow your ideas seamlessly ("social media cool categorize all of us into groups and related content," "this Wildfire couldn't tackled by journalist or export"). The flow of your speech could be smoother, and clearer articulation would help.
Language Use: 5/10
Your vocabulary is appropriate for the topic, but your sentences often contain grammatical errors and awkward constructions ("the professor talk about public opinion," "the social media cool categorize," "this Wildfire couldn't tackled by journalist or export"). These errors hinder comprehension and detract from the overall clarity of your speech.
Topic Development: 7/10
You do a reasonable job of capturing the main ideas from both the reading and listening passages. You discuss the role of algorithms in categorizing users and fostering echo chambers, as well as the spread of misinformation. However, your answer could be better organized for coherence and could elaborate more on these main points. The information was there, but the manner in which it was presented made it a bit difficult to follow at times.
Overall, you show a general understanding of the topic and manage to convey the main points, but there are areas for improvement in your language use and organization of your response.
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Task 4
Listening Passage:
"Good afternoon, students. In today's lecture, we will be diving deep into the profound impact of Cubism on the modern art world. As you may already know, Cubism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century. It was initiated by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, two revolutionary artists of their time.
The essential philosophy behind Cubism was to challenge the traditional methods of representation. For centuries, artists had striven for naturalism—depicting the world around them as faithfully as possible. But Picasso and Braque thought differently. They asked: why limit art to a single perspective?
So, they began to break down objects into geometric shapes like cubes, spheres, and pyramids. These fragmented shapes were then reassembled on the canvas to represent the object from multiple viewpoints simultaneously. This was a seismic shift from the single-point perspective that had dominated Western art since the Renaissance.
But Cubism's influence didn't stop there. By breaking down traditional forms, Cubism opened the door to abstraction in art. The object or subject matter was no longer the primary focus; instead, the focus shifted to the 'how.' How do you represent an object? How do you evoke emotion? This focus on form and technique led to other abstract movements like Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism.
Furthermore, Cubism went on to influence other disciplines, not just painting. In architecture, for example, the use of geometric shapes and unconventional perspectives became more prevalent. Furniture design, too, saw a movement toward more geometrically inspired forms. Even in literature, the Cubist principle of showing multiple perspectives led to new narrative forms.
Lastly, let's not forget about Cubism's impact on the world of sculpture. Artists like Alexander Calder took Cubist principles and translated them into three-dimensional forms, introducing mobiles and other kinetic sculptures into the artistic landscape.
So, as you can see, Cubism was much more than an isolated movement in painting. It shattered conventional norms and laid the groundwork for a plethora of modern art movements, extending its reach far beyond the canvas."
The question:
"Summarize the major contributions of Cubism to the art world, and explain how it influenced other disciplines beyond painting, based on the information provided in the lecture."
My Answer transcript:
The cubism is an artwork that introduce on 20th century by Picasso it is revolutionized and change the traditional Arts which is from naturalism. since this cubism are drawing or painting the shape like a cube spare and pyramid and also on the art context this cubism people focus on abstraction and focus not to the things but to the how, how the object and how the movement. Furthermore the professor explain about this cubism on artwork not only influence artwork but also plethora of discipline on our lives, such as architecture and then Furniture Design, literature and sculpture. he mentioned about sculpture about designing of 3D that came from this cubism perspective
Please do Assessment to my speaking TOEFL IBT Practice, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development):
Certainly, I can provide an assessment based on the TOEFL iBT rubrics in the areas of Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development.
### Delivery: 6/10
Your speech is understandable but has room for improvement. While your answer includes all the key points from the passage, there are some grammatical errors and awkward phrases ("The cubism is an artwork that introduce," "since this cubism are drawing or painting the shape like a cube spare and pyramid") that affect the flow and could potentially disrupt listener comprehension.
### Language Use: 5/10
You make an attempt to use relevant vocabulary, but some phrases and words are used inaccurately or in a way that makes the meaning unclear ("since this cubism are drawing or painting," "focus not to the things but to the how, how the object and how the movement"). There are multiple instances of grammatical errors that compromise the clarity of your response.
### Topic Development: 7/10
You managed to summarize the major contributions of Cubism to the art world and its influences on other disciplines as per the listening passage. However, the organization and clarity of the explanation could be enhanced. The information is mostly accurate but can be a bit scattered, making it a bit challenging to follow your line of reasoning at times.
Overall, you've demonstrated a reasonable understanding of the topic, but there are areas that could benefit from further refinement, particularly in language use and the delivery of your speech.
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