TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Do you think there should be an environmental tax on air travel? Why or why not?
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Professor
This week, we'll be discussing ways to address airpollution. One idea is introducing environmentalaxes on air travel. Such taxes, also referred to asecological taxes or green taxes, are extra chargesthat get added to the price of airplane tickets.Money collected from these taxes could beinvested in environmentally friendly technologiesor in promoting other, cleaner modes of transportation. Do you think there should be an environmental tax on air travel? Why or why not?
Student A
We should impose environmental taxes on air travel. These taxes might encourage people to find cheaper, more eco-friendly ways to get places. In my country, many people use planes to fly a short distance because flights are relatively cheap, when they could just as easily take a less polluting form of transportation.
Student B
Additional taxes on air travel will do little to solve the problem of air pollution. Airplane tickets would become more expensive, punishing passengers without incentivizing airlines to become more environmentally friendly. The airlines should pay the price to protect the environment, not their customers
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用户样本
In my opinion, I think there should be an environmental tax on air travel. Firstly, it is beneficial for decrease air pollution. It is because that nowadays lots of people take airplane to get places which causing airplane to emit more waste gas into the air than before. It will cause air pollution seriously. If the government impose environmental taxes on air travel, people will decrease the time they take airplane get to places because the expensive tickets. Secondly, additional taxes on airplane are beneficial for the government to protect environment. To be specifically, the government can use the money to construct some infrastructure to protect environment, such as green land, hire more employees to clean cities and increase energy efficiency. All of these can make people have a high-quality living area.
评估结果
1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0
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Language Use and Grammar: 3.5
2. 预估分数
25. 3 任务完成度
你的文章在任务完成度方面表现不错,观点清晰,与讨论主题相关。但是,为了更好地完成任务,你可以考虑以下几点进行改进:
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使用更多具体的例子和细节来支持你的观点。
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对于学生A和学生B的观点进行更详细的讨论和对比。
例如:
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在讨论环境税如何减少空气污染时,可以提供一些数据或研究来证明这一观点。
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分析学生A和学生B的观点时,可以详细说明为什么你认为其中一个观点更有说服力。
4. 文章结构与组织
从文章结构和组织方面来看,你的文章整体上表现较好。然而,在以下几个方面还有改进空间:
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在引言部分简要介绍学生A和学生B的观点,并明确表达自己的立场。
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在正文部分逐一讨论每个观点,并使用过渡词使文章更连贯。
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引言部分:本文将探讨学生A和学生B关于是否应该对航空旅行征收环境税的观点,并阐述我认为应该征收环境税的理由。
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在正文部分,可以使用过渡词如“首先”、“其次”等来组织文章,使其更具逻辑性。
5. 语法批改
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Section Title: 6 文章修订
Revised Essay: In my view, implementing an environmental tax on air travel is a viable solution to combat air pollution. Primarily, such a tax would encourage individuals to reconsider their travel choices, leading to a reduction in pollution caused by frequent flights. As air travel becomes more expensive due to these taxes, people may opt for alternative, eco-friendly modes of transportation for shorter distances. Furthermore, the revenue generated from these taxes could be utilized by governments to invest in environmental protection initiatives. This may include the development of green spaces, hiring personnel for city maintenance and sanitation, and promoting energy-efficient technologies. Consequently, these measures would contribute to creating a cleaner and healthier living environment for all. (120 words)
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8 思维导图
- Environmental tax
- Encourage individuals to reconsider travel choices
- Reduction in pollution from frequent flights
- More expensive air travel
- Alternative, eco-friendly transportation options
- Revenue generated from taxes
- Government investment in environmental protection initiatives
- Development of green spaces
- Hiring personnel for city maintenance and sanitation
- Promoting energy-efficient technologies
- Cleaner and healthier living environment for all
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viable | /ˈvaɪəbl/ | Adjective | Capable of working successfully; feasible | 可行的 | Implementing an environmental tax is a viable solution to combat air pollution. |
| Reconsider | /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/ | Verb | Consider (something) again, especially with a view to changing one's approach or decision | 重新考虑 | Such a tax would encourage individuals to reconsider their travel choices. |
| Eco-friendly | /ˌikoʊˈfrɛndli/ | Adjective | Not harmful to the environment | 环保的 | People may opt for alternative, eco-friendly modes of transportation. |
| Revenue | /ˈrɛvənju/ | Noun | Income, especially when of an organization and of a substantial nature │ 收入 │ The revenue generated from these taxes could be utilized by governments. | ||
| Initiative | /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ | Noun | A new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem | 倡议 | Governments could invest in environmental protection initiatives. |
| Green spaces | /ɡrin speɪsəz/ | Noun | An area of grass, trees, or other vegetation set apart for recreational or aesthetic purposes in an otherwise urban environment │ 绿地 │ This may include the development of green spaces. | ||
| Personnel | /ˌpɜrsəˈnɛl/ | Noun | People employed in an organization to undertake various tasks │ 人员 │ Hiring personnel for city maintenance and sanitation is important. | ||
| Energy-efficient | /ˈɛnərdʒi ɪˈfɪʃənt/ | Adjective | Using less energy to provide the same level of energy service │ 节能的 │ Promoting energy-efficient technologies is a key aspect of environmental protection. | ||
| Contribute | /kənˈtrɪbju:t/ | Verb | Help to cause or bring about │ 贡献 │ These measures would contribute to creating a cleaner and healthier living environment. |
Section Title: 6 文章修订
Revised Essay: In my view, implementing an environmental tax on air travel is a viable solution to combat air pollution. Primarily, such a tax would encourage individuals to reconsider their travel choices, leading to a reduction in pollution caused by frequent flights. As air travel becomes more expensive due to these taxes, people may opt for alternative, eco-friendly modes of transportation for shorter distances. Furthermore, the revenue generated from these taxes could be utilized by governments to invest in environmental protection initiatives. This may include the development of green spaces, hiring personnel for city maintenance and sanitation, and promoting energy-efficient technologies. Consequently, these measures would contribute to creating a cleaner and healthier living environment for all.
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目标字数120-150词。更长的回答不一定更好;清晰度和针对性更重要。
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