TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Today we’re going to discuss whether the government should tax unhealthy products, such as sugary drinks and junk food. On one hand, taxing these products could discourage people from consuming them and reduce health problems. On the other hand, some argue that such taxes unfairly target lower-income families who may rely on these products as affordable sources of food. If you had to choose, would you support or oppose taxing unhealthy products? Why?
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Sam
I support the idea of taxing unhealthy products. These products are often high in sugar, salt, and fat, which can lead to serious health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. As you said, by taxing these products, the government can discourage people from consuming them and resolve some of these health issues. Moreover, the revenue generated from such taxes can be used to fund advertising campaigns that promote healthy eating habits. Advertising campaigns that encourage healthy lifestyles can have a major impact on the overall well being of society in the long run.
Tanya
I disagree. I believe that such taxes are unfair to families that don’t have a lot of money. Wealthy people will not care about the taxes and their habits won’t change. Additionally, if these taxes are implemented some people might try to save money by purchasing lower-quality products that are cheaper in the first place. That means they could suffer even more health problems. In time, we might become even more unhealthy. There are better solutions to this problem than new taxes
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In terms of whether government should taxing unhealthy products, my opinion more closely align with that of Sam, believing that government should tax unhealthy products. Nowadays, our daily lives are filled with much unhealthy products, especially unhealthy food. After knowing the food in unhealthy, people are still purchase them due to the attractive price. Having taxing unhealthy products, it is obviously would lead to increase the price of these unhealthy products and loss the shining point that attracting people to buy them. With taxing policy, people would divert to buy more healthy food, resulting more and more companies drop to produce unhealthy food, instead, producing more healthy products. Plus, people would have the awareness on shopping these healthy products and help to protect their own health.As for Tanya' s point, it is not reasonable that taxing unhealthy products would trap poor people in dilemma. The point is that it divert people more likely to select healthy products.
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
这篇文章在回答问题方面做得不错,但仍有改进的空间。首先,你需要更详细地阐述你的观点,例如通过提供更多具体的例子和论据。此外,在语言使用和语法方面也需要加强。尽量避免使用重复的词汇,并注意检查语法错误。
Example 1: Instead of "Having taxing unhealthy products, it is obviously would lead to increase the price of these unhealthy products", you could write "By taxing unhealthy products, it would inevitably lead to an increase in the price of these items."
Example 2: Instead of "The point is that it divert people more likely to select healthy products.", you could write "The main point is that it encourages people to choose healthier options."
4. 文章结构与组织
文章的结构和组织方面还有待提高。虽然你已经包括了引言、正文和结论,但每个段落之间的过渡并不明显。为了使文章更加连贯,建议在段落之间使用过渡性词语或短语,并确保每个段落都集中讨论一个特定的观点。
Example 1: To improve the transition between paragraphs, you could add a sentence like "While Sam's argument is persuasive, Tanya's concerns about the impact on low-income families should also be considered."
Example 2: To make each paragraph focus on a specific point, you could start the second paragraph with "One of the main reasons I agree with Sam is that taxing unhealthy products can effectively discourage their consumption."
5. 语法批改
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Display title: 6 文章修订
In the debate regarding whether the government should tax unhealthy products, my stance aligns more closely with Sam's perspective, advocating for the taxation of such items. In contemporary society, our daily lives are inundated with numerous unhealthy products, particularly in the realm of food. Despite being aware of their detrimental effects, consumers continue to purchase these items due to their enticingly low prices. Implementing a tax on unhealthy products would inevitably increase their cost and diminish their appeal to potential buyers. Consequently, this taxation policy would encourage individuals to opt for healthier alternatives, prompting companies to shift their focus from producing unhealthy items to offering more wholesome options. Furthermore, this approach would foster greater awareness among consumers about the importance of selecting health-conscious products and taking charge of their well-being. As for Tanya's argument that taxing unhealthy products would disproportionately burden low-income families, I contend that the primary objective is not to penalize these individuals but rather to steer them towards healthier choices. (167 words)
In terms of the debate regarding whether government should taxing unhealthy products, my opinion more closely align with that of Sam, believing that the government should tax unhealthy products. Nowadays, products (clarification of the topic), my stance aligns more closely with Sam's perspective, advocating for the taxation of such items (clearer expression of agreement with Sam). In contemporary society (more formal and precise), our daily lives are filled inundated with much numerous unhealthy products, especially unhealthy food. After knowing the particularly in the realm of food in unhealthy, people are still (more specific). Despite being aware of their detrimental effects, consumers continue to purchase them these items due to the attractive price. Having their enticingly low prices (improved phrasing). Implementing a tax on unhealthy products would inevitably increase their cost and diminish their appeal to potential buyers (clearer explanation). Consequently, this taxation policy would encourage individuals to opt for healthier alternatives (better word choice), prompting companies to shift their focus from producing unhealthy items to offering more wholesome options (clearer cause and effect). Furthermore, this approach would foster greater awareness among consumers about the importance of selecting health-conscious products and taking charge of their well-being (smoother sentence structure). As for Tanya's argument that taxing unhealthy products, it is obviously would lead to increase the price of these unhealthy products and loss the shining point products would disproportionately burden low-income families, I contend that attracting people to buy them. With taxing policy, people would divert to buy more healthy food, resulting more and more companies drop to produce unhealthy food, instead, producing more healthy products. Plus, people would have the awareness on shopping these healthy products and help to protect their own health.As for Tanya' s point, it the primary objective is not reasonable that taxing unhealthy products would trap poor people in dilemma. The point is that it divert people more likely to select healthy products.to penalize these individuals but rather to steer them towards healthier choices (addressing counterargument directly).
Display title: 8 思维导图
1. Introduction
- Government taxation on unhealthy products
- Support for Sam's perspective
2. Unhealthy products in daily life
- Prevalence of unhealthy food items
- Detrimental effects on health
3. Low prices and consumer behavior
- Enticing low prices of unhealthy products
- Continued consumption despite health risks
4. Taxation policy effects
- Increased cost of unhealthy products
- Diminished appeal to potential buyers
5. Encouraging healthier alternatives
- Shift in company focus to wholesome options
- Consumer awareness of health-conscious choices
6. Addressing Tanya's argument
- Disproportionate burden on low-income families
- Primary objective: steering towards healthier choices
7. Conclusion
- Advocating for taxation of unhealthy products
Display title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| inundated | /ɪnˈʌndeɪtɪd/ | adjective | Overwhelmed by something, especially a flood | 淹没的 | Our daily lives are inundated with numerous unhealthy products. |
| detrimental | /dɛtrɪˈmɛntəl/ | adjective | Causing harm or damage | 有害的 | Despite being aware of their detrimental effects, consumers continue to purchase these items. |
| enticing | /ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/ | adjective | Attractive or tempting | 吸引人的 | Unhealthy products have enticingly low prices. |
| taxation | /tækˈseɪʃən/ | noun | The action of taxing something | 税收 | Implementing a tax on unhealthy products would inevitably increase their cost. |
| appeal | /əˈpiːl/ | noun | An attractive or interesting quality | 吸引力 | Taxation would diminish the appeal of unhealthy products to potential buyers. |
| alternatives | /ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪvz/ | noun | Other options or choices | 替代品 | This taxation policy would encourage individuals to opt for healthier alternatives. |
| awareness | /əˈwɛr.nəs/ | noun | Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact | 意识 | This approach would foster greater awareness among consumers about the importance of selecting health-conscious products. |
| disproportionately | /dɪs.prə.pɔrʃən.ət.li/ | adverb | To an extent that is not fair or reasonable | 不成比例地 | Tanya's argument states that taxing unhealthy products would disproportionately burden low-income families. |
| penalize | /ˈpiː.nə.laɪz/ │ verb │ To punish someone, especially by making them suffer a disadvantage │ 惩罚 │ The primary objective is not to penalize low-income individuals but rather to steer them towards healthier choices. |
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