TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on economics. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. In your response you should: •express and support your opinion •make a contribution to the discussion An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You will have 10 minutes to write it.
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Professor
When people are asked about the most important discoveries or inventions made in the last two hundred years, they usually mention something very obvious, like the computer or the cell phone. But there are thousands of other discoveries or inventions that have had a huge impact on how we live today. What scientific discovery or technological invention from the last two hundred years—other than computers and cell phones—would you choose as being important? Why?
Student A
I mean, we’re so used to science and technology that we are not even aware of all the things we use in our daily lives. I would probably choose space satellites. This technology happened in the last hundred years, and it has become important for so many things. Just think about navigation, or telecommunications, or even the military.
Student B
I am thinking about medical progress. Like, for example, when scientists discovered things about healthy nutrition. I am thinking of identifying all the vitamins we need to stay healthy. I am not sure exactly when the vitamin discoveries happened, but I know they are very important. Our health is much better than it was 200 years ago.
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用户样本
This is a challenging topic, but I think that space satellite is one of the most important technological invention from the last two centuries. I strongly agree with Paul's idea that space satellite has taken crucial roles in navigation, telecommunications and military. I'd add that space satellite changes our daily life dramatically. Without space satellite, there would be no GPS system. Without GPS system, I can't imagine how we would live. Nowadays, when I drive to somewhere new, I just need to take out my phone and enter the destination. In constrast, in the past, I had to purchase several maps! Moreover, the maps wouldn't guide me to the shorest path, but GPS will, which saves a lot of time for me. While Claire raised the relevant point that the vitamin discoviries improved our health, she didn't mention that there are far more important scientifit discoveries in the medical areas than the discoveries of vitamins. For example, antibiotics saved millions of lives.
评估结果
1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 5
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.5
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Language Use and Grammar: 4
2. 预估分数
27. 3 任务完成度
整体来说,你的文章完成了任务的要求,表达了对太空卫星的看法,并给出了支持观点的理由。但是,为了更好地完成任务,你可以尝试在论述中加入更多具体的例子和细节。例如,在讨论卫星对导航系统的影响时,可以提到具体的应用场景或者与之相关的技术发展。
改进示例1: Instead of saying "Without space satellite, there would be no GPS system," you could say "Without space satellites, the development of GPS systems would have been impossible, which are now essential for various industries such as transportation, logistics, and emergency services."
改进示例2: Instead of just mentioning antibiotics, you could elaborate more on their importance by saying "For example, the discovery of antibiotics has revolutionized medicine by effectively treating bacterial infections that were once life-threatening, saving millions of lives worldwide."
4. 文章结构与组织
你的文章结构基本清晰,包括引言、主体和结论。然而,在组织上还有一些可以改进的地方。首先,在段落划分上,可以将不同观点分成不同段落进行讨论。其次,在段落之间使用过渡词或短语来增强连贯性。
改进示例1: 在讨论太空卫星对导航系统的影响时,可以使用过渡词如 "Firstly" 或 "In addition" 来引导新的观点。例如:"Firstly, space satellites have revolutionized navigation systems by providing accurate and real-time location information."
改进示例2: 在讨论其他学生观点时,可以使用过渡词如 "On the other hand" 或 "However" 来引导对比。例如:"On the other hand, while Claire raised a relevant point about the importance of vitamin discoveries, there are far more significant scientific discoveries in the medical field, such as antibiotics."
5. 语法批改
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Section Title: 6 Article Revision
Undoubtedly, selecting the most significant technological invention from the past two centuries is a daunting task. However, I concur with Paul's assertion that space satellites have had a profound impact on our lives. These remarkable devices play indispensable roles in navigation, telecommunications, and military operations. Furthermore, space satellites have revolutionized our daily routines in numerous ways. For instance, without them, the Global Positioning System (GPS) would not exist. The convenience of modern navigation using GPS-enabled devices is unparalleled; we can effortlessly find our way to new destinations without relying on cumbersome maps. Additionally, GPS technology often suggests the shortest route to our destination, saving us valuable time.
While Claire raises a valid point regarding the importance of vitamin discoveries in improving overall health, it is essential to note that there are far more groundbreaking scientific advancements in medicine than just these discoveries. For example, antibiotics have saved millions of lives and continue to be crucial in combating various infections and diseases. (166 words)
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Title: 8 思维导图
Mindmap:
1. Introduction
- Technological inventions
- Importance of space satellites
2. Navigation
- GPS technology
- Convenience and efficiency
3. Telecommunications
- Satellite communication systems
- Global connectivity
4. Military operations
- Surveillance and reconnaissance
- Missile guidance systems
5. Daily life impact
- Weather forecasting
- Environmental monitoring
6. Counterargument: Vitamin discoveries
7. Broader medical advancements
- Antibiotics
8. Conclusion
Title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| daunting | /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ | adjective | seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation | 令人畏惧的 | Selecting the most significant technological invention is a daunting task. |
| profound | /prəˈfaʊnd/ | adjective | very great or intense | 深远的 | Space satellites have had a profound impact on our lives. |
| indispensable | /ɪndɪˈspensəbl/ | adjective | absolutely necessary | 不可或缺的 | These remarkable devices play indispensable roles in navigation, telecommunications, and military operations. |
| cumbersome | /ˈkʌmbərsəm/ | adjective | large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; slow or complicated and therefore inefficient | 笨重的 | We can effortlessly find our way to new destinations without relying on cumbersome maps. |
| groundbreaking | /ˈɡraʊndbreɪkɪŋ/ | adjective | innovative; pioneering | 开创性的 | There are far more groundbreaking scientific advancements in medicine than just vitamin discoveries. |
| antibiotics | /ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪks/ | noun | a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms | 抗生素 | Antibiotics have saved millions of lives and continue to be crucial in combating various infections and diseases. |
| reconnaissance | /rɪˈkənəsəns/ | noun | military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features | 侦察 | Space satellites play a crucial role in surveillance and reconnaissance for military operations. |
| connectivity | /kəˌnekˈtɪvəti/ | noun | the state or extent of being connected together | 连接性 | Satellite communication systems have greatly improved global connectivity. |
| surveillance | /sərˈveɪləns/ | noun | close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal | 监视 | Military operations often rely on satellite surveillance for gathering intelligence. |
| environmental | /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/ | adjective | relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition | 环境的 | Space satellites are used for environmental monitoring and weather forecasting. |
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语言运用
语法准确性、词汇丰富度和句式结构质量。
论述与支撑
观点是否充分展开,是否有具体例子和清晰推理支撑?
回答中的常见模式
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很多学生能清楚表达观点,但缺乏具体的论据支撑。
高分回答会直接引用阅读段落和其他发言者的观点。
更高分的回答使用多样化的句式结构和学术词汇。
时间管理是关键因素——匆忙完成的回答在论述发展方面得分较低。
学习建议
在开始写作前仔细阅读题目,理清问题的所有组成部分。
在回答中引用阅读段落和其他同学的观点。
使用具体例子来支持你的主要论点——避免笼统的表述。
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。
进行限时练习(10分钟),在考试条件下提升写作流畅度。
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