TOEFL TPO -1 Writing Task 1 Sample: summarize the point s made in the lecture, be insured to explain how t hey cast doubt on the specific points made in the reading passage.
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旧版托福题型
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题目概览
阅读段落
Some companies in the United States have developed 'wellness' programs that give rewards or incentives to employees for achieving certain health related goals, such as stopping smoking or losing weight. The rewards and incentives include cash prizes, extra vacation days, or reduction of the employee's portion of health insurance fees (in the United States, health insurance fees are usually shard between the employer and the employees). Several arguments have been put forward in favor of the incentive programs. First, the awards and incentives are an excellent motivational tool for people to adopt healthy lifestyles. Many people would like to quit smoking or lose weight, but have difficulty getting started. The incentives provide the extra motivation they need. One study suggest that giving people a cash incentive of $750 significantly increases their chances of quitting smoking, And in another study, people who got cash incentives were more likely to lose weight than those who did not. Second, the advocates of incentive programs argue that rewarding people who are willing to adopt healthier lifestyles is only being fair. People who exercise, eat healthy diets, and maintain a healthy weight, for example, are l ess likely to incur medical costs. Such people deserve to pay smaller health insurance fees or get more vacation days. Third, although the wellness incentives costa lot of money for companies, the incentives save companies money in the long term. Losses in employee productivity due to illness can be very expensive for employers, programs that help prevent health problems are cheap by comparison. For example, incentive programs have been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The cost of the incentives given by a company to its employees to maintain their health through prevention programs is much less than the financial losses to a company caused by employees missing work due to illness and hospitalization.
题目
summarize the point s made in the lecture, be insured to explain how t hey cast doubt on the specific points made in the reading passage.
用户样本与评估结果
用户样本
In the reading passage, the author proposes three reasons to support the idea of wellness incentive. However, the lecturer challenges these statements by illustrating their flaws. First of all, according to the passage, people in favor of the incentive believe that it provides the motivation for employees to start leading a healthy life. By contrast, the lecturer deputes the claim and points out that this method could only lead to immediate results. But whether could employees last the healthy habits for a long time? That's not clear. The research also found that in the longer period of two years, individuals tend to go back to their past ways, such as smoking. So it's not as impressive as the author mentions. In addition, the statement put forward in the reading passage that this program seems fair for those who are healthier because they have less possibilities to fall illness, eliminating the need to submit insurance fee, is also counteracted by the lecture. He contends that there are some inevitable reasons for people who may not lead a healthy life. Some people have little time to exercise because they need to take care of children and parents. Some people are obesity due to the genetic determinants. Consequently, it's unfair for these people if they need to submit more insurance fees. Lastly, the author asserts that compared to the less productivity due to the illness of employees, company could receive more benefits and save money in a long run, although they need to pay for the incentive programs at first. Contrary to the statement, the lecturer argues that it's not clear if the company could really save money. Nowadays, people are less likely to stay at one company singly for several years. Before the company could benefit from the productivity of their employees, people may leave from the previous work.
评估结果
1.子项得分 任务完成度: 4 组织: 4 连贯性和衔接: 4 语言使用: 3
2.预估分数
25. 3.任务完成度
整体来说,文章较好地完成了任务要求,阐述了听力中提到的观点,并与阅读部分进行了对比。但在语言表达方面还有待提高。建议在写作时注意词汇和句式的多样性,避免重复使用相同的词汇和表达。
示例1: 原文:But whether could employees last the healthy habits for a long time? That's not clear. 修改:However, it remains unclear whether employees can maintain these healthy habits in the long run.
示例2: 原文:Before the company could benefit from the productivity of their employees, people may leave from the previous work. 修改:Before the company can reap the benefits of increased employee productivity, workers may have already left for other job opportunities.
4.文章结构与组织 文章结构基本清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。每段都集中讨论一个具体观点,并提供支持细节。然而,在段落之间的过渡方面还有待加强。建议在写作时注意使用恰当的过渡词或短语来连接不同段落和观点。
示例1: 原文:By contrast, the lecturer deputes the claim and points out that this method could only lead to immediate results. 修改:On the other hand, the lecturer disputes this claim, arguing that such incentives may only produce short-term results.
示例2: 原文:Contrary to the statement, the lecturer argues that it's not clear if the company could really save money. 修改:However, the lecturer contends that it is uncertain whether these programs actually result in long-term cost savings for companies.
5. 语法批改
In the reading passage, the author proposes three reasons to support the idea of wellness incentive. However, the lecturer challenges these statements by illustrating their flaws.
First of allFirst(first of all (first)), according to the passage, people in favor of the incentive believe that it provides the motivation for employees to start leading a healthy life. By contrast, the lecturer deputes the claim and points out that this method could only lead to immediate results. But whether could employees last the healthy habits for a long time? That's not clear. The research also found that in the longer period of two years, individuals tend to go back to their past ways, such as smoking. So it's not as impressive as the author mentions.
In addition, the statement put forward in the reading passage that this program seems fair for those who are healthier because they have lessfewer(fewer with countable nouns (less)) possibilities to fall illness, eliminating the need to submit insurance fee, is also counteracted by the lecture. He contends that there are some inevitable reasons for people who may not lead a healthy life. Some people have little time to exercise because they need to take care of children and parents. Some people are obesity due to the genetic determinants. Consequently, it's unfair for these people if they need to submit more insurance fees.
Lastly, the author asserts that compared to the less productivity due to the illness of employees, company could receive more benefits and save money in a long run, although they need to pay for the incentive programs at first. Contrary to the statement, the lecturer argues that it's not clear if the company could really save money. Nowadays, people are less likely to stay at one company singly for several years. Before the company could benefit from the productivity of their employees, people may leave from the previous work.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
In the reading passage, the author presents three arguments in favor of wellness incentive programs. However, the lecturer challenges these claims by highlighting their shortcomings.
Firstly, the passage asserts that incentive programs provide motivation for employees to adopt healthy lifestyles. In contrast, the lecturer disputes this claim, arguing that such programs may only yield immediate results. The long-term effectiveness of these incentives is unclear, as studies have shown that many individuals revert to their previous unhealthy habits after a two-year period. Thus, the benefits may not be as impressive as initially suggested.
Secondly, the reading passage posits that rewarding healthier individuals is fair since they are less likely to incur medical costs. The lecturer counters this argument by pointing out that some people face unavoidable obstacles in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For instance, certain individuals may lack time for exercise due to family responsibilities or struggle with weight control due to genetic factors. Consequently, it would be unjust for these individuals to pay higher insurance fees or receive fewer vacation days.
Lastly, the author contends that companies can save money in the long run through wellness incentive programs despite initial costs. The lecturer refutes this claim by questioning whether companies truly benefit financially from such initiatives. In today's job market, employees often change companies before their employers can reap any financial rewards from improved health and productivity.
In conclusion, while wellness incentive programs may seem promising at first glance, the lecturer casts doubt on their efficacy and fairness by addressing potential flaws in each of the author's arguments. (261 words)
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In conclusion, while wellness incentive programs may seem promising at first. Contrary to the statement, the lecturer argues that it's not clear if the company could really save money. Nowadays, people are less likely to stay at one company singly for several years. Before the company could benefit from the productivity of their employees, people may leave from the previous work.first glance, the lecturer casts doubt on their efficacy and fairness by addressing potential flaws in each of the author's arguments (summarized main points).
8. Mind Map
1. Introduction
- Wellness incentive programs
- Author's support vs. lecturer's challenge
2. Motivation for healthy lifestyles
- Author: Incentive programs motivate employees
- Lecturer: Long-term effectiveness unclear, habits may revert
3. Fairness in rewarding healthier individuals
- Author: Less medical costs, fair rewards
- Lecturer: Unavoidable obstacles, unjust consequences
4. Company savings through wellness incentives
- Author: Long-term savings despite initial costs
- Lecturer: Employees changing companies, no financial benefits
5. Conclusion
- Lecturer's doubts on efficacy and fairness of wellness incentive programs
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incentive | /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ | Noun | Something that encourages a person to do something | 激励 | The company offers various incentives to encourage employee productivity. |
| Efficacy | /ˈɛfɪkəsi/ | Noun | The ability to produce a desired or intended result | 功效 | The efficacy of the new marketing strategy has yet to be proven. |
| Revert | /rɪˈvɜrt/ | Verb | To return to a previous state or condition | 恢复 | After the trial period ended, the software reverted to its limited free version. |
| Unjust | /ʌnˈdʒʌst/ | Adjective | Not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair | 不公正 | It is unjust to punish someone without sufficient evidence. |
| Incur | /ɪnˈkɜr/ | Verb | To become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's actions or inaction | 招致 | He incurred a large debt due to his reckless spending habits. |
| Obstacle | /ˈɒbstək(ə)l/ | Noun | A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress | 障碍 | The biggest obstacle to achieving our goals is often our own self-doubt. |
| Consequence | /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ | Noun | A result or effect of an action or condition | 结果 | The consequence of not studying for the exam was a failing grade. |
| Productivity | /prəˌdʌktˈɪvəti/ | Noun | The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of output per unit | 生产力 | Employee productivity increased after the introduction of flexible working hours. |
| Financial rewards | /faɪˈnænʃəl rɪˈwɔrdz/ | /Noun phrase | /A monetary benefit given in return for work done, service rendered, or achievement | /经济奖励 | /The company offers generous financial rewards for employees who exceed their sales targets. |
| Fairness | /fɛrnis/ | /Noun | /Impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination | /公平 | /The fairness of the competition was ensured by having an unbiased panel of judges. |