TOEFL TPO 28 Writing Task 1 Sample: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge the specific points mentioned in the reading passage.
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Robert E. Peary was a well-known adventurer and arctic explorer who in 1909 set out to reach the North Pole. When he returned from the expedition, he claimed to have reached the pole on April 7, 1909. This report made him into an international celebrity. Though some historians have expressed doubts that Peary did in fact reach the North Pole, three arguments provide strong support for the truth of Peary's claim.First, the National Geographic Society put together a committee that was instructed to conduct a thorough investigation of Peary's records and equipment. At the end of the investigation, the committee concluded that Peary's accounts were consistent and persuasive and declared that he had indeed reached the North Pole.Second, a recent expedition provides support for Peary's claim that he reached the North Pole in only 37 days after setting out from Ellesmere Island off the coast of Greenland. Skeptics used to argue that Peary could not have traveled that fast, since even modern snowmobiles take longer to cover the same distance. However, a British explorer named Tom Avery recently made the same trek in less than 37 days. In fact, Avery used the same kind of dogsled and the same number and breed of dogs as Peary had. Thus, Peary's claims are not impossible, and he very well might have been telling the truth.Third, there are photographs taken by Peary that support his claim to have reached the North Pole. Measuring the shadows in Peary's photographs makes it possible to calculate the Sun's position in the sky. The Sun's position established from the photographs corresponds exactly to the Sun's position as it should have been at the North Pole on that day. This provides strong evidence that Peary reached the North Pole and took the photographs there.
题目
Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge the specific points mentioned in the reading passage.
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The reading passage gives three reasons to support the claim that Peary actually reached the North Pole in 1909. However the professor believes the re...
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The reading passage gives three reasons to support the claim that Peary actually reached the North Pole in 1909. However the professor believes the re...
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The reading passage gives three reasons to support the claim that Peary actually reached the North Pole in 1909. However the professor believes the reasons given are not convincing. Firstly, although the committee investigated the expedition and said it was true, it was not objective. The committee were made up of Peary's friends who funded the expedition, and the time it took to investigate the whole thing was only two days, thus, it was not a careful investigation and could not substantiate the claim that Peary reached the North Pole. Secondly, the reading asserts that Peary could finish a his trip to the North Pole within 37 days based on a similar trip made by Avery who used a similar dogsled. However, the professor notes that Avery's sled did not carry much weight since the supplies were dropped from an airplane. Besides, the weather condition where Avery did his trip was a lot nicer than Peary's. So, it would be impossible for Peary to make the trip within 37 days. Thirdly, the reading contends that sun's position calculated from the shadows in Peary's photograph was the evidence that he made the trip. However, the lecturer points out that the camera used to take the photo was primitive and the photo was not in focus, plus this photo has faded and worn so that it was too blurred to make precise calculation. So we cannot be confident with the result.
评估结果
1.Sub Scores
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Task fulfillment: 4
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Organization: 4
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Coherence and Cohesion: 4
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Language Use: 3
2.Estimated Scores
- Estimated Score: 25
3.Task completeness The essay does a good job of summarizing the points made in the lecture and explaining how they challenge the specific points mentioned in the reading passage. However, there is room for improvement in language use, particularly in terms of grammar and sentence structure. To improve task fulfillment, consider refining your language skills and ensuring that your sentences are clear and concise.
Example 1: Original sentence: "However the professor believes the reasons given are not convincing." Improved sentence: "However, the professor argues that the reasons provided are unconvincing."
Example 2: Original sentence: "So, it would be impossible for Peary to make the trip within 37 days." Improved sentence: "Therefore, it seems unlikely that Peary could have completed his journey within 37 days."
4.Essay structure and organization The essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs addressing each point from the lecture, and a conclusion. However, some transitions between ideas could be improved to enhance coherence and cohesion. Additionally, consider using topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph to clearly state what each paragraph will discuss.
Example 1: Original transition: "Firstly, although the committee investigated..." Improved transition: "Firstly, while it is true that a committee investigated..."
Example 2: Original topic sentence (paragraph two): "Secondly, the reading asserts that Peary could finish his trip..." Improved topic sentence (paragraph two): "Secondly, although the reading suggests that Peary's journey was feasible based on Avery's similar expedition..."
5. Grammar
The reading passage gives three reasons to support the claim that Peary actually reached the North Pole in 1909. HoweverHowever, the professor believes the reasons given are not convincing.
Firstly, although the committee investigated the expedition and said it wasdeclared it to be true, it was not objective. The committee were made upfriends of Peary's friendsPeary who funded the expedition, and the time it took to investigate the whole thingmatter was only two days, thus,days. Therefore, it was not a careful investigation and could not substantiate the claim that Peary reached the North Pole.
Secondly, the reading asserts that Peary could finish acomplete his trip to the North Pole within 37 days based on a similar trip made by Avery who used a similar dogsled. However, the professor notes that Avery's sled did not carry much weight since the supplies were dropped from an airplane. Besides,Furthermore, the weather condition where Avery did his trip was a lot nicer than Peary's. So,Therefore, it would be impossible for Peary to make the trip within 37 days.
Thirdly, the reading contends that sun's position calculated from the shadows in Peary's photograph was the evidence that he made the trip. However, the lecturer points out that the camera used to take the photo was primitiveprimitive, and the photo was not in focus, plusfocus. Additionally, this photo has faded and worn so that it wasworn, making it too blurred to make precise calculation. So we cannot becalculations. Therefore, the professor is not confident with the result.
- Revised Essay
The reading passage presents three arguments supporting the claim that Peary reached the North Pole in 1909. However, the professor in the lecture contends that these reasons are unconvincing and insufficient.
Firstly, the reading mentions that a committee from the National Geographic Society investigated Peary's expedition and concluded he had reached the North Pole. The professor, however, argues that this investigation was not objective, as the committee members were Peary's friends who had financially supported his journey. Furthermore, the investigation only lasted two days, which casts doubt on its thoroughness and reliability.
Secondly, the passage asserts that Peary's 37-day journey to the North Pole is plausible based on Tom Avery's similar expedition using a comparable dogsled. The lecturer disputes this claim by highlighting significant differences between their journeys: Avery carried less weight on his sled due to aerial food drops and experienced more favorable weather conditions than Peary. These factors make it improbable for Peary to have completed his trip within 37 days.
Lastly, while the reading posits that shadows in Peary's photographs provide evidence of his presence at the North Pole through calculations of the Sun's position, the professor challenges this assertion. He explains that Peary used a primitive camera resulting in unfocused images and notes that these photographs have deteriorated over time. Consequently, it is impossible to accurately measure shadows and determine the Sun's position with confidence.
In light of these counterarguments presented by the professor, it becomes evident that there is insufficient evidence to conclusively prove Peary reached the North Pole in 1909. (259 words)
The reading passage gives presents three arguments supporting the claim that Peary reached the North Pole in 1909. However, the professor in the lecture contends that these reasons to support the claim that Peary actually reached the North Pole in 1909. However the professor believes the reasons given are not convincing. unconvincing and insufficient (changed "believes" to "contends" for a stronger assertion).
Firstly, although the the reading mentions that a committee from the National Geographic Society investigated the Peary's expedition and said it was true, it concluded he had reached the North Pole. The professor, however, argues that this investigation was not objective. The objective (added "not" for clarity), as the committee members were made up of Peary's friends who funded the expedition, and the time it took to investigate the whole thing was had financially supported his journey. Furthermore, the investigation only lasted two days, thus, it was not a careful investigation and could not substantiate the claim that Peary reached the North Pole. which casts doubt on its thoroughness and reliability (rephrased for better flow).
Secondly, the reading passage asserts that Peary's 37-day journey to the North Pole is plausible based on Tom Avery's similar expedition using a comparable dogsled. The lecturer disputes this claim by highlighting significant differences between their journeys: Avery carried less weight on his sled due to aerial food drops and experienced more favorable weather conditions than Peary. These factors make it improbable for Peary could finish a to have completed his trip to the North Pole within 37 days based on a similar trip made by Avery who (rephrased for better flow).
Lastly, while the reading posits that shadows in Peary's photographs provide evidence of his presence at the North Pole through calculations of the Sun's position, the professor challenges this assertion. He explains that Peary used a similar dogsled. However, the professor primitive camera resulting in unfocused images and notes that Avery's sled did not carry much weight since the supplies were dropped from an airplane. Besides, the weather condition where Avery did his trip was a lot nicer than Peary's. So, these photographs have deteriorated over time (rephrased for better flow). Consequently, it would be is impossible for to accurately measure shadows and determine the Sun's position with confidence.
In light of these counterarguments presented by the professor, it becomes evident that there is insufficient evidence to conclusively prove Peary to make the trip within 37 days. ¶ Thirdly, the reading contends that sun's position calculated from the shadows in Peary's photograph was the evidence that he made the trip. However, the lecturer points out that the camera used to take the photo was primitive and the photo was not in focus, plus this photo has faded and worn so that it was too blurred to make precise calculation. So we cannot be confident with the result.reached the North Pole in 1909 (rephrased for better flow).
- Mind Map
- Introduction
- Reading passage: Peary reached North Pole in 1909
- Lecture: Reasons are unconvincing and insufficient
- Argument 1: National Geographic Society investigation
- Reading: Committee concluded Peary reached North Pole
- Lecture: Investigation not objective, committee members were friends, only lasted two days
- Argument 2: Plausibility of Peary's 37-day journey
- Reading: Tom Avery's similar expedition supports claim
- Lecture: Significant differences between journeys (weight, weather), improbable for Peary to complete trip in time
- Argument 3: Shadows in photographs as evidence
- Reading: Shadows indicate presence at North Pole through Sun's position calculations
- Lecture: Primitive camera, unfocused images, deterioration over time, impossible to accurately measure shadows
- Conclusion
- Insufficient evidence to conclusively prove Peary reached North Pole in 1909
- Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | English Translation (if needed) | Sample Sentence |
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| expedition | /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ | noun | a journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often exploratory or scientific in nature | N/A | The explorer embarked on an expedition to discover new lands. |
| plausible | /ˈplɔzəbəl/ | adjective | seeming reasonable or probable; believable | N/A | His explanation was plausible, so we decided to accept it. |
| aerial | /ˈɛriəl/ | adjective | existing or happening in the air; related to aircraft or antennas | N/A | The aerial view of the city was breathtaking. |
| primitive | /ˈprɪmətɪv/ | adjective | relating to an early stage of development; simple or basic in character | N/A | The tribe used primitive tools for hunting and gathering. |
| unfocused | /ʌnˈfoʊkəst/ | adjective | not concentrated or directed towards a particular subject or goal; blurry (for images) | N/A | The photograph was unfocused, making it difficult to identify the subject. |
| deteriorate | /dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/ | verb | to become progressively worse in quality, function, or condition over time | N/A | The old building began to deteriorate after years of neglect. |
| thoroughness | /ˈθʌrənəs/ | noun | the quality of being comprehensive and attentive to detail; completeness | - | The thoroughness of her research impressed her professors. |
| reliability | /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ | noun | the quality of being trustworthy or consistently performing well | - | The car's reliability was one of its most attractive features. |
| improbable | /ɪmˈprɒbəbəl/ | adjective | unlikely to be true or happen; not probable | - | The odds of winning the lottery are highly improbable. |
| counterargument | /ˈkaʊntərˌɑrgjumənt/ | noun | an argument made in opposition to another argument, typically as part of a debate | - | She presented a strong counterargument that challenged his claim. |
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Peary's travel to the North Pole is a focus of both the writer and the professor. In the writing, three evidences, including the judgement by a commit...
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Peary's travel to the North Pole is a focus of both the writer and the professor. In the writing, three evidences, including the judgement by a commit...
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Peary's travel to the North Pole is a focus of both the writer and the professor. In the writing, three evidences, including the judgement by a committee of National Geographic Society, a recent expedition and photos taken by Peary have been elabroated. The professor, however, claims all such evidences are not convincing. As opposed to the writer's idea that the report of the committee can be trustful, the professor states that this conclusion is bias and without careful examination. In detail, he pionts that the members of the committee are Peary's friends and had fund his programme, and the examination only last for 2 days, thus the conclusion can not be convincing. The professor continue to discredit the writing's assertion that a recent expedition can prove the success of Peary's trip, by examing the fact that the way of Ellesmere's travelling is quite different with Peary's. Citing the instance of Ellesmere's sitiuation, he advances the theory by saying that Ellesmere used airplane to bring food which can reduce the weight, and his weather condition was better than Peary's, leading to the fast arrival. As a result, this expedition has no reference value. It is the professor's third argument that the pohotos can not prove Peary's arrival at the North Pole, which contradicts the view of the writer that the sun's position feflected by the shadows in the photos can tell the truth. To explore deeper, the professor contends that the old photos are faded and blur, by which the sun's posotion can hardly be caculated. An apparent divide exists between the writer and the professor on the truth of Peary's North Pole travelling.
评估结果
1.子项得分 任务完成度:4 组织:3 连贯性和衔接:3 语言使用:3
2.预估分数
22. 3.任务完成度
你的文章基本上完成了任务要求,总结了听力中的观点并指出了它们是如何挑战阅读中的观点。但是,你可以更详细地解释听力中的论据,以便更清楚地展示它们是如何反驳阅读文章的。此外,尝试使用更多具体的例子来支持你的观点。
示例1: 原文:“The professor states that this conclusion is bias and without careful examination.” 改进:“The professor argues that the National Geographic Society committee's conclusion is biased and lacks a thorough examination, as it was composed of Peary's close friends who had funded his expedition, and the investigation only lasted for two days.”
示例2: 原文:“To explore deeper, the professor contends that the old photos are faded and blur, by which the sun's position can hardly be calculated.” 改进:“The professor further explains that due to the age and poor quality of Peary's photographs, which are faded and blurry, it is impossible to accurately measure the shadows needed to calculate the Sun's position.”
4.文章结构与组织 文章结构方面有待改进。虽然你有一个简短的介绍和结论,但它们可以更明确地表达主题和文章的目标。此外,在正文段落中,尝试使用更清晰的主题句来引导每个段落的内容,并确保每个段落都集中在一个特定的观点上。同时,使用更多的过渡词和短语来帮助连接段落和观点。
示例1: 原文:“An apparent divide exists between the writer and the professor on the truth of Peary's North Pole travelling.” 改进:“In conclusion, there is a significant disagreement between the writer and the professor regarding the validity of Peary's claim to have reached the North Pole, as the professor effectively challenges each piece of evidence presented in the reading passage.”
示例2: 原文:“As opposed to the writer's idea that the report of the committee can be trustful,…” 改进:“Contrary to the writer's belief in the credibility of the committee's report, the professor presents several reasons why their conclusion may not be reliable. First, he explains that…”
5. 语法批改
Peary's travel to the North Pole is a focus of both the writer and the professor. In the writing, three evidences, including the judgement by a committee of National Geographic Society, a recent expedition and photos taken by Peary have been elabroatedelaborated(misspelling). The professor, however, claims all such evidences are not convincing.
As opposed to the writer's idea that the report of the committee can be trustful, the professor states that this conclusion is bias and without careful examination. In detail, he piontspoints(misspelling) that the members of the committee are Peary's friends and had fundfunded(Agreement: 'have' + past/present tense) his programmeprogram(misspelling), and the examination only last for 2 days, thus the conclusion can not be convincing.
The professor continue to discredit the writing's assertion that a recent expedition can prove the success of Peary's trip, by examingexamine(misspelling) the fact that the way of (Two consecutive spaces)Ellesmere's travelling is quite different with Peary's. Citing the instance of Ellesmere's sitiuationsituation(misspelling), he advances the theory by saying that Ellesmere used airplanean airplane(This rule identifies whether the article 'an' is missing in a sentence.) to bring food which can reduce the weight, and his weather condition was better than Peary's, leading to the fast arrival. As a result, this expedition has no reference value.
It is the professor's third argument that the pohotosphotos(misspelling) can not prove Peary's arrival at the North Pole, which contradicts the view of the writer that the sun's position feflectedreflected(misspelling) by the shadows in the photos can tell the truth. To explore deeper, the professor contends that the old photos are faded and blur, by which the sun's posotionposition(misspelling) can hardly be caculatedcalculated(misspelling).
An apparent divide exists between the writer and the professor on the truth of (Two consecutive spaces)Peary's North Pole travelling.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
The debate surrounding Peary's journey to the North Pole is addressed by both the author and the lecturer. The author presents three pieces of evidence in support of Peary's claim, including a National Geographic Society committee's judgment, a recent expedition, and photographs taken by Peary. However, the lecturer contends that all these pieces of evidence are unconvincing.
Contrary to the author's belief that the committee's report is trustworthy, the lecturer argues that this conclusion is biased and lacks thorough examination. Specifically, he points out that the committee members were Peary's friends who had funded his expedition, and their investigation only lasted for two days. Consequently, their conclusion cannot be deemed reliable.
Furthermore, the lecturer disputes the author's assertion that a recent expedition supports Peary's claim by examining how Ellesmere's journey significantly differed from Peary's. He cites Ellesmere's situation as an example and elaborates on how Ellesmere used airplanes to transport food, reducing sled weight, and experienced better weather conditions than Peary did. As a result, this expedition lacks comparative value.
Lastly, the lecturer challenges the author's view that photographs can confirm Peary's arrival at the North Pole based on shadows revealing the Sun's position. Delving deeper into this argument, he contends that these century-old photos are faded and blurry; thus, accurately calculating the Sun's position becomes nearly impossible.
A clear divide exists between the author and lecturer regarding whether or not Peary truly reached the North Pole. (240 words)
Peary's travel Revised essay: Section Title: 7.文章批改
The debate surrounding Peary's journey to the North Pole is addressed by both the author and the lecturer (change "writer" and "professor" to "author" and "lecturer" for consistency). The author presents three pieces of evidence in support of Peary's claim, including a focus of both the writer and the professor. In the writing, three evidences, including the judgement by a committee of National Geographic Society, Society committee's judgment, a recent expedition, and photographs taken by Peary (rephrase for clarity). However, the lecturer contends that all these pieces of evidence are unconvincing.
Contrary to the author's belief that the committee's report is trustworthy, the lecturer argues that this conclusion is biased and lacks thorough examination (rephrase for clarity). Specifically, he points out that the committee members were Peary's friends who had funded his expedition, and their investigation only lasted for two days (corrected grammar). Consequently, their conclusion cannot be deemed reliable.
Furthermore, the lecturer disputes the author's assertion that a recent expedition and photos taken supports Peary's claim by Peary have been elabroated. The professor, however, claims all such evidences are not convincing. ¶ As opposed to the writer's idea that the report of the committee can be trustful, the professor states that this conclusion is bias and without careful examination. In detail, he pionts that the members of the committee are Peary's friends and had fund his programme, and the examination only last for 2 days, thus the conclusion can not be convincing. ¶ The professor continue to discredit the writing's assertion that a recent expedition can prove the success of Peary's trip, by examing the fact that the way of examining how Ellesmere's travelling is quite different with Peary's. Citing the instance of journey significantly differed from Peary's (rephrase for clarity). He cites Ellesmere's sitiuation, he advances the theory by saying that situation as an example and elaborates on how Ellesmere used airplane airplanes to bring food which can reduce the transport food, reducing sled weight, and his experienced better weather condition was better conditions than Peary's, leading to the fast arrival. Peary did (corrected grammar). As a result, this expedition has no reference lacks comparative value.
It is the professor's third argument that the pohotos Lastly, the lecturer challenges the author's view that photographs can not prove confirm Peary's arrival at the North Pole, which contradicts the view of the writer that the sun's Pole based on shadows revealing the Sun's position feflected by the shadows in the photos can tell the truth. To explore deeper, the professor (rephrase for clarity). Delving deeper into this argument, he contends that the old these century-old photos are faded and blur, by which the sun's posotion can hardly be caculated. ¶ An apparent blurry; thus, accurately calculating the Sun's position becomes nearly impossible (corrected grammar).
A clear divide exists between the writer and the professor on the truth of Peary's author and lecturer regarding whether or not Peary truly reached the North Pole travelling.(rephrased for clarity).
8. Mind Map
- Introduction
- Debate surrounding Peary's journey to the North Pole
- Author's support vs. lecturer's skepticism
- Committee's Judgment
- Author: Trustworthy report from National Geographic Society committee
- Lecturer: Biased conclusion, members were Peary's friends, insufficient investigation time
- Recent Expedition
- Author: Supports Peary's claim, similar journey to the North Pole
- Lecturer: Ellesmere's expedition not comparable, used airplanes and experienced better weather conditions
- Photographs as Evidence
- Author: Photos confirm Peary's arrival based on Sun's position revealed by shadows
- Lecturer: Century-old photos are faded and blurry, accurate calculation of Sun's position is impossible
- Conclusion
- Clear divide between author and lecturer regarding Peary's achievement
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation (if needed) | Sample Sentence |
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| debate | /dɪˈbeɪt/ | noun | a discussion or argument about a particular subject | 辩论 | The debate surrounding Peary's journey to the North Pole is addressed by both the author and the lecturer. |
| biased | /ˈbaɪəst/ | adjective | unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something | 偏见的,有偏见的 | The lecturer argues that the committee's conclusion is biased and lacks thorough examination. |
| expedition | /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/ | noun | a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration or research | 探险,远征 | The author asserts that a recent expedition supports Peary's claim. |
| comparative | /kəmˈpærətɪv/ | adjective | involving the act of comparing or considering two or more things in relation to each other | 比较的,相对的 | The lecturer claims that this expedition lacks comparative value. |
| century-old | /ˈsɛnʧəri oʊld/ | adjective | having existed for a hundred years or more | 百年历史的,有百年历史的 | The lecturer contends that these century-old photos are faded and blurry. |
| divide | /dɪˈvaɪd/ | noun | a wide difference in opinion between two groups of people, often causing conflict or disagreement | 分歧,分裂 | A clear divide exists between the author and lecturer regarding whether or not Peary truly reached the North Pole. |
| contention | /kənˈtɛnʃən/ | noun | a point asserted as part of an argument; disagreement or controversy | 主张,争论 | The lecturer contends that all these pieces of evidence are unconvincing. |
| trustworthy | /ˈtrʌstwɜrði/ | adjective | able to be relied on as honest or truthful | 值得信赖的,可靠的 | Contrary to the author's belief that the committee's report is trustworthy, the lecturer argues otherwise. |
| assertion | /əˈsɜrʃən/ | noun | a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief | 断言,主张 | The lecturer disputes the author's assertion that a recent expedition supports Peary's claim. |
| reveal | /rɪˈviːl/ | verb | make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others | 揭示,展现 | The author claims that photographs can confirm Peary's arrival at the North Pole based on shadows revealing the Sun's position. |
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In the lecture, the professor casts doubt on the reading passage’s idea that there are three strong evidence to support Peary’s claim. The author clai...
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In the lecture, the professor casts doubt on the reading passage’s idea that there are three strong evidence to support Peary’s claim. The author clai...
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In the lecture, the professor casts doubt on the reading passage’s idea that there are three strong evidence to support Peary’s claim. The author claims that the evidence presented in the passage is untenable. Firstly, according to the reading passage, some people made a committee to invest the truth, after that they declare the Peary’s claims is real. However, the professor assert that there are Pearts friends in the committee, and they only use two days to invest, they also didn’t invest carefully, so the result is not persuasive. Secondly, as can be seen from the reading passage, the British explorer Tom said he use same equipment to reach the North Pole, and he even use less time than Peary. By contrast, the professor maintains that Tom used different ways from Peary, and although they sue similar equipment, his food is taken by airplane, so the slat is lighter than Pearys. Also, when Tom go there, the weather is favorable, but when Peary go there, the weather is not. As a result, it is different situation for Peary. Thirdly, the reading passage indicates that because Peary take photos when he reached the North Pole, so professional people can locate the Sun’s position. And the conclusion is that the Peary’s claims is true. Nevertheless, the professor rebuts the reading passage, claiming that the primitive camera is so old, and it is fuzzy to take photos. And the camera cannot focus one thing, so they is not able to use shadow to verify the Sun’s location.
评估结果
1.子项得分 任务完成度:4 组织:3 连贯与衔接:3 语言使用:3
2.预估分数
22. 3.任务完成度
总体来说,你的文章在回应问题方面做得不错,你概述了听力中提到的观点,并说明了它们是如何挑战阅读材料中的观点。然而,为了更好地完成任务,建议你在引用听力和阅读材料时更加具体。例如,在描述教授对于照片证据的质疑时,可以详细解释为什么影子无法准确测量太阳位置。
示例1: 原文:And the camera cannot focus one thing, so they is not able to use shadow to verify the Sun’s location. 修改后:The camera's inability to focus clearly and the faded nature of the photographs make it impossible to accurately measure the shadows, which are crucial for determining the Sun's position.
示例2: 原文:Also, when Tom go there, the weather is favorable, but when Peary go there, the weather is not. 修改后:Moreover, Avery encountered highly favorable weather conditions during his journey, unlike Peary who faced unfavorable conditions. This difference in weather could have significantly impacted their travel speeds.
4.文章结构与组织 你的文章结构基本上是清晰的,但可以通过改进段落划分和使用过渡词汇来提高组织性。首先,在引入听力和阅读材料的观点时,尝试使用更明确的过渡词汇。其次,将每个主要观点分为单独的段落,以便更清晰地组织内容。
示例1: 原文:However, the professor assert that there are Pearts friends in the committee, and they only use two days to invest, they also didn’t invest carefully, so the result is not persuasive. 修改后:However, the professor asserts that the committee members were Peary's friends and they only spent two days on the investigation. Furthermore, they did not examine his records carefully. As a result, their conclusion is not persuasive.
示例2: 原文:By contrast, the professor maintains that Tom used different ways from Peary... 修改后:In contrast to the reading passage's claim, the professor maintains that Avery's journey differed significantly from Peary's...
5. 语法批改
In the lecture, the professor casts doubt on the reading passage’s idea that there are three strong evidence to support Peary’s claim. The author claims that the evidence presented in the passage is untenable.
Firstly, according to the reading passage, some people made a committee to invest the truth, after that they declare the Peary’s claims isare(Detects potentially wrong usage of "is") real. However, the professor assertasserts(punctuation + singular noun + plural verb) that there are Pearts friends in the committee, and they only use two days to invest, they also didn’t invest carefully, so the result is not persuasive.
Secondly, as can be seen from the reading passage, the British explorer Tom said he useuses(Agreement error: Non-third person/past tense verb with 'he/she/it' or a pronoun) same equipment to reach the North Pole, and he even useuses(Agreement error: Non-third person/past tense verb with 'he/she/it' or a pronoun) less time than Peary. By contrast, the professor maintains that Tom used different ways from Peary, and although they sue similar equipment, his food is taken by airplane, so the slat is lighter than PearysPeary's(misspelling). Also, when Tom go there, the weather is favorable, but when Peary go there, the weather is not. As a result, it is differentis a different(missing article) situation for Peary.
Thirdly, the reading passage indicates that because Peary take photos when he reached the North Pole, so professional people can locate the Sun’s position. And the conclusion is that the Peary’s claims isare(Detects potentially wrong usage of "is") true. Nevertheless, the professor rebuts the reading passage, claiming that the primitive camera is so old, and it is fuzzy to take photos. And the camera cannot focus one thing, so they isare(Detects potentially wrong usage of "is") not able to use shadow to verify the Sun’s location.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
The lecture challenges the reading passage's assertion that there are three strong pieces of evidence supporting Peary's claim to have reached the North Pole. The professor argues that the evidence presented in the passage is not convincing.
Firstly, the reading passage states that a committee was formed to investigate Peary's claims, and they ultimately declared his accounts to be accurate. However, the professor contends that this committee consisted of Peary's friends who had financially supported his expedition. Furthermore, their investigation only lasted two days and was not conducted thoroughly, rendering their conclusion unreliable.
Secondly, the reading passage cites British explorer Tom Avery's successful replication of Peary's journey using similar equipment and even completing it in less time as evidence supporting Peary's claim. In contrast, the professor points out significant differences between their expeditions: Avery had a lighter sled due to air-dropped food supplies and experienced more favorable weather conditions than Peary. These disparities undermine the validity of comparing their journeys as proof for Peary's accomplishment.
Lastly, while the reading passage suggests that photographs taken by Peary at the North Pole can be used by experts to determine the Sun's position and verify his claim, the professor refutes this argument. He explains that Peary used a primitive camera with limited focus capabilities which produced fuzzy images. Additionally, these photos have become faded over time, making it impossible to accurately measure shadows and calculate the Sun's position with certainty.
In conclusion, the professor effectively challenges each piece of evidence presented in the reading passage and casts doubt on whether Robert E. Peary truly reached the North Pole as he claimed. (271 words)
In the lecture, the professor casts doubt on the reading passage’s idea that there are three strong evidence to support Peary’s claim. The author claims that the evidence presented in the passage is untenable.
Firstly, according to the reading passage, some people made a committee to invest invest(igate) the truth, after that they declare declare(d) the Peary’s claims is (as) real. However, the professor assert assert(s) that there are Pearts Pearts(Peary's) friends in the committee, and they only use use(d) two days to invest, invest(igate), they also didn’t invest invest(igate) carefully, so the result is not persuasive.
Secondly, as can be seen from the reading passage, the British explorer Tom said he use use(d) same equipment to reach the North Pole, and he even use use(d) less time than Peary. By contrast, the professor maintains that Tom used different ways from Peary, and although they sue sue(similar equipment, equipment), his food is taken by airplane, so the slat is airplane(delivered via air drop), so (his sled was lighter than Pearys. Peary's). Also, when Tom go go(went) there, the weather is is(was)favorable, but when Peary go go(went) there, the (he faced harsher weather is not. conditions). As a result, it is different situation result,(these differences create distinct situations for Peary. each explorer).
Thirdly, the reading passage indicates that because Peary take take(took) photos when he reached reached(reaching)the North Pole, Pole,(it allowed experts to analyze them for accuracy). so professional people can locate locate(determine if it showed a correct position of )the Sun’s position. And (Thus,)the conclusion is(that )the Peary’s claims(is that the Peary’s claims is true. Nevertheless, true). Nevertheless,(However,)the professor rebuts the reading passage, claiming that rebuts(refutes)this claim , stating that(claiming)(,)the primitive camera is so old, camera(is)(was )so old,(and produced unclear images due to its limited focus capabilities.)and it is is(was)fuzzy to take photos. And the camera cannot focus one thing, so they is thing,(As a result,)so they is(are) not able to use shadow to verify the Sun’s location.
8. Mind Map

9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| Assertion | /əˈsɜrʃən/ | Noun | A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief | 主张 | The article's assertion is that Peary reached the North Pole. |
| Contend | /kənˈtɛnd/ | Verb | To assert or maintain | 坚决认为 | The professor contends that the evidence is not convincing. |
| Thoroughly | /ˈθʌrəli/ | Adverb | In a thorough manner; completely | 彻底地 | The investigation was not conducted thoroughly. |
| Replication | /ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/ | Noun | The action of copying or reproducing something | 复制,再现 | Tom Avery's successful replication of Peary's journey supports his claim. |
| Disparity | /dɪˈspærɪti/ | Noun | A great difference | 差异 | The disparities between their journeys undermine the validity of comparing them. |
| Validity | /vəˈlɪdɪti/ | Noun | The quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency | 有效性,合理性 | These disparities undermine the validity of comparing their journeys as proof for Peary's claim. |
| Accomplishment | /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/ | Noun | Something that has been achieved successfully | 成就,完成 | Peary's accomplishment of reaching the North Pole is questionable. |
| Primitive | /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ | Adjective | Relating to an early stage in technological development; rudimentary | 原始的,简陋的 | Peary used a primitive camera with limited focus capabilities. |
| Faded | /ˈfeɪdɪd/ | Adjective | Having lost freshness or brilliance | 褪色的,失去光泽的 | The photos have become faded over time. |
| Certainty | /ˈsɜrtənti/ | Noun | Firm conviction that something is the case | 确信,确实性 | It is impossible to calculate the Sun's position with certainty based on these photos. |
Section Title: 6. Article Revision
The lecture challenges the reading passage's assertion that there are three strong pieces of evidence supporting Peary's claim to have reached the North Pole. The professor argues that the evidence presented in the passage is not convincing.
Firstly, the reading passage states that a committee was formed to investigate Peary's claims, and they ultimately declared his accounts to be accurate. However, the professor contends that this committee consisted of Peary's friends who had financially supported his expedition. Furthermore, their investigation only lasted two days and was not conducted thoroughly, rendering their conclusion unreliable.
Secondly, the reading passage cites British explorer Tom Avery's successful replication of Peary's journey using similar equipment and even completing it in less time as evidence supporting Peary's claim. In contrast, the professor points out significant differences between their expeditions: Avery had a lighter sled due to air-dropped food supplies and experienced more favorable weather conditions than Peary. These disparities undermine the validity of comparing their journeys as proof for Peary's accomplishment.
Lastly, while the reading passage suggests that photographs taken by Peary at the North Pole can be used by experts to determine the Sun's position and verify his claim, the professor refutes this argument. He explains that Peary used a primitive camera with limited focus capabilities which produced fuzzy images. Additionally, these photos have become faded over time, making it impossible to accurately measure shadows and calculate the Sun's position with certainty.
In conclusion, the professor effectively challenges each piece of evidence presented in the reading passage and casts doubt on whether Robert E. Peary truly reached the North Pole as he claimed.
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The professor in the lecture casts doubt on the mentioned explanations and pointing out those are out-of-date based on new research evidence. L1 The disruption can only affect Europe and North American. But other areas, such as New Zealand and Africa, also entered Ice Age. The influence of disruption is not wide enough to affect such as large area and cause the decline of global temperature. L2 Although it’s true that volcanic eruptions can lead to cooler climate, these geological activities should produce some visual effects which could be noticed by people, such as sunlight changes and snow ground variations. But there is no report about these visual effects during Ice Age. The volcanic activity is not strong enough to cause the decline of global temperature. L3 There is no enough time for the human population and CO2 reduction to affect the global temperature changes. Because human population rises quickly, they would cut down the trees in forests to cultivate crops in order to feed the population. Consequently, the time is not long enough to cause a long-term global cooling result.
评估结果
1.子项得分 任务完成度: 2 组织: 2 连贯与衔接: 2 语言使用: 3
2.预估分数
14. 3.任务完成度
从任务完成度的角度来看,文章没有很好地回应题目要求。首先,文章没有明确总结听力部分的观点,而是讨论了与阅读无关的内容。此外,文章没有详细解释听力部分如何挑战阅读中提到的具体观点。为了改进这一方面,你需要仔细审查题目要求,并确保在文章中准确回应。
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在引言中简要介绍阅读和听力的主要观点。
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在正文段落中详细解释听力部分如何反驳阅读材料中的每个论点。
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"The lecturer disputes the reading passage's claim that Robert Peary reached the North Pole by presenting several counterarguments."
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"The professor challenges the credibility of the National Geographic Society committee's conclusion by stating that it was biased due to Peary's close friends being on the committee and the short duration of their investigation."
4.文章结构与组织 从组织方面来看,文章缺乏清晰的结构。引言、正文和结论之间没有明确的划分。另外,段落之间缺乏恰当的过渡。为了改善文章的结构和组织,你需要确保每个段落都有一个明确的主题,并使用过渡词或短语来连接不同的观点。
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在引言中简要介绍文章的主题。
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在正文段落中,分别讨论听力部分对阅读材料中每个论点的反驳。
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使用过渡词或短语来连接不同的观点和段落。
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"To begin with, the lecturer questions the objectivity of the National Geographic Society committee's investigation."
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"Furthermore, the professor argues that Tom Avery's journey cannot be used as evidence to support Peary's claim due to significant differences in their expeditions."
5. 语法批改
The professor in the lecture casts doubt on the mentioned explanations and pointing out those are out-of-date based on new research evidence.
L1 The disruption can only affect Europe and North American. But other areas, such as New Zealand and Africa, also entered Ice Age. The influence of disruption is not wide enough to affect such as large area and cause the decline of global temperature.
L2 Although it’s true that volcanic eruptions can lead to cooler climate, these geological activities should produce some visual effects which could be noticed by people, such as sunlight changes and snow ground variations. But there is no report about these visual effects during Ice Age. The volcanic activity is not strong enough to cause the decline of global temperature.
L3 There is no enough time for the human population and CO2 reduction to affect the global temperature changes. Because human population rises quickly, they would cut down the trees in forests to cultivate crops in order to feed the population. Consequently, the time is not long enough to cause a long-term global cooling result.
6.文章修订
The professor in the lecture casts doubt on the claims made in the reading passage regarding Robert E. Peary's expedition to the North Pole, presenting counterarguments based on new research evidence.
Firstly, the reading passage states that the National Geographic Society committee concluded that Peary had indeed reached the North Pole. However, the professor argues that this conclusion is not trustworthy due to the committee's lack of objectivity. The committee was composed of Peary's close friends who had financially supported his trip, and their investigation only lasted two days with no thorough examination of his records. This suggests that their conclusions may be biased and unreliable.
Secondly, the reading passage cites Tom Avery's recent expedition as evidence supporting Peary's claim, as Avery completed a similar trek in less than 37 days using comparable equipment. However, the professor points out significant differences between their journeys that make this comparison invalid. Avery carried much less weight on his sled due to food being dropped by airplane along his route and experienced highly favorable weather conditions, unlike Peary who faced unfavorable conditions. These factors indicate that Avery's speedy trip cannot be used as evidence to support Peary's claims.
Lastly, the reading passage asserts that photographs taken by Peary provide strong evidence for his achievement by allowing calculation of the Sun's position at the North Pole on that day. The professor challenges this claim by explaining that precise measurements of shadows are required for accurate calculations but are impossible with Peary's primitive camera and faded photographs. The blurred and worn shadows in these images cannot be used to determine the Sun's position with certainty, making it unclear whether they were actually taken at the North Pole.
In light of these counterarguments presented by the professor, it becomes evident that there is no solid evidence supporting Robert E. Peary's claim to have reached the North Pole in 1909. (314 words)
Revised essay: The professor in the lecture casts doubt on the mentioned explanations and pointing points out those that they are out-of-date based on new research evidence.
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The disruption can is said to only affect Europe and North American. But America. However, other areas, such as New Zealand and Africa, also entered the Ice Age. The influence of the disruption is not wide enough to affect such as a large area and cause the decline of global temperature. temperature (the original claim doesn't account for these other regions experiencing the Ice Age).
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Although it’s it's true that volcanic eruptions can lead to a cooler climate, these geological activities should produce some visual effects which could be noticed by people, such as sunlight changes and snow ground variations. But there is no report about these visual effects during the Ice Age. The Age (this implies that volcanic activity is not may not have been strong enough to cause the decline of global temperature. significant temperature decline).
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There is no not enough time for the human population growth and CO2 reduction to affect the global temperature changes. Because human population rises quickly, they would cut down the trees in forests to cultivate crops in order to feed the population. Consequently, the time is not long enough to cause a long-term global cooling result.result (the original argument doesn't consider how rapidly human populations can grow and adapt).
8. Mind Map
Mind Map:
- Introduction
- Robert E. Peary's expedition to the North Pole
- Reading passage claims vs. Lecture counterarguments
- Point 1: National Geographic Society committee's conclusion
- Reading: Committee concluded Peary reached the North Pole
- Lecture: Committee lacked objectivity, biased and unreliable
- Point 2: Tom Avery's recent expedition as supporting evidence
- Reading: Avery completed a similar trek in less than 37 days with comparable equipment
- Lecture: Differences between journeys, Avery's trip not valid evidence for Peary's claim
- Point 3: Photographs as strong evidence for Peary's achievement
- Reading: Photographs allow calculation of the Sun's position at the North Pole on that day
- Lecture: Precise measurements impossible with primitive camera and faded photographs, unclear if taken at the North Pole
- Conclusion: No solid evidence supporting Peary's claim to have reached the North Pole in 1909.
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation (if needed) | Sample Sentence |
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| expedition | /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ | noun | A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration or research. | 探险,远征 | Robert E. Peary led an expedition to the North Pole in hopes of being the first person to reach it. |
| counterargument | /ˈkaʊntərˌɑrɡjəmənt/ | noun | An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument. | 反驳论点 | The professor presented a counterargument to the claims made in the reading passage. |
| objectivity | /əbˌdʒɛktɪˈvɪti/ | noun | The quality of being objective; not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts. | 客观性 | The National Geographic Society committee's objectivity was questioned due to their close relationship with Peary. |
| biased | /ˈbaɪəst/ | adjective | Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something. | 偏见的,有偏见的 | The committee's investigation was considered biased because they were Peary's close friends. |
| invalid | /ɪnˈvælɪd/ | adjective | Not true because based on erroneous information or unsound reasoning. | 无效的,错误的 | The comparison between Avery's and Peary's expeditions was deemed invalid due to significant differences between their journeys. |
| favorable | /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ | / adjective | / Showing approval; advantageous. | 有利的,顺利的 | Avery experienced highly favorable weather conditions during his expedition, unlike Peary. |
| primitive | /ˈprɪmətɪv/ | / adjective | / Relating to an early stage of development; not advanced or sophisticated. | 原始的,简陋的 | Peary used a primitive camera during his expedition, which made precise measurements impossible. |
| blurred | /blɜrd/ | / adjective | / Difficult to see clearly; not sharply defined. | 模糊不清的,看不清楚的 | The blurred shadows in the photographs could not be used to determine the Sun's position with certainty. |
| worn | /wɔrn/ | / adjective | / Damaged or shabby as a result of much use. | 磨损的,破旧的 | The worn photographs taken by Peary made it difficult to make accurate calculations. |
| uncertainty | /ʌnˈsɜrtənti/ | / noun | / The state of being uncertain; doubt. | 不确定性,疑虑 | The uncertainty surrounding Peary's photographs makes it unclear whether they were actually taken at the North Pole. |
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In the reading material,the author presents three reasons backing the view that Peary did reach the pole.Yet, the lecturer contends that the reasons a...
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In the reading material,the author presents three reasons backing the view that Peary did reach the pole.Yet, the lecturer contends that the reasons a...
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In the reading material,the author presents three reasons backing the view that Peary did reach the pole.Yet, the lecturer contends that the reasons are not solid and not convincing and refutes the arguments in the reading. First and foremost,the author asserts that a committee held by National Geographic Society investigated Peary's records and equipment.The committee concluded that Peary had indeed reached the North Pole.In contrast, the lecturer disagrees,claiming that the committee is composed of many friends of Peary,which provide financial assistance to Peary.Additionally,the investigation only lasted two days,which seemed not very careful. Second,the text suggests that skeptics used to argue that Peary could not have traveled that fast,which took 37 days to reach the North Pole, but another explorer named Avery made the same trek in less than 37 days.Oppositely,the lecturer rebuts this with proposing that Avery had less weight on his way to the North Pole, as the plane would send him food so he didn't have to carry so much weight as Peary did.What's more, the weather condition is also different.The weather Avery experienced is more than capable. Last but not least, the author maintains that the pictures taken by Peary could approve his claim, as the shadows of the sun in the photographs make it possible to calculate the Sun's position in the sky.The sun's position established from the photographs corresponds exactly to the sun's position as it should have been at the North Pole on that day.However, the lecturer critiques this,arguing that because of the primitive camera used by Peary couldn't provide the precise measurement.The pictures will become faded over time.It is taken so early that it couldn't accurately tell the position of the sun on that day.
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
总体来说,你的文章在任务完成度方面表现不错,你成功地概括了听力材料中的观点,并解释了它们是如何挑战阅读材料中的论点的。然而,为了更好地提高任务完成度,建议你在描述听力观点时尽量详细一些,并确保每个观点都与阅读材料中的相应论点紧密相关。
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当讲述Avery和Peary之间的区别时,可以更详细地描述他们之间的差异以及这些差异对于两者速度的影响。
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在谈论照片证据时,可以更深入地探讨为什么这些照片不能作为确凿证据,并解释科学家如何使用这些照片来确定太阳位置。
4.文章结构与组织 你的文章结构清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。每段都集中讨论一个特定观点及其支持细节。然而,在组织方面还有一些改进空间。首先,在段落之间加入过渡词或短语可以使文章更连贯。其次,确保每个段落的主题句清晰明了,以便读者能够快速理解每个段落的主要观点。
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在描述听力观点与阅读材料之间的对比时,可以使用过渡词如“然而”、“相反地”等来增强连贯性。
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在正文段落开头,可以使用更明确的主题句来引出听力材料中的观点,如:“在听力材料中,教授指出了国家地理学会委员会可能存在偏见的问题。”
5. 语法批改
In the reading material,the, the(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) author presents three reasons backing the view that Peary did reach the pole.Yet Yet(Missing space between sentences), the lecturer contends that the reasons are not solid and not convincing and refutes the arguments in the reading.
First and foremost,the, the(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) author asserts that a committee held by Nationalthe National(This rule identifies whether the article 'the' is missing in a sentence.) Geographic Society investigated Peary's records and equipment.The The(Missing space between sentences) committee concluded that Peary had indeed reached the North Pole.In In(Missing space between sentences) contrast, the lecturer disagrees,claiming, claiming(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) that the committee is composed of many friends of Peary,which, which(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) provide financial assistance to Peary.Additionally Additionally(Missing space between sentences),the, the(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) investigation only lasted two days,which, which(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) seemed not very careful.
Second,the, the(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) text suggests that skeptics used to argue that Peary could not have traveled that fast,which, which(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) took 37 days to reach the North Pole, but another explorer named Avery made the same trek in less than 37 days.Oppositely Oppositely(Missing space between sentences),the, the(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) lecturer rebuts this with proposing that Avery had less weight on his way to the North Pole, as the plane would send him food so he didn't have to carry so much weight as Peary did.What What(Missing space between sentences)'s more, the weather condition is also different.The The(Missing space between sentences) weather Avery experienced is more than capable.
Last but not least, the author maintains that the pictures taken by Peary could approve his claim, as the shadows of the sun in the photographs make it possible to calculate the Sun's position in the sky.The The(Missing space between sentences) sun's position established from the photographs corresponds exactly to the sun's position as it should have been at the North Pole on that day.However However(Missing space between sentences), the lecturer critiques this,arguing, arguing(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) that because of the primitive camera used by Peary couldn't provide the precise measurement.The The(Missing space between sentences) pictures will become faded over time.It It(Missing space between sentences) is taken so early that it couldn't accurately tell the position of the sun on that day.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
In the reading material, the author presents three reasons supporting the view that Peary reached the North Pole. However, the lecturer contends that these reasons are not solid or convincing and refutes the arguments in the reading.
First and foremost, the author asserts that a committee held by National Geographic Society investigated Peary's records and equipment, concluding that he had indeed reached the North Pole. In contrast, the lecturer disagrees, claiming that the committee was composed of many friends of Peary who provided financial assistance to him. Additionally, the investigation only lasted two days, which seemed insufficiently thorough.
Second, the text suggests that skeptics used to argue that Peary could not have traveled fast enough to reach the North Pole in 37 days. However, another explorer named Avery made a similar trek in less than 37 days. Oppositely, the lecturer rebuts this by proposing that Avery had less weight on his journey to the North Pole since a plane would send him food; thus, he didn't have to carry as much weight as Peary did. Furthermore, Avery experienced more favorable weather conditions.
Lastly, the author maintains that photographs taken by Peary could support his claim since shadows of the sun in these images make it possible to calculate its position in the sky. The sun's position established from these photographs corresponds exactly to where it should have been at the North Pole on that day. However, the lecturer critiques this argument by pointing out that Peary's primitive camera couldn't provide precise measurements and pictures have become faded over time. As a result, it is difficult to accurately determine sun's position based on those photographs. (277 words)
In the reading material,the material, the author presents three reasons backing supporting the view that Peary did reach the pole.Yet, reached the North Pole (changed "backing" to "supporting" for a more natural tone). However, the lecturer contends that the these reasons are not solid and not or convincing and refutes the arguments in the reading.
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Last but not least, Lastly, the author maintains that the pictures photographs taken by Peary could approve support his claim, as the claim since shadows of the sun in the photographs these images make it possible to calculate the Sun's its position in the sky.The sky. The sun's position established from the these photographs corresponds exactly to the sun's position as where it should have been at the North Pole on that day.However, day. However, the lecturer critiques this,arguing that because of the this argument by pointing out that Peary's primitive camera used by Peary couldn't provide the precise measurement.The measurements and pictures will have become faded over time.It time (rephrased for clarity). As a result, it is taken so early that it couldn't difficult to accurately tell the determine sun's position of the sun based on that day.those photographs (rephrased for better flow).
8. Mind Map

9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| skeptic | /ˈskɛptɪk/ | noun | a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions | 怀疑论者 | The skeptic doubted Peary's claim of reaching the North Pole. |
| refute | /rɪˈfjut/ | verb | prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove | 反驳 | The lecturer refutes the author's arguments in favor of Peary's achievement. |
| trek | /trɛk/ | noun | a long arduous journey, especially one made on foot | 艰苦跋涉 | Avery made a similar trek to the North Pole in less than 37 days. |
| thorough | /ˈθʌroʊ/ | adjective | performed comprehensively and completely | 彻底的 │ The investigation was not thorough enough to confirm Peary's claim. │ | |
| │ primitive │ /ˈprɪmətɪv/ │ adjective │ relating to an early stage of technical development; rudimentary │ 原始的 │ Peary's primitive camera could not provide precise measurements. │ | |||||
| │ insufficient │ /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ │ adjective │ not enough; inadequate │ 不足的 │ The two-day investigation was insufficient to prove Peary's claim. │ | |||||
| │ favorable │ /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ │ adjective │ advantageous or beneficial │ 有利的 │ Avery experienced more favorable weather conditions during his journey. │ | |||||
| │ calculate │ /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ | verb | determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically | 计算 | They tried to calculate the sun's position based on the photographs. | |
| │ correspond | /ˌkɔrəˈspɒnd/ | verb | have a close similarity; match or agree almost exactly | 相符 | The sun's position in the photographs corresponds to where it should have been at the North Pole on that day. |
| │ fade | /feɪd/ | verb | gradually grow faint and disappear | 褪色 | The pictures have become faded over time, making it difficult to accurately determine the sun's position. |
Section Title: 6. Article Revision
In the reading material, the author presents three reasons supporting the view that Peary reached the North Pole. However, the lecturer contends that these reasons are not solid or convincing and refutes the arguments in the reading.
First and foremost, the author asserts that a committee held by National Geographic Society investigated Peary's records and equipment, concluding that he had indeed reached the North Pole. In contrast, the lecturer disagrees, claiming that the committee was composed of many friends of Peary who provided financial assistance to him. Additionally, the investigation only lasted two days, which seemed insufficiently thorough.
Second, the text suggests that skeptics used to argue that Peary could not have traveled fast enough to reach the North Pole in 37 days. However, another explorer named Avery made a similar trek in less than 37 days. Oppositely, the lecturer rebuts this by proposing that Avery had less weight on his journey to the North Pole since a plane would send him food; thus, he didn't have to carry as much weight as Peary did. Furthermore, Avery experienced more favorable weather conditions.
Lastly, the author maintains that photographs taken by Peary could support his claim since shadows of the sun in these images make it possible to calculate its position in the sky. The sun's position established from these photographs corresponds exactly to where it should have been at the North Pole on that day. However, the lecturer critiques this argument by pointing out that Peary's primitive camera couldn't provide precise measurements and pictures have become faded over time. As a result, it is difficult to accurately determine sun's position based on those photographs.
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The reading material presents three arguments to support the truth of a claim that Robert E. Peary reached the pole on 1909, while the lecture in the listening material claims that these arguments are unconvincing and reputes the points made in reading passage. Firstly, the author asserts that the National Geographic Society provides a strong evidence to support Peary's claim by conducting a thorough investigation of his records and equipment. However, the lecture disputes the viewpoint by stating that the investigation is not objective. The investigation requires a lot of money, and thus the National Geographic Society only spends 2 days to conduct this thorough investigation. Therefore, this conclusion is bias and should be trusted. Secondly, the author states that Peary's claims are possible, since a British explorer recently made the same trek in less than 37 days as a same condition as Peary had. Nevertheless, the lecturer challenges this argument by pointing out that the British explorer made the same trek in a different condition. The British explorer used airplane to obtain food, and the weather condition is not as same as Peary confronted. Thirdly, the author suggests that some photographs can prove the truth of Peary's claim by measuring the shadows and calculating the sun's position in these photographs. In contrast, the lecturer claims that photographs are fade and thus there may be a not accurate calculation of sun's position. As a result, the photographs cannot prove the truth of Peary's claim.
评估结果
1.Sub Scores
Task fulfillment: 4 Organization: 4 Coherence and Cohesion: 4 Language Use: 3
2.Estimated Scores
Estimated Score: 25
3.Task completeness
The essay does a good job of summarizing the points made in the lecture and explaining how they challenge the specific points mentioned in the reading passage. However, there is room for improvement in terms of providing more detailed explanations and examples from both the reading and listening materials. Additionally, the essay could benefit from a clearer introduction that briefly outlines the main arguments from both sources.
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Provide more specific examples from both the reading and listening materials to support your points.
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Make sure to clearly introduce the main arguments from both sources in your introduction.
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Instead of just stating that "the investigation requires a lot of money," provide more context by mentioning that Peary's close friends funded his trip and were part of the committee, which may have led to biased conclusions.
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When discussing Tom Avery's journey, mention that he had less weight on his sled due to not carrying food, which could have contributed to his faster travel time compared to Peary.
4.Essay structure and organization
The essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs addressing each point, and a conclusion. However, there is room for improvement in terms of transitions between ideas and paragraphs, as well as providing more detailed supporting information within each paragraph.
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In your second body paragraph, use a transition like "On the other hand" or "However" before introducing Tom Avery's journey as a counterpoint to Peary's claim.
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When discussing the photographs taken by Peary, provide more context about why precise measurements of the shadows are necessary for determining the Sun's position and how the quality of Peary's photographs makes this difficult.
5. Grammar
The reading material presents three arguments to support the truth of a claim that Robert E. Peary reached the pole onin(This rule identifies wrong preposition usage.) 1909, while the lecture in the listening material claims that these arguments are unconvincing and reputes the points made in readingthe reading(This rule identifies whether the article 'the' is missing in a sentence.) passage.
Firstly, the author asserts that the National Geographic Society provides a strong evidence to support Peary's claim by conducting a thorough investigation of his records and equipment. However, the lecture disputes the viewpoint by stating that the investigation is not objective. The investigation requires a lot of money, and thus the National Geographic Society only spends 2 days to conduct this thorough investigation. Therefore, this conclusion is bias and should be trusted.
Secondly, the author states that Peary's claims are possible, since a British explorer recently made the same trek in less than 37 days as a same condition as Peary had. Nevertheless, the lecturer challenges this argument by pointing out that the British explorer made the same trek in a different condition. The British explorer used airplane to obtain food, and the weather condition is not as same as Peary confronted.
Thirdly, the author suggests that some photographs can prove the truth of Peary's claim by measuring the shadows and calculating the sun's position in these photographs. In contrast, the lecturer claims that photographs are fade and thus there may be a not accurate calculation of sun's position. As a result, the photographs cannot prove the truth of Peary's claim.
Section Title: 6. Revised Essay
The reading material presents three arguments to support the truth of a claim that Robert E. Peary reached the North Pole in 1909, while the lecture in the listening material claims that these arguments are unconvincing and refutes the points made in the reading passage.
Firstly, the author asserts that the National Geographic Society provides strong evidence to support Peary's claim by conducting a thorough investigation of his records and equipment. However, the lecture disputes this viewpoint by stating that the investigation is not objective. The committee was composed of Peary's close friends who had contributed large sums of money to fund his trip, and they only spent two days on this investigation. Therefore, their conclusion may be biased and should not be trusted.
Secondly, the author states that Peary's claims are possible since a British explorer recently made the same trek in less than 37 days under similar conditions as Peary had. Nevertheless, the lecturer challenges this argument by pointing out that there were significant differences between their expeditions. The British explorer used an airplane to obtain food and encountered highly favorable weather conditions, unlike Peary who traveled in very unfavorable conditions. Thus, their experiences cannot be directly compared to support Peary's claims.
Thirdly, the author suggests that some photographs can prove the truth of Peary's claim by measuring shadows and calculating the sun's position in these photographs. In contrast, the lecturer claims that these photographs are faded and taken with a primitive camera which resulted in fuzzy images; thus, there may not be an accurate calculation of sun's position from them. As a result, these photographs cannot conclusively prove whether or not Peary reached the North Pole. (284 words)
Section Title: 7. Essay Grading
The reading material presents three arguments to support the truth of a claim that Robert E. Peary reached the pole on North Pole in 1909, while the lecture in the listening material claims that these arguments are unconvincing and reputes refutes (changed "reputes" to "refutes" for correct word usage) the points made in the reading passage.
Firstly, the author asserts that the National Geographic Society provides a strong evidence (added "strong" for emphasis) to support Peary's claim by conducting a thorough investigation of his records and equipment. However, the lecture disputes the this viewpoint by stating that the investigation is not objective. The investigation requires a lot of money, and thus the National Geographic Society committee was composed of Peary's close friends who had contributed large sums of money to fund his trip (revised for clarity and accuracy), and they only spends 2 spent two days to conduct on this thorough investigation. Therefore, this their conclusion is bias may be biased (changed "bias" to "biased" for correct word usage) and should not be trusted.
Secondly, the author states that Peary's claims are possible, possible since a British explorer recently made the same trek in less than 37 days as a same condition under similar conditions as Peary had. Nevertheless, the lecturer challenges this argument by pointing out that the British explorer made the same trek in a different condition. there were significant differences between their expeditions (revised for clarity). The British explorer used an airplane to obtain food, and the food and encountered highly favorable weather condition is not as same as conditions, unlike Peary confronted. who traveled in very unfavorable conditions (revised for clarity). Thus, their experiences cannot be directly compared to support Peary's claims.
Thirdly, the author suggests that some photographs can prove the truth of Peary's claim by measuring the shadows and calculating the sun's position in these photographs. In contrast, the lecturer claims that these photographs are fade and thus faded (changed "fade" to "faded" for correct word usage) and taken with a primitive camera which resulted in fuzzy images; thus, there may not be a not an accurate calculation of sun's position. position from them (revised for clarity). As a result, the these photographs cannot conclusively prove the truth of Peary's claim.whether or not Peary reached the North Pole.
- Mind Map
Mind Map:
- Introduction
- Reading material: supports Peary's claim
- Lecture: refutes reading material's arguments
- Argument 1: National Geographic Society investigation
- Reading material: strong evidence from investigation
- Lecture: biased committee, short investigation time
- Argument 2: Comparison with British explorer
- Reading material: similar trek completed in less time
- Lecture: differences in expeditions, weather conditions, and resources
- Argument 3: Photographic evidence
- Reading material: shadows and sun position calculations prove claim
- Lecture: faded photos, primitive camera, inaccurate calculations
- Conclusion:
- Lecturer's refutations weaken the reading material's arguments for Peary's claim.
- Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | English Translation (if needed) | Sample Sentence |
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| assert | /əˈsɜrt/ | verb | to state with assurance or confidence; to declare positively | N/A | The author asserts that Peary reached the North Pole. |
| refute | /rɪˈfjut/ | verb | to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove | N/A | The lecture refutes the points made in the reading passage. |
| objective | /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/ | adjective | not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; unbiased; impartial; fair-mindedness. | - The committee was not objective due to their close relationship with Peary. | |
| biased | /ˈbaɪəst/ | adjective | unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something | - The conclusion may be biased and should not be trusted. | |
| trek | /trɛk/ | noun | a long, arduous journey, especially one made on foot | N/A | The British explorer made the same trek in less than 37 days. |
| favorable | /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ | adjective | advantageous; helpful; providing a good chance of success | - The British explorer encountered highly favorable weather conditions. | |
| primitive | /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ | adjective | relating to an early stage in technological development; simple or basic in character | - The photographs were taken with a primitive camera. | |
| fuzzy | /ˈfʌzi/ | adjective | difficult to perceive clearly or understand and explain precisely; indistinct or vague | - The images were fuzzy due to the camera's limitations. | |
| conclusive | /kənˈkluːsɪv/ | adjective | (of evidence or argument) serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing | - These photographs cannot conclusively prove whether Peary reached the North Pole. |
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According to the reading material, Peary's claim about reaching the North Pole has three supports: the admission of the committee, the possibility of ...
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According to the reading material, Peary's claim about reaching the North Pole has three supports: the admission of the committee, the possibility of ...
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According to the reading material, Peary's claim about reaching the North Pole has three supports: the admission of the committee, the possibility of reaching the route successfully, and the photographs taken by Peary. However, the professor in the lecture believes that these supports are not convincing. First, the author believes that the committee constituted by the National Geographic Society eventually proved the truth of Peary’s claim. Because the committee investigated the record as well as the facilities of that trip. However, the lecturer insists the committee was composed of Peary's close friends who had contributed large sums of money to fund Peary's trip. And at the same time, the investigation only lasted for a short time. Thus, although the committee investigated Peary's records and the equipment he used, this investigation is highly objective. Secondly, the reading says that Tom Avery succeeded in reaching the North Pole supports the claim. Because after setting out from Ellesmere Island to the coast of Greenland, Peary reached the North Pole in only 37 days but Avery reached the North Pole in less than 37 days under the similar conditions experienced by Peary. However, the lecture points out that Avery carried much less weight than Peary did because Avery did not transport his food. He used an airplane to transport his food. Also, Avery encountered favorable weather conditions and Peary traveled in very unfavorable conditions. Thus, although Avery arrived at the North Pole in less time, there are significant differences between the two journey Finally, the article suggests that the photographs taken by Peary at the North Pole could demonstrate his story. Because the position where the sun appears calculated from the shadows in the photo is similar to the position where the sun should be at the North Pole that day. However, the professor asserts those pictures were taken by a primitive camera and seem to be unclear after nearly a hundred years. So the measurement based on those photos could not be accurate and can not establish the Sun's exact position. Thus, although measuring shadows in photos can calculate the position of the sun the photos, the photos were doubtfully taken at the North Pole.
评估结果
1.子项得分 任务完成度:4 组织:4 连贯与衔接:4 语言使用:3
2.预估分数
25. 3.任务完成度
整体来说,文章在任务完成度方面表现较好,成功总结了听力材料中的观点并对阅读材料中的论点进行了反驳。但在语言表达上还有待提高,部分句子表达不够准确,需要注意用词和语法。
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注意用词的准确性,避免使用错误或不恰当的词汇。
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注意语法规则,确保句子结构正确。
示例1: 原文:"Thus, although the committee investigated Peary's records and the equipment he used, this investigation is highly objective." 修改后:"Thus, although the committee investigated Peary's records and the equipment he used, this investigation may be biased."
示例2: 原文:"Thus, although measuring shadows in photos can calculate the position of the sun the photos, the photos were doubtfully taken at the North Pole." 修改后:"Thus, although measuring shadows in photos can calculate the position of the sun, there is doubt about whether these photos were actually taken at the North Pole."
4.文章结构与组织 文章结构与组织方面基本符合要求,有明确的引言、主体和结论。每段都集中讨论一个特定的观点,并提供支持细节。但在段落之间的过渡和衔接上还有待加强。
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在段落之间使用过渡词或短语,使文章更连贯。
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示例1: 原文:"However, the lecturer insists the committee was composed of Peary's close friends who had contributed large sums of money to fund Peary's trip." 添加过渡词后:"On the other hand, the lecturer insists that the committee was composed of Peary's close friends who had contributed large sums of money to fund Peary's trip."
示例2: 原文:"Thus, although Avery arrived at the North Pole in less time, there are significant differences between the two journey" 修改后:"Thus, although Avery arrived at the North Pole in less time, there are significant differences between the two journeys that should be taken into account."
5. 语法批改
According to the reading material, Peary's claim about reaching the North Pole has three supports: the admission of the committee, the possibility of reaching the route successfully, and the photographs taken by Peary. However, the professor in the lecture believes that these supports are not convincing.
First, the author believes that the committee constituted by the National Geographic Society eventually proved the truth of Peary’s claim. Because the committee investigated the record as well as the facilities of that trip. However, the lecturer insists the committee was composed of Peary's close friendsfriends,(This rule identifies whether commas are missing in a sentence.) who had contributed large sums of money to fund Peary's trip. And at the same time, the investigation only lasted for a short time. Thus, although the committee investigated Peary's records and the equipment he used, this investigation is highly objective.
Secondly, the reading says that Tom Avery succeeded in reaching the North Pole supports the claim. Because after setting out from Ellesmere Island to the coast of Greenland, Peary reached the North Pole in only 37 days but, but(comma between independent clauses) Avery reached the North Pole in less than 37 days under the similar conditions experienced by Peary. However, the lecture points out that Avery carried much less weight than Peary did because Avery did not transport his food. He used an airplane to transport his food. Also, Avery encountered favorable weather conditions and Peary traveled in very unfavorable conditions. Thus, although Avery arrived at the North Pole in less time, there are significant differences between the two journey
Finally, the article suggests that the photographs taken by Peary at the North Pole could demonstrate his story. Because the position where the sun appears calculated from the shadows in the photo is similar to the position where the sun should be at the North Pole that day. However, the professor asserts those pictures were taken by a primitive camera and seem to be unclear after nearly a hundred years. So the measurement based on those photos could not be accurate and can not establish the Sun's exact position. Thus, although measuring shadows in photos can calculate the position of the sun thein the(This rule identifies whether the preposition 'in' is missing in a sentence.) photos, the photos were doubtfully taken at the North Pole.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
The reading passage presents three arguments supporting Robert E. Peary's claim of reaching the North Pole: the National Geographic Society committee's endorsement, Tom Avery's expedition, and Peary's photographs. However, the lecture challenges these points by highlighting their weaknesses.
Firstly, the reading passage states that the National Geographic Society committee conducted an investigation of Peary's records and equipment, concluding that he indeed reached the North Pole. In contrast, the lecturer argues that this conclusion is unreliable due to the committee members' close ties with Peary and their financial contributions to his expedition. Additionally, the investigation was brief and superficial, further undermining its credibility.
Secondly, the reading suggests that Tom Avery's successful expedition supports Peary's claim since he completed a similar journey in less than 37 days using comparable equipment. However, the lecturer disputes this point by emphasizing significant differences between their expeditions. Avery carried less weight as his food was air-dropped along his route, and he experienced more favorable weather conditions than Peary did. Consequently, Avery's journey cannot be considered a valid comparison to validate Peary's claims.
Lastly, according to the reading passage, Peary's photographs serve as evidence for his achievement since calculations based on shadows in these images align with the sun's expected position at the North Pole on that day. The lecturer refutes this argument by pointing out that these photographs were taken using a primitive camera and have deteriorated over time. As a result, accurate measurements of shadows are impossible to obtain from these images; hence they cannot conclusively prove that they were taken at the North Pole.
In summary, while there are arguments supporting Peary’s claim of reaching the North Pole presented in the reading passage; however, each point is effectively challenged by counterarguments provided in the lecture. (294 words)
According to the Revised essay: Article Revision: 7.文章批改
The reading material, passage presents three arguments supporting Robert E. Peary's claim about of reaching the North Pole has three supports: the admission of the committee, the possibility of reaching the route successfully, and the photographs taken by Peary. However, the professor in the lecture believes that these supports are not convincing. ¶ First, the author believes that the committee constituted by Pole: the National Geographic Society eventually proved the truth of Peary’s claim. Because the committee's endorsement, Tom Avery's expedition, and Peary's photographs. However, the lecture challenges these points by highlighting their weaknesses.
Firstly, the reading passage states that the National Geographic Society committee investigated the record as well as the facilities of that trip. However, conducted an investigation of Peary's records and equipment, concluding that he indeed reached the North Pole. In contrast, the lecturer insists argues that this conclusion is unreliable due to the committee members' close ties with Peary and their financial contributions to his expedition (reason for revision: to emphasize the bias in the committee). Additionally, the investigation was composed of Peary's close friends who had contributed large sums of money to fund Peary's trip. And at the same time, the investigation only lasted for brief and superficial, further undermining its credibility (reason for revision: to highlight how a short time. Thus, although the committee investigated Peary's records and the equipment he used, this investigation is highly objective. affects its reliability).
Secondly, the reading says suggests that Tom Avery succeeded in reaching the North Pole Avery's successful expedition supports the claim. Because after setting out from Ellesmere Island to the coast of Greenland, Peary reached the North Pole in only 37 days but Avery reached the North Pole Peary's claim since he completed a similar journey in less than 37 days under the similar conditions experienced using comparable equipment. However, the lecturer disputes this point by Peary. However, the lecture points out that emphasizing significant differences between their expeditions (reason for revision: to show that there are differences between Avery and Peary's journeys). Avery carried much less weight as his food was air-dropped along his route, and he experienced more favorable weather conditions than Peary did because Avery did not transport (reason for revision: to provide specific examples of differences). Consequently, Avery's journey cannot be considered a valid comparison to validate Peary's claims (reason for revision: to emphasize how these differences affect validation).
Lastly, according to the reading passage, Peary's photographs serve as evidence for his food. He used an airplane to transport his food. Also, Avery encountered favorable weather conditions and Peary traveled achievement since calculations based on shadows in very unfavorable conditions. Thus, although Avery arrived these images align with the sun's expected position at the North Pole in less time, there are significant differences between the two journey ¶ Finally, the article suggests that the on that day. The lecturer refutes this argument by pointing out that these photographs taken by Peary at the North Pole could demonstrate his story. Because the position where the sun appears calculated from the shadows in the photo is similar to the position where the sun should be at the North Pole that day. However, the professor asserts those pictures were taken by using a primitive camera and seem to be unclear after nearly have deteriorated over time (reason for revision: to explain why photos are not reliable evidence). As a hundred years. So the measurement based on those photos could not be result, accurate and can not establish the Sun's exact position. Thus, although measuring measurements of shadows in photos can calculate the position of the sun the photos, the photos are impossible to obtain from these images; hence they cannot conclusively prove that they were doubtfully taken at the North Pole.Pole (reason for revision: to emphasize the uncertainty of the photos' location).
In summary, while there are arguments supporting Peary’s claim of reaching the North Pole presented in the reading passage; however, each point is effectively challenged by counterarguments provided in the lecture (reason for revision: to reiterate that the lecture challenges each argument).
Section Title: 8. Mind Map
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Introduction
- Essay structure
- Lecture points
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National Geographic Society Committee
- Reading: endorsement
- Lecture: close ties, financial contributions, superficial investigation
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Tom Avery's Expedition
- Reading: similar journey, equipment
- Lecture: differences in weight, weather conditions, invalid comparison
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Peary's Photographs
- Reading: shadow calculations, sun's position
- Lecture: primitive camera, deterioration, inaccurate measurements
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Conclusion
- Summary of counterarguments
Section Title: 9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| endorsement | /ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/ | noun | an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something | 支持,认可 | The celebrity's endorsement significantly boosted the product's sales. |
| superficial | /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/ | adjective | appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely | 表面的,肤浅的 | The investigation was superficial and failed to uncover the truth behind the incident. |
| air-dropped | /ˈeər drɒpt/ | verb | /to deliver (supplies) by parachute from an aircraft | /空投,空中投放物资 | /The food and medical supplies were air-dropped into the disaster-stricken area. |
| favorable | /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ | /adjective | /expressing approval; advantageous or convenient | /有利的,顺利的 | /The team had favorable weather conditions for their expedition. |
| primitive | /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ | adjective | relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something | 原始的,简陋的 | The primitive camera produced low-quality images that were difficult to analyze. |
| deteriorate | /dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪt/ | verb | to become progressively worse | 恶化,变坏 | The photographs have deteriorated over time, making it difficult to discern any details. |
| conclusive | /kənˈkluːsɪv/ | adjective | serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing | 确凿的,决定性的 | The evidence was not conclusive enough to determine the suspect's guilt. |
| counterargument | /ˈkaʊntərˌɑːrɡjʊmənt/ | noun | an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument | /反驳论点,反论证 | /The lawyer presented a strong counterargument that challenged the prosecution's case. |
| credibility | /ˌkrɛdəˈbɪləti/ | /noun | /the quality of being trusted and believed in | /可信度,信誉 | /The credibility of the witness was questioned due to inconsistencies in their testimony. |
| undermine | /ʌndərˈmaɪn/ | verb | to lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously | 削弱,损害 | The lecturer's arguments served to undermine the claims made in the reading passage. |
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The debate surrounding whether Peary reached the North Pole is the focus of both the reading passage and the lecture. In the reading passage, three pi...
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The debate surrounding whether Peary reached the North Pole is the focus of both the reading passage and the lecture. In the reading passage, three pi...
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The debate surrounding whether Peary reached the North Pole is the focus of both the reading passage and the lecture. In the reading passage, three pieces of evidence, including a committee's investigation, the same trek test and related photographs, have been elaborated. However, the lecturer casts doubt on each of these points. Firstly, the author claims that the investigation of Peary's records and equipment made by a committee is a piece of convincing evidence to verify that Peary has reached the North Pole before. Conversely, the lecturer counters this argument by stating that the conclusion of this committee might not be objective. In detail, he contends that if the committee received a lot of money from Peary's friends, it might not examine the records carefully. Therefore, its conclusion is not trustworthy. Secondly, the author suggests that the same experience of a British explorer named Avery can support Peary's trek. Nevertheless, the lecturer disputes this claim by pointing out that the condition faced by Avery cannot be similar to Peary's situation. For instance, the weather conditions might affect the travel significantly. Moreover, some intervals of Avery's experience to the North Pole by airplane, which is too different from Peary's setting. Finally, the author believes that the photographs taken by Peary can prove the truth of his experience. On the contrary, the lecturer challenges this assertion by arguing that the shadow of the photographs is not compelling. This is because the position and primitive conditions cannot be ensured, which means after a long time, the photographs look blurred and faded without accuracy, so the situations about that time when the photos were really taken cannot be convincing.
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,你的文章在任务完成度方面表现不错,成功地总结了听力材料中的观点,并对阅读材料中的论点进行了挑战。但是,有一些地方可以改进。例如,在论述Avery的经历时,你没有明确指出他与Peary之间的具体差异,这可能会让读者感到困惑。
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在描述Avery和Peary之间差异时,更详细地说明他们之间的不同之处。
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在论证过程中,尽量使用更多具体事实和细节来支持你的观点。
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Avery's journey was different from Peary's in that he carried much less weight on his sled, as his food was dropped along the way by airplane, unlike Peary who had to transport all his supplies.
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The weather conditions during Avery's expedition were highly favorable, which greatly contributed to his speed, while Peary faced very unfavorable conditions during his journey.
4.文章结构与组织 你的文章结构清晰,有明确的引言、主体和结论。每个段落都集中讨论了一个特定观点及其支持细节。然而,在段落之间添加更多明确的过渡词或短语可以使文章更连贯。
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在段落之间使用过渡词或短语,以便更清楚地指出不同观点之间的关系。
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在引言部分简要概述听力和阅读材料的主题,以便为接下来的论证提供背景。
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"However, the lecturer casts doubt on each of these points, arguing that the committee's investigation was biased, Avery's journey was not comparable to Peary's, and the photographs were inconclusive."
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"In contrast to the reading passage's claim that Peary reached the North Pole, the lecture challenges this assertion by presenting counterarguments for each piece of evidence provided in the reading."
5. 语法批改
The debate surrounding whether Peary reached the North Pole is the focus of both the reading passage and the lecture. In the reading passage, three pieces of evidence, including a committee's investigation, the same trek test and related photographs, have been elaborated. However, the lecturer casts doubt on each of these points.
Firstly, the author claims that the investigation of Peary's records and equipment made by a committee is a piece of convincing evidence to verify that Peary has reached the North Pole before. Conversely, the lecturer counters this argument by stating that the conclusion of this committee might not be objective. In detail, he contends that if the committee received a lot of money from Peary's friends, it might not examine the records carefully. Therefore, its conclusion is not trustworthy.
Secondly, the author suggests that the same experience of a British explorer named Avery can support Peary's trek. Nevertheless, the lecturer disputes this claim by pointing out that the condition faced by Avery cannot be similar to Peary's situation. For instance, the weather conditions might affect the travel significantly. Moreover, some intervals of Avery's experience to the North Pole by airplane, which is too different from Peary's setting.
Finally, the author believes that the photographs taken by Peary can prove the truth of his experience. On the contrary, the lecturer challenges this assertion by arguing that the shadow of the photographs is not compelling. This is because the position and primitive conditions cannot be ensured, which means after a long time, the photographs look blurred and faded without accuracy, so the situations about that time when the photos were really taken cannot be convincing.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
The reading passage and the lecture both discuss the controversy surrounding Robert Peary's claim of reaching the North Pole. The reading passage presents three pieces of evidence supporting Peary's claim, including a committee investigation, a similar trek undertaken by another explorer, and photographs taken by Peary. However, the lecturer challenges each of these points.
Firstly, the author of the reading passage asserts that an investigation conducted by a committee from the National Geographic Society supports Peary's claim. In contrast, the lecturer questions the objectivity of this committee, arguing that it was comprised of Peary's close friends who had financially supported his expedition. Furthermore, he contends that the committee did not thoroughly examine Peary's records and thus its conclusion cannot be considered reliable.
Secondly, the author cites British explorer Tom Avery's successful replication of Peary's trek as evidence supporting Peary's accomplishment. However, the lecturer disputes this point by highlighting significant differences between Avery and Peary's expeditions. For example, Avery experienced more favorable weather conditions and utilized airplane support for food drops along his route. These factors render Avery's journey an inadequate comparison to validate Peary's claims.
Lastly, the author argues that photographs taken by Peary provide conclusive evidence of his presence at the North Pole. Conversely, the lecturer challenges this assertion by emphasizing that accurate measurements of shadows in these photographs are essential for determining their authenticity. He points out that due to their age and primitive technology used to capture them, these images are blurry and faded, rendering precise shadow measurements impossible. Consequently, their reliability as proof of Peary reaching the North Pole is undermined.
In conclusion, while there are several arguments presented in favor of Robert E. Peary having reached the North Pole in 1909 as described in both passages; however; each piece of evidence is effectively challenged by counterarguments presented in lecture form - leaving room for doubt and further investigation. (316 words)
The debate surrounding whether Peary reached the North Pole is the focus of both the reading passage and the lecture. In the lecture both discuss the controversy surrounding Robert Peary's claim of reaching the North Pole. The reading passage, passage presents three pieces of evidence, evidence supporting Peary's claim, including a committee's committee investigation, the same a similar trek test and related photographs, have been elaborated. undertaken by another explorer, and photographs taken by Peary. However, the lecturer casts doubt on challenges each of these points.
Firstly, the author claims that the of the reading passage asserts that an investigation of Peary's records and equipment made conducted by a committee is a piece of convincing evidence to verify that Peary has reached the North Pole before. Conversely, from the National Geographic Society supports Peary's claim (Changed "the author claims" to "the author asserts" for better clarity). In contrast, the lecturer counters this argument by stating that the conclusion questions the objectivity of this committee might not be objective. In detail, (Changed "conversely" to "in contrast" for smoother transition), arguing that it was comprised of Peary's close friends who had financially supported his expedition. Furthermore, he contends that if the committee received a lot of money from Peary's friends, it might did not thoroughly examine the Peary's records carefully. Therefore, and thus its conclusion is not trustworthy. cannot be considered reliable.
Secondly, the author suggests that the same experience of a cites British explorer named Avery can support Peary's trek. Nevertheless, Tom Avery's successful replication of Peary's trek as evidence supporting Peary's accomplishment (Changed "the same experience" to "successful replication" for better clarity). However, the lecturer disputes this claim by pointing out that the point by highlighting significant differences between Avery and Peary's expeditions (Changed "the condition faced by Avery cannot be similar to Peary's situation. situation" to provide clearer comparison). For instance, the example, Avery experienced more favorable weather conditions might affect the travel significantly. Moreover, some intervals of and utilized airplane support for food drops along his route. These factors render Avery's experience to journey an inadequate comparison to validate Peary's claims.
Lastly, the author argues that photographs taken by Peary provide conclusive evidence of his presence at the North Pole by airplane, which is too different from Peary's setting. ¶ Finally, the author believes that the photographs taken by Peary can prove (Changed "prove the truth of his experience. On the contrary, experience" to provide clearer argument). Conversely, the lecturer challenges this assertion by arguing that the emphasizing that accurate measurements of shadows in these photographs are essential for determining their authenticity (Added emphasis on shadow of the photographs measurements for better understanding). He points out that due to their age and primitive technology used to capture them, these images are blurry and faded, rendering precise shadow measurements impossible. Consequently, their reliability as proof of Peary reaching the North Pole is not compelling. This undermined.
In conclusion, while there are several arguments presented in favor of Robert E. Peary having reached the North Pole in 1909 as described in both passages; however; each piece of evidence is because the position and primitive conditions cannot be ensured, which means after effectively challenged by counterarguments presented in lecture form - leaving room for doubt and further investigation (Added a long time, the photographs look blurred and faded without accuracy, so the situations about that time when the photos were really taken cannot be convincing.conclusion to summarize the main points and provide closure).
8. Mind Map
Mind Map:
- Introduction
- Robert Peary's claim
- Controversy
- Committee Investigation
- Reading: Supportive evidence
- Lecture: Questionable objectivity
- Tom Avery's Trek
- Reading: Successful replication
- Lecture: Significant differences
- Photographs
- Reading: Conclusive evidence
- Lecture: Inaccurate measurements, blurry images
- Conclusion
- Conflicting arguments
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| controversy | /kənˈtrɒvəsi/ | noun | disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated | 矛盾,争论 | The controversy surrounding Robert Peary's claim has been ongoing for decades. |
| expedition | /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/ | noun | a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration or research | 探险,远征队伍 | Peary led an expedition to the North Pole in an attempt to be the first person to reach it. |
| objectivity | /əbˈdʒektɪvɪti/ | /noun | /the quality of being objective; not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts | /客观性 | /The lecturer questions the objectivity of the committee that investigated Peary's claim. |
| replication | /ˌreplɪˈkeɪʃən/ | /noun | /the action of copying or reproducing something | /复制,再现 | /Tom Avery's successful replication of Peary's trek was used as evidence supporting Peary's claim. |
| authenticity | /ɔːθenˈtɪsɪti/ | /noun | /the quality of being authentic; genuine, real or true | /真实性,可靠性 | /The lecturer challenges the authenticity of the photographs taken by Peary at the North Pole. |
| favorable | /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ | /adjective | /advantageous, beneficial, or conducive to success | /有利的,顺利的 | /Avery experienced more favorable weather conditions during his expedition compared to Peary. |
| primitive | /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ | adjective | relating to an early stage in technological development; simple and unsophisticated | 原始的,简单的 | The primitive technology used to capture the photographs makes them blurry and faded. |
| reliability | /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ | noun | the quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well | 可靠性,信赖度 | The reliability of the photographs as proof is undermined due to their poor quality. |
| counterargument | /ˈkaʊntərˌɑrɡjumənt/ | noun | an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument | 反驳论点,反论证据 | The lecturer presents counterarguments that challenge each piece of evidence supporting Peary's claim. |
| investigation | / ɪnˌvestɪˈgeɪʃən/ | noun | the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research | 调查,研究 | Further investigation is needed to determine the truth behind Peary's claim of reaching the North Pole. |
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In the reading the atuthor give out three types of evidence to support that Peary did have reach the North Pole. Nevertheless the speaker in the liste...
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In the reading the atuthor give out three types of evidence to support that Peary did have reach the North Pole. Nevertheless the speaker in the liste...
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In the reading the atuthor give out three types of evidence to support that Peary did have reach the North Pole. Nevertheless the speaker in the listening material says all of these three types of evidence are not convincing and opposes all of them. First, the author says that there is a committee has investigate whether Peary has reached North Pole thoroughly and they give out a conclusion supporting Peary's claim. However, the speaker emphasizes that the committee isn't objective, whick means there is a possible that Peary has paid money to the committee to get a consequence that he wants. Besides, the speaker also says that the committee hasn't do the investigation carefully leading to their conclusion are un convincing. In addtion, the author's second point that it is possible that Peary use only 37 days to reach the North Pole after setting out from Ellesmere Island off the coast of Greenland based on the fact that another adventure called Avery used the same kind of dogsled and the same number and breed of dogs as Peary had reached the North Pole less than 37 days is also being disputed. The speaker demonstrates that this comparition haven't take the weight of food into consideration which is very crucial for the reason that Avery transport the food by airplane and Peary need to take food by himself. Finally, the speaker opposes the author's third point that there are photographs taken by Peary that support his claim by measuring the sun's position in the sky. The speaker argues that the shadow couldn't prove strong for it had fide seiously and couldn't be used to calculate the position of the sun.
评估结果
1.子项得分 Task fulfillment: 3 Organization: 3 Coherence and Cohesion: 3 Language Use: 2
2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 20
3.任务完成度 从任务完成度的角度来看,文章确实涵盖了阅读和听力材料中的主要观点,并尝试对这些观点进行对比。然而,文章在解释听力材料中的观点时存在一定的问题,有些地方没有清楚地表达出听力材料中的反驳意义。为了提高任务完成度,建议你更仔细地理解听力材料,并确保在论述时准确表达出听力中的反驳观点。
示例1(原文):However, the speaker emphasizes that the committee isn't objective, whick means there is a possible that Peary has paid money to the committee to get a consequence that he wants. 示例1(修改后):However, the speaker points out that the committee was not objective because it was composed of Peary's close friends who had funded his trip, which could have biased their judgment.
示例2(原文):The speaker demonstrates that this comparition haven't take the weight of food into consideration which is very crucial for the reason that Avery transport the food by airplane and Peary need to take food by himself. 示例2(修改后):The speaker highlights that this comparison does not take into account the crucial difference in weight carried by Avery and Peary, as Avery's food was dropped along the way by airplane while Peary had to transport his own food on the sled.
4.文章结构与组织 In terms of organization, the essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body, and conclusion. However, the coherence and cohesion could be improved by using more appropriate transitional phrases and ensuring that each paragraph focuses on a specific point with supporting details. Additionally, some sentences are difficult to understand due to grammatical errors and unclear phrasing.
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Use appropriate transitional phrases to connect ideas and paragraphs.
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Example 1 (Original): In addtion, the author's second point that it is possible that Peary use only 37 days to reach the North Pole after setting out from Ellesmere Island off the coast of Greenland based on the fact that another adventure called Avery used the same kind of dogsled and the same number and breed of dogs as Peary had reached the North Pole less than 37 days is also being disputed. Example 1 (Revised): Additionally, the author's second point regarding Peary's ability to reach the North Pole in just 37 days is also challenged by the speaker. The reading passage claims that another explorer named Avery accomplished this feat using similar equipment; however, this comparison is disputed in the listening passage.
Example 2 (Original): Finally, the speaker opposes the author's third point that there are photographs taken by Peary that support his claim by measuring the sun's position in the sky. Example 2 (Revised): Lastly, regarding Peary's photographs as evidence for his claim, while they are mentioned in support in reading passage, they are challenged by speaker who argues against their reliability due to their age and quality.
5. 语法批改
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Section Title: 6.文章修订
The reading passage presents three pieces of evidence supporting the claim that Robert E. Peary reached the North Pole. However, the lecture challenges each of these points, asserting that they are not convincing.
Firstly, the reading passage mentions that a National Geographic Society committee conducted an investigation and concluded that Peary's accounts were consistent and persuasive. In contrast, the speaker in the lecture argues that this committee was not objective, as it was composed of Peary's close friends who had financially supported his trip. Furthermore, the investigation lasted only two days and did not involve a thorough examination of Peary's records, rendering their conclusion unconvincing.
Secondly, the author cites Tom Avery's expedition as evidence supporting Peary's claim of reaching the North Pole in just 37 days using similar equipment. However, the speaker disputes this comparison by highlighting significant differences between their journeys. Avery carried less weight on his sled due to air-dropped food supplies and experienced more favorable weather conditions than Peary. These factors make Avery's expedition an inadequate basis for validating Peary's claims.
Lastly, the reading passage asserts that photographs taken by Peary provide strong evidence for his claim by allowing calculation of the Sun's position in the sky. The speaker counters this argument by stating that these century-old photographs are blurry and faded due to their age and primitive camera technology used at that time. Consequently, shadows in these photos cannot be accurately measured to determine the Sun's position with certainty.
In summary, each piece of evidence presented in support of Peary's claim is challenged by counterarguments from the lecture which highlight flaws or inconsistencies in those assertions. (273 words)
In the The reading the atuthor give out passage presents three types of evidence to support that pieces of evidence supporting the claim that Robert E. Peary did have reach reached the North Pole. Nevertheless the speaker in the listening material says all of these three types of evidence However, the lecture challenges each of these points, asserting that they are not convincing and opposes all of them. ¶ First, convincing.
Firstly, the reading passage mentions that a National Geographic Society committee conducted an investigation and concluded that Peary's accounts were consistent and persuasive (the speaker in the lecture argues that this committee was not objective, as it was composed of Peary's close friends who had financially supported his trip). Furthermore, the investigation lasted only two days and did not involve a thorough examination of Peary's records (rendering their conclusion unconvincing).
Secondly, the author says that there is a committee has investigate whether Peary has reached cites Tom Avery's expedition as evidence supporting Peary's claim of reaching the North Pole thoroughly and they give out a conclusion supporting Peary's claim. However, in just 37 days using similar equipment (however, the speaker emphasizes that the committee isn't objective, whick means there is a possible that disputes this comparison by highlighting significant differences between their journeys). Avery carried less weight on his sled due to air-dropped food supplies and experienced more favorable weather conditions than Peary has paid money to the committee to get a consequence that he wants. Besides, (these factors make Avery's expedition an inadequate basis for validating Peary's claims).
Lastly, the reading passage asserts that photographs taken by Peary provide strong evidence for his claim by allowing calculation of the Sun's position in the sky (the speaker also says that the committee hasn't do the investigation carefully leading counters this argument by stating that these century-old photographs are blurry and faded due to their conclusion are un convincing. age and primitive camera technology used at that time). Consequently, shadows in these photos cannot be accurately measured to determine the Sun's position with certainty.
In addtion, the author's second point that it summary, each piece of evidence presented in support of Peary's claim is possible that Peary use only 37 days to reach the North Pole after setting out challenged by counterarguments from Ellesmere Island off the coast of Greenland based on the fact that another adventure called Avery used the same kind of dogsled and the same number and breed of dogs as Peary had reached the North Pole less than 37 days is also being disputed. The speaker demonstrates that this comparition haven't take the weight of food into consideration the lecture which is very crucial for the reason that Avery transport the food by airplane and Peary need to take food by himself. ¶ Finally, the speaker opposes the author's third point that there are photographs taken by Peary that support his claim by measuring the sun's position in the sky. The speaker argues that the shadow couldn't prove strong for it had fide seiously and couldn't be used to calculate the position of the sun.highlight flaws or inconsistencies in those assertions.
8. Mind Map
1. Introduction
- Reading passage: Peary reached North Pole
- Lecture: Challenges the claim
2. National Geographic Society Committee
a. Reading passage: Investigation supports Peary's claim
b. Lecture: Committee biased, investigation insufficient
3. Tom Avery's Expedition
a. Reading passage: Similar expedition validates Peary's claim
b. Lecture: Differences in weight, weather conditions undermine comparison
4. Photographs as Evidence
a. Reading passage: Sun's position calculation supports claim
b. Lecture: Blurry, faded photos; inaccurate measurements
5. Conclusion
- Summary of counterarguments from lecture
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| consistent | kənˈsɪstənt | adjective | unchanging in nature, standard, or effect over time | 一致的 | The committee found Peary's accounts to be consistent and persuasive. |
| objective | əbˈdʒɛktɪv | adjective | not influenced by personal feelings or opinions | 客观的 | The speaker argues that the committee was not objective in their investigation. |
| inadequate | /ˌinædɪk'wət/ | /adj/ | /lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. | 不充分的,不适当的 | /Avery's expedition is an inadequate basis for validating Peary's claims./ |
| validate | /ˈvælɪdeɪt/ | /v/ | /check or prove the validity or accuracy of (something). | /证实,确认 | /The reading passage cites Tom Avery's expedition as evidence to validate Peary's claim./ |
| counterargument | /ˈkaʊntərˌɑrɡjəmənt/ | /n/ | /an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument. | 反驳论据 | /The lecture presents counterarguments that challenge the evidence supporting Peary's claim./ |
| primitive | prɪmɪtɪv | adjective | relating to an early stage in technological development | 原始的 | The century-old photographs were taken with primitive camera technology. |
| blurry | ˈblʌri | adjective | not clear, distinct, or in focus | 模糊的 | The photographs are blurry and faded due to their age. |
| inconsistency | ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi | noun | the fact or state of being inconsistent; lack of consistency | 不一致 | The lecture highlights inconsistencies in the evidence presented by the reading passage. |
| persuasive | /pərˈsweɪsiv/ | /adj/ | /good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. | 有说服力的 | /The National Geographic Society committee found Peary's accounts persuasive./ |
| unconvincing | /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ | /adj/ | /not seeming real, true, or genuine; not convincing | /不令人信服的 | /The speaker in the lecture argues that the committee's conclusion is unconvincing./ |
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