TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on public activity. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.
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Doctor Achebe
As we have been discussing in class, deciding where to donate money is an important consideration when supporting charitable causes. Some prefer local charities where the impact may be more visible, while others favor international ones tackling issues on a broader scale. With this in mind, when donating money to charity, what factors do you take into account when choosing between local and international organizations?
Andrew
I prefer to give to local charities rather than international ones. Local organizations where I live allow me to witness firsthand the impact my contributions make. The visible difference - even a small amount - motivates me to keep supporting groups creating visible change close to home.
Claire
I believe supporting international charities is most impactful. Though local charities do good work, global issues like climate change and poverty affect millions more people. International groups have the scale and resources to drive systematic change on these pressing problems in ways smaller organizations simply can't. Donating to major international charities can thus create widespread, meaningful impact.
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In response to Dr. Achebe’s intriguing query, I appreciate Andrew’s opinion that the result of donations is more visible in the local charities. However, the visible information is not always convincing, they may cheat the donators. Consequently, I find myself resonating more with Claire’s perspective. As Claire mentioned, international charities are more impactful and have more resources than local ones. With international influence, the charities are able to help about the global issues, such as climate change or nature disasters in the other countries. Besides, there are usually quite a few professionals in the members of international charities, who have the ability to carry out the charity plan systematically and efficiently without wasting. Therefore, donating to them makes this action more meaningful for me. Furthermore, the international charities are usually more convincing than the local charities. Usually, to attract more donations, international charities would public how they use the funds on the internet or the newspapers. However, the local charities seldom have such professional procedure of pubic their information, which make me worry that if they are truly helping people with my donation. For instance, about 10 yeas ago, I donated to a charity organized near the city I lived, wishing to offer my help to more people. However, just 3 months after donating, I found in news that the charity was just using their funds to their own investment, instead of helpful activities.
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1. 子项得分
Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5 Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0 Language Use and Grammar: 4.0
2. 预估分数
25. 3 任务完成度
总体来说,这篇文章较好地完成了任务要求,表达了作者对于捐赠给国际慈善机构的支持。但是,有一些方面可以改进。首先,在提到本地慈善机构可能存在欺诈行为时,可以给出更具体的例子或数据来支持观点。其次,在讨论国际慈善机构的优势时,可以提供更多详细的信息和实例来说明它们如何解决全球问题。
Example 1: Instead of "the visible information is not always convincing, they may cheat the donators.", you could write "There have been cases where local charities misused the funds they received, such as the XYZ Charity scandal in 2010, where a significant portion of donations was used for personal gains."
Example 2: Instead of "With international influence, the charities are able to help about the global issues, such as climate change or nature disasters in the other countries.", you could write "International charities like UNICEF or Oxfam have implemented large-scale projects addressing global issues like climate change by supporting renewable energy initiatives and providing disaster relief to affected countries."
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构基本合理,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,在组织上还有一些可以改进的地方。首先,引言部分可以更明确地表达作者的观点,以便读者一开始就能了解文章的主题。其次,在正文部分,可以使用更清晰的过渡词或短语来连接不同观点和段落。
Example 1: Instead of "In response to Dr. Achebe’s intriguing query, I appreciate Andrew’s opinion that the result of donations is more visible in the local charities.", you could write "In response to Dr. Achebe's question, although I understand Andrew's preference for local charities due to their visible impact, I personally believe that international charities offer more significant benefits."
Example 2: Instead of "As Claire mentioned, international charities are more impactful and have more resources than local ones.", you could write "As Claire mentioned, one major advantage of international charities is their greater impact and resources. For instance, they can address global issues like climate change more effectively."
5. 语法批改
In response to Dr. Achebe’s intriguing query, I appreciate Andrew’s opinion that the result of donations is more visible in the local charities. However, the visible information is not always convincing, they may cheat the donators. Consequently, I find myself resonating more with Claire’s perspective.
As Claire mentioned, international charities are more impactful and have more resources than local ones. With international influence, the charities are able to help about the global issues, such as climate change or nature disasters in the other countries. Besides, there are usually quite a few professionals in the members of international charities, who have the ability to carry out the charity plan systematically and efficiently without wasting. Therefore, donating to them makes this action more meaningful for me.
Furthermore, the international charities are usually more convincing than the local charities. Usually, to attract more donations, international charities would public how they use the funds on the internet or the newspapers. However, the local charities seldom have such professional procedure of pubicpublic(pubic (public) education etc.) their information, which make me worry that if they are truly helping people with my donation. For instance, about 10 yeas ago, I donated to a charity organized near the city I lived, wishing to offer my help to more people. However, just 3 months after donating, I found in news that the charity was just using their funds to their own investment, instead of helpful activities.
Title: 6 文章修订
In response to Dr. Achebe's thought-provoking question, I acknowledge Andrew's viewpoint that the impact of donations is more tangible in local charities. However, visibility alone does not guarantee the authenticity of a charity, as some may deceive donors. Consequently, I find myself aligning more with Claire's perspective.
As Claire highlighted, international charities tend to be more influential and resourceful than their local counterparts. Their global reach enables them to address pressing issues such as climate change or natural disasters in other countries. Moreover, international charities often consist of numerous professionals who can execute charitable plans systematically and efficiently, minimizing waste. Therefore, donating to these organizations holds greater significance for me.
Additionally, international charities generally appear more credible than local ones. To attract donations, they often disclose their fund usage through online platforms or newspapers. In contrast, local charities rarely follow such transparent procedures, raising concerns about the legitimacy of their operations and the proper allocation of donations. For example, about ten years ago, I contributed to a charity near my city with the intention of helping others. However, just three months later, I discovered through news reports that the organization had misused funds for personal investments rather than charitable endeavors. (203 words)
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Title: 8 思维导图
1. Introduction
- Dr. Achebe's question
- Andrew's viewpoint: local charities
- Claire's perspective: international charities
2. International Charities Advantages
- Influence and resources
- Global reach (climate change, natural disasters)
- Professionalism and efficiency
3. Credibility of International Charities
- Transparency in fund usage
- Comparison with local charities
4. Personal Experience
- Donation to a local charity
- Misuse of funds
5. Conclusion
- Aligning with Claire's perspective on international charities
Title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| tangible | ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl | adjective | clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen or noticed | 可触摸的,明确的 | The impact of donations is more tangible in local charities. |
| authenticity | ɔːˌθenˈtɪsəti | noun | the quality of being genuine or true | 真实性,可靠性 | Visibility alone does not guarantee the authenticity of a charity. |
| influential | ˌɪn.fluˈenʃəl | adjective | having a lot of influence on someone or something | 有影响力的 | International charities tend to be more influential than their local counterparts. |
| resourceful | -riˈsɔrsfəl | adjective | skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own | 足智多谋的 | International charities are often more resourceful than local ones. |
| systematically | sɪstəˈmætɪkli | adverb | according to an organized plan or method | 有系统地,有条理地 | Professionals in international charities can execute charitable plans systematically and efficiently. |
| credibility | -krədəˈbɪləti | noun | the quality that someone or something has that makes people believe or trust them | 可信度,信誉 | International charities generally appear more credible than local ones. |
| transparency | -trænsˈpærənsi | noun | the characteristic of being easy to see through, understand, or recognize | 透明度,公开性 | To attract donations, international charities often disclose their fund usage with transparency. |
| legitimacy | -lɪˈdʒɪtəməsi | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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