TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Should parents urge teenage children to get a job?
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We've been discussing ways that parents can help prepare their teenage children for adulthood. One line of thinking is that parents should encourage their teenagers to take part-time jobs to help them learn to be responsible, even if it is not an economic necessity for the teenagers to work. What are your thoughts on the issue? Should parents urge teenage children to get a job? Why or why not?
Student A
Teenagers should work part-time. When I was 16, I washed dishes at a restaurant, and l'm glad I did. I learned a lot about time management. I had to use my free time wisely to make sure I could complete homework despite spending time working at a job. This is a valuable life skill.
Student B
I would have to disagree. A teenager is still just a kid, and in my opinion, a kid needs to focus on going to school and learning. A job would be an unnecessary distraction. If it's all about learning responsibility, I think there are a lot of other ways to do that without the commitment required by a job.
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In my point of view, I align more with Andrew’s point, a kid needs to focus on going to school and learning. The part-time job is time-consuming, but students are busy and they don’t have enough time. In general, if a student has a part-time job, he needs to leave the campus after school and attend the workplace. However, the students have many study works after school. For instance, they need to prepare for the exam or do group discussions. It’s hard for them to balance study and work. If someone chooses to work, he will miss the valuable learning opportunity. Additionally, the things that are learned from part-time jobs are also can be learned from school. Claire mentioned that she learned about time management. When I was in high school, I also learned how to adjust my schedule during the advisory class. The teacher told me how to write a to-do list and how to calm down when you are under huge pressure. In this way, it is unnecessary for students to learn those skills off campus, and it will be more beneficial if they focus on study.
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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
26. 3 任务完成度
这篇文章在完成任务方面做得相当不错,但仍有一些改进的空间。首先,你需要更详细地解释为什么学生在学校内可以学到与兼职工作相同的技能。此外,你可以提供更多关于如何在没有兼职工作的情况下培养责任感的方法。
示例1:除了课堂上的时间管理技巧外,学生还可以通过参加课外活动和志愿者项目来培养责任感和团队合作精神。
示例2:家长可以鼓励孩子承担家务任务,如洗碗、洗衣服等,以培养他们的责任感和独立性。
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构基本清晰,但仍有改进空间。首先,在引言部分,建议明确表达自己的观点,并简要概述支持观点的理由。其次,在正文部分,尝试使用主题句来引导每段内容,并确保每段都集中讨论一个具体观点。最后,在结论部分,总结文章的主要观点,并重申自己的立场。
示例1:引言部分可以这样写:“在这个问题上,我更倾向于认为青少年应该专注于学习而不是兼职工作,因为学校已经提供了足够的机会来培养责任感和时间管理技巧。”
示例2:正文部分可以添加一个主题句,如:“首先,学校提供了许多机会让学生在课堂内外学习到与兼职工作相同的技能。”
5. 语法批改
In my point of view, I align more with Andrew’s point, a kid needs to focus on going to school and learning. The part-time job is time-consuming, but students are busy and they don’t have enough time. In general, if a student has a part-time job, he needs to leave the campus after school and attend the workplace. However, the students have many study works after school. For instance, they need to prepare for the exam or do group discussions. It’s hard for them to balance study and work. If someone chooses to work, he will miss the valuable learning opportunity. Additionally, the things that are learned from part-time jobs are also can be learned from school. Claire mentioned that she learned about time management. When I was in high school, I also learned how to adjust my schedule during the advisory class. The teacher told me how to write a to-do list and how to calm down when you are under huge pressure. In this way, it is unnecessary for students to learn those skills off campus, and it will be more beneficial if they focus on study.
Title: 6 文章修订
In my perspective, I concur with the notion that teenagers should primarily concentrate on their education and learning. Part-time jobs can be time-consuming, and students often have limited availability due to their academic commitments. Generally, when a student takes up a part-time job, they must leave campus after school and report to their workplace. However, students typically have numerous academic tasks to complete after school, such as preparing for exams or participating in group discussions. Balancing both work and study can be challenging for them. Choosing to work may result in missing valuable learning opportunities.
Moreover, the skills acquired through part-time jobs can also be learned within the school environment. For example, Claire mentioned that she developed time management skills through her job; however, I gained similar skills during my high school advisory class. The teacher provided guidance on creating a to-do list and managing stress under immense pressure. Consequently, it is not essential for students to seek these skills outside of the school setting. Focusing on their studies would prove more advantageous in the long run. (180 words)
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Moreover, the skills acquired through part-time jobs can also be learned within the school environment [Changed "the things that are learned from part-time jobs are also can be learned from school. school" to "the skills acquired through part-time jobs can also be learned within the school environment" for clarity]. For example, Claire mentioned that she learned about developed time management. When management skills through her job; however, I was in gained similar skills during my high school, I also learned how to adjust my schedule during the school advisory class. class [Combined two sentences for better flow]. The teacher told me how provided guidance on creating a to-do list and managing stress under immense pressure [Changed "how to write a to-do list and how to calm down when you are under huge pressure. In this way, pressure" to "creating a to-do list and managing stress under immense pressure" for better flow]. Consequently, it is not essential for students to seek these skills outside of the school setting [Changed "it is unnecessary for students to learn those skills off campus, and campus" to "it is not essential for students to seek these skills outside of the school setting" for better flow]. Focusing on their studies would prove more advantageous in the long run [Changed "and it will be more beneficial if they focus on study.study" to "Focusing on their studies would prove more advantageous in the long run" for better flow].
Title: 8 思维导图
Mindmap:
1. Education and learning focus
- Time-consuming part-time jobs
- Limited availability due to academic commitments
2. Balancing work and study
- Challenges in managing both responsibilities
- Missing valuable learning opportunities
3. Skills acquired through part-time jobs
- Can be learned within the school environment
- Example: Time management skills from high school advisory class
4. Long-term advantages of focusing on studies
Title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| perspective | /pərˈspektɪv/ | noun | A particular attitude or way of regarding something | 观点 | In my perspective, teenagers should focus on their education and learning. |
| concur | /kənˈkɜr/ | verb | To agree | 同意 | I concur with the notion that students should prioritize their studies over part-time jobs. |
| time-consuming | /taɪm kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/ | adjective | Taking a lot of time to do | 耗时的 | Part-time jobs can be time-consuming for students who have limited availability. |
| commitment | /kəˈmɪtmənt/ | noun | _A pledge or promise to do something | _承诺, 投入 | Students often have limited availability due to their academic commitments. |
| challenging | /ˈʧælənʤɪŋ/ | adjective | _Demanding considerable effort or skill | _具有挑战性的 | Balancing both work and study can be challenging for students. |
| advantageous | /ædvənˈteɪʤəs/ | adjective | _Involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase chances of success or effectiveness | _有利的 | Focusing on their studies would prove more advantageous in the long run. |
| concentrate | /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/ | verb | _To focus one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity | _集中注意力 | Teenagers should concentrate on their education and learning. |
| environment | /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ | noun | _The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates | _环境 | The skills acquired through part-time jobs can also be learned within the school environment. |
| guidance | /ˈgaɪdəns/ | noun | _Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty | _指导 | The teacher provided guidance on creating a to-do list and managing stress under immense pressure. |
| essential | /ɪˈsenʃəl/ | adjective | _Absolutely necessary; extremely important _ | 必要的 | _ |
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