TOEFL TPO 1 Speaking Task 1 Sample: Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Others believe it has had a negative influence on society. Which do you agree with and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

1.子项得分

• 交付 (Delivery): 3

• 主题发展 (Topic Development): 3

• 语言使用 (Language Use): 3

2.预估分数

• 总分: 23

3.表达 从交付方面来看，发言者的语言流利，语速较为稳定，偶尔有停顿。为了提高表达能力，建议发言者注意在适当的地方停顿，以及提高发音准确性。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，发言者提供了一个相对连贯和有组织的回答，并在一定程度上阐述了观点。但是，可以进一步完善观点的支持和例子。建议发言者尝试提供更具体的例子和论据来支持观点，并确保各个观点之间有明确的联系。

5.语言使用

原文：For me, television is a tool that depends on people's minds, which means how we use it. In my opinion, television's influence on society depends on how people utilize it. (改进了句子结构，使其更自然。)

If we use it in a positive way, it will have some benefits. When used positively, television offers numerous benefits. (使用了更高级的词汇和更自然的表达方式。)

For example, if we watch TV together with our family members, we could discuss some news or topics on the TV. For instance, watching TV with family members can promote discussions about news or various topics presented on the screen. (改进了句子结构，使其更自然。)

It could promote communication. This fosters better communication among family members. (使用了更高级的词汇和更自然的表达方式。)

But if we use television in a negative way, it might hurt our health. However, when television is misused, it can negatively impact our health. (改进了句子结构，使其更自然。)

If we watch TV for the whole night, we would have no energy to focus on studying or working. For example, watching TV all night can lead to a lack of energy and focus for studying or working the next day. (改进了句子结构，使其更自然。)

In my opinion, television's influence on society depends on how people utilize it. When used positively, television offers numerous benefits. For instance, watching TV with family members can promote discussions about news or various topics presented on the screen. This fosters better communication among family members. However, when television is misused, it can negatively impact our health. For example, watching TV all night can lead to a lack of energy and focus for studying or working the next day. Therefore, it is crucial to use television responsibly and strike a balance between its advantages and potential drawbacks.

6.思维导图

• Preference or opinion: The impact of television on society depends on how people use it
  • Key idea: Positive use of TV brings benefits
    • Supporting example 1: watch TV with family, facilitate discussion about news and topics
    • Supporting Example 2: Improve communication among family members
  • Key idea: Negative use of television has adverse health effects
    • Supporting Example 1: Watching TV all night leads to lack of energy and inability to concentrate on study or work
  • Conclusion: Use TV wisely, balancing its advantages and potential disadvantages

7.关键词

8.补充示例

1. Sub-opinion: Television can enhance knowledge

   • Explanation: People can learn a lot of new knowledge by watching documentaries and educational programs
   • Supporting examples: For example, watching documentaries about nature and history can broaden people's horizons

2. Sub-opinion: TV can help you relax

   • Explanation: After a stressful work or study, watching a comedy or entertainment program can make people relax
   • Supporting examples: For example, watching a light-hearted movie or comedy show can help reduce stress

3. Sub-opinion: TV may cause children to become addicted

   • Explanation: Watching too much TV may make children neglect school and outdoor activities
   • Supporting examples: For example, prolonged TV viewing may lead to poor grades and lack of exercise in children

4. Sub-opinion: TV ads can mislead consumers

   • Explanation: Some TV advertisements may exaggerate the advantages of products and mislead consumers to make wrong purchase decisions
   • Supporting examples: For example, some advertisements for weight loss products may exaggerate their effects, leading consumers to have unrealistic expectations

1.子项得分

• 交付 (Delivery): 3

• 主题发展 (Topic Development): 3

• 语言使用 (Language Use): 3

2.预估分数

• 总分: 23

3.表达 从交付方面来看，发言者的语言流利，语速较为稳定，偶尔有停顿。为了提高表达能力，建议发言者注意在适当的地方停顿，以及提高发音准确性。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，发言者提供了一个相对连贯和有组织的回答，并在一定程度上阐述了观点。但是，可以进一步完善观点的支持和例子。建议发言者尝试提供更具体的例子和论据来支持观点，并确保各个观点之间有明确的联系。

5.语言使用

原文：For me, television is a tool that depends on people's minds, which means how we use it. In my opinion, television's influence on society depends on how people utilize it. (改进了句子结构，使其更自然。)

If we use it in a positive way, it will have some benefits. When used positively, television offers numerous benefits. (使用了更高级的词汇和更自然的表达方式。)

For example, if we watch TV together with our family members, we could discuss some news or topics on the TV. For instance, watching TV with family members can promote discussions about news or various topics presented on the screen. (改进了句子结构，使其更自然。)

It could promote communication. This fosters better communication among family members. (使用了更高级的词汇和更自然的表达方式。)

But if we use television in a negative way, it might hurt our health. However, when television is misused, it can negatively impact our health. (改进了句子结构，使其更自然。)

If we watch TV for the whole night, we would have no energy to focus on studying or working. For example, watching TV all night can lead to a lack of energy and focus for studying or working the next day. (改进了句子结构，使其更自然。)

In my opinion, television's influence on society depends on how people utilize it. When used positively, television offers numerous benefits. For instance, watching TV with family members can promote discussions about news or various topics presented on the screen. This fosters better communication among family members. However, when television is misused, it can negatively impact our health. For example, watching TV all night can lead to a lack of energy and focus for studying or working the next day. Therefore, it is crucial to use television responsibly and strike a balance between its advantages and potential drawbacks.

6.思维导图

• Preference or opinion: The impact of television on society depends on how people use it
  • Key idea: Positive use of TV brings benefits
    • Supporting example 1: watch TV with family, facilitate discussion about news and topics
    • Supporting Example 2: Improve communication among family members
  • Key idea: Negative use of television has adverse health effects
    • Supporting Example 1: Watching TV all night leads to lack of energy and inability to concentrate on study or work
  • Conclusion: Use TV wisely, balancing its advantages and potential disadvantages

7.关键词

8.补充示例

1. Sub-opinion: Television can enhance knowledge

   • Explanation: People can learn a lot of new knowledge by watching documentaries and educational programs
   • Supporting examples: For example, watching documentaries about nature and history can broaden people's horizons

2. Sub-opinion: TV can help you relax

   • Explanation: After a stressful work or study, watching a comedy or entertainment program can make people relax
   • Supporting examples: For example, watching a light-hearted movie or comedy show can help reduce stress

3. Sub-opinion: TV may cause children to become addicted

   • Explanation: Watching too much TV may make children neglect school and outdoor activities
   • Supporting examples: For example, prolonged TV viewing may lead to poor grades and lack of exercise in children

4. Sub-opinion: TV ads can mislead consumers

   • Explanation: Some TV advertisements may exaggerate the advantages of products and mislead consumers to make wrong purchase decisions
   • Supporting examples: For example, some advertisements for weight loss products may exaggerate their effects, leading consumers to have unrealistic expectations

1.子项得分

• Delivery: 2

• Topic Development: 2

• Language Use: 2

2.预估分数

• 17

3.表达 作为一名托福老师，从表达方面来看，这个回答的语速和发音并不是很清晰流畅，有时还会出现停顿。建议在练习口语时注意语速的控制，尽量做到自然流畅。同时，注意发音的准确性，以免出现拼写错误。此外，尝试使用更多的连接词来使句子更连贯。

4.话题发展 The response is somewhat related to the topic, but it lacks a clear and well-organized structure. The speaker mainly focuses on their personal experience as a teenager, which is not enough to support the argument that television has a negative influence on society as a whole. To improve, the speaker should provide more specific examples and evidence to support their opinion, such as discussing the impact of television on different age groups or mentioning some research findings. Additionally, the speaker should work on organizing their ideas more coherently and using appropriate transition words to connect their thoughts.

5. 语言使用

Original:

Well, from my perspective, I hold the fondness that television possess a negative influence on the society. First of all, as a 16-year-old teenager like me, I found that I always diss myself on watching television since my forehead brain, which in charge of thinking, calculating, rationally won't develop well until the 21-year-old, so I can't control myself when watching television. It's not only bad for my health but also for my study because it takes a lot of time to watch television.

Revised:

In my opinion, television has had a negative influence on society. Firstly, as a 16-year-old teenager, I find myself constantly drawn to watching television. This is because the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for critical thinking and decision-making, does not fully develop until around the age of 21. As a result, I struggle to control my television-watching habits. This has negative consequences not only for my health but also for my studies, as it consumes a significant amount of time that could be better spent on more productive activities.

Secondly, television often promotes unrealistic beauty standards and materialistic values, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction among viewers. For example, advertisements often feature models with unattainable physical appearances or showcase luxurious lifestyles that are out of reach for the average person. This constant exposure to such images can result in lowered self-esteem and increased pressure to conform to these unrealistic expectations.

In my opinion, television has had a negative influence on society. Firstly, as a 16-year-old teenager (clarified age), I find myself constantly drawn to watching television (improved sentence structure). This is because the prefrontal cortex (corrected term), which is responsible for critical thinking and decision-making (clarified function), does not fully develop until around the age of 21 (provided accurate information). As a result, I struggle to control my television-watching habits (improved phrasing). This has negative consequences not only for my health but also for my studies (clarified impact), as it consumes a significant amount of time that could be better spent on more productive activities (added reasoning).

Secondly, television often promotes unrealistic beauty standards and materialistic values (introduced second supporting example), which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction among viewers (explained impact). For example, advertisements often feature models with unattainable physical appearances or showcase luxurious lifestyles that are out of reach for the average person (provided specific examples). This constant exposure to such images can result in lowered self-esteem and increased pressure to conform to these unrealistic expectations (explained reasoning).

Corrected:

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Secondly, television often promotes unrealistic beauty standards and materialistic values (introduced second supporting example), which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction among viewers (explained impact). For example, advertisements often feature models with unattainable physical appearances or showcase luxurious lifestyles that are out of reach for the average person (provided specific examples). This constant exposure to such images can result in lowered self-esteem and increased pressure to conform to these unrealistic expectations (explained reasoning).

6. 思维导图

• Preference or Opinion

  • Negative influence of television on society

• Main Point

  • Lack of self-control in teenagers

• Supporting Examples

  • Forehead brain development
  • Impact on health and studies

• Conclusion

  • Television can be harmful for teenagers

7. 关键词

8. 补充示例

9. Sub-opinion: Television can lead to addiction.

   • Explanation: The constant exposure to entertaining content makes it difficult for teenagers to resist.
   • Supporting example: Many teenagers spend hours watching TV shows, neglecting their homework and other responsibilities.

10. Sub-opinion: Television can promote unhealthy habits.

    • Explanation: Advertisements and shows often promote junk food and sedentary lifestyles.
    • Supporting example: Teenagers may be more likely to consume unhealthy snacks while watching television.

11. Sub-opinion: Television can affect social skills.

    • Explanation: Spending too much time watching television can limit opportunities for social interaction.
    • Supporting example: Teenagers who watch excessive amounts of television may struggle to develop strong communication skills.

12. Sub-opinion: Television can expose teenagers to inappropriate content.

    • Explanation: Some shows contain violence, explicit language, or other inappropriate themes.
    • Supporting example: Exposure to such content can negatively influence a teenager's behavior and values.

13. Sub-opinion: Television can hinder creativity and imagination.

    • Explanation: Watching television passively consumes time that could be spent on creative pursuits.
    • Supporting example: Teenagers who spend less time watching television may have more opportunities to explore hobbies, such as painting or writing.