TOEFL TPO -1 Writing Task 1 Sample: You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response.Your response will be judged on the basis of the quality of your writing and on how well your response presents the points in the lecture and their relationship to the reading passage.Typically,an effective response will be 150 to 225 words.
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To meet growing international demand for energy,scientists and politicians are looking beyond the traditional energy sources of oil and coal to other less developed technologies.One such technology is nuclear power,which uses radioactive fuels such as uranium to generate energy.Although some people believe that nuclear power plants should be built on a large scale to supply some of the world's energy needs,critics argue that nuclear power is unsafe and too costly.In addition,there are better alterative technologies. First,nuclear power plants present safety concerns.Radioactive materials that are used to generate energy in nuclear reactors (where the energy-generating reactions take place)pose a potential threat to human health.The risk of radioactive material escaping from the reactor into the environment increases greatly if the core of a reactor overheats.The public is uneasy about the safeguards presently in place to prevent reactors from becoming too hot. Second,it is more expensive to build nuclear power plants than other types of plants.The construction of a typical nuclear power plant costs at least $2 billion and can be up to $5 billion.Nuclear plants are so much more expensive than conventional coal and oil plants because the specialized safety equipment they currently use to safeguard against accidents is expensive,and they may become still more expensive in the future if the public continues to demand even greater safety. Third. there are other technologies that are better and cheaper than nuclear power. Wind turbines. for instance, are completely safe and. according to recent analyses, cost less than nuclear power. Further, turbines run on a renewable source of energy (wind), so their energy source will never be depleted.
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You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response.Your response will be judged on the basis of the quality of your writing and on how well your response presents the points in the lecture and their relationship to the reading passage.Typically,an effective response will be 150 to 225 words.
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The reading and the lecture are both about nuclear power. While the author of the article argues that some critics think that is unsafe and costly, the lecturer disputes the claims mentioned in the article. Her position is that their reasons are unconvincing. According to the reading, we should ensure the safety of the nuclear power, because its reactor is radioactive and pose a threat to human health. The author mentions that if the reactor overheat, the radioactive materials will release to the air. The public can not prevent the reactors too hot. This argument is challenged by the lecturer. She claims that we can use new type reactors which can prevent the overheating. Additionally, she points out that if the heat become higher than normal situation, the process of the reacting will slow down, because the new reactors can regulate the heat. Secondly, the author suggest that nuclear power is expensive. The article notes that the typical nuclear power cost 2 billion dollars to 5 billion dollars, since the safe equipment is expensive. The lecturer, however, asserts that we should compare the cost with other energy. She goes on to say that uranium is comparative cheap, oil is more expensive than uranium which is fuel to generate energy. Finally, the author puts forth the idea that we have better and cheaper technologies than nuclear power. The author contends that turbine run a renewable source of energy(wind),which never be depleted. In contrast, the lecturer argues that wind is unpredictable and we should wait for it. She says that wind is not reliable, but nuclear power is steady.
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1.子项得分 任务完成度: 4 组织: 3 连贯性和衔接: 3 语言运用: 3
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23. 3.任务完成度
你的文章在任务完成度方面表现较好,基本上涵盖了阅读和听力材料中的主要观点。但是,有些地方可以进一步改进。例如,你可以更详细地解释听力材料中提到的新型反应堆如何降低安全风险,并强调核能在长期成本方面的优势。此外,在讨论风能时,可以提到它不能作为一种全面的能源解决方案。
示例1: 原文:She claims that we can use new type reactors which can prevent the overheating. 修改:She claims that we can use new types of reactors, such as pebble bed reactors, which are designed to prevent overheating and maintain a safe temperature.
示例2: 原文:She says that wind is not reliable, but nuclear power is steady. 修改:She says that wind power is not reliable due to its unpredictable nature, whereas nuclear power provides a steady output and does not require any backup energy sources.
4.文章结构与组织 文章结构方面需要改进。虽然你的文章包含了引言、正文和结论,但整体组织仍有待加强。每段落应该更明确地关注一个特定观点,并提供支持细节。此外,需要在段落之间加入更清晰的过渡。
示例1: 原文:According to the reading, we should ensure the safety of the nuclear power, because its reactor is radioactive and pose a threat to human health. 修改:The reading passage raises concerns about the safety of nuclear power, arguing that radioactive materials used in reactors pose a threat to human health.
示例2: 原文:Secondly, the author suggest that nuclear power is expensive. 修改:Another concern mentioned in the reading passage is the high cost of constructing nuclear power plants.
5. 语法批改
The reading and the lecture are both about nuclear power. While the author of the article argues that some critics think that is unsafe and costly, the lecturer disputes the claims mentioned in the article. Her position is that their reasons are unconvincing.
According to the reading, we should ensure the safety of the nuclear power, because its reactor is radioactive and pose a threat to human health. The author mentions that if the reactor overheat, the radioactive materials will release to the air. The public can not prevent the reactors too hot. This argument is challenged by the lecturer. She claims that we can use new type reactors which can prevent the overheating. Additionally, she points out that if the heat become higher than normal situation, the process of the reacting will slow down, because the new reactors can regulate the heat.
Secondly, the author suggestsuggests(punctuation + singular noun + plural verb) that nuclear power is expensive. The article notes that the typical nuclear power cost 2 billion dollars to 5 billion dollars, since the safe equipment is expensive. The lecturer, however, asserts that we should compare the cost with other energy. She goes on to say that (Two consecutive spaces)uranium is comparative cheap, oil is more expensive than uranium which is fuel to generate energy.
Finally, the author puts forth the idea that we have better and cheaper technologies than nuclear power. The author contends that turbine run a renewable source of energy( ((Missing whitespace before a parenthesis)wind),which, which(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) never be depleted. In contrast, the lecturer argues that wind is unpredictable and, and(comma between independent clauses) we should wait for it. She says that wind is not reliable, but nuclear power is steady.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
The reading passage and the lecture both discuss nuclear power. While the author of the article presents arguments from critics who believe that nuclear power is unsafe and costly, the lecturer refutes these claims, stating that their reasons are unconvincing.
Firstly, the reading passage emphasizes the safety concerns surrounding nuclear power, as reactors contain radioactive materials that pose a threat to human health. The author mentions that if a reactor overheats, radioactive materials could be released into the environment, and current safeguards may not be sufficient to prevent this. However, the lecturer challenges this argument by stating that new types of reactors, such as pebble bed reactors, can prevent overheating. She explains that these reactors self-regulate their temperature; when it rises above normal operating levels, nuclear reactions slow down and the core begins to cool down.
Secondly, the author suggests that nuclear power plants are expensive to build due to specialized safety equipment costs. The article states that a typical nuclear power plant costs between $2 billion and $5 billion. Contrarily, the lecturer argues that it is essential to compare these costs with other energy sources. She points out that uranium – a fuel used in generating nuclear energy – is comparatively cheap compared to traditional fuels like oil and coal.
Lastly, the author proposes alternative technologies such as wind turbines as better and cheaper options than nuclear power. The reading passage asserts that wind turbines run on a renewable source of energy (wind) which will never be depleted. In contrast, the lecturer contends that wind is an unpredictable energy source with unreliable output levels. As a result, countries relying on wind power often need backup power generation systems in place. In comparison, she argues that nuclear power offers steady output without requiring any backup systems. (299 words)
Section Title: 7. Article Revision
The reading passage and the lecture are both about discuss nuclear power. While the author of the article argues that some presents arguments from critics think that who believe that nuclear power is unsafe and costly, the lecturer disputes the claims mentioned in the article. Her position is refutes these claims, stating that their reasons are unconvincing. unconvincing (Changed "disputes" to "refutes" for clearer meaning).
According to the reading, we should ensure Firstly, the reading passage emphasizes the safety of the concerns surrounding nuclear power, because its reactor is as reactors contain radioactive and materials that pose a threat to human health. The author mentions that if the a reactor overheat, the overheats, radioactive materials will release to the air. The public can could be released into the environment, and current safeguards may not be sufficient to prevent the reactors too hot. This this (Clarified original sentence for better understanding). However, the lecturer challenges this argument is challenged by the lecturer. She claims that we can use stating that new type reactors which types of reactors, such as pebble bed reactors, can prevent the overheating. Additionally, she She explains that these reactors self-regulate their temperature; when it rises above normal operating levels, nuclear reactions slow down and the core begins to cool down (Added specific example of new reactor type for clarity).
Secondly, the author suggests that nuclear power plants are expensive to build due to specialized safety equipment costs. The article states that a typical nuclear power plant costs between $2 billion and $5 billion. Contrarily, the lecturer argues that it is essential to compare these costs with other energy sources (Changed "however" to "contrarily" for better transition). She points out that if the heat become higher than normal situation, the process of the reacting will slow down, because the new reactors can regulate the heat. uranium – a fuel used in generating nuclear energy – is comparatively cheap compared to traditional fuels like oil and coal (Clarified sentence structure for better understanding).
Secondly, Lastly, the author suggest that nuclear power is expensive. The article notes that the typical nuclear power cost 2 billion dollars to 5 billion dollars, since the safe equipment is expensive. The lecturer, however, asserts that we should compare the cost with other energy. She goes on to say that uranium is comparative cheap, oil is more expensive than uranium which is fuel to generate energy. ¶ Finally, the author puts forth the idea that we have proposes alternative technologies such as wind turbines as better and cheaper technologies options than nuclear power. The author contends that turbine reading passage asserts that wind turbines run on a renewable source of energyenergy (wind),which ) which will never be depleted. In contrast, the lecturer argues contends that wind is an unpredictable and we should wait for it. She says that energy source with unreliable output levels (Improved sentence structure for clarity). As a result, countries relying on wind is not reliable, but nuclear power is steady.power often need backup power generation systems in place. In comparison, she argues that nuclear power offers steady output without requiring any backup systems (Clarified the lecturer's argument for better understanding).
8. Mind Map

9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| radioactive | ˌreɪdiˈoʊæktɪv | adjective | emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation | 放射性的 | The radioactive materials in the reactor pose a threat to human health. |
| pebble bed | ˈpɛbəl bɛd | noun | a type of nuclear reactor that uses small spherical fuel elements, typically made of graphite and uranium dioxide | 碎石床 | Pebble bed reactors can prevent overheating by self-regulating their temperature. |
| safeguards | ˈseɪfˌɡɑrdz | noun | measures taken to protect something | 安全措施 | Current safeguards may not be sufficient to prevent radioactive materials from being released. |
| uranium | jʊˈreɪniəm | noun | a chemical element used as a fuel in nuclear reactors | 铀 | Uranium is comparatively cheap compared to traditional fuels like oil and coal. |
| wind turbines | wɪnd ˈtɜrbaɪnz | noun | devices that convert wind energy into electricity | 风力涡轮机 | Wind turbines run on a renewable source of energy, which will never be depleted. |
| renewable | rɪˈnuəbəl | adjective | capable of being replaced by natural processes or cycles | 可再生的 | Wind energy is a renewable source that can be used for generating electricity. |
| unpredictable | ʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl | adjective | not able to be predicted or anticipated | 不可预测的 | Wind is an unpredictable energy source with unreliable output levels. |
| backup | ˈbækʌp | noun | a reserve or substitute, especially in case of failure | 备份,后备 | Countries relying on wind power often need backup power generation systems in place. |
| steady | ˈstɛdi | adjective | not easily moved, constant, and dependable | 稳定的 | Nuclear power offers steady output without requiring any backup systems. |
| output | ˈaʊtˌpʊt | noun | the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry | 输出,产量 | The output levels of nuclear power are more reliable than those of wind energy. |
Section Title: 6. Article Revision
The reading passage and the lecture both discuss nuclear power. While the author of the article presents arguments from critics who believe that nuclear power is unsafe and costly, the lecturer refutes these claims, stating that their reasons are unconvincing.
Firstly, the reading passage emphasizes the safety concerns surrounding nuclear power, as reactors contain radioactive materials that pose a threat to human health. The author mentions that if a reactor overheats, radioactive materials could be released into the environment, and current safeguards may not be sufficient to prevent this. However, the lecturer challenges this argument by stating that new types of reactors, such as pebble bed reactors, can prevent overheating. She explains that these reactors self-regulate their temperature; when it rises above normal operating levels, nuclear reactions slow down and the core begins to cool down.
Secondly, the author suggests that nuclear power plants are expensive to build due to specialized safety equipment costs. The article states that a typical nuclear power plant costs between $2 billion and $5 billion. Contrarily, the lecturer argues that it is essential to compare these costs with other energy sources. She points out that uranium – a fuel used in generating nuclear energy – is comparatively cheap compared to traditional fuels like oil and coal.
Lastly, the author proposes alternative technologies such as wind turbines as better and cheaper options than nuclear power. The reading passage asserts that wind turbines run on a renewable source of energy (wind) which will never be depleted. In contrast, the lecturer contends that wind is an unpredictable energy source with unreliable output levels. As a result, countries relying on wind power often need backup power generation systems in place. In comparison, she argues that nuclear power offers steady output without requiring any backup systems.
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