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，演讲者的语速较为稳定，但在某些地方略有停顿。建议在练习时注意保持流利、连贯的语言表达，并适当减少不必要的停顿。同时，注意提高发音的准确性，以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，演讲者对电视对社会产生的积极影响进行了阐述，但没有涉及到电视对社会产生的负面影响。为了使回答更全面和有说服力，建议在练习时尝试对两种观点进行比较和对比，并给出更多具体的例子和论据来支持自己的观点。同时，注意保持回答结构的清晰和条理性。

5.语言使用

原文及修改后的回答：
Well, personally speaking, I think it has more merits than drawbacks. (原句较为自然) Since due to the fierce competition with peers, an increasing amount of people are facing a heavy life load, so all the scenes in the daily life just overwhelmed them. So Thus, the appearance of the television gives them a good choice for entertainment, thus it can help them to avoid the potentially debilitating mental health outcomes, including feelings of despair, an adversarial feeling of competitiveness with peers and heightened anxiety, and then they can get rid of the daily pressure and relax more. (建议将“so”改为“thus”，使句子更自然。)

根据修改建议，重新编写的回答（110词）：

Well, personally speaking, I think television has more merits than drawbacks. Due to fierce competition with peers, an increasing number of people are facing a heavy workload in their daily lives, which can be overwhelming. Thus, television provides a good entertainment option that helps them avoid potentially debilitating mental health outcomes such as feelings of despair, competitiveness with peers, and heightened anxiety. By watching TV shows or movies, they can temporarily escape from their daily pressures and relax more effectively. For example, educational programs on television can enrich people's knowledge while entertaining them. Moreover, TV shows that promote cultural exchange can foster understanding and tolerance among different communities. In conclusion, despite some potential negative effects, I believe that television has had a positive influence on society.

6.思维导图

- Preference/Opinion: More merits than drawbacks
  - Main Point: Relief from daily pressure and mental health benefits
    - Supporting Example 1: Educational programs enrich knowledge while entertaining
    - Supporting Example 2: TV shows promoting cultural exchange foster understanding and tolerance
  - Conclusion: Positive influence on society despite potential negative effects

7.关键词

8.补充示例

1. Watching documentaries on television can broaden people's horizons by exposing them to new ideas and information.

2. Television news programs keep people informed about current events and help them stay connected to the world.

3. Television can serve as a platform for talented individuals to showcase their skills, such as in talent shows or competitions.

4. Family-friendly TV shows and movies can bring families together, promoting bonding and shared experiences.

5. Television dramas can inspire empathy and understanding by presenting stories about diverse characters and situations.

1.Sub Scores

• Delivery: 3

• Topic Development: 2

• Language Use: 2

2.Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 19

3.Delivery The speaker's delivery is fairly clear and fluid, but there are some areas for improvement. The pace could be more consistent, and occasional pauses should be reduced. To improve the delivery, the speaker should practice speaking with a steady pace and avoid unnecessary pauses. Additionally, focusing on clear pronunciation will help to eliminate any potential misunderstandings.

4.Topic Development The topic development in the response could be improved. While the speaker provides some reasons for their opinion, they could provide more detailed examples and explanations to support their points. To enhance topic development, the speaker should consider providing more specific examples or personal experiences that demonstrate the positive influence of television on society. Furthermore, organizing ideas in a more coherent manner will help to create a stronger argument.

5. Language Use

Original:

I think television definitely benefits the society. First of all, with television available, people no longer need to use newspapers to get news. Meanwhile, these newspapers are really inefficient because you can only read the news about yesterday. But in TV, people can watch the latest news happen today. Meanwhile, there are some discovery channels in television, so people can broaden their horizons without actually travelling to somewhere distant. So I think having a television definitely improves the society and makes it more efficient.

Revised:

I believe that television has had a positive influence on society. One reason is that television provides a more efficient way for people to access news compared to newspapers. With television, individuals can watch the latest news as it happens, whereas newspapers only offer information about events from the previous day. This allows society to stay better informed and up-to-date with current events.

Another advantage of television is the availability of educational and discovery channels. These channels enable people to broaden their horizons and learn about different cultures, places, and scientific advancements without having to travel long distances. This exposure to new information contributes to the overall growth and development of society, making it more knowledgeable and well-rounded.

I believe that television has had a positive influence on society. One reason is that television provides a more efficient way for people to access news compared to newspapers (revised for clarity and natural flow). With television, individuals can watch the latest news as it happens (revised for proper grammar), whereas newspapers only offer information about events from the previous day (revised for natural flow). This allows society to stay better informed and up-to-date with current events (revised for smooth transition).

Another advantage of television is the availability of educational and discovery channels (revised for clarity). These channels enable people to broaden their horizons and learn about different cultures, places, and scientific advancements without having to travel long distances (revised for proper grammar). This exposure to new information contributes to the overall growth and development of society, making it more knowledgeable and well-rounded (revised for strong conclusion).

Corrected:

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Another advantage of television is the availability of educational and discovery channels in television, so (revised for clarity). These channels enable people can to broaden their horizons and learn about different cultures, places, and scientific advancements without actually travelling having to somewhere distant. So I think having a television definitely improves travel long distances (revised for proper grammar). This exposure to new information contributes to the society overall growth and makes development of society, making it more efficient.knowledgeable and well-rounded (revised for strong conclusion).

6. Display title: 6.Mind Map

- Preference/Opinion
  - Television benefits society

- Main Point
  - Efficient news source
    - Replaces newspapers
    - Provides latest news
  - Educational content
    - Discovery channels
    - Broadens horizons without travel

- Supporting Examples
  - News channels provide real-time updates
  - Educational programs offer insights into various topics

- Conclusion
  - Television improves society by providing efficient news and educational content

7. Display title: 7.Key Words

8. Display title: 8.Additional Examples

9. Television provides a platform for talented individuals to showcase their skills, such as in talent shows, which can inspire others to pursue their passions.

10. Documentaries on television raise awareness about important social and environmental issues, encouraging viewers to take action and make a positive impact.

11. Television offers a wide variety of entertainment options, catering to different tastes and preferences, promoting relaxation and stress relief after a long day.

12. Televised sports events bring people together, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among fans.

13. Educational children's programs on television can help young learners develop essential skills and knowledge in an engaging and interactive way.