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.Sub Scores

• Delivery: 1

• Topic Development: 1

• Language Use: 1

2.Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 8

3.Delivery The speaker's response is unclear and lacks fluidity. The pace is inconsistent, and there are several pauses throughout the answer. To improve delivery, practice speaking with a consistent pace and minimize pauses. Additionally, work on pronunciation to avoid spelling errors resulting from inaccurate pronunciation.

4.Topic Development The response lacks coherence and organization. The ideas presented are not well-connected, and there is insufficient support or examples provided to back up the opinion. To improve topic development, focus on creating a clear structure for your response, such as an introduction, main points with supporting examples, and a conclusion. This will help you present your ideas in a more organized manner and provide sufficient support for your opinion.

5. Language Use

Original:

I believe watching television has a negative influence on society because you think firstly study will be influenced as child for small time on television instead of their study. They will take less time on reviewing their test which will lead to bad results. Besides watching television is really harmful to our health. Example might be lead to eye joint and lead to bad posture.

Revised:

I believe that television has had a negative influence on society for two main reasons: its impact on children's education and its detrimental effects on our health. Firstly, excessive television viewing can hinder a child's academic performance, as they may spend more time watching TV rather than focusing on their studies. This could result in less time spent reviewing for tests and ultimately lead to poor academic outcomes.

Secondly, watching television can be harmful to our health. For example, prolonged exposure to screens may cause eye strain and contribute to poor posture, as people tend to sit in uncomfortable positions while watching TV. These negative effects on our well-being further support the argument that television has had an adverse impact on society.

I believe that television has had a negative influence on society for two main reasons: its impact on children's education and its detrimental effects on our health. Firstly, excessive television viewing can hinder a child's academic performance (revised from "you think firstly study will be influenced as child for small time on television instead of their study"), as they may spend more time watching TV rather than focusing on their studies (revised for clarity and natural flow). This could result in less time spent reviewing for tests (revised from "They will take less time on reviewing their test") and ultimately lead to poor academic outcomes (revised from "which will lead to bad results").

Secondly, watching television can be harmful to our health (revised from "Besides watching television is really harmful to our health"). For example, prolonged exposure to screens may cause eye strain (revised from "Example might be lead to eye joint") and contribute to poor posture (revised from "and lead to bad posture"), as people tend to sit in uncomfortable positions while watching TV. These negative effects on our well-being further support the argument that television has had an adverse impact on society (revised for a strong conclusion).Corrected:

I believe watching that television has had a negative influence on society because you for two main reasons: its impact on children's education and its detrimental effects on our health. Firstly, excessive television viewing can hinder a child's academic performance (revised from "you think firstly study will be influenced as child for small time on television instead of their study. They study"), as they may spend more time watching TV rather than focusing on their studies (revised for clarity and natural flow). This could result in less time spent reviewing for tests (revised from "They will take less time on reviewing their test which test") and ultimately lead to poor academic outcomes (revised from "which will lead to bad results. Besides results").

Secondly, watching television can be harmful to our health (revised from "Besides watching television is really harmful to our health. Example health"). For example, prolonged exposure to screens may cause eye strain (revised from "Example might be lead to eye joint and joint") and contribute to poor posture (revised from "and lead to bad posture.posture"), as people tend to sit in uncomfortable positions while watching TV. These negative effects on our well-being further support the argument that television has had an adverse impact on society (revised for a strong conclusion).

6. Display title: 6.Mind Map

- Preference/Opinion
  - Negative influence on society

- Main Point
  - Impact on studies
    - Less time for reviewing tests
    - Poor results
  - Health issues
    - Eye strain
    - Bad posture

- Supporting Examples
  - Children spending more time watching TV than studying
  - Health problems caused by excessive TV watching

- Conclusion
  - Watching television has a negative influence on society due to its impact on studies and health.

7. Display title: 7.Key Words

8. Display title: 8.Additional Examples

9. Watching excessive television can lead to a lack of social interaction, as people may prefer to stay indoors and watch TV rather than engage with friends and family.

10. Television can expose children to inappropriate content, which may negatively influence their behavior and values.

11. Watching television for long periods can contribute to obesity, as it encourages a sedentary lifestyle and often leads to unhealthy snacking habits.

12. Excessive television watching can reduce creativity and imagination, as people may become more reliant on TV for entertainment rather than exploring other hobbies or activities.

13. Watching too much television can contribute to sleep problems, as the blue light emitted from screens can interfere with the body's natural sleep patterns.

1.Sub Scores

• Delivery: 3

• Language Use: 2.5

• Topic Development: 3

2.Estimated Scores

• 22 (based on the average of Sub Scores)

3.Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some areas where the speech could be improved. For example, the speaker could work on their pronunciation of certain words, such as "imitate," to ensure that their message is easily understood by listeners. Additionally, the speaker should pay attention to appropriate pauses and intonation to convey their ideas more effectively.

4.Topic Development The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, there is room for improvement in terms of topic development. The speaker could expand on their argument by providing more examples or discussing other negative aspects of television on society. Additionally, they could address potential counterarguments or acknowledge that there may be some positive aspects of television as well. This would make the response more balanced and persuasive.

5.Language Use

Original: I believe that television has a negative influence on the society. This is because safety plays an essential role in everyone's life. In other words, television might benefit adults from the side of entertaining, but it is not for children. Children will watch something dangerous, and they will try to imitate the action. Take my neighbor Alex as an example. He's five years old kid, and last time he was watching a cartoon and that contained a superman who is flying in the sky. So after watching that, he tried to imitate the action and tried to jump off the building, and luckily he was saved by his parents at last. So that's basically why I think so.

Corrected: I believe that television has a negative influence on society(removed "the"). This is because safety plays an essential role in everyone's life. In other words, television might benefit adults in terms of entertainment(rephrased for clarity), but it is not suitable(changed "for" to "suitable") for children. Children may watch something dangerous, and they will try to imitate the action. Take my neighbor Alex as an example; he's a five-year-old kid, and once he was watching a cartoon, which contained a superman who was flying in the sky. So after watching that, he tried to imitate the action and attempted to jump off the building; luckily, he was saved by his parents in the nick of time(added for emphasis). So that's basically why I think so.

I believe that television has a negative influence on society. This is because safety plays an essential role in everyone's life. In other words, television might benefit adults in terms of entertainment, but it is not suitable for children. Children may watch dangerous content and attempt to imitate the actions they see. Take my neighbor Alex as an example; he's a five-year-old kid, and once he was watching a cartoon, which contained a superman who was flying in the sky. After watching that, he tried to imitate the action and attempted to jump off the building; luckily, he was saved by his parents in the nick of time. Another example is the exposure to violent content on television, which can lead to aggressive behavior among children and teenagers. In conclusion, due to potential risks for children and negative effects on their behavior, I firmly believe that television has a negative influence on society.

6.Mind Map

• Preference: Negative influence on society
  • Main Point: Safety concerns for children
    • Supporting Example 1: Neighbor Alex imitating dangerous actions
    • Supporting Example 2: Exposure to violent content leading to aggressive behavior
  • Conclusion: Television has a negative influence due to potential risks and negative effects on children's behavior

7.Key Words

8.Additional Examples

1. Children may develop unhealthy eating habits due to the influence of junk food advertisements on television.

2. Television can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, contributing to obesity and other health issues among viewers.

3. Excessive screen time spent watching television can negatively impact children's academic performance and social skills.

4. Television can perpetuate stereotypes and reinforce negative cultural biases, affecting viewers' perceptions of different groups of people.

5. The overconsumption of television may lead to addiction, causing individuals to prioritize watching shows over more important aspects of their lives.

1.Sub Scores

• Delivery: 3

• Language Use: 3

• Topic Development: 3

2.Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 23

3.Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some areas where the speaker could improve. For instance, the speaker could work on varying their intonation to make their speech more engaging and easier to follow. Additionally, the speaker should practice pronouncing certain words more accurately to avoid any confusion for listeners. Overall, the delivery is good but could be improved with some minor adjustments.

4.Topic Development The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, the response could be strengthened by providing more specific examples or details to support the main argument. For instance, the speaker could discuss how television has led to increased awareness of global issues or how it has provided educational opportunities for people who may not have access to traditional resources. By expanding on these ideas and providing more concrete evidence, the speaker's response would be even more persuasive and compelling.

5.Language Use

Original Answer: Personally, I think that television had a positive influence on society. Well, television can make some common topics for people that have the same interest. For instance, for me, I'm actually a big fan of soap operas. And while I'm studying in school during break time, when I'm communicating with new friends, when we're talking about TV shows, if I say my interest is soap operas, some people that have the same interest will have the same topic for me, and then we will become friends, maybe hang out or watch the TV together. Therefore, this strengthens the bond between people around me and make me happier and psychologically healthier. Therefore, I think that television has had a positive influence on societies, which people can make more friends that has the same interest.

Corrected Answer: Personally, I think that television had has had (corrected tense) a positive influence on society. Well, (removed filler word) Television can make create (improved word choice) common topics for people that have who share (improved phrasing) the same interest. For instance, for me, I'm actually a big fan of soap operas. And while I'm studying in school during break time, when I'm communicating with new friends, and (improved flow) we're talking about TV shows, if I say my interest is soap operas, some people that have who share (improved phrasing) the same interest will have the same topic for me, and then we will become friends, maybe hang out or watch the TV together. Therefore, this strengthens the bond between people around me and make makes (corrected verb form) me happier and psychologically healthier. Therefore, I think that television has had a positive influence on societies, as (improved flow) people can make more friends that has who share (improved phrasing) the same interest.

Revised Answer (110 words): Personally, I believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Television creates common topics for people who share similar interests. For example, as a fan of soap operas, I find it easier to connect with new friends at school when discussing our favorite shows. This shared interest strengthens our bonds and contributes to our happiness and psychological well-being. Additionally, television can raise awareness of global issues and provide educational opportunities for those without access to traditional resources. In conclusion, television has positively impacted society by fostering connections among individuals with shared interests and promoting education and awareness on a global scale.

6.Mind Map

• Preference: Positive influence of television on society
  • Main Point 1: Fosters connections among individuals with shared interests
    • Supporting Example 1: Bonding over soap operas
    • Supporting Example 2: Discussing favorite shows at school
  • Main Point 2: Promotes education and awareness on a global scale
    • Supporting Example 3: Raising awareness of global issues
    • Supporting Example 4: Providing educational opportunities for those without access to traditional resources
  • Conclusion: Television has positively impacted society in various ways

7.Key Words

8.Additional Examples

1. Television can expose viewers to diverse cultures and perspectives, promoting empathy and understanding among people from different backgrounds.

2. News programs on television keep people informed about current events, allowing them to make informed decisions and engage in meaningful discussions.

3. Educational television programs, such as documentaries and science shows, can inspire curiosity and a love for learning in viewers of all ages.

4. Television can provide a platform for talented individuals to showcase their skills, inspiring others to pursue their passions and dreams.

5. Family-friendly television programs can bring families together, creating shared experiences and memories that strengthen familial bonds.

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: 2

• Topic Development: 2

• Language Use: 2

2.Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 15

3.Delivery The speaker's delivery could be improved. The speech is not very clear and fluid, and the pace is inconsistent. There are also some pauses that disrupt the flow of the speech. To improve, the speaker should practice speaking more clearly and maintain a consistent pace throughout the response. Additionally, working on reducing unnecessary pauses will help create a more fluid speech.

4.Topic Development The topic development in this response could be better. While the speaker does provide some examples to support their opinion, the overall organization of the response is not very coherent. To improve, the speaker should focus on presenting a clear and well-organized response with a strong introduction, body, and conclusion. Additionally, providing more specific examples and connecting them to the main idea will help strengthen the argument.

5. Language Use

Original:

In my opinion, television sometimes is good and positive influence on society. For example, when teenagers pay attention to some famous people in lots of major like sports and other things, they can be influence about that person and in the future they can be success in that major. For example, about special sports, about football, lots of people pay attention to the Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and they can be pattern about both of them. But sometimes, some program can be negative influence on society. By the way, in general, I agree with this theory that television has had a positive influence on society.

Revised:

In my opinion, television has had a predominantly positive influence on society, despite some negative aspects. One example of its positive impact is how it inspires young people by showcasing successful individuals in various fields, such as sports and entertainment. For instance, many teenagers look up to famous athletes like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who serve as role models and motivate them to pursue their dreams and excel in their chosen fields.

However, it is essential to acknowledge that certain television programs can have negative effects on society. Nonetheless, I firmly believe that the overall impact of television is positive, as it provides valuable information, entertainment, and inspiration for people from all walks of life.

In my opinion, television has had a predominantly positive influence on society, despite some negative aspects (revised for clarity and conciseness). One example of its positive impact is how it inspires young people by showcasing successful individuals in various fields (added "inspires" for advanced vocabulary), such as sports and entertainment (clarified examples). For instance, many teenagers look up to famous athletes like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (corrected names for accuracy), who serve as role models (replaced "pattern" with "role models" for proper word usage) and motivate them to pursue their dreams and excel in their chosen fields (expanded explanation).

However, it is essential to acknowledge that certain television programs can have negative effects on society (added acknowledgment of negative aspects). Nonetheless, I firmly believe that the overall impact of television is positive (smooth transition), as it provides valuable information, entertainment, and inspiration for people from all walks of life (strong conclusion).

Corrected:

In my opinion, television sometimes is good and has had a predominantly positive influence on society. For example, when teenagers pay attention to society, despite some famous negative aspects (revised for clarity and conciseness). One example of its positive impact is how it inspires young people by showcasing successful individuals in lots of major like various fields (added "inspires" for advanced vocabulary), such as sports and other things, they can be influence about that person and in the future they can be success in that major. entertainment (clarified examples). For example, about special sports, about football, lots of people pay attention instance, many teenagers look up to the famous athletes like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (corrected names for accuracy), who serve as role models (replaced "pattern" with "role models" for proper word usage) and they motivate them to pursue their dreams and excel in their chosen fields (expanded explanation).

However, it is essential to acknowledge that certain television programs can be pattern about both have negative effects on society (added acknowledgment of them. But sometimes, some program can be negative influence on society. By aspects). Nonetheless, I firmly believe that the way, in general, I agree with this theory that overall impact of television has had a is positive influence on society.(smooth transition), as it provides valuable information, entertainment, and inspiration for people from all walks of life (strong conclusion).

6. Display title: 6.Mind Map

Mind Map
├── Preference or Opinion
│   ├── Positive Influence
│   └── Negative Influence
├── Main Point
│   ├── Television's Impact on Society
├── Supporting Examples
│   ├── Famous People in Sports
│   │   ├── Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
│   ├── Success in Various Majors
│   └── Negative Programs
└── Conclusion
    └── Overall Positive Influence on Society

7. Display title: 7.Key Words

8. Display title: 8.Additional Examples

9. Educational programs on television can help students learn new subjects and improve their knowledge in various fields.

10. Documentaries and news programs can raise awareness about important social issues, leading to positive change in society.

11. Television shows that promote healthy lifestyles can encourage viewers to make better choices regarding their diet and exercise habits.

12. Talent shows and competitions can inspire people to pursue their passions and develop their skills in various areas.

13. On the other hand, reality TV shows that focus on drama and conflict can contribute to negative perceptions of relationships and human behavior.

1.Sub Scores

• Delivery: 2

• Topic Development: 2

• Language Use: 2

2.Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 19

3.Delivery The speaker's response is understandable, but there are some issues with clarity and fluidity. To improve, the speaker should focus on enunciating words clearly and maintaining a consistent pace throughout the response. Additionally, it would be helpful to avoid unnecessary pauses and ensure that punctuation is used appropriately to convey the intended meaning.

4.Topic Development The response addresses the topic but lacks a clear structure and organization. The speaker should work on providing a more coherent and well-organized response by introducing their opinion at the beginning, followed by supporting points and examples. To enhance the response, the speaker could also consider addressing potential counterarguments or discussing the impact of television on different aspects of society.

5. Language Use

Original:

I believe television do not have negative influence on society because television is a great way to communicate and gain information. You know, I won't know things around the world if I don't watch TV. In addition, having a TV is a great way to relax. Nowadays people have a lot of pressure to deal with and if they have TV they can watch some TV show to relax and finally they will be working more efficiently.

Revised:

I firmly believe that television has had a positive influence on society, as it serves as an effective medium for communication and acquiring information. For instance, without television, many individuals would be unaware of global events and developments. Moreover, television offers a valuable means of relaxation. In today's fast-paced world, people face immense pressure in their daily lives; watching engaging TV shows can provide a much-needed respite, ultimately enhancing their productivity and overall well-being.

I firmly believe (stronger expression of opinion) that television has had a positive influence on society, as it serves as an effective medium (advanced vocabulary) for communication and acquiring information (proper grammar). For instance (smooth transition), without television, many individuals would be unaware of global events and developments (supporting example). Moreover (smooth transition), television offers a valuable means of relaxation (advanced vocabulary). In today's fast-paced world (advanced vocabulary), people face immense pressure in their daily lives; watching engaging TV shows can provide a much-needed respite (advanced vocabulary), ultimately enhancing their productivity and overall well-being (strong conclusion).

Corrected:

I firmly believe (stronger expression of opinion) that television do not have negative has had a positive influence on society because society, as it serves as an effective medium (advanced vocabulary) for communication and acquiring information (proper grammar). For instance (smooth transition), without television, many individuals would be unaware of global events and developments (supporting example). Moreover (smooth transition), television is offers a great way to communicate valuable means of relaxation (advanced vocabulary). In today's fast-paced world (advanced vocabulary), people face immense pressure in their daily lives; watching engaging TV shows can provide a much-needed respite (advanced vocabulary), ultimately enhancing their productivity and gain information. You know, I won't know things around the world if I don't watch TV. In addition, having a TV is a great way to relax. Nowadays people have a lot of pressure to deal with and if they have TV they can watch some TV show to relax and finally they will be working more efficiently.overall well-being (strong conclusion).

6. Mind Map

- Preference/Opinion
  - Television does not have a negative influence on society

- Main Point
  - Communication and information source
  - Relaxation and stress relief

- Supporting Examples
  - Global news and events awareness
  - Entertainment and leisure time
  - Increased work efficiency after relaxation

- Conclusion
  - Television serves as a valuable tool for communication, information, and relaxation, ultimately benefiting society.

7. Key Words

8. Additional Examples

1. Educational programs on television can help people learn new skills, languages, or subjects, making it a valuable tool for personal growth and development.

2. Documentaries on television can raise awareness about important social, environmental, and historical issues, leading to increased understanding and empathy among viewers.

3. Cultural exchange through television programs allows people to learn about different cultures and traditions, fostering tolerance and appreciation for diversity.

4. Public service announcements (PSAs) on television can inform the public about health and safety issues, contributing to a more informed and healthier society.

5. Live events such as sports matches or concerts on television can bring people together in shared experiences, promoting social connections and a sense of community.