TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on government policy. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
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Doctor Smith
We've been discussing government budgets and the difficult decisions governments must make regarding the use of public funds. Some services are clearly essential and must be paid for by any government. But what about public funding of the arts? Do you believe that governments should provide financial support for artists- for example, painters, sculptors, musicians, or filmmakers? Why or why not?
Amy
I enjoy art as much as anyone does, but public funds come from taxes, and I don't think taxpayers' hard-earned money should be spent on impractical or inessential items and services. Artists should support themselves by selling their work to private individual sand companies. If they can't find enough buyers, then maybe they should change careers.
Rory
Personally I think art actually is essential. Lots of public spaces in my hometown just wouldn't be the same without artwork. From statues in public parks to murals painted on the walls of government buildings, m y hometown really benefits from funding the artists who created these works.The public spaces are simply more enjoyable for visitors because of the artwork.
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In my opinion, the government should not provide fund for artists. I concur with Amy’s perspective that the most funds of the government comes from taxpayer’s hard work, the funds should be used in practical ways. Furthermore, I believe that funds comes from taxpayer’s should be used for health and education, improving the level of people’s life. The funds also should be used to help the people who is in difficult situation. While Rory raised the relevant point that art play an important role in their daily life, he didn’t mention that the improve the public life standard also make people feeling good. For instance, the public transportation is cheap and fast, which can transport people to anywhere in a short time.
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1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.0
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 3.5
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Language Use and Grammar: 3.5
2. 预估分数
22. 3 任务完成度
虽然你的文章回答了教授的问题,但在论述观点时,可以更具体地说明为什么政府不应该资助艺术家。例如,你可以详细讨论政府应该优先关注的其他领域。此外,在语法和词汇方面也有一些错误,需要加以改进。
示例1:在文章中,你可以加入这样的观点:“政府应该将资金用于基础设施建设、医疗保障和教育等领域,这些领域对公众福祉有直接影响。”
示例2:避免使用重复的词汇或表达。例如,“the funds should be used in practical ways”和“the funds comes from taxpayer’s should be used for health and education”表达了相似的意思。可以将其合并为一个句子:“政府应将纳税人的钱用于实际需求,如健康和教育。”
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构方面还有待改进。虽然你已经包括了引言、正文和结论部分,但是在正文部分,你可以使用更清晰的段落结构来表达观点。同时,注意在段落之间使用过渡词或短语,使文章更连贯。
建议1:在正文部分,可以将每个论点分为一个单独的段落,并使用主题句来引导读者。例如:“首先,政府应该将资金用于基础设施建设、医疗保障和教育等领域。”
建议2:使用过渡词或短语来连接不同的观点。例如,在提到艺术对公共生活的影响后,可以这样写:“然而,在提高公共生活水平方面,政府还有其他更重要的任务。”
5. 语法批改
In my opinion, the government should not provide fund for artists. I concur with Amy’s perspective that the most funds of the government comes from taxpayer’s hard work, the funds should be used in practical ways. Furthermore, I believe that funds comes from taxpayer’s should be used for health and education, improving the level of people’s life. The funds also should be used to help the people who isare(Agreement of relative pronoun 'who' and verb) in difficult situation. While Rory raised the relevant point that art play an important role in their daily life, he didn’t mention that thethey(Detects potentially wrong usage of "the") improveimprovement(the + verb) the public life standard also make people feeling good. For instance, the public transportation is cheap and fast, which can transport people to anywhere in a short time.
Section Title: 6 文章修订
In my opinion, the government should not allocate funds for artists. I agree with Amy's viewpoint that since the majority of government funds come from taxpayers' hard-earned money, these resources should be utilized in practical ways. Moreover, I believe that taxpayer funds should be directed towards health and education sectors to enhance the overall quality of life for citizens. Additionally, these funds could be used to support individuals facing challenging circumstances. Although Rory highlighted the significance of art in daily life, he failed to acknowledge that improving public living standards can also contribute positively to people's well-being. For example, affordable and efficient public transportation can swiftly transport individuals to various destinations, thereby enriching their lives. (119 words)
In my opinion, the government should not provide fund allocate funds for artists. artists (changed "provide fund" to "allocate funds" for better phrasing). I concur agree with Amy’s perspective Amy's viewpoint that since the most majority of government funds of the government comes come from taxpayer’s hard work, the taxpayers' hard-earned money (rephrased for clarity), these resources should be utilized in practical ways. Moreover, I believe that taxpayer funds should be used in practical ways. Furthermore, I believe that funds comes from taxpayer’s should be used for directed towards health and education, improving education sectors (rephrased for better flow) to enhance the level overall quality of people’s life. The life for citizens. Additionally, these funds also should could be used to help support individuals facing challenging circumstances (rephrased for clarity). Although Rory highlighted the people who is significance of art in difficult situation. While Rory raised the relevant point that art play an important role in their daily life, he didn’t mention failed to acknowledge that the improve the improving public life standard living standards can also make people feeling good. contribute positively to people's well-being (rephrased for better flow). For instance, the example, affordable and efficient public transportation is cheap can swiftly transport individuals to various destinations, thereby enriching their lives (rephrased for clarity and fast, which can transport people to anywhere in a short time.improved sentence structure).
8 思维导图
1. 主题: 政府是否应资助艺术家
- 1.1 同意Amy观点: 税收应用于实际需求
- 1.2 建议投资领域: 健康和教育
- 1.3 支持弱势群体
- 1.4 提高公共生活水平对人们的幸福感的贡献
- 1.4.1 例子: 可负担且高效的公共交通
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
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| allocate | /ˈæləˌkeɪt/ | verb | to distribute resources or duties for a purpose | 分配 | The government should not allocate funds for artists. |
| viewpoint | /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/ | noun | a perspective or opinion | 观点 | I agree with Amy's viewpoint that taxpayer funds should be used in practical ways. |
| sector | /ˈsɛktər/ | noun | /a part of an area of activity, especially of business, industry, or trade/ | /部门,领域/ | /The health and education sectors need more investment./ |
| challenging | /ˈʧælənʤɪŋ/ | adjective | /difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination/ | /具有挑战性的/ | /These funds could be used to support individuals facing challenging circumstances./ |
| living standards | /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈstændərdz/ | noun | the level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to someone | 生活水平 | Improving public living standards can contribute positively to people's well-being. |
| well-being | /ˌwelˈbiɪŋ/ | noun | /the state of feeling healthy and happy/ | /幸福感,福祉/ | /Art is important for our well-being./ |
| affordable | /əˈfɔrdəbəl/ | adjective | /cheap enough for most people to buy/ | /负担得起的,价格适中的/ | /Affordable housing is a major concern for many families./ |
| efficient | /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ | adjective | /working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way/ | /高效的,有效率的/ | /Efficient public transportation can swiftly transport individuals to various destinations./ |
| transport | /trænˈspɔrt, ˈtrænspɔrt, -spoʊrt, -spərt / | verb/noun | /to carry goods or passengers from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship; the movement of goods or passengers from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship / | 运输 | Public transportation plays a vital role in transporting people and goods. |
| enrich | /ɪnˈrɪʧ/ | verb | /to improve the quality of something by adding something else/ | /丰富,增加...的价值/ | /Efficient public transportation can enrich people's lives by providing easy access to various places./ |
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