TOEFL TPO 66 Writing Task 1 Sample: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge the specific arguments made in the reading passage.
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Leestekst
An airship is a type of aircraft that flies using a very large balloon filled with a lighter-than-air gas. Airships were an important means of air transportation before the 1940s but are little used today, having been largely replaced by airplanes and helicopters. However, some aeronautical engineers believe that airships could become popular again because they offer a number of advantages over airplanes and helicopters One advantage of airships is that for vertical lift (the force that keeps the ship airborne), they use a balloon that floats rather than an engine. Airplanes and helicopters use engines for both vertical lift and horizontal movement, but airships use engines solely for horizontal movement. So, airships use less fuel than a typical aircraft—thus making their fuel costs more economical. Another advantage of airships is that they can be used in hard-to-reach locations. Unlike airplanes, airships do not require a long runway for takeoff and landing because of their ability to lift off and land vertically. The only other aircraft capable of ascending into the sky by going straight up and descending straight down to the ground is the helicopter, which can carry only a small amount of weight. Airships, meanwhile, are able to carry very heavy loads. As a result, airships could do jobs that neither airplanes nor helicopters can do, such as carrying heavy logs from forests to distribution centers. Finally, airships could even be used to replace satellites. Currently, satellites are launched into Earth's orbit carrying all kinds of equipment important in telecommunications or in surveying large areas of Earth's surface for military purposes. Since airships can also rise high above the surface and stay there without refueling for a significant amount of time, they could provide services similar to those provided by satellites, and at a considerably cheaper cost
Vraag
Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge the specific arguments made in the reading passage.
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1Gebruikersvoorbeeld #1
The passage contends that there are several advantages of airships over airplanes and helicopters. On the other hand, the professor in the following l...
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Gebruikersvoorbeeld #1
The passage contends that there are several advantages of airships over airplanes and helicopters. On the other hand, the professor in the following l...
Gebruikersvoorbeeld
The passage contends that there are several advantages of airships over airplanes and helicopters. On the other hand, the professor in the following lecture casts doubt on this point and assert that airships are not likely to be widely used. Firstly, the passage claims that airships' fuel costs are more economical due to the ability of vertical lift and horizontal movement. By contrast, the speaker indicates that the fuel is hydrogen and helium, which will not decrease the cost. Moreover, not only the hydrogen is easy to be burned amd fired, but also the helium is difficult to be obtained. Hence, the airship is not safe enough and econnomical comparing with the airplanes. Apparently, the speaker's argument disproves its counterpart in the reading. Besides, the reading notes that the airships can be used in hard-to-reach location becasue not only it don't need the long runway for takeoff and landing, but also it can load more than helicopters. However, the listening argues that the airships need tree logs to takeoff. She also elaborates that airships' takeoff must to be steady enough, otherwise, it will be dangerous becasue it is light like a balloon. Thus, the windy condition is a big problem to airships. Lastly, the author of the passage proposes that airships can replace satellites through its ability of rising high above surface and stay there without refueling for a long time. Nevertheless, the lecturer points out that it cannot replace the satellites to do same tasks. Airships can only raise up 14 kilometers height, where there is strong winds. To resist the distraction of winds and maintain the position, airships need more fuel to achieve it. Consequently, airships cannot compare with satellites. Obivously, the argument in the passage cannot hold water.
Beoordelingsresultaat
1.子项得分 任务完成度:4 组织:4 连贯与衔接:4 语言使用:3
2.预估分数
25. 3.任务完成度
整体来说,你的文章回答了题目要求,概括了听力中的观点,并且解释了它们是如何挑战阅读文章中的论点的。但是,有一些地方可以改进以使文章更加准确和完整。首先,在提到氢和氦这两种气体时,可以更详细地说明它们的问题。其次,在讨论飞艇在森林中运输树木时,可以更清楚地描述听力中提到的挑战。
例子1: 原文:“By contrast, the speaker indicates that the fuel is hydrogen and helium, which will not decrease the cost.” 改进:“By contrast, the speaker indicates that airships require special lighter-than-air gases like hydrogen and helium for lift, which have their own problems and will not necessarily decrease the cost.”
例子2: 原文:“However, the listening argues that the airships need tree logs to takeoff.” 改进:“However, the listening argues that using airships for picking up loads off the ground, such as tree logs in a forest, has its challenges due to their size and difficulty in maintaining stability.”
4.文章结构与组织 你的文章结构基本上是清晰的,包括引言、正文和结论。每个段落都集中在一个特定的观点和支持细节上。然而,可以改进一些过渡词和短语,使文章更加流畅。此外,有些句子可能需要重新组织以提高清晰度。
例子1: 原文:“Hence, the airship is not safe enough and econnomical comparing with the airplanes.” 改进:“Hence, when comparing airships to airplanes, they may not be as safe or economical due to the issues with lifting gases.”
例子2: 原文:“Thus, the windy condition is a big problem to airships.” 改进:“Thus, windy conditions pose a significant challenge for airships due to their size and difficulty in maintaining stability.”
5. 语法批改
The passage contends that there are several advantages of airships over airplanes and helicopters. On the other hand, the professor in the following lecture casts doubt on this point and assert that airships are not likely to be widely used.
Firstly, the passage claims that airships' fuel costs are more economical due to the ability of vertical lift and horizontal movement. By contrast, the speaker indicates that the fuel is hydrogen and helium, which will not decrease the cost. Moreover, not only the hydrogen is easy to be burned amdAMD(misspelling) fired, but also the helium is difficult to be obtained. Hence, the airship is not safe enough and econnomicaleconomical(misspelling) comparing with the airplanes. Apparently, the speaker's argument disproves its counterpart in the reading.
Besides, the reading notes that the airships can be used in hard-to-reach location becasuebecause(misspelling) not only it don't need the long runway for takeoff and landing, but also it can load more than helicopters. However, the listening argues that the airships need tree logs to takeoff. She also elaborates that airships' takeoff must tomust('must to' instead of 'have to') be steady enough, otherwise, it will be dangerous becasuebecause(misspelling) it is light like a balloon. Thus, the windy condition is a big problem to airships.
Lastly, the author of the passage proposes that airships can replace satellites through its ability of rising high above surfacethe surface(This rule identifies whether the article 'the' is missing in a sentence.) and stay there without refueling for a long time. Nevertheless, the lecturer points out that it cannot replace the satellites to do samethe same(This rule identifies whether the article 'the' is missing in a sentence.) tasks. Airships can only raise up 14to 14(This rule identifies whether the preposition 'to' is missing in a sentence.) kilometers height, where there is strong windsthere are strong winds(Possible agreement error 'there's' + plural noun). To resist the distraction of winds and maintain the position, airships need more fuel to achieve it. Consequently, airships cannot compare with satellites. ObivouslyObviously(misspelling), the (Two consecutive spaces)argument in the passage cannot hold water.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
The passage contends that airships have several advantages over airplanes and helicopters, while the professor in the lecture casts doubt on these points, asserting that airships are not likely to be widely used in the future.
Firstly, the passage claims that airships' fuel costs are more economical due to their ability for vertical lift and horizontal movement. In contrast, the speaker indicates that airships use hydrogen and helium as fuel, which will not decrease costs. Moreover, hydrogen is highly flammable and has led to accidents in the past, while helium is difficult to obtain and provides less lifting power. Hence, airships are not as safe or economical compared to airplanes. The speaker's argument effectively challenges the claim made in the reading.
Additionally, the reading notes that airships can be used in hard-to-reach locations because they do not require a long runway for takeoff and landing and can carry heavier loads than helicopters. However, the lecturer argues that maintaining stability during takeoff is challenging for airships due to their lightweight nature. Windy conditions pose a significant problem for airships as sudden gusts can cause them to crash into surrounding obstacles like trees.
Lastly, the author of the passage proposes that airships could replace satellites due to their ability to rise high above Earth's surface and remain there without refueling for extended periods of time. Nevertheless, the lecturer points out that current airship technology only allows them to reach heights of about 14 kilometers where strong winds are prevalent. To resist these winds and maintain position, airships require more fuel than initially suggested. Consequently, they cannot provide continuous uninterrupted service like satellites do. This argument further undermines the claim made in the passage regarding airship capabilities. (287 words)
The passage contends that there are airships have several advantages of airships over airplanes and helicopters. On the other hand, helicopters, while the professor in the following lecture casts doubt on this point and assert these points, asserting that airships are not likely to be widely used. used in the future. (Changed "the following lecture" to "the lecture" for better flow)
Firstly, the passage claims that airships' fuel costs are more economical due to the their ability of for vertical lift and horizontal movement. By In contrast, the speaker indicates that the fuel is airships use hydrogen and helium, helium as fuel, which will not decrease the cost. costs. Moreover, not only the hydrogen is easy highly flammable and has led to accidents in the past (rephrased "easy to be burned amd fired, but also the fired" for clarity), while helium is difficult to be obtained. obtain and provides less lifting power. Hence, the airship is airships are not as safe enough and econnomical comparing with the or economical compared to airplanes. Apparently, the The speaker's argument disproves its counterpart effectively challenges the claim made in the reading.
Besides, Additionally, the reading notes that the airships can be used in hard-to-reach location becasue locations because they do not only it don't need the require a long runway for takeoff and landing, but also it landing and can load more carry heavier loads than helicopters. However, the listening lecturer argues that the airships need tree logs to takeoff. She also elaborates that airships' maintaining stability during takeoff must to be steady enough, otherwise, it will be dangerous becasue it is challenging for airships due to their lightweight nature (rephrased "it is light like a balloon. Thus, the windy condition is balloon" for clarity). Windy conditions pose a big significant problem to airships. for airships as sudden gusts can cause them to crash into surrounding obstacles like trees (rephrased "airships need tree logs to takeoff" for accuracy).
Lastly, the author of the passage proposes that airships can could replace satellites through its due to their ability of rising to rise high above Earth's surface and stay remain there without refueling for a long extended periods of time. Nevertheless, the lecturer points out that it cannot replace the satellites to do same tasks. Airships current airship technology only allows them to reach heights of about 14 kilometers where strong winds are prevalent (rephrased "Airships can only raise up 14 kilometers height, where there is strong winds. height" for clarity). To resist the distraction of these winds and maintain the position, airships need require more fuel to achieve it. than initially suggested. Consequently, airships they cannot provide continuous uninterrupted service like satellites do (rephrased "airships cannot compare with satellites. Obivously, the satellites" for accuracy). This argument further undermines the claim made in the passage cannot hold water.regarding airship capabilities.
8. Mind Map
Mind Map:
- Introduction
- Passage: Airships advantages
- Lecture: Doubts on airship usage
- Fuel Costs
- Passage: Economical fuel costs
- Lecture: Hydrogen and helium issues
- Safety concerns
- Availability and lifting power
- Hard-to-reach Locations
- Passage: No long runway needed, heavier loads than helicopters
- Lecture: Stability issues during takeoff, windy conditions problems
- Replacing Satellites
- Passage: High altitude, extended periods without refueling
- Lecture: Limited height, strong winds, more fuel needed for stability
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| airship | /ˈɛrʃɪp/ | noun | a large aircraft filled with gas | 飞艇 | The airship hovered above the city. |
| economical | /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɪkəl/ | adjective | providing good value or service | 经济的 | The new car is more economical than the old one. |
| vertical | /ˈvɜrtɪkəl/ | adjective | /relating to an up-and-down position | /垂直的 | /The vertical axis shows the amount of money spent. |
| hydrogen | /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/ | /noun | /a chemical element that is the lightest gas | /氢 | /Hydrogen is used as a fuel in some rockets. |
| helium | /ˈhiːliəm/ | /noun | /a chemical element that is a very light gas | /氦 | /Helium is used to fill balloons because it is lighter than air. |
| stability | /stəˈbɪlɪti/ | /noun | /the quality of being steady and not changing | 稳定性 | The stability of the government is crucial for the country's development. |
| satellite | /ˈsætəlaɪt/ | noun | an object launched to orbit Earth or another celestial body | 卫星 | The satellite provides weather data and communication services. |
| altitude | /ˈæltɪtjuːd/ | noun | the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level | 海拔高度 | The airplane was flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet. |
| uninterrupted | /ʌnˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ | adjective | not stopped by anything | 不间断的 | The company provided uninterrupted service throughout the storm. |
| gust | /gʌst/ | noun | a strong, brief burst of wind | 阵风 | The gust of wind knocked over several trees. |
2Gebruikersvoorbeeld #2
It is believed that airship might go popular again for three primary advantages by some aeronautical scientists. Here are several reasons against it.
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Gebruikersvoorbeeld #2
It is believed that airship might go popular again for three primary advantages by some aeronautical scientists. Here are several reasons against it. ...
Gebruikersvoorbeeld
It is believed that airship might go popular again for three primary advantages by some aeronautical scientists. Here are several reasons against it. First, the requirement of airship's gase condition is too difficult to achieve. One kind of essential gases would bring risk of getting fired, while the other need so high price to obtain. Thus, the safety and cost makes airships as prihibitively as it may seem. Second, the vertical but unsteady airship could not meet the demand of transportation. Although it can neglect harsh environments to get down, it is still too light and quick for people to come down slowly, as well as not clash any other things in the process. Thirdly, the speed of airship is much more slower than aircrafts at fourty kilo meters per hour. If it meet a strong wind by accident, there is little possibility to resist. Moreover, camparing with other modern air vehicles, airship lacks of important technial functions like communication. From this point, airship has no chance to replace high-tech satellites. In conclusion, airship is not mature and safe enough to be chosen as one of the modern transpotation tools.
Beoordelingsresultaat
1.子项得分 任务完成度: 3 组织: 3 连贯与衔接: 3 语言使用: 2
2.预估分数
20. 3.任务完成度
您的文章基本上回应了题目要求,但是在对听力部分的总结方面需要更加详细和准确。同时,文章中存在一些理解错误,如关于气球的速度和技术功能等。为了提高任务完成度,请确保准确理解听力材料,并在文章中详细阐述听力中提到的观点以及它们是如何挑战阅读材料的论点。
示例1: 原文:Thirdly, the speed of airship is much more slower than aircrafts at fourty kilo meters per hour. 修改:Thirdly, the lecture mentions that airships can only rise to a height of about 14 kilometers, where they encounter strong winds that consume a lot of fuel to resist.
示例2: 原文:Moreover, camparing with other modern air vehicles, airship lacks of important technial functions like communication. 修改:Moreover, the lecturer argues that airships cannot provide continuous and uninterrupted services like satellites due to their need to descend and refuel frequently.
4.文章结构与组织 您的文章具有基本的结构,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,在段落之间缺乏清晰的过渡和衔接。为了改进文章结构,请确保每个段落都有一个明确的主题句,并在段落之间使用过渡词或短语来增强连贯性。
示例1: 原文:First, the requirement of airship's gase condition is too difficult to achieve. 修改:First, the lecturer challenges the idea that airships are more economical by pointing out the difficulties in obtaining suitable lifting gases.
示例2: 原文:Second, the vertical but unsteady airship could not meet the demand of transportation. 修改:Second, the lecturer disputes the claim that airships can be used in hard-to-reach locations by explaining the challenges they face when picking up loads off the ground.
5. Grammar
It is believed that airship might go popular again for three primary advantages by some aeronautical scientists. Here are several reasons against it.
First, the requirement of airship's gasegame(misspelling) condition is too difficult to achieve. One kind of essential gases would bring risk of getting fired, while the other need so high price to obtain. Thus, the safety and cost makes airships as prihibitivelyprohibitively(misspelling) as it may seem.
Second, the vertical but unsteady airship could not meet the demand of transportation. Although it can neglect harsh environments to get down, it is still too light and quick for people to come down slowly, as well as not clash any other things in the process.
Thirdly, the speed of airship is much more slowerslower(No 'more' or 'most' before comparatives) than aircraftsaircraft(Aircrafts) at fourtyfourth(misspelling) kilo meters per hour. If it meetmeets(Subject-verb agreement error after conjunction) a strong wind by accident, there is little possibility to resist. Moreover, camparingcomparing(misspelling) with other modern air vehicles, airship lacks of important technialtechnical(misspelling) functions like communication. From this point, airship has no chance to replace high-tech satellites.
In conclusion, airship is not mature and safe enough to be chosen as one of the modern transpotationtransportation(misspelling) tools.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
The lecture challenges the notion that airships might regain popularity due to their advantages, as proposed by some aeronautical engineers. It presents several counterarguments to refute the claims made in the reading passage.
Firstly, the lecture contends that finding an economical and safe solution for airship lifting gases is problematic. While hydrogen provides efficient lift, it is highly flammable and has caused numerous tragic accidents in the past. On the other hand, helium is a safer option but is difficult to obtain, expensive, and less effective than hydrogen. This issue undermines the argument that airships are more economical due to lower fuel consumption.
Secondly, the practicality of using airships for transportation purposes is questioned. Although they can access hard-to-reach locations without requiring a runway, their large size and lightweight nature make them difficult to control during loading and unloading processes. The lecture highlights that maintaining stability in windy conditions poses a significant challenge, increasing the risk of accidents and damage.
Lastly, the lecture disputes the claim that airships could replace satellites for telecommunications or surveying purposes. Current airship models can only ascend to heights of about 14 kilometers above Earth's surface where strong winds prevail. Consequently, they must expend considerable fuel to maintain their position against these winds. This limitation prevents them from providing continuous, uninterrupted service like satellites do.
In light of these counterarguments presented in the lecture, it appears unlikely that airships will become a popular mode of transportation or replace satellites in the foreseeable future due to safety concerns, practical challenges, and technological limitations. (260 words)
Revised essay: Section Title: 7.文章批改
It is believed that airship might go popular again for three primary advantages by some aeronautical scientists. Here scientists that airships might regain popularity for three primary advantages. However, there are several reasons against it. ¶ First, this notion.
Firstly, the requirement of for airship's gase condition lifting gases is too difficult to achieve. achieve (clarified the context). One kind type of essential gases would bring gas poses a risk of getting fired, catching fire (rephrased for clarity), while the other need so requires a high price to obtain. obtain (corrected grammar). Thus, the safety and cost makes airships as prihibitively as it make airships as prohibitive as they may seem. ¶ Second, seem (improved sentence structure).
Secondly, the vertical but unsteady airship nature of airships could not meet the demand of transportation. demands of transportation (corrected grammar and phrasing). Although it they can neglect bypass harsh environments to get down, it is land (clarified meaning), they are still too light and quick for people to come down disembark slowly, as well as not clash collide with any other things objects in the process. process (rephrased for clarity).
Thirdly, the speed of airship airships is much more slower than aircrafts aircraft at fourty kilo meters forty kilometers per hour. hour (corrected spelling and phrasing). If it meet they encounter a strong wind by accident, there is little possibility to resist. resist it (clarified meaning). Moreover, camparing compared with other modern air vehicles, airship lacks of airships lack important technial technical functions like communication. communication capabilities (corrected spelling and phrasing). From this point, airship has point of view, airships have no chance to replace high-tech satellites.
In conclusion, airship is airships are not mature and safe enough to be chosen as one of the modern transpotation transportation tools.
8. Mind Map
- Introduction
- Airships regaining popularity
- Lecture's counterarguments
- Lifting Gases
- Hydrogen: efficient but flammable
- Helium: safe but expensive and less effective
- Undermines economical argument
- Transportation Practicality
- Access to remote locations
- Difficult to control during loading/unloading
- Stability issues in windy conditions
- Telecommunications and Surveying Limitations
- Maximum altitude of ~14 km (strong winds)
- Fuel consumption to maintain position against winds
- Cannot provide continuous service like satellites
- Conclusion
- Unlikely for airships to regain popularity or replace satellites due to safety, practical, and technological challenges
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical | /ˌɛrəˈnɔtɪkəl/ | Adjective | Relating to the science of building or operating aircraft. | 航空的 | Aeronautical engineers design and develop aircraft. |
| Counterargument | /ˈkaʊntərˌɑrɡjʊmənt/ | Noun | An argument opposing an idea or theory developed in another argument. | 反论 | The lecture presents several counterarguments against the reading passage's claims. |
| Flammable | /ˈflæməbəl/ | Adjective | Easily set on fire; combustible. | 易燃的 | Hydrogen is a highly flammable gas, making it dangerous for airships. |
| Prevail | /prɪˈveɪl/ | Verb | To be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally. | 盛行 | Strong winds prevail at the altitude where airships operate. |
| Undermine | /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/ | Verb | To weaken or cause to collapse by removing underlying support. | 削弱 | The issues with lifting gases undermine the argument that airships are more economical. |
| Ascend | /əˈsɛnd/ | Verb | To go up or climb; rise. | 上升 | Current airship models can only ascend to heights of about 14 kilometers above Earth's surface. |
| Expend | /ɪkˈspɛnd/ | Verb | To use up or consume a resource, especially money or energy. | 花费 | Airships must expend considerable fuel to maintain their position against strong winds. |
| Uninterrupted | /ˌʌnɪntəˈrʌptɪd/ | Adjective | _Continuous without any interruptions or breaks in between. | _不间断的 | Satellites provide uninterrupted service for telecommunications and surveying purposes. |
| Feasible | /ˈfizəbəl/ | _Adjective | Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently. | _可行的 | The lecture questions whether using airships for transportation is feasible due to various challenges. |
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