TOEFL TPO 42 Writing Task 1 Sample: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on the specific solutions proposed in the reading passage.

1.Sub Scores

• Task fulfillment: 4

• Organization: 4

• Coherence and Cohesion: 4

• Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

• TOEFL iBT Integrated Writing Task 1 Score: 25

3.Task completeness The essay does a good job of summarizing the points made in the lecture and explaining how they cast doubt on the specific solutions proposed in the reading passage. However, there is room for improvement in terms of language use and clarity. To enhance task fulfillment, it would be helpful to provide more specific examples from the lecture and to better explain the connections between these examples and the points made in the reading passage.

Example 1: Original sentence: "In contrary, the lecturer rebuts that one-way glass is as bad as regular glasses." Improved sentence: "On the contrary, the lecturer contends that one-way glass is just as problematic as regular glass for birds."

Example 2: Original sentence: "If people want to use colorful srips to prevent birds, the opening between strips must be small, but it will be too dark for the inside of the building." Improved sentence: "If people were to use colorful stripes to deter birds, they would need to make the openings between stripes very small; however, this would result in insufficient natural light entering the building."

4.Essay structure and organization The essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs addressing each solution proposed in the reading passage, and a conclusion. However, there is room for improvement in terms of coherence and cohesion. The essay could benefit from clearer transitions between ideas and paragraphs.

Example 1: Original transition: "Firstly... In contrast..." Improved transition: "Firstly... However, according to the lecturer..."

Example 2: Original transition: "Although... So..." Improved transition: "Although... The professor explains that..."

5. 语法批改

The article suggests three designs that a responsible business can use to prevent injuries to birds. However, the professor argues that these points do not really stop birds from being injured by the buildings blocking their way.

Firstly, the reading passage states that one-way glass can prevent birds from trying to fly through the building. In contrary, the lecturer rebuts that one-way glass is as bad as regular glasses. Since one-way glass also reflects like a mirror, birds will think there is the sky or a tree when they see the reflection.

In contrast to the writer's claim that colorful design can make birds avoid the buildings, the speaker disagreedisagrees(punctuation + singular noun + plural verb) that the birds will suggestssuggest(Non-infinitive verb after modal verbs) the opening between strips are holes, and try to fly through them. If people want to use colorful sripsships(misspelling) to prevent birds, the opening between strips must be small, but it will be too dark for the inside of the building.

Although the article believes that using strong magnetic field can guide birds away from the buildings, the professor argues that birds do not use magnetic fields to guide unless they are traveling on a long journey, like migrate from cold areas to warm areas. They will not use magnetic field in short journeys like fly in a city. So, using artificial magnetic flieldfield(misspelling) will not help.

6. Revised Essay

The article suggests three designs that a responsible business can use to prevent injuries to birds. However, the professor argues that these points do not effectively stop birds from being injured by the buildings blocking their way.

Firstly, the reading passage states that one-way glass can prevent birds from trying to fly through the building. In contrast, the lecturer rebuts that one-way glass is as detrimental as regular glasses. Since one-way glass also reflects like a mirror, birds will think there is the sky or a tree when they see the reflection.

In opposition to the writer's claim that colorful design can make birds avoid the buildings, the speaker disagrees, suggesting that birds will perceive the opening between strips as holes and try to fly through them. If people want to use colorful strips to prevent bird collisions, the opening between strips must be small; however, this would result in insufficient light for occupants inside the building.

Although the article believes that using a strong magnetic field can guide birds away from buildings, the professor argues that birds do not rely on magnetic fields for navigation unless they are traveling on long journeys, such as migrating from cold areas to warm areas. They will not use magnetic fields for short journeys like flying within a city. Consequently, employing artificial magnetic fields will not be effective in preventing bird injuries. (232 words)

The article suggests three designs that a responsible business can use to prevent injuries to birds. However, the professor argues that these points do not really effectively stop birds from being injured by the buildings blocking their way.

Firstly, the reading passage states that one-way glass can prevent birds from trying to fly through the building. In contrary, contrast (revised for clarity and consistency), the lecturer rebuts that one-way glass is as bad detrimental (revised for better word choice) as regular glasses. Since one-way glass also reflects like a mirror, birds will think there is the sky or a tree when they see the reflection.

In contrast to opposition to (revised for better word choice) the writer's claim that colorful design can make birds avoid the buildings, the speaker disagree that the birds will suggests disagrees (revised for clarity), suggesting that birds will perceive (revised for better word choice) the opening between strips are holes, as holes and try to fly through them. If people want to use colorful srips strips to prevent birds, bird collisions, the opening between strips must be small, but it will be too dark for the small; however, this would result in insufficient light (revised for clarity) for occupants inside of the building.

Although the article believes that using a strong magnetic field can guide birds away from the buildings, the professor argues that birds do not use rely on (revised for better word choice) magnetic fields to guide for navigation unless they are traveling on a long journey, like migrate journeys, such as migrating from cold areas to warm areas. They will not use magnetic field in fields for short journeys like fly flying within a city. Consequently (revised for better word choice), employing artificial magnetic fields will not be effective in a city. So, using artificial magnetic flield will not help.preventing bird injuries.

8. Mind Map

- Introduction
    - Responsible business designs
    - Preventing bird injuries

- Point 1: One-way glass
    - Reading: Prevents birds from flying through buildings
    - Lecture: Reflects like a mirror, still harmful to birds

- Point 2: Colorful design
    - Reading: Birds avoid buildings with colorful designs
    - Lecture: Birds perceive openings as holes, try to fly through them

- Point 3: Strong magnetic field
    - Reading: Guides birds away from buildings
    - Lecture: Birds don't rely on magnetic fields for short journeys, ineffective method

- Conclusion 
    - Designs not effective in preventing bird injuries according to the lecture 

9. Key Words

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，文章对阅读材料和听力材料的总结较为准确，能够涵盖主要观点。但在论述听力材料中的反驳观点时，有些地方需要更详细地解释。例如，在提到第二个解决方案时，可以更详细地说明为什么鸟类会误认为未涂色的空隙是通道，并且这种设计会让建筑内部变暗。

改进建议：

• 在论述听力反驳观点时，尽量详细地解释原因。

• 可以考虑在文章中加入一些转折词汇，如“然而”、“相反”等，以突出听力材料与阅读材料之间的对立关系。

示例：

1. "However, the lecturer argues that birds may perceive the open areas between stripes as holes, which could lead them to attempt flying through these perceived gaps, resulting in collisions with the glass."

2. "On the contrary, the lecturer states that if the unpainted spaces on the glass are too small, it would make the rooms of the buildings too dark for people inside, rendering this solution impractical."

4.文章结构与组织 文章的结构基本清晰，包括引言、正文和结论。每段都集中讨论一个具体的观点，并提供支持细节。但在段落之间的过渡可以更加自然，以便使文章更连贯。

改进建议：

• 在段落之间使用一些过渡性词汇，如“首先”、“其次”、“最后”等。

• 保持每个段落的主题句清晰明确，以便读者能够快速理解每个段落的主要观点。

示例：

1. "Firstly, the author believes that one-way glass is an effective solution, as it allows people inside the building to see out while preventing birds from seeing through the glass. However, the lecturer refutes this idea by stating that..."

2. "Lastly, the author suggests creating an artificial magnetic field around the glass as a potential solution. In contrast, the lecturer argues that this method would not be effective because..."

5. 语法批改

Glass is a popular material for modern buildings. However, it can easily hurt birds, since birds cannot distinguish between the glass and opening areas. In the reading material, the author mentions three ways to solve the problem. Nevertheless, the lecturer opposes all methods and believes all of them have serious problems.

First, the author believes that one-way glass is an effective way that ensures people can see out from the glass. In the meantime, birds will understand the glass is solid and try to fly away from it. However, the lecturer claims that one-way glasses may reflect sky or trees. Under this circumstance, birds will think glasses actually are sky or trees, therefore, they might fly into the glasses.

Second, the author cites that if designers paint the glass, make it colorful or add thin stripes on the glass, birds will notice the difference and then fly away. Nevertheless, the lecturer argues that birds may perceive the open areas between stripes as holes. Therefore, it also makes problems since birds will fly into it. Besides, the lecturer also mentions that if the open area on the glass is too small, it might too dark[No Replacement Word Found](missing verb after 'will/can/could/would') for people who inside buildings.

Third, the author argues that build an artificial magnetic field around the glass is also a solution. However, the lecturer also opposes the idea by saying that the method has no effects on birds. That is because birds only use their magnetic-sense ability when they travel to long-distance destinations. As the short-distance trip, birds use their eyes and cite the light to navigate their trip.

Section Title: 6.文章修订

Glass is a prevalent material in modern architecture, yet it poses a significant threat to birds, as they often cannot differentiate between glass and open spaces. The reading passage proposes three potential solutions to this issue; however, the lecturer disputes each of these methods, highlighting their respective flaws.

Firstly, the author suggests that utilizing one-way glass could be an effective solution, as it allows people inside the building to see out while preventing birds from seeing through it. Contrarily, the lecturer asserts that one-way glass can reflect images of the sky or trees, causing birds to mistake these reflections for actual open spaces and subsequently collide with the glass.

Secondly, the author posits that applying colorful designs or thin stripes on windows could help birds recognize and avoid flying into them. However, the lecturer counters this argument by stating that birds may perceive gaps between painted patterns as open holes and attempt to fly through them. Moreover, if these unpainted spaces were too small to prevent such accidents, it would result in insufficient natural light for occupants inside the building.

Lastly, the author contends that creating an artificial magnetic field around buildings could serve as a viable solution. Nevertheless, the lecturer refutes this idea by explaining that birds only rely on their magnetic-sense ability during long-distance journeys. For shorter trips within urban areas, they depend on their vision and ambient light for navigation. Consequently, magnetic fields generated by buildings would have little to no impact on preventing bird collisions with glass surfaces. (255 words)

Revised essay: Section Title: 6.文章修订

Glass is a popular prevalent material for in modern buildings. However, architecture, yet it can easily hurt poses a significant threat to birds, since birds as they often cannot distinguish differentiate between the glass and opening areas. In the glass and open spaces (changed "distinguish" to "differentiate" for better word choice). The reading material, passage proposes three potential solutions to this issue; however, the lecturer disputes each of these methods, highlighting their respective flaws.

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Second, Secondly, the author cites that if designers paint the glass, make it posits that applying colorful designs or add thin stripes on the glass, birds will notice the difference and then fly away. Nevertheless, windows could help birds recognize and avoid flying into them (rephrased for clarity). However, the lecturer argues counters this argument by stating that birds may perceive the gaps between painted patterns as open areas between stripes as holes. Therefore, holes and attempt to fly through them (rephrased for clarity). Moreover, if these unpainted spaces were too small to prevent such accidents, it also makes problems since birds will fly into it. Besides, the lecturer also mentions that if the open area on the glass is too small, it might too dark for people who would result in insufficient natural light for occupants inside buildings. the building (rephrased for clarity).

Third, Lastly, the author argues that build contends that creating an artificial magnetic field around the glass is also buildings could serve as a viable solution. However, Nevertheless, the lecturer also opposes the refutes this idea by saying that the method has no effects explaining that birds only rely on birds. That is because birds only use their magnetic-sense ability when during long-distance journeys (changed "use" to "rely on" for better word choice). For shorter trips within urban areas, they travel to long-distance destinations. As the short-distance trip, birds use depend on their eyes and cite the vision and ambient light to navigate their trip.for navigation (rephrased for clarity). Consequently, magnetic fields generated by buildings would have little to no impact on preventing bird collisions with glass surfaces (rephrased for clarity).

8. Mind Map

9. Keywords

Section Title: 6. Article Revision

Glass is a prevalent material in modern architecture, yet it poses a significant threat to birds, as they often cannot differentiate between glass and open spaces. The reading passage proposes three potential solutions to this issue; however, the lecturer disputes each of these methods, highlighting their respective flaws.

Firstly, the author suggests that utilizing one-way glass could be an effective solution, as it allows people inside the building to see out while preventing birds from seeing through it. Contrarily, the lecturer asserts that one-way glass can reflect images of the sky or trees, causing birds to mistake these reflections for actual open spaces and subsequently collide with the glass.

Secondly, the author posits that applying colorful designs or thin stripes on windows could help birds recognize and avoid flying into them. However, the lecturer counters this argument by stating that birds may perceive gaps between painted patterns as open holes and attempt to fly through them. Moreover, if these unpainted spaces were too small to prevent such accidents, it would result in insufficient natural light for occupants inside the building.

Lastly, the author contends that creating an artificial magnetic field around buildings could serve as a viable solution. Nevertheless, the lecturer refutes this idea by explaining that birds only rely on their magnetic-sense ability during long-distance journeys. For shorter trips within urban areas, they depend on their vision and ambient light for navigation. Consequently, magnetic fields generated by buildings would have little to no impact on preventing bird collisions with glass surfaces.

1.子项得分 Task fulfillment: 4 Organization: 4 Coherence and Cohesion: 4 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 25

3.任务完成度 在文章中，你成功地总结了听力材料中的观点，并解释了它们如何对阅读材料中提出的具体解决方案产生怀疑。然而，你可以更详细地描述听力部分中提到的问题，以便更清楚地表达这些观点。此外，注意避免使用重复的词汇和表达。

示例1（改进前）：Nonetheless, the lecturer presents the contradictory viewpoint that birds will still fly into the one-way glass. 示例1（改进后）：However, the lecturer argues that one-way glass is not an effective solution because it reflects sunlight like a mirror, causing birds to mistake it for open sky and still attempt to fly through it.

示例2（改进前）：Finally, the lecturer raises skepticism about the lecturer's third solution... 示例2（改进后）：Lastly, the speaker casts doubt on the third solution mentioned in the reading passage...

4.文章结构与组织 Your essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph focuses on a specific point and provides supporting details from both reading and listening materials. However, you can improve your essay's organization by using clearer transitions between ideas and paragraphs.

Suggestion 1: Use more varied transition words or phrases to connect your ideas. Example 1 (Before): First and foremost, the author proposes... Example 1 (After): To begin with, the reading passage suggests...

Suggestion 2: Make sure your conclusion effectively summarizes the main points of your essay. Example 2 (Before): While flying for short distance, like flying from one side of the city to another, the birds still rely on their eyes and sunlights. Example 2 (After): In conclusion, the lecturer effectively refutes each of the proposed solutions in the reading passage by highlighting their shortcomings and providing alternative explanations for why they would not be effective in preventing bird injuries.

5. 语法批改

In the passage,the, the(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) author cites three solutions for businesses to prohibit birds from being hurt by the glass of (Two consecutive spaces)buildings and provides supporting evidence to validate each solution. However, the lecturer in the listening material points out problems in each solution and thinks all the solution can not stop birds from flying onto glass.

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Section Title: 6.文章修订

In the passage, the author presents three solutions for businesses to prevent birds from being injured by glass on buildings and provides supporting evidence for each solution. However, the lecturer in the listening material points out problems with each solution and argues that none of them can effectively stop birds from colliding with glass.

First and foremost, the author proposes using one-way glass as a solution, as birds will not attempt to fly through it if they cannot see inside. Nonetheless, the lecturer presents a contradictory viewpoint, stating that birds will still collide with one-way glass due to its reflective properties. As this type of glass reflects sunlight like mirrors, birds may still perceive it as open sky and attempt to fly through it.

Furthermore, the author's suggestion of including colorful designs on glass is also countered by the lecturer, who highlights that birds are likely to perceive these patterns as open holes and consequently attempt to fly through them, resulting in injury. Additionally, if we were to make these unpainted spaces extremely small to prevent this issue, it would create a dark environment for people inside the building which is undesirable.

Finally, the lecturer raises skepticism about the author's third solution involving equipping buildings with electromagnets capable of emitting magnetic signals to guide birds away. The lecturer demonstrates that this method is unlikely to be effective since birds only rely on Earth's magnetic field for navigation during long-distance travel. When flying short distances such as traversing a city, birds primarily rely on their eyesight and sunlight for guidance rather than magnetic fields. (266 words)

In the passage,the passage, the author cites presents three solutions for businesses to prohibit prevent birds from being hurt injured by the glass of glass on buildings and provides supporting evidence to validate for each solution. solution (Changed "prohibit" to "prevent" and "hurt" to "injured" for more appropriate word choice). However, the lecturer in the listening material points out problems in with each solution and thinks argues that none of them can effectively stop birds from colliding with glass (Rephrased "thinks all the solution can not stop birds from flying onto glass. glass" for clarity).

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Furthermore, the authors' another solution that author's suggestion of including colorful designs on glass might serve the purpose is also conteracted countered by the lecturer,who hilights lecturer, who highlights that birds are likely to perceive the coloful these patterns as open holes, thus flying holes and consequently attempt to fly through it and getting wounded.Additionally, them, resulting in injury (Improved sentence structure). Additionally, if we render the holes were to make these unpainted spaces extremely small to prevent this, the this issue, it would create a dark environment for people inside the building will be what we should take into account. which is undesirable (Clarified meaning).

Finally, the lecturer raises skepctism skepticism about the lecturer's author's third solution that by involving equipping buildings with electomagnets,devices that electromagnets capable of emitting magnetic signals,this problem can be solved, demonstrating signals to guide birds away (Improved sentence structure). The lecturer demonstrates that this method can hardly take effect as it is unlikely to be effective since birds only when traveling for long distance that the birds will rely on the Earth's magnetic field to distinguish directions.While for navigation during long-distance travel. When flying for short distance,like flying from one side of the city to another, the birds still distances such as traversing a city, birds primarily rely on the their eyes and sunlights.eyesight and sunlight for guidance rather than magnetic fields (Clarified meaning and improved sentence structure).

8. Mind Map

• Introduction

  • Essay structure
  • Lecture points

• One-way glass

  • Author's solution
  • Lecturer's counterargument
    • Reflective properties
    • Birds still collide

• Colorful designs on glass

  • Author's solution
  • Lecturer's counterargument
    • Birds perceive patterns as open holes
    • Dark environment for people inside the building

• Electromagnets emitting magnetic signals

  • Author's solution
  • Lecturer's counterargument
    • Birds only rely on Earth's magnetic field for long-distance travel
    • Eyesight and sunlight for short distances

9. Keywords