TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: When it comes to buying daily necessities, some people prefer to shop in grocery stores now and then to gather all the things they need, while others prefer to go to a supermarket and buy everything all at once. Which do you prefer and why?
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When it comes to buying daily necessities, some people prefer to shop in grocery stores now and then to gather all the things they need, while others prefer to go to a supermarket and buy everything all at once. Which do you prefer and why?
Student A
Asking friends and family members for product recommendations might seem like an easier option, but it might take too much time to get all the information you need. An internet search would be much more efficient. There are many consumer magazines available online that compile lots of data to compare the advantages and disadvantages of one product versus another.
Student B
The last time I bought a computer, I just watched a few videos online to make a decision, and now I regret that. My friends could have advised me better because they know my preferences and the kind of features that I am interested in. Consumers should get advice from the people around them to find the most suitable products.
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Nowadays, the burgeoning advancement of technology allows us to acquire more information from the internet. There is a divergence of opinions that some people are willing to see information about a certain product and decide whether they are going to purchase it, while other people tend to ask for people surrounding them. In my perspective, suggestions form our relatives or friends are more reliable than online information when we decide which product to purchase. On one hand, just like what Paul said, our friends and relatives knows my preference and can give us suggestions that fits ourselves better than those on the internet. On the other hand, we can ensure that our friends or kin really have purchased and used the product before they share about their opinions toward the product and the advise form them is genuine. However, nowadays, we can see other people post their personal opinions on the internet but we do not actually know who they are and even whether they actually have bought that product. It is very likely that someone gets a sponsorship from a company and say the product is good without acutally using it.
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1.子项得分
Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 3.5 Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 3.0 Language Use and Grammar: 3.0
2.预估分数
Estimated Score: 20
3.任务完成度
这篇文章没有完全回答问题,因为问题是关于购买日常用品时,人们是喜欢在杂货店逐步购买还是一次性在超市购买。然而,文章主要讨论了从朋友和亲戚那里获得建议与在线信息的可靠性。为了提高任务完成度,请确保您的回答直接回应了问题。
改进示例1(英文): In my opinion, I prefer shopping for daily necessities at grocery stores now and then because it allows me to buy fresh produce and have more control over my budget.
改进示例2(英文): I believe that shopping at supermarkets for all necessities at once is more convenient because it saves time and energy by reducing the number of trips needed.
4.文章结构与组织
文章结构方面需要改进。首先,引入段落应该简要介绍主题并明确表达您的观点。接下来,正文段落应该详细阐述您的观点,并提供支持细节和例子。最后,结论段落应总结您的论点并重申您的观点。
改进示例1(英文): Introduction: Shopping for daily necessities can be done in various ways, such as visiting grocery stores now and then or buying everything at once in a supermarket. In my opinion, I prefer shopping at grocery stores for several reasons.
改进示例2(英文): Body Paragraph: One of the main reasons I prefer shopping at grocery stores is that it allows me to buy fresh produce regularly. By visiting the store every few days, I can ensure that the fruits and vegetables I purchase are always fresh and have not been sitting on the shelves for too long.
- 语法批改
Nowadays, the burgeoning advancement of technology allows us to acquire more information from the internet. There is a divergence of opinions that some people are willing to see information about a certain product and decide whether they are going to purchase it, while other people tend to ask for people surrounding them. In my perspective, suggestions formfrom(Detects potentially wrong usage of "form") our relatives or friends are more reliable than online information when we decide which product to purchase. On one hand, just like what Paul said, our friends and relatives knows my preference and can give us suggestions that fitsfit(Do not believe any ratings that is (are) less than 5 stars) ourselves better than those on the internet. On the other hand, we can ensure that our friends or kin really have purchased and used the product before they share about their opinions toward the product and the adviseadvice(Detects potentially wrong usage of "advise") formfrom(Detects potentially wrong usage of "form") them is genuine. However, nowadays, we can see other people post their personal opinions on the internet but, but(comma between independent clauses) we do not actually know who they are and even whether they actually have bought that product. It is very likely that someone gets a sponsorship from a company and say the product is good without acutallyactually(misspelling) using it.
6.文章修订
Shopping for daily necessities can be done in various ways, such as visiting grocery stores now and then or buying everything at once in a supermarket. In my opinion, I prefer shopping at grocery stores for several reasons.
One of the main reasons I prefer shopping at grocery stores is that it allows me to buy fresh produce regularly. By visiting the store every few days, I can ensure that the fruits and vegetables I purchase are always fresh and have not been sitting on the shelves for too long. Additionally, shopping at grocery stores provides me with more control over my budget as I can monitor my spending on a more frequent basis.
Moreover, frequent visits to grocery stores allow me to make informed decisions about my purchases by seeking advice from friends and family members who have firsthand experience with specific products. This personal input is often more reliable than online reviews from strangers who may not share my preferences or have an ulterior motive for promoting certain items.
In contrast, shopping at supermarkets might save time and energy by reducing the number of trips needed; however, it also increases the likelihood of impulse buying due to the vast array of products available in one location. Furthermore, purchasing all necessities at once may lead to spoilage or waste if perishable items are not consumed promptly.
Overall, shopping for daily necessities at grocery stores now and then offers numerous advantages such as fresher produce, better budget control, and reliable advice from friends and family members. These benefits outweigh the convenience of buying everything all at once in a supermarket. (271 words)
Nowadays, the burgeoning advancement of technology 7.文章批改
Shopping for daily necessities can be done in various ways, such as visiting grocery stores now and then or buying everything at once in a supermarket. In my opinion, I prefer shopping at grocery stores for several reasons. (Revised for clarity and coherence)
One of the main reasons I prefer shopping at grocery stores is that it allows us to acquire me to buy fresh produce regularly. (Revised for clarity) By visiting the store every few days, I can ensure that the fruits and vegetables I purchase are always fresh and have not been sitting on the shelves for too long. (Revised for language use) Additionally, shopping at grocery stores provides me with more information control over my budget as I can monitor my spending on a more frequent basis. (Revised for cohesion)
Moreover, frequent visits to grocery stores allow me to make informed decisions about my purchases by seeking advice from the internet. There friends and family members who have firsthand experience with specific products. (Revised for clarity) This personal input is a divergence of opinions that some people are willing to see information about a certain product and decide whether they are going to purchase it, while other people tend to ask for people surrounding them. In my perspective, suggestions form our relatives or friends are often more reliable than online information when we decide which product to purchase. On reviews from strangers who may not share my preferences or have an ulterior motive for promoting certain items. (Revised for language use)
In contrast, shopping at supermarkets might save time and energy by reducing the number of trips needed; however, it also increases the likelihood of impulse buying due to the vast array of products available in one hand, just like what Paul said, our location. (Revised for cohesion) Furthermore, purchasing all necessities at once may lead to spoilage or waste if perishable items are not consumed promptly. (Revised for language use)
Overall, shopping for daily necessities at grocery stores now and then offers numerous advantages such as fresher produce, better budget control, and reliable advice from friends and relatives knows my preference and can give us suggestions that fits ourselves better than those on the internet. On the other hand, we can ensure that our friends or kin really have purchased and used the product before they share about their opinions toward the product and the advise form them is genuine. However, nowadays, we can see other people post their personal opinions on the internet but we do not actually know who they are and even whether they actually have bought that product. It is very likely that someone gets family members. These benefits outweigh the convenience of buying everything all at once in a sponsorship from a company and say the product is good without acutally using it.supermarket. (Revised for coherence)
8.思维导图
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Introduction
- Shopping for daily necessities
- Grocery stores vs. supermarkets
- Personal preference: grocery stores
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Advantages of grocery stores
- Fresh produce
- Budget control
- Reliable advice from friends and family members
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Disadvantages of supermarkets
- Impulse buying
- Spoilage or waste of perishable items
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Conclusion
- Benefits of grocery stores outweigh convenience of supermarkets
9.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| necessities | /nəˈsɛsɪtiz/ | noun | things that are essential or indispensable | 必需品 | Shopping for daily necessities can be done in various ways. |
| perishable | /ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl/ | adjective | likely to decay or go bad quickly | 易腐 | Purchasing all necessities at once may lead to spoilage or waste if perishable items are not consumed promptly. |
| impulse | /ˈɪmpʌls/ | noun | a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act | 冲动 | Shopping at supermarkets increases the likelihood of impulse buying due to the vast array of products available in one location. |
| budget | /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ | noun | an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time | 预算 | Shopping at grocery stores provides me with more control over my budget. |
| consume | /kənˈsuːm/ | verb | to use up (a resource) | 消耗 | It is important to consume perishable items promptly to avoid waste. |
| ulterior | /ʌlˈtɪriər/ | adjective | existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden | 别有用心的 | Some online reviews may have ulterior motives for promoting certain items. |
| spoilage | /ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/ | noun | the process of becoming spoiled or the state of being spoiled | 变质 | Purchasing all necessities at once may lead to spoilage or waste if perishable items are not consumed promptly. |
| vast | /væst/ | adjective | of very great extent or quantity; immense | 巨大的 | Shopping at supermarkets increases the likelihood of impulse buying due to the vast array of products available in one location. |
| array | /əˈreɪ/ | noun | an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing | 一系列,大量 | Shopping at supermarkets increases the likelihood of impulse buying due to the vast array of products available in one location. |
| outweigh | /aʊtˈweɪ/ | verb | _be heavier, greater, or more significant than | _ | 胜过,比...重要,超过(优点)_ |
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