TOEFL TPO 58 Writing Task 1 Sample: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge the specific points made in the reading passage.
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Spartacus, the rebel leader who fought against the Romans with an army of fellow escaped slaves, is one of the most famous figures in ancient Roman history. Spartacus led his men against their Roman oppressors and managed to defeat the Roman army in several battles. Eventually Spartacus and his army were defeated and put to death. To this day, Spartacus fascinates both historians and the general public. Several aspects about his story have made him a particularly appealing hero. First, Spartacus’ original goal in his conflict against Rome is one everyone can empathize with—he wanted to return home. Spartacus and his men had been taken by the Romans from faraway lands. In fighting the Romans, Spartacus and his men initially sought to return to the homelands from which they had been uprooted. Spartacus and his men’s desire to return home is one we can all appreciate. Second, Spartacus’ initial success in fighting against the powerful Roman army has earned him the admiration people feel when someone who is overmatched triumphs through sheer skill. Spartacus and his men formed a relatively small, ill-equipped army; the Roman army, in contrast, was large, well-financed, and highly trained. Spartacus’ ability to seriously trouble the Romans on the battlefield testifies to his military brilliance, making him a hero in most people’s eyes. Third, in fighting against Rome, Spartacus sought to liberate all Roman slaves and thus commanded respect as an early human rights advocate. Before his final battle with the Romans, Spartacus was sent an offer by a Roman general: if Spartacus would stop fighting, he would be made a Roman senator, a member of Rome’s powerful elite, and his men would be freed. However, Spartacus rejected this offer because it would have left the institution of slavery in place.
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Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge the specific points made in the reading passage.
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In the reading passage, the author is convinced that Spartacus is an appealing hero that fascinates historians and the general public according to his stories. However, in the listening, the professor holds a different view, thinking that these stories are not accurate at all. First, in the reading, the author points out that the original goal of Spartacus in his conflict against Rome is everyone empathizing with him can return home. But the lecturer in the listening rebuts it, because after the conflicts, Spartacus and his army always took a lot of valuble treasure. So they not only fight for returning home, but also fight for wealth and power. Second, the reading passage notes that the initial success in fighting against the powerful Roman army has earned Spartacus the admiration. However, in the listening, the professor disputes that the Roman people did not take Spartacus and his army seriously at first. In fact, when the Roman army sent the best soilders to fight with Spartacus, he lost the conflict quickly, so the Roman were unlikely to admire Spartacus. Third, the author of the reading says that Spartacus sought to liberate all Roman slaves and commanded respect as an early human right advocate. However, the lecturer in the listening thought that this story was made up by Europeans in 18th century. When slaves in Europe wanted to fight for their human right, they needed a hero from ancient times as a leader in spirit. In that case, they chose Spartacus as that hero and made up that story. In fact, it is not the historic truth. In conclusion, the lecturer thinks that all of the stories of Spartacus is not convincing in the real history.
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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 在整体上,你的文章已经很好地回应了题目要求,但仍有一些可以改进的地方。首先,在论述听力中提到的观点时,可以更详细地解释它们是如何质疑阅读材料中的论点的。此外,在引用听力内容时,尽量使用准确的词汇和表达。
Example 1: Instead of "But the lecturer in the listening rebuts it, because after the conflicts, Spartacus and his army always took a lot of valuble treasure." Consider writing "The lecturer refutes this point by mentioning that after winning battles, Spartacus and his army did not leave Roman territory but instead marched towards Rome, seeking revenge and wealth rather than just returning home."
Example 2: Instead of "In fact, when the Roman army sent the best soilders to fight with Spartacus, he lost the conflict quickly, so the Roman were unlikely to admire Spartacus." Consider writing "The professor argues that when the Romans finally took Spartacus seriously and sent their best soldiers against him, he was quickly defeated, suggesting that his military success was due to weak opposition rather than his own brilliance."
4.文章结构与组织 Your essay has a clear structure with an introduction, body paragraphs addressing each point from the lecture, and a conclusion. However, there is room for improvement in terms of coherence and cohesion. Make sure to use appropriate transition words or phrases to connect your ideas and paragraphs more smoothly.
Example 1: Instead of "But the lecturer in the listening rebuts it, because after the conflicts, Spartacus and his army always took a lot of valuble treasure." Consider writing "However, the lecturer refutes this point by mentioning that after winning battles, Spartacus and his army did not leave Roman territory but instead marched towards Rome, seeking revenge and wealth rather than just returning home."
Example 2: Instead of "In fact, it is not the historic truth." Consider writing "In reality, this narrative was a fabrication created by eighteenth-century Europeans to serve their own purposes rather than an accurate account of historical events."
5. 语法批改
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Section Title: 6.文章修订
The reading passage presents Spartacus as a heroic figure who fascinates historians and the general public due to his story. However, the lecture challenges this view, arguing that many aspects of Spartacus' story are historically inaccurate.
Firstly, the reading claims that Spartacus' primary goal in fighting against Rome was to return home, which is a sentiment everyone can empathize with. In contrast, the lecturer contends that after their victories, Spartacus and his army often seized valuable treasures. This suggests that their motives were not solely focused on returning home but also included seeking wealth and power.
Secondly, the reading passage highlights Spartacus' initial success against the formidable Roman army as evidence of his military brilliance and heroism. However, the lecturer disputes this notion by explaining that the Romans initially underestimated Spartacus and his forces, sending poorly trained and ill-equipped units to quell the rebellion. It was these weak units that Spartacus defeated. When faced with Rome's elite soldiers, Spartacus was quickly vanquished, casting doubt on his supposed military genius.
Lastly, the reading asserts that Spartacus sought to liberate all Roman slaves and is thus revered as an early human rights advocate. The lecturer challenges this claim by stating that this narrative was fabricated by Europeans in the 18th century who were part of an anti-slavery movement. These individuals needed an inspirational hero from ancient times to rally behind in their fight for human rights. Consequently, they chose Spartacus as their figurehead and created this story about him fighting for slave liberation – a tale not grounded in historical fact.
In light of these points made by the lecturer, it becomes evident that many aspects of Spartacus' story are not historically accurate or reliable. (286 words)
Revised essay: Section Title: 7.文章批改
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Thirdly, according to the reading's author, Spartacus sought to liberate all Roman slaves and commanded respect as an early human right rights advocate. However, the The lecturer in the listening thought counters this assertion by explaining that this story was made up concocted by Europeans in the 18th century. When slaves in Europe wanted to fight for their human right, they century who were part of an anti-slavery movement (revised for clarity). These individuals needed a hero heroic figure from ancient times as a leader in spirit. In that case, spiritual leader; thus, they chose Spartacus as that their hero and made up that story. In fact, it is not the historic truth. fabricated this narrative about him fighting for slave liberation – a tale not based on historical truth (revised to maintain consistency with listening passage).
In conclusion, the lecturer thinks that all considering these points made by the lecturer, it becomes clear that many aspects of the stories of Spartacus is not Spartacus' story are not historically convincing in the real history.or reliable (revised for a smoother conclusion).
8. Mind Map
1. Introduction
- Spartacus: Heroic figure?
- Reading vs. Lecture
2. Primary Goal
- Reading: Return home
- Lecture: Wealth and power
3. Military Brilliance
- Reading: Initial success against Rome
- Lecture: Roman underestimation, elite soldiers defeated Spartacus
4. Human Rights Advocate
- Reading: Slave liberation
- Lecture: 18th-century fabrication, anti-slavery movement hero
5. Conclusion
- Historically inaccurate aspects of Spartacus' story
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| empathize | /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ | verb | to understand and share the feelings of another | 同情,共鸣 | Many people empathize with the struggles of refugees seeking a better life. |
| formidable | /ˈfɔrmɪdəbəl/ | adjective | inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable | 可怕的,强大的 | The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship game. |
| underestimate | /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/ | verb | /to estimate (something) to be smaller or less important than it actually is | /低估 | /The government underestimated the cost of the project, leading to budget overruns./ |
| quell | /kwel/ | /verb | /to suppress or crush completely | /平息,镇压 | /The police were called in to quell the disturbance./ |
| vanquish | /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ | /verb | /to defeat thoroughly | /征服,战胜 | /The superhero vanquished the villain and saved the city./ |
| narrative | /ˈnærətɪv/ | /noun | /a spoken or written account of connected events; a story | /叙述,故事 | /The movie's narrative was engaging and kept the audience on the edge of their seats./ |
| fabricated | /ˈfæbrɪkeɪtɪd/ | adjective | invented or concocted, typically with deceitful intent | 编造的,虚构的 | The suspect's alibi was later discovered to be fabricated. |
| figurehead | /ˈfɪgjərhɛd/ | noun | a person who is nominally in charge of an organization but has no real power or authority | 傀儡领导,名义上的领导者 | The president was merely a figurehead, while the prime minister held actual power. |
| rally | /ˈræli/ | verb | to come together again in order to continue fighting after a defeat or dispersion | 重整旗鼓,团结起来 | After their initial defeat, the troops rallied and launched a counterattack. |
| grounded | /ˈgraʊndəd/ | adjective | well balanced and sensible; based on good reasons | 稳重的,有根据的 | The manager's decision was grounded in careful analysis of the situation. |
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