TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 1 Sample: Do you agree or disagree that people who spend more than an hour a day on social media is less happy than those who spend less time on social media.

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Task Overview

Question

Do you agree or disagree that people who spend more than an hour a day on social media is less happy than those who spend less time on social media.

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Evaluation Result

1.子项得分

交付 (Delivery): 2
主题发展 (Topic Development): 2
语言使用 (Language Use): 2

2.预估分数

总分: 19

3.表达从交付方面来看，发言者的表达不够清晰流畅，语速不稳定，有时会出现较长的停顿。建议发言者在练习口语时注意保持稳定的语速，并尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时，注意提高发音准确度，避免因发音错误导致的拼写错误。

4.话题发展从话题发展方面来看，发言者虽然提到了自己在社交媒体上的一些经历，但没有明确回答问题中的观点。建议在回答类似问题时先明确自己的立场（同意或不同意），然后再用具体的例子和论据来支持自己的观点。同时，注意保持回答内容的连贯性和组织性，使听众更容易理解。

5. 语言使用

Original:

For me, I don't think the time we spend on social media can be a criteria to measure we are happy or not I usually spend a lot of time on social media like Instagram or TikTok because I prefer to share my life with my friends or chat with them on those applicants We always talk very happily due to utilize those social medias. In addition, this behavior can help me to release my pressure or unhappy emotional things My friends always recommend some funny videos to me. Besides, I can buy something I like in some media-influenced livestream. Buy the thing I like will be another approach to increase my happiness index

Revised:

I disagree that people who spend more than an hour a day on social media are less happy than those who spend less time on social media. I often spend a significant amount of time on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, as I enjoy sharing my life with friends and chatting with them through these applications. Our conversations are usually filled with joy, and using social media helps me relieve stress and negative emotions.

Moreover, my friends often recommend entertaining videos that bring laughter and happiness to my day. Additionally, I sometimes participate in media-influenced livestreams where I can purchase items that I like. Acquiring things that bring me joy is another way social media contributes to my overall happiness.

I disagree that people who spend more than an hour a day on social media are less happy (I changed "For me, I don't think" to "I disagree" for a more direct and clear statement) than those who spend less time on social media. I often spend a significant amount of time (rephrased "a lot of time" for a more formal tone) on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, as I enjoy sharing my life with friends and chatting with them through these applications (rephrased for clarity). Our conversations are usually filled with joy (replaced "talk very happily" for better word choice), and using social media helps me relieve stress and negative emotions (rephrased for clarity).

Moreover, my friends often recommend entertaining videos (replaced "funny videos" for a more formal tone) that bring laughter and happiness to my day. Additionally, I sometimes participate in media-influenced livestreams (clarified the context) where I can purchase items that I like. Acquiring things that bring me joy (rephrased for better word choice) is another way social media contributes to my overall happiness (rephrased for a stronger conclusion).Corrected:

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思维导图


- Preference or Opinion
  - Time spent on social media not a criteria for happiness

- Main Point
  - Personal enjoyment and connection with friends

- Supporting Examples
  - Sharing life on Instagram or TikTok
  - Chatting with friends on social media platforms
  - Watching funny videos recommended by friends
  - Media-influenced livestream shopping

- Conclusion
  - Happiness is subjective and not solely based on time spent on social media

关键词

Word	Phonetic Symbols	Parts of Speech	English definitions	Simplified Chinese translations	Sample sentences
criteria	/kraɪˈtɪər.i.ə/	noun	a standard by which something is judged	标准	The time spent on social media should not be the only criteria to measure happiness.
media-influenced	/ˈmiː.di.ə ɪnˈflu.ənst/	adjective	affected by various forms of mass communication, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet	受媒体影响的	Media-influenced livestream shopping has become a popular way to find and buy products we like.
pressure	/ˈpreʃ.ər/	noun	the force or stress that is put on something or someone	压力	Social media can help me release pressure by connecting with friends and watching funny videos.
emotional	/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl/	adjective	relating to feelings or the ability to feel emotions	情感的	Social media can be a way to express and share our emotional experiences with others.
happiness index	/ˈhæp.i.nəs ˈɪn.deks/	noun	a measure of how happy or satisfied someone is with their life	幸福指数	Buying things I like on social media can increase my happiness index.

补充示例
Sub-opinion: Social media allows us to stay updated with friends' lives. Explanation: We can see their posts and stories, which makes us feel connected. Supporting example: My friend recently posted about her vacation, and it made me happy to see her enjoying herself.
Sub-opinion: Social media provides a platform for self-expression. Explanation: We can share our thoughts, opinions, and creativity with others. Supporting example: I posted a poem I wrote on Instagram, and the positive feedback from my friends made me happy.
Sub-opinion: Social media helps us discover new interests and hobbies. Explanation: We can find new activities or groups that we might enjoy participating in. Supporting example: I joined a photography group on Facebook, which has inspired me to take up photography as a hobby.
Sub-opinion: Social media can be a source of inspiration and motivation. Explanation: We can follow accounts that post motivational quotes or success stories. Supporting example: I follow a fitness influencer who shares workout tips and healthy recipes, which motivates me to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Sub-opinion: Social media allows us to connect with like-minded individuals. Explanation: We can join groups or forums where people share similar interests or experiences. Supporting example: I am part of an online book club where we discuss our favorite books and recommend new ones to each other.