TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 3 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion of the university's plan. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
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Task Overview
Reading Passage
University Announces Energy-Saving Plan Out of concern for the environment, the university has announced an effort to reduce energy consumption. The energy saving measures will start at the library. One measure involves the library’s inside lighting: new overhead lights that use less power will be installed throughout the building. Another measure has to do with the temperature level in the library. The air-conditioning will be reduced on hot days, meaning that study areas will be kept somewhat warmer when it is hot outside.
Question
The woman expresses her opinion of the university's plan. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
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1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Language Use: 3 Topic Development: 3
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23. 3.表达
从表达方面来看,整体上说得还算清楚,但有些地方需要改进。首先,注意保持语速的一致性,避免在不适当的地方停顿。其次,注意发音的准确性,以免出现拼写错误。建议多加练习,提高发音准确度和语言流利度。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的,但仍有改进空间。在解释女士对大学计划的看法时,可以更清晰地表达她的观点,并给出更充分的理由或例子。例如,在谈到图书馆照明问题时,可以详细说明为什么新灯具不够亮,并解释这将如何影响学生使用阅读灯。此外,在谈到空调问题时,可以进一步阐述为什么宿舍环境不利于学习。总之,尽量让回答更具说服力和深度。
5.语言使用原文:The university planned to save energy in library by reducing the light and the use of air conditioner in the holiday. The university proposed an energy-saving plan for the library by reducing lighting and air conditioning usage during holidays.(将“计划”改为“提议”,使语言更自然;将“节省能源”改为“节能计划”,使表达更准确;将“在假期”改为“在假期期间”,使语句更通顺。)
Well, the woman disagreed with the plan. However, the woman expressed her disagreement with the plan.(将“嗯”删除,使语言更正式;将“不同意”改为“表示不同意”,使表达更自然。)
The first reason that she thinks it is no use to reduce the lighting because it is not bright enough in the reference room. Her first reason was that she believed reducing lighting would be ineffective, as the reference room's brightness was already insufficient.(将“她认为没用”改为“她认为无效”,使表达更准确;将原因和结果进行重新组织,使语句更通顺。)
So we have to turn on other lamps in the reading area. As a result, additional lamps in the reading area would need to be turned on.(将“所以我们必须”改为“因此,需要”,使语言更自然。)
So the saving makes no sense. Thus, the energy savings would be negated.(将“节省没有意义”改为“节能效果将被抵消”,使表达更准确。)
The second reason that she thinks before that, library is the best place to study. Her second reason was that she previously considered the library as the ideal study environment.(将“她认为以前”改为“她过去认为”,使语言更自然;将“最好的地方”改为“理想的学习环境”,使表达更准确。)
But now since it is hot, students have to stay in dorm room. However, due to the increased temperature, students would be forced to study in their dorm rooms.(将“但现在因为热”改为“然而,由于温度上升”,使语句更通顺;将“不得不呆在宿舍房间里”改为“被迫在宿舍房间里学习”,使表达更自然。)
But it is noisy and hard to concentrate on our study. Yet, dorm rooms are noisy and make concentrating on studying difficult.(将“但是它很吵”改为“然而,宿舍房间很吵”,使语言更自然;将“很难集中注意力学习”改为“使专注于学习变得困难”,使表达更准确。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The university proposed an energy-saving plan for the library by reducing lighting and air conditioning usage during holidays. However, the woman expressed her disagreement with the plan. Her first reason was that she believed reducing lighting would be ineffective, as the reference room's brightness was already insufficient. As a result, additional lamps in the reading area would need to be turned on, thus negating the energy savings. Her second reason was that she previously considered the library as the ideal study environment. However, due to the increased temperature, students would be forced to study in their dorm rooms. Yet, dorm rooms are noisy and make concentrating on studying difficult. Overall, the woman's concerns highlight potential issues with the university's plan and suggest that alternative solutions should be considered to achieve energy savings without compromising students' study conditions.
6.思维导图
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University's Plan
- Energy-saving
- Reducing lighting
- Reducing air conditioning usage
- Energy-saving
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Woman's Opinion
- Disagreement
- Ineffective lighting reduction
- Insufficient brightness in reference room
- Additional lamps needed
- Compromised study environment
- Increased temperature in library
- Noisy dorm rooms
- Ineffective lighting reduction
- Disagreement
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| energy-saving | /ˈɛnərdʒi seɪvɪŋ/ | adjective | Using less energy, especially by making more efficient use of resources | 节能 | The energy-saving plan aims to reduce the university's carbon footprint, but it may affect students' studies. |
| insufficient | /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ | adjective | Not enough; inadequate | 不足的 | The insufficient lighting in the library makes it difficult for students to read and concentrate. |
| negated | /nɪˈɡeɪtɪd/ | verb | To make ineffective or invalid; nullify | 抵消 | The energy savings from reduced lighting will be negated if students turn on additional lamps. |
| compromise | /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ | verb | To settle a dispute by mutual concession; to weaken or harm by accepting standards | 妥协 | The university should not compromise the study environment in pursuit of energy savings. |
| alternative | /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/ | adjective/noun | Offering or expressing a choice; a different option or choice | 可替代的,替代方案 | The university should consider alternative solutions to achieve energy savings without affecting students. |
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