TOEFL TPO 14 Writing Task 1 Sample: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they oppose the specific points made in the reading passage.
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Task Overview
Reading Passage
Every year, forest fires and severe storms cause a great deal of damage to forests in the northwestern United States. One way of dealing with the aftermath of these disasters is called salvage logging, which is the practice of removing dead trees from affected areas and using the wood for lumber, plywood, and other wood products. There are several reasons why salvage logging is beneficial both to a damaged forest and to the economy.First, after a devastating fire, forests are choked with dead trees. If the trees are not removed, they will take years to decompose; in the meantime, no new trees can grow in the cramped spaces. Salvage logging, however, removes the remains of dead trees and makes room for fresh growth immediately, which is likely to help forest areas recover from the disaster.Also, dead trees do more than just take up space. Decaying wood is a highly suitable habitat for insects such as the spruce bark beetle, which in large numbers can damage live, healthy spruce trees. So by removing rotting wood, salvage logging helps minimize the dangers of insect infestation, thus contributing to the health of the forest.Third and last, salvage logging has economic benefits. Many industries depend upon the forests for their production, and because of this a fire can have a very harmful effect on the economy. Often, however, the trees that have been damaged by natural disasters still can provide much wood that is usable by industries. Furthermore, salvage logging requires more workers than traditional logging operations do, and so it helps create additional jobs for local residents.
Question
Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they oppose the specific points made in the reading passage.
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In the given set of materials, there are some discrepancies between the author and the lectuered over the issue of the consequence of salvage logging after forest fires ad severe storms. The reading passage presents three advantages about it, while the lecturer refutes each of these arguments by providing three advantages. First, the reading passage mentions that if removing the dead trees, it will instantly take up space for new trees to grow rather than spending considerable time to naturally decompose. Contrary to this belief, the professor proposes that salvage logging will not provide proper conditions for new trees to grow. Since dead trees rotted naturally, it will enrich the soil and provide necessary nutrients for the future growth. However, the artificial removing interfere the process, hence the soil which lack of nutrients can't serve as a suitable place for growth. Furthermore, according to the reading passage, salvage logging will also do good job in the overall health of the forest due to the reducing rate of insect infestation. The professor challenges this idea by contending that spruce bark beetle live in some regions more than on hundred years without serious damage to the forests, which is controversial to the passage. Additionally, dead trees are not only as the habitat of spruce bark beetle, but also other species, such as birds and insects. So, in long term, salvage logging will cause harmful influence to both forests and insects. Last but not the least, the author maintains that salvage logging can provide usable wood for industries as well as extra job for residents, a point contested by the speaker. The professor asserts that in order to utilize the severe destroying wood, the sophisticated vehicle is necessary. Meantime, it just offers temporary jobs to people, and the part-time workers are lack of training than local residents.
Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 Task fulfillment: 4 Organization: 3 Coherence and Cohesion: 3 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数
22. 3.任务完成度
整体来说,你的文章回答了题目要求的问题,但在某些方面还有改进的空间。首先,在概括听力材料中的观点时,需要更详细地解释它们是如何反驳阅读材料中的观点的。此外,在引用听力和阅读材料中的信息时,要确保准确无误。
例1: 原文:The professor challenges this idea by contending that spruce bark beetle live in some regions more than on hundred years without serious damage to the forests, which is controversial to the passage. 改进:The professor challenges this idea by contending that spruce bark beetles have lived in Alaskan forests for nearly a hundred years without causing major damage, which contradicts the passage's claim.
例2: 原文:Meantime, it just offers temporary jobs to people, and the part-time workers are lack of training than local residents. 改进:Moreover, it only offers temporary jobs to people, and these positions are often filled by outsiders with more experience or training than local residents.
4.文章结构与组织 在文章结构和组织方面,虽然你有一个清晰的开头、正文和结尾,但仍然可以进行一些改进。首先,在段落之间加入过渡词或短语以提高连贯性。其次,确保每个段落都有一个明确的主题句,以便读者更容易理解你的观点。
例1: 原文:First, the reading passage mentions that if removing the dead trees, it will instantly take up space for new trees to grow rather than spending considerable time to naturally decompose. 改进:Firstly, the reading passage argues that removing dead trees will instantly create space for new trees to grow, instead of waiting for them to decompose naturally.
例2: 原文:Furthermore, according to the reading passage, salvage logging will also do good job in the overall health of the forest due to the reducing rate of insect infestation. 改进:In addition, the reading passage claims that salvage logging contributes to the overall health of the forest by reducing insect infestation.
5. 语法批改
In the given set of materials, there are some discrepancies between the author and the lectueredlectured(misspelling) over the issue of the consequence of salvage logging after forest fires ad severe storms. The reading passage presents three advantages about it, while the lecturer refutes each of these arguments by providing three advantages.
First, the reading passage mentions that if removing the dead trees, it will instantly take up space for new trees to grow rather than spending considerable time to naturally decompose. Contrary to this belief, the professor proposes that salvage logging will not provide proper conditions for new trees to grow. Since dead trees rotted naturally, it will enrich the soil and provide necessary nutrients for the future growth. However, the artificial removing interfere the process, hence the soil which lack of nutrients can't serve as a suitable place for growth.
Furthermore, according to the reading passage, salvage logging will also do good job in the overall health of the forest due to the reducing rate of insect infestation. The professor challenges this idea by contending that spruce bark beetle live in some regions more than onone(Detects potentially wrong usage of "on" instead of "one") hundred years without serious damage to the forests, which is controversial to the passage. Additionally, dead trees are not only as the habitat of spruce bark beetle, but also other species, such as birds and insects. So, in long term, salvage logging will cause harmful influence to both forests and insects.
Last but not the least, the author maintains that salvage logging can provide usable wood for industries as well as extra job for residents, a point contested by the speaker. The professor asserts that in order to utilize the severe destroying wood, the sophisticated vehicle is necessary. Meantime, it just offers temporary jobs to people, and the part-time workers are lack of training than local residents.
Section title: 6.文章修订
In the provided materials, there are notable discrepancies between the author and the lecturer regarding the consequences of salvage logging after forest fires and severe storms. The reading passage presents three advantages of this practice, while the lecturer refutes each argument by providing counterpoints.
Firstly, the reading passage asserts that removing dead trees will instantly create space for new trees to grow, rather than waiting for a considerable time for natural decomposition. Contrary to this belief, the professor argues that salvage logging does not provide proper conditions for new trees to grow. Since naturally decomposed dead trees enrich the soil and provide necessary nutrients for future growth, artificial removal interferes with this process, resulting in nutrient-deficient soil unsuitable for growth.
Furthermore, according to the reading passage, salvage logging benefits overall forest health by reducing insect infestation rates. The professor challenges this idea by contending that spruce bark beetles have lived in some regions for more than one hundred years without causing significant damage to forests, which contradicts the passage's claim. Additionally, dead trees serve not only as habitats for spruce bark beetles but also other species such as birds and insects. Therefore, in the long term, salvage logging may cause harmful effects on both forests and their inhabitants.
Lastly, the author maintains that salvage logging can provide usable wood for industries and additional jobs for residents; however, this point is contested by the speaker. The professor asserts that utilizing severely damaged wood requires sophisticated vehicles which are expensive to use and maintain. Moreover, it only offers temporary jobs to people who often lack training compared to local residents. (271 words)
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8. Mind Map
- Introduction
- Discrepancies between author and lecturer
- Consequences of salvage logging
- Point 1: New tree growth
- Reading passage: creates space for new trees
- Lecturer: interferes with natural decomposition, nutrient-deficient soil
- Point 2: Forest health and insect infestation
- Reading passage: reduces insect infestation rates
- Lecturer: spruce bark beetles not harmful, dead trees serve as habitats for other species
- Point 3: Economic benefits
- Reading passage: usable wood, additional jobs for residents
- Lecturer: expensive vehicles, temporary jobs, lack of training for workers
- Conclusion
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discrepancy | /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/ | Noun | A difference between two things that should be the same | 差异 | There is a discrepancy between the author's and lecturer's views on salvage logging. |
| Decomposition | /diːkəmˈpəʊzɪʃn/ | Noun | The process of decaying or breaking down into simpler substances | 分解 | Natural decomposition provides nutrients for new tree growth. |
| Infestation | /ˌɪnfɛˈsteɪʃn/ | Noun | The presence of a large number of pests or parasites in a place | 害虫侵扰 | The reading passage claims that salvage logging reduces insect infestation rates. |
| Contradict | /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ | Verb | To say the opposite of what someone else has said; to deny the truth of something | 反驳 | The lecturer contradicts the author's claim about the benefits of salvage logging. |
| Nutrient | /ˈnjuːtrɪənt/ | Noun | A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life | 营养物质 | Dead trees release nutrients into the soil when they decompose naturally. |
| Habitat | /ˈhæbɪtæt/ | Noun | The natural environment in which a plant or animal lives | 栖息地 | Dead trees serve as habitats for various species, including birds and insects. |
| Sophisticated | /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ | Adjective | Complex, advanced, or highly developed | 复杂的,先进的 | Salvage logging requires sophisticated vehicles to process damaged wood. |
| Temporary | /ˈtɛmpəreri/ | Adjective | Lasting for only a limited period; not permanent | 临时的 | Salvage logging offers only temporary jobs to workers. |
| Counterpoint | /ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/ | Noun | An argument or fact that is opposed to another argument or fact | 对立观点 | The lecturer provides counterpoints to refute the author's claims about salvage logging. |
| Maintenance | /meɪnˈtənəns/ | Noun | The process of keeping something in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly | 维护 | Expensive vehicles used in salvage logging require regular maintenance. |
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