TOEFL TPO 29 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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Large numbers of dinosaur fossils have been discovered in deposits on Alaska's North Slope, a region that today experiences an extremely cold, arctic climate. One hundred million years ago, when those dinosaurs were alive, the environment of the North Slope was already inhospitable, especially during the winter when it experienced several months of total darkness. How did the dinosaurs survive the wintertime? Paleontologists have proposed that one of the most common North Slope dinosaurs, the elephant-sized edmontosaur (Edmontosaurus), survived the winter by migrating south to more hospitable regions. Several arguments support the migration hypothesis.First, the edmontosaur's diet supports the migration hypothesis. Edmontosaurs fed exclusively on plants. Since there would have been no plants growing during the cold and dark North Slope winter, it appears that the edmontosaur must have left for at least part of the year and migrated to more temperate zones to find food.Second, many edmontosaur skeletons have been unearthed from the same site. This suggests that edmontosaurs lived in herds. Many modern-day migratory animals, such as caribou and buffalo, live and migrate in herds as well. Moving in herds helps animals coordinate their migration. The finding that edmontosaurs lived in herds further supports the migration hypothesis.Finally, edmontosaurs were physically capable of migrating long distances. To reach more hospitable regions, the edmontosaur had to migrate about 1,600 kilometers southward. To make such a journey, the edmontosaur needed to move at about five kilometers per hour for several weeks, which it certainly could do. These animals could run very fast, reaching speeds up to 45 kilometers per hour. It could have easily used its locomotive power to move to warmer climates during the harsh arctic winters.
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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 material, the author cite three reasons to support his viewpoints that the edmontosaur migrate to the warmer place during the winter. Nevertheless, the lecturer in the listening material argues that the edmontausaur do not migrate to the hospital place during the winter. First, the lecturer argues that the place where edmontausaur inhabits is warmer than today in the periods when edmontausaur survive, and the plants could grow well. Thus it is easy for edmontausaur to live during the cold winter, which made migration unnecessary. Therefor, the reason that edmontausaur eat plants which could not grow in the harsh environment can not be an evidence for it migration. In addition, the lecturer casts doubt on the author’s another reason that many skeletons of edmontausaur unearthed in a same place which means it live in a herd could approve that edmontausaur did a migration in winter; the lecturer also demonstrates that the animals live in herd could also for other reasons such as protect from carnivorous which means the second reason in reading material is not valid, The author’s third reason that the edmontausaur is physically capable to migrate from Alaska to the hospital place is also counteracted by the lecturer who points out that although the adult edmontausaur are physically capable for migration, the juvenile couldn’t do that and the herd would not left the juvenile behind since it can’t survive by themself in such a harsh environment. So, it means that whole of edmontausaur had to stay at the Alaska’s during the winter.
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1.子项得分 任务完成度: 4 组织: 3 连贯性和衔接: 3 语言使用: 3
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22. 3.任务完成度
你的文章在任务完成度方面表现不错,基本上涵盖了阅读和听力材料中的观点。但是,有一些建议可以帮助你更好地完成任务。首先,尝试更详细地解释听力材料中的论点,以便更清楚地说明它们是如何挑战阅读材料中的论点的。此外,在引用听力材料时,请确保使用正确的术语和表达。
示例1: 错误:Thus it is easy for edmontausaur to live during the cold winter, which made migration unnecessary. 正确:Thus, the edmontosaur could have easily lived on the dead plant matter during the winter, making migration unnecessary.
示例2: 错误:the lecturer also demonstrates that the animals live in herd could also for other reasons such as protect from carnivorous which means the second reason in reading material is not valid, 正确:The lecturer explains that animals may live in herds for other reasons, such as protection from predators, which means that living in herds does not necessarily indicate migration.
4.文章结构与组织 在文章结构和组织方面,你需要改进一些方面。首先,确保你的引言简洁明了地介绍了主题,并提供了一个总结性陈述。其次,在正文段落中,明确地表达每个段落的主题,并使用恰当的过渡词和短语来连接不同的观点。最后,确保在结论部分总结文章的主要观点。
示例1: 错误:In the reading material, the author cite three reasons to support his viewpoints that the edmontosaur migrate to the warmer place during the winter. Nevertheless, the lecturer in the listening material argues that the edmontausaur do not migrate to the hospital place during the winter. 正确:The reading passage presents three arguments supporting the idea that edmontosaurs migrated to warmer regions during winter. However, the lecture challenges this notion by providing counterarguments against each point.
示例2: 错误:First, the lecturer argues that... 正确:To begin with, contrary to what is stated in the reading passage about edmontosaurs' diet requiring migration, the lecturer contends that...
5. 语法批改
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(Whitespace repetition (bad formatting))In addition, the lecturer casts doubt on the author’s another reason that many skeletons of edmontausaur[No Replacement Word Found](misspelling) unearthed in a same place which means it live in a herd could approve that edmontausaur[No Replacement Word Found](misspelling) did a migration in winter; the lecturer also demonstrates that the animals live in herd could also for other reasons such as protect from carnivorous which means the second reason in reading material is not valid,
The author’s third reason that the edmontausaur[No Replacement Word Found](misspelling) is physically capable to migrate from Alaska to the hospital place is also counteracted by the lecturer who points out that although the adult edmontausaur[No Replacement Word Found](misspelling) are physically capable for migration, the juvenile couldn’t do that and the herd would not leftleave(Non-infinitive verb after modal verbs) the juvenile behind since it can’t survive by themselfthemselves('themself') in such a harsh environment. So, it means that wholethe whole(This rule identifies whether the article 'the' is missing in a sentence.) of edmontausaur[No Replacement Word Found](misspelling) had to stay at the Alaska’s during the winter.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
In the reading passage, the author presents three arguments to support the hypothesis that edmontosaurs migrated to warmer regions during winter. However, the lecturer in the listening material contends that edmontosaurs did not migrate to more hospitable areas during this time.
Firstly, the lecturer refutes the reading passage's claim that edmontosaurs had to migrate due to their plant-based diet and lack of food during harsh winters. The lecturer explains that the North Slope was warmer during the time when edmontosaurs lived, and its abundant vegetation during summer months would have left ample dead plant matter for them to consume throughout winter. This challenges the notion that migration was necessary for survival.
Secondly, the lecturer disputes the reading passage's assertion that finding numerous edmontosaur skeletons at a single site indicates they lived in herds and therefore migrated like modern-day herd animals. The lecturer points out that animals may live in herds for various reasons, such as protection from predators, which does not necessarily imply migration. The example of Roosevelt elk is provided as a modern-day non-migratory herd animal.
Lastly, while acknowledging adult edmontosaurs' physical capability for long-distance migration mentioned in the reading passage, the lecturer highlights a crucial issue: juvenile edmontosaurs could not undertake such journeys. Leaving juveniles behind would have been impossible since they could not survive on their own in harsh conditions. Consequently, this implies that entire herds of edmontosaurs had to remain in Alaska's North Slope throughout winter. (243 words)
In the reading material, passage, the author cite presents three reasons arguments to support his viewpoints that the edmontosaur migrate to the the hypothesis that edmontosaurs migrated to warmer place during the winter. Nevertheless, regions during winter (change "viewpoints" to "arguments" and "the edmontosaur" to "edmontosaurs" for clarity and accuracy). However, the lecturer in the listening material argues that the edmontausaur do contends that edmontosaurs did not migrate to the hospital place during the winter. more hospitable areas during this time (change "the edmontausaur" to "edmontosaurs" for consistency).
First, the lecturer argues that the place where edmontausaur inhabits Firstly, the lecturer refutes the reading passage's claim that edmontosaurs had to migrate due to their plant-based diet and lack of food during harsh winters (rephrase for clarity). The lecturer explains that the North Slope was warmer during the time when edmontosaurs lived, and its abundant vegetation during summer months would have left ample dead plant matter for them to consume throughout winter (add context for better understanding). This challenges the notion that migration was necessary for survival.
Secondly, the lecturer disputes the reading passage's assertion that finding numerous edmontosaur skeletons at a single site indicates they lived in herds and therefore migrated like modern-day herd animals (rephrase for clarity). The lecturer points out that animals may live in herds for various reasons, such as protection from predators, which does not necessarily imply migration (clarify argument). The example of Roosevelt elk is warmer than today in the periods when edmontausaur survive, and the plants could grow well. Thus it is easy for edmontausaur to live during the cold winter, which made provided as a modern-day non-migratory herd animal.
Lastly, while acknowledging adult edmontosaurs' physical capability for long-distance migration unnecessary. Therefor, the reason that edmontausaur eat plants which mentioned in the reading passage (add context), the lecturer highlights a crucial issue: juvenile edmontosaurs could not grow in the undertake such journeys (clarify argument). Leaving juveniles behind would have been impossible since they could not survive on their own in harsh environment can not be an evidence for it migration. ¶ In addition, the lecturer casts doubt on the author’s another reason that many skeletons conditions (explain reasoning). Consequently, this implies that entire herds of edmontausaur unearthed in a same place which means it live in a herd could approve that edmontausaur did a migration in winter; the lecturer also demonstrates that the animals live in herd could also for other reasons such as protect from carnivorous which means the second reason in reading material is not valid, ¶ The author’s third reason that the edmontausaur is physically capable to migrate from Alaska to the hospital place is also counteracted by the lecturer who points out that although the adult edmontausaur are physically capable for migration, the juvenile couldn’t do that and the herd would not left the juvenile behind since it can’t survive by themself in such a harsh environment. So, it means that whole of edmontausaur edmontosaurs had to stay at the Alaska’s during the remain in Alaska's North Slope throughout winter.
8. Mind Map
Mind Map:
- Introduction
- Reading passage: Edmontosaurs migrated to warmer regions during winter
- Lecture: Edmontosaurs did not migrate during winter
- Argument 1: Diet and Food Availability
- Reading passage: Plant-based diet, lack of food in winter
- Lecture: North Slope was warmer, ample dead plant matter for consumption in winter
- Argument 2: Herd Behavior and Migration
- Reading passage: Numerous skeletons at one site, herds indicate migration
- Lecture: Herds can form for various reasons, e.g., protection from predators; Roosevelt elk example
- Argument 3: Physical Capability for Migration
- Reading passage: Adult edmontosaurs capable of long-distance migration
- Lecture: Juvenile edmontosaurs could not migrate; entire herds had to remain in North Slope during winter
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| Edmontosaur | /ɛdmɒntəˈsɔr/ | Noun | A type of herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. | 埃德蒙龙属的恐龙 | The lecturer discussed the behavior of edmontosaurs during the winter months. |
| Migrate | /ˈmaɪɡreɪt/ | Verb | To move from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons. | 迁徙,移居 | Many birds migrate south for the winter. |
| Vegetation | /ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪʃən/ | Noun | Plant life or total plant cover in an area. | 植被 | The region's vegetation changes dramatically with the seasons. |
| Herd | /hɜrd/ | Noun | A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live, feed, or migrate together. | 兽群,畜群 | The herd of elephants moved slowly across the savannah. |
| Predator | /ˈprɛdətər/ | Noun | An animal that naturally preys on others. | 捕食者,食肉动物 | Lions are predators that hunt for their prey in groups. |
| Roosevelt elk | /ˈroʊzəvɛlt ɛlk/ | Noun | A subspecies of elk found in the coastal rainforests of North America. | 罗斯福麋鹿 | The Roosevelt elk is a non-migratory herd animal native to North America. |
| Non-migratory | /nɒnˈmaɪɡrətəri/ | / Adjective | / Not moving from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons. | 不迁徙的,定居的 | / The Roosevelt elk is an example of a non-migratory herd animal. |
| Juvenile | /ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ | / Adjective | / Of, relating to, characteristic of, intended for, or appropriate for children or young people. | 幼年的,少年的 | / Juvenile edmontosaurs could not undertake long-distance migration journeys. |
| Harsh | /hɑrʃ/ | / Adjective | / Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. | 严酷的,恶劣的 | / The harsh winter conditions made it difficult for the animals to find food. |
| North Slope | /nɔrθ sloʊp/ | / Noun | / A region in northern Alaska, known for its oil reserves and Arctic climate. | 北坡(阿拉斯加北部地区) | / The edmontosaurs lived in Alaska's North Slope during the Late Cretaceous period. |
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