TOEFL TPO 3 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion of the change that has been announced. State her opinion and explain her reasons for holding that opinion.
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Task Overview
Reading Passage
Hot Breakfasts Eliminated Beginning next month, Dining Services will no longer serve hot breakfast foods at university dining halls. Instead, students will be offered a wide assortment of cold breakfast items in the morning. These cold breakfast foods, such as breads, fruit, and yogurt, are healthier than many of the hot breakfast items that we will stop serving, so health-conscious students should welcome this change. Students will benefit in another way as well, because limiting the breakfast selection to cold food items will save money and allow us to keep our meal plans affordable.
Question
The woman expresses her opinion of the change that has been announced. State her opinion and explain her reasons for holding that opinion.
User Samples & Evaluation Results
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User Sample #1
Evaluation Result
1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
2.Estimated Scores
23. 3.Delivery
The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, but there are a few instances where the pace is inconsistent and pauses are noticeable. To improve, the speaker should practice maintaining a consistent pace throughout the response and work on reducing unnecessary pauses. Additionally, focusing on accurate pronunciation will help eliminate any spelling errors that may arise from mispronunciation.
4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas. However, there is room for improvement in providing more specific examples or support for the woman's opinion. To enhance topic development, the speaker should consider elaborating on the reasons behind her dissatisfaction with the change and provide more concrete examples to strengthen her argument.
5.Language UseThe reading classes reading passage (clarify the source of information) announced a change on the campus, in particular to breakfast, that is being replaced by a variety of cold breakfast. It will encourage students to enhance their health condition and will also save their money. The female in the conversation is not happy with the university's decision, she states that replacing yoghurt yogurt (correct spelling) with omelette is not a great decision to be more health conscious, and she also states that what will be the condition when they are served cold breakfast during the cold days. Secondly, she explains that it will rather worsen their situation because they have to go off campus in search of food and they have to pay extra. In this way, the female expressed her opinion about the change.
Revised Answer (140 words):
The reading passage announced a change on campus regarding breakfast, which will be replaced by a variety of cold options. This change aims to encourage students to improve their health and save money. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with the university's decision. She argues that replacing yogurt with an omelette is not necessarily healthier and questions how students will feel when served cold breakfast on chilly mornings. Furthermore, she believes this change will worsen their situation as they may need to go off-campus for food, resulting in additional expenses. In summary, the woman expresses her dissatisfaction with the proposed change due to concerns about health benefits and potential increased costs for students seeking alternative meal options.
6.Mind Map
- Reading Passage
- Change on campus
- Cold breakfast options
- Health benefits
- Cost savings
- Woman's Opinion
- Disagreement with decision
- Health concerns (yogurt vs. omelette)
- Cold mornings
- Worsening situation
- Off-campus food search
- Additional expenses
- Revised Answer
- Summary of woman's dissatisfaction
- Health benefits and costs concerns
7.Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | English Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| dissatisfaction | /ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ | noun | the feeling of being unhappy because something is not as good as you expected, or has not happened | insatisfacción | The woman expressed her dissatisfaction with the new breakfast policy due to health concerns and increased costs. |
| omelette | /ˈɒm.lət/ | noun | a dish made by mixing eggs together and cooking them in a flat, round shape | tortilla de huevo | In her opinion, a warm omelette is a better choice for breakfast on cold mornings than cold cereal. |
| off-campus | /ˌɒfˈkæm.pəs/ | adjective | not within an area owned by or connected to a school or college | fuera del campus | She believes that students will have to go off-campus to find suitable breakfast options, resulting in extra costs. |
| expenses | /ɪkˈspensɪz/ | noun | the money that you spend on something | gastos | The woman is concerned that the new policy will lead to increased expenses for students seeking alternative meals. |
| health-conscious | /ˈhelθ ˈkɒnʃəs/ | adjective | thinking about and making choices that are good for one's health | preocupado por la salud | She questions whether replacing yogurt with an omelette is truly a health-conscious decision. |
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Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 23
3.表达 在表达方面,发言者的语音清晰,语速适中,但偶尔有些停顿。为了提高发言的流畅性,建议发言者在练习时注意掌握适当的停顿和连贯性。此外,注意准确发音以避免拼写错误。
4.话题发展 In terms of topic development, the speaker provides a coherent response that addresses the woman's opinion and her reasons for holding that opinion. However, the response could be better organized by clearly stating the woman's opinion at the beginning and then elaborating on her reasons in separate sentences. To improve, the speaker should practice organizing their thoughts and providing clear connections between ideas with sufficient support or examples.
6.语言使用Original Answer: Well, the university plans to stop serving hot breakfast, but the women didn't like it. The university plans to eliminate hot breakfast options, which the woman disagrees with. (将句子改为更自然的表达方式) Firstly, whether the breakfast is hot and cold isn't the issue, Firstly, she argues that whether breakfast is hot or cold should not be the main concern, (修正语法错误并使表达更自然) except in a very cold morning, especially on very cold mornings, (改进语法和词汇选择) people will like to have a hot breakfast. when people would prefer a hot breakfast. (使表达更自然) Secondly, if students can't get what they want in campus, Secondly, if students cannot find their desired meals on campus, (改进词汇选择和语法) they'll buy breakfast off-campus and pay off-campus prices, which is more expensive than in-campus. they will resort to off-campus options and pay higher prices, which are more expensive than on-campus meals. (使表达更自然并改进词汇选择) So having a cold breakfast can't help the students save money. Therefore, offering only cold breakfast options won't help students save money. (使表达更自然) So to conclude, the women didn't like the idea. In conclusion, the woman opposes the proposed change. (使表达更自然并改进结论)
Revised Answer (140 words): The university plans to eliminate hot breakfast options, which the woman disagrees with. Firstly, she argues that whether breakfast is hot or cold should not be the main concern, especially on very cold mornings when people would prefer a hot breakfast. Secondly, if students cannot find their desired meals on campus, they will resort to off-campus options and pay higher prices, which are more expensive than on-campus meals. Therefore, offering only cold breakfast options won't help students save money. In conclusion, the woman opposes the proposed change.
7.思维导图
- Disagreement
- Woman's opinion
- Reasons
- Hot vs. cold breakfast
- Cold mornings
- On-campus vs. off-campus meals
- Cost comparison
- Conclusion
- Woman opposes the change
8.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eliminate | /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/ | verb | to remove or get rid of something | 消除,排除 | The university plans to eliminate hot breakfast options, which some students disagree with. |
| resort | /rɪˈzɔːrt/ | verb | to turn to and adopt (a course of action) | 求助于,采取 | If students cannot find their desired meals on campus, they will resort to off-campus options. |
| preference | /ˈprɛfərəns/ | noun | a greater liking for one alternative | 偏爱,喜好 | On cold mornings, people have a preference for hot breakfast over cold options. |
| affordability | /əˌfɔːrdəˈbɪlɪti/ | noun | the state of being inexpensive or cheap | 负担得起的,价格适中的 | The woman argues that offering only cold breakfast options won't improve the affordability of meal plans. |
| oppose | /əˈpoʊz/ | verb | to disagree with or disapprove of | 反对,反抗 | In conclusion, the woman opposes the proposed change in breakfast options. |
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Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 4 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 26
3.表达 从表达 方面来看,发言者的语言流利度和语速基本一致,仅有少量停顿。但是,有些地方的停顿不太合适,可能导致了标点问题。此外,拼写错误可能是由于发音不准确所致。建议发言者注意在适当的地方停顿,并练习准确的发音。
4.话题发展 The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The woman's opinion and her reasons for holding that opinion are clearly stated, and the response effectively addresses the points made in the reading passage. To improve further, the speaker could elaborate more on the woman's reasons for her opinion, such as providing specific examples of hot breakfast items that are healthy or discussing the potential impact of students going off-campus for breakfast on their overall satisfaction with the university dining services.
5.语言使用Original Answer: The reading passage states that the campus will no longer serve hot breakfasts for two main reasons, providing a healthier assortment of food and enabling students to save money. However, the woman in the last passage disagrees with the reasons. She argues that yogurt is not necessarily healthier than hot foods like omelettes or hot cereal, and whether a food is hot or cold should not be the main concern. Additionally, she believes that eliminating hot breakfasts may lead students to go off campus for meals, which could be more expensive in the long run. Therefore, she finds it unreasonable to eliminate hot breakfasts from the dining service.
Corrected Answer: The reading passage states that the campus will no longer serve hot breakfasts for two primary reasons: offering a more nutritious variety of food and allowing students to save money. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with these justifications. She contends that yogurt is not inherently healthier than warm dishes like omelettes or hot cereal, and the temperature of a meal should not be the primary factor. Furthermore, she believes that removing hot breakfast options might prompt students to seek meals off-campus, potentially incurring higher costs over time. Consequently, she deems it illogical to eliminate hot breakfasts from the dining service.
(原文中的“two main reasons”改为“two primary reasons”,因为“primary”更正式。同时,“healthier assortment of food”改为“more nutritious variety of food”,以提高词汇的复杂性。此外,“last passage”改为“conversation”,使表达更自然。)
Revised Answer (140 words): The reading passage asserts that the university will cease serving hot breakfasts due to two primary reasons: offering a more nutritious variety of food and allowing students to save money. Contrarily, the woman in the conversation disputes these justifications. She contends that yogurt is not inherently healthier than warm dishes, such as omelettes or hot cereal, and the temperature of a meal should not be the determining factor. Furthermore, she posits that removing hot breakfast options might prompt students to seek meals off-campus, potentially incurring higher costs over time and negatively impacting their satisfaction with the university dining services. Consequently, she deems it illogical to eliminate hot breakfasts from the dining service and suggests that other factors should be considered when evaluating the healthiness and cost-effectiveness of meal options.
6.思维导图
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Reading passage
- No hot breakfasts
- Reasons: healthier food, save money
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Woman's opinion
- Disagrees with reasons
- Yogurt vs. hot foods (omelettes, hot cereal)
- Temperature not the main concern
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Additional concerns
- Going off-campus for meals
- Higher costs over time
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Conclusion
- Illogical to eliminate hot breakfasts
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nutritious | /njuːˈtrɪʃəs/ | adjective | efficient as food; nourishing | 营养丰富的 | A nutritious breakfast is essential for maintaining good health and energy throughout the day. |
| inherently | /ɪnˈhɪrəntli/ | adverb | in a permanent, essential, or characteristic manner | 内在地,固有地 | Hot foods are not inherently unhealthy; it depends on the ingredients and preparation methods used. |
| determining | /dɪˈtɜrmɪnɪŋ/ | adjective | settling or deciding a question or controversy | 决定性的 | The determining factor in choosing a meal should be its nutritional value rather than its temperature. |
| incurring | /ɪnˈkɜrɪŋ/ | verb | becoming liable or subject to through one's own action | 招致,引起 | By eliminating hot breakfasts, the university may be incurring higher costs for students who go off-campus. |
| cost-effective | /kɒst ɪˈfɛktɪv/ | adjective | economical in terms of tangible benefits produced by money spent | 划算的,性价比高的 | The university should consider more cost-effective ways to provide healthy meal options without sacrificing variety. |
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Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 23
3.表达 从表达方面来看,整体上说得还算清楚,但仍有改进的空间。建议在发音和语速方面多加练习,以便提高口语的流利度和连贯性。此外,注意在适当的地方停顿,以增强表达的清晰度。
4.话题发展 The response is coherent and well-organized, but there is room for improvement in topic development. The speaker could provide more specific examples or details to support the woman's opinion, such as mentioning specific hot breakfast items that are healthy or comparing the costs of on-campus and off-campus breakfast options. Additionally, the speaker could emphasize the woman's concern about the inconvenience of going off-campus for breakfast.
5.语言使用Original: The announcement proposed that eliminating hot breakfast next month, stating that cold food is more healthy and can save money. The announcement proposes eliminating hot breakfasts starting next month, stating that cold food is healthier and can save money. (建议使用现在时态,以及注意名词和形容词的正确形式。)
Original: However, in the conversation, the woman disagrees with the announcement. However, during the conversation, the woman expresses her disagreement with the announcement. (使用更自然的表达方式来描述女士的观点。)
Original: Firstly, she believes whether the food is hot or cold is not the main issue of food health. Firstly, she believes that whether the food is hot or cold is not the primary factor determining its healthiness. (使用更准确的词汇来描述女士的观点。)
Original: For instance, in cold morning, a nice omelette is obviously a better choice than cold yogurt. For instance, on a cold morning, a warm omelette is clearly a better choice than cold yogurt. (注意介词的使用和形容词的选择。)
Original: Secondly, she contends that the claim of saving money is counterproductive. Secondly, she argues that the claim of saving money will actually be counterproductive. (使用更自然的动词来描述女士的观点。)
Original: She explains that if we can't buy things in the campus, we need to pay for them out of the campus, which is more expensive and adding up a lot of money. She explains that if students cannot purchase their desired items on campus, they will have to buy them off-campus, which will be more expensive and accumulate additional costs. (使用更准确的词汇和更自然的表达方式。)
Revised Answer (140 words): The announcement proposes eliminating hot breakfasts starting next month, stating that cold food is healthier and can save money. However, during the conversation, the woman expresses her disagreement with the announcement. Firstly, she believes that whether the food is hot or cold is not the primary factor determining its healthiness. For instance, on a cold morning, a warm omelette is clearly a better choice than cold yogurt. Secondly, she argues that the claim of saving money will actually be counterproductive. She explains that if students cannot purchase their desired items on campus, they will have to buy them off-campus, which will be more expensive and accumulate additional costs.
6.思维导图
- Announcement
- Eliminating hot breakfasts
- Cold food healthier and saves money
- Woman's disagreement
- Food temperature not primary factor for healthiness
- Example: Warm omelette vs. cold yogurt on a cold morning
- Claim of saving money counterproductive
- Students buying off-campus items
- More expensive and accumulates additional costs
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| counterproductive | /ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/ | adjective | having the opposite of the desired effect | 适得其反的 | The woman argues that the claim of saving money by eliminating hot breakfasts is counterproductive. |
| accumulate | /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/ | verb | to gather or acquire gradually | 积累 | Students will accumulate additional costs if they have to buy breakfast items off-campus. |
| healthiness | /ˈhelθinəs/ | noun | the state of being in good health | 健康状况 | The woman believes that food temperature is not the primary factor determining its healthiness. |
| off-campus | /ɒf ˈkæmpəs/ | adjective, adverb | located or happening outside a campus | 校园外的 | The woman explains that off-campus breakfast options will be more expensive for students. |
| desired | /dɪˈzaɪərd/ | adjective | wanted or wished for | 渴望的,想要的 | The announcement states that eliminating hot breakfasts will lead to the desired outcome of saving money. |
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Evaluation Result
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Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
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Estimated Scores
23. 3. Delivery
The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, but there are occasional pauses that disrupt the flow of speech. To improve, the speaker should practice speaking more consistently and work on reducing unnecessary pauses. Additionally, the speaker should focus on accurate pronunciation to avoid any confusion due to spelling errors.
- Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas. However, the speaker could provide more specific examples or details to support their argument. To improve topic development, the speaker should consider elaborating on their points and providing more concrete evidence to strengthen their argument.
Original: Recently, the university decides decided (past tense is needed here) to discontinue the supply of hot breakfast food at university dining halls, arguing that these cold breakfast dishes are healthier than the hot items. Meanwhile, this change helps to keep the university's meal plans affordable. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with the university's policy. Firstly, it is unnecessary that yogurt is healthier than omelets or hot cereals. Actually, on a cold morning, a hot omelet or hot cereal is good to people than a cold yogurt. Secondly, when students can't get what they want on campus, they will choose to eat breakfast off-campus and pay off campus expenses. If the students only take breakfast off-campus two seconds a week, it will add up.
Revised (140 words): Recently, the university decided to discontinue serving hot breakfast foods at dining halls, claiming that cold breakfast dishes are healthier and more cost-effective. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with this policy for two reasons. First, she believes that it is not necessarily true that yogurt is healthier than omelets or hot cereals; in fact, on a cold morning, a warm omelet or hot cereal might be more beneficial than cold yogurt. Second, she argues that if students cannot find their preferred breakfast options on campus, they will likely go off-campus for meals and incur additional expenses. Even if students eat off-campus only twice a week, these costs can accumulate over time.
- Mind Map
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University decision
- Discontinue hot breakfast
- Cold breakfast benefits
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Woman's disagreement
- Health comparison (yogurt vs. omelets/hot cereals)
- Cold mornings
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Off-campus consequences
- Additional expenses
- Accumulation over time
- Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| discontinue | /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ | verb | to stop doing or providing something, especially something that has been done or provided regularly | The university decided to discontinue hot breakfasts, but many students disagreed with this decision. |
| accumulate | /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/ | verb | to gradually increase in number or amount | If students eat off-campus regularly, the costs can accumulate over time. |
| beneficial | /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəl/ | adjective | helpful, useful, or advantageous | On cold mornings, a warm omelet might be more beneficial than cold yogurt. |
| incur | /ɪnˈkɜr/ | verb | to experience something negative, such as a cost or loss, as a result of your actions | Students who eat off-campus for breakfast may incur additional expenses. |
| cost-effective | /kɒst ɪˈfektɪv/ | adjective | providing good value for the amount of money spent | The university claims that serving cold breakfast dishes is more cost-effective than providing hot options. |
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Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数
23. 3.表达
从表达方面来看,这位同学的回答 基本上是清晰的,但在某些地方可能需要稍微停顿一下。建议在练习时注意语速和发音,尽量保持连贯流畅。同时,注意在适当的地方停顿,以便更好地表达观点。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,这位同学的回答基本上是连贯和有组织的。但是,在解释女生观点的原因时,可以更加详细地说明她对健康食物的看法以及她认为热早餐对学生更有益的原因。此外,在提到离校就餐可能导致更高开销时,可以进一步强调这一点对学生的影响。建议在练习时尝试提供更多支持或例子来丰富你的回答。
5.语言使用Original: Well, the woman holds the opinion that the school's decision to change the survival of the breakfast from the hot warm food to cold food like yogurt is very bad. The woman believes that the school's decision to replace hot breakfast items with cold foods such as yogurt is a poor choice. (将原句的表述进行了简化,使其更自然。)
Because she thinks that she didn't agree with the statement of the school that the cold food like yogurt is much healthier than the warm food on breakfast. She disagrees with the school's claim that cold foods like yogurt are much healthier than hot breakfast items. (修改了句子结构,使其更清晰。)
Because of this, she said that students need to go off campus to get the warm breakfast they wanted to eat, and this action will cost them more money because the price off campus is much more expensive than on campus. As a result, she argues that students will have to go off-campus for hot breakfast options, which will be more expensive due to higher off-campus prices. (对原句进行了重新组织,使其更连贯。)
So this will cost them more money and make things worse. So she didn't approve this. This will ultimately increase their expenses and worsen their situation. Therefore, she disapproves of this change. (对原句进行了简化和改进。)
Revised version (140 words):
The woman believes that the school's decision to replace hot breakfast items with cold foods such as yogurt is a poor choice. She disagrees with the school's claim that cold foods like yogurt are much healthier than hot breakfast items. As a result, she argues that students will have to go off-campus for hot breakfast options, which will be more expensive due to higher off-campus prices. This will ultimately increase their expenses and worsen their situation. Therefore, she disapproves of this change.
6.思维导图
- Woman's opinion
- School's decision
- Replace hot breakfast items with cold foods
- Poor choice
- Disagreement
- Cold foods healthier than hot breakfast items
- Consequences
- Off-campus for hot breakfast options
- More expensive due to higher off-campus prices
- Result
- Increased expenses
- Worsened situation
- Disapproval of the change
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
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| disapprove | /dɪsəˈpruːv/ | verb | to have or express an unfavorable opinion | 不赞成 | I disapprove of the school's decision to eliminate hot breakfast options. |
| consequence | /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ | noun | a result or effect of an action or decision | 结果,后果 | The consequence of this change will be students spending more money on off-campus breakfasts. |
| off-campus | /ˌɒfˈkæmpəs/ | adjective | not located within the campus | 校外的 | Many students will have to go off-campus for their preferred hot breakfast options. |
| expense | /ɪkˈspens/ | noun | the cost required for something | 花费,费用 | This change will lead to increased expenses for students who prefer hot breakfasts. |
| worsen | /ˈwɜːrsən/ | verb | to make or become worse | 恶化,加重 | The situation will worsen for students who have to spend more money on off-campus breakfasts. |
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Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数
23. 3.表达
从表达方面来看,这个回答的语音清晰,语速适中,偶尔有停顿。为了提高表达能力,建议在发音和语调上多加练习,尤其是在连读和弱读方面。此外,注意在适当的地方停顿,以增强语言的连贯性。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,这个回答较为连贯和有组织。然而,在解释女生对政策的反对意见时,可以更详细地说明她的观点和理由。例如,在提到早餐选择权时,可以进一步解释为什么这对学生很重要。此外,在谈到校外早餐价格问题时,可以给出更具体的例子来支持观点。总之,在回答中加入更多细节和例子将使话题发展得更好。
5.语言使用Original: In the reading passage, the university is going to implement a policy that hot breakfast foods will no longer be served at the university dining hall soon. While in the listening material, the student dislikes this idea. First, she said in the cold morning, she would like to have warm breakfast rather than cold breakfast. She should have the right to make a choice. Second, she thinks many students who want warm breakfast will go to off-campus breakfast store and it is expensive for them to buy the warm breakfast at the campus.
Corrected: In the reading passage, the university plans to implement a policy that hot breakfast foods will no longer be served in the university dining hall soon. However, in the listening material, the student opposes this idea. Firstly, she mentioned that on cold mornings, she would prefer a warm breakfast over a cold one. She believes students should have the right to choose. Secondly, she argues that many students who desire warm breakfasts will resort to off-campus establishments, which would be more expensive for them compared to on-campus options.
(原文中的 "is going to" 改为 "plans to" 更自然。同时,将 "dislikes" 改为 "opposes" 使表达更准确。在列举理由时,使用 "Firstly" 和 "Secondly" 使语言更连贯。最后,对第二个理由进行了重新表述,使其更清晰。)
Revised (140 words): In the reading passage, it is mentioned that the university plans to implement a policy where hot breakfast foods will no longer be served in the dining hall soon. However, in the listening material, a female student opposes this idea for two main reasons. Firstly, she argues that on cold mornings, students should have the right to choose between a warm or cold breakfast, as they might prefer a warm meal to start their day. Secondly, she believes that this policy will lead many students who desire warm breakfasts to resort to off-campus establishments, which would be more expensive compared to on-campus options. Consequently, this change might not be as beneficial as the university claims, considering the potential inconvenience and additional costs for students who prefer warm breakfasts.
6.思维导图
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Reading passage
- University policy
- No hot breakfast foods
- University policy
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Listening material
- Female student's opinion
- Opposes the policy
- Reason 1: Right to choose (cold vs. warm breakfast)
- Reason 2: Off-campus establishments (more expensive)
- Opposes the policy
- Female student's opinion
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Revised answer
- Contrast between reading and listening materials
- Female student's reasons for opposing the policy
- Potential consequences of the policy
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| implement | /ˈɪmplɪmənt/ | verb | To put a plan or system into operation | 实施,执行 | The university should carefully consider students' needs before implementing the new policy. |
| oppose | /əˈpoʊz/ | verb | To disagree with or disapprove of something | 反对 | Many students oppose the idea of eliminating hot breakfast options from the dining hall. |
| establishment | /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ | noun | A place where a business or organization operates | 商业或组织场所 | Off-campus establishments often charge higher prices for breakfast compared to on-campus options. |
| inconvenience | /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ | noun | Trouble or difficulty caused to one's personal life | 不便,困扰 | The new policy might cause inconvenience to students who prefer warm breakfasts on cold mornings. |
| consequence | /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ | noun | A result or effect of an action or condition | 结果,后果 | The university should evaluate the potential consequences of the policy on students' satisfaction. |
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1.子项得分
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交付 (Delivery): 3
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主题发展 (Topic Development): 3.5
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语言使用 (Language Use): 3
2.预估分数
- 总分: 26
3.表达 回答中的语速和发音大部分都很清晰,但有些地方需要改进。建议在练习发音时注意一些元音和辅音的发音,以及在句子之间适当地停顿。这样可以使听众更容易理解你的观点。
4.话题发展 回答内容基本上是连贯和组织良好的,但可以在一些方面进行改进。例如,在提到女士对健康食物的看法时,可以更详细地解释她为什么认为热食比冷食更健康。此外,在谈到学生可能会在校外花费更多钱时,可以给出更具体的例子来支持这一观点。总体而言,尝试在回答中提供更多详细信息和例子,以使观点更加有说服力。
5.语言使用原文:The school intends to discontinue the service on hot breakfast at dining hall and serve a white assortment of cold breakfast instead because they consider that cold breakfast food are healthier and that limited selection can help students saving money. The school plans to discontinue serving hot breakfast in the dining hall and offer a wide variety of cold breakfast options instead, as they believe that cold breakfast foods are healthier and limiting the selection can help students save money. (在这里,我们修正了句子结构,使其更自然流畅,并使用了更高级的词汇。同时,我们纠正了一些语法错误,例如将“white assortment”改为“wide variety”。)
The woman disagrees with the decision because of two main reasons. The woman disagrees with the decision for two main reasons. (这里我们简化了句子结构,使其更自然。)
Firstly, she believes that it's unconvincing to say that cold meals are better than hot ones. First, she believes it's unconvincing to claim that cold meals are superior to hot ones. (我们使用了“claim”和“superior”来替换原文中的词汇,使句子更高级。)
Especially on a cold morning, people may prefer to have a hot meal. Particularly on a cold morning, people might prefer a hot meal. (我们使用了“particularly”和“might”来替换原文中的词汇,使句子更自然。)
Secondly, she argues that limiting our selections will actually cause students to spend more. Second, she argues that limiting the options will actually lead to students spending more. (我们使用了“lead to”来替换原文中的“cause”,使句子更自然。)
She explains that students would have to pay for more expensive foods off campus because they couldn't get what they want in school and those extra spendings would add up to be a large number. She explains that students would have to pay for pricier food off-campus since they can't get what they want at school, and those additional expenses would accumulate to a significant amount. (在这里,我们修正了句子结构,使其更自然流畅,并使用了更高级的词汇。同时,我们纠正了一些语法错误。)
修订版(140字):
The school plans to discontinue serving hot breakfast in the dining hall and offer a wide variety of cold breakfast options instead, as they believe that cold breakfast foods are healthier and limiting the selection can help students save money. The woman disagrees with the decision for two main reasons. First, she believes it's unconvincing to claim that cold meals are superior to hot ones. Particularly on a cold morning, people might prefer a hot meal. Second, she argues that limiting the options will actually lead to students spending more. She explains that students would have to pay for pricier food off-campus since they can't get what they want at school, and those additional expenses would accumulate to a significant amount.
6.思维导图
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Discontinue hot breakfast
- Cold breakfast options
- Healthier
- Save money
- Cold breakfast options
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Woman's disagreement
- Unconvincing claim
- Cold vs. hot meals
- Cold mornings preference
- Limiting options
- Increased spending
- Off-campus food expenses
- Unconvincing claim
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| discontinue | /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ | verb | to stop doing or providing something, especially something that has been done or provided for a long time | 停止,中断 | I disagree with the decision to discontinue hot breakfast options in the dining hall. |
| unconvincing | /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ | adjective | not seeming reasonable or likely to be true | 不令人信服的 | The claim that cold meals are healthier than hot ones is unconvincing. |
| superior | /suːˈpɪriər/ | adjective | better in quality than someone or something else | 优越的,上等的 | In my opinion, a hot meal is superior to a cold one, especially on a chilly morning. |
| accumulate | /əˈkjuːmjuleɪt/ | verb | to gradually increase in number or amount | 积累,累积 | Limiting food options on campus will lead to students accumulating additional expenses from purchasing meals off-campus. |
| off-campus | /ˌɒfˈkæmpəs/ | adjective, adverb | relating to or happening in a place that is not part of a college or university campus | 校园外的 | Students might have to spend more on off-campus food if they can't find their preferred meals at school. |
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1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3.5 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数
23. 3.表达
从表达方面来看,这个回答的语速和语调都比较流畅,但有时会出现不必要的停顿。建议在练习时注意控制语速,尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时,注意发音的准确性,以免出现拼写错误。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,这个回答内容组织得较为清晰,观点之间的联系也比较明确。但在给出例子和论据方面还有待加强。建议在练习时尝试提供更多具体的例子和论据来支持观点,使回答更加有说服力。
5.语言使用原文:The university's dining service has decided to stop serving hot breakfast and replace them with cold options. The university's dining service has decided to stop serving hot breakfasts and replace them with cold options.(将"breakfast"改为复数形式"breakfasts",使句子更自然。)
Firstly, the change is expected to be welcomed by health-conscious students. First, the change is expected to be embraced by health-conscious students.(将"Firstly"改为"First",使句子更自然;将"welcomed"改为"embraced",提高词汇的多样性。)
Secondly, it aims to save money and make meal plans more affordable for students. Second, it aims to save money and make meal plans more cost-effective for students.(将"Secondly"改为"Second",使句子更自然;将"affordable"改为"cost-effective",提高词汇的多样性。)
However, the woman thinks the change is unreasonable due to two main reasons. However, the woman believes the change is unjustified for two main reasons.(将"thinks"改为"believes",提高词汇的多样性;将"unreasonable"改为"unjustified",提高词汇的多样性。)
Firstly, she argues that the actual concern should not be about whether the breakfast is hot or cold. First, she contends that the primary concern should not be about whether the breakfast is hot or cold.(将"Firstly"改为"First",使句子更自然;将"argues"改为"contends",提高词汇的多样性;将"actual concern"改为"primary concern",使句子更自然。)
For example, on a chilly morning, a warm and delicious omelette would be more appealing. For instance, on a chilly morning, a warm and delectable omelette would be more appealing.(将"For example"改为"For instance",提高词汇的多样性;将"delicious"改为"delectable",提高词汇的多样性。)
Secondly, she believes that the university's decision will worsen the situation. Second, she believes that the university's decision will exacerbate the situation.(将"Secondly"改为"Second",使句子更自然;将"worsen"改为"exacerbate",提高词汇的多样性。)
As students who cannot find hot breakfast options on campus, they will go off-campus and pay higher prices. As students cannot find hot breakfast options on campus, they will go off-campus and pay higher prices.(删除“who”,使句子更自然。)
Even if this occurs only two or three days a week, the expenses can accumulate. Even if this occurs only two or three days a week, the expenses can add up.(将"accumulate"改为"add up",使句子更自然。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The university's dining service has decided to stop serving hot breakfasts and replace them with cold options. First, the change is expected to be embraced by health-conscious students. Second, it aims to save money and make meal plans more cost-effective for students. However, the woman believes the change is unjustified for two main reasons. First, she contends that the primary concern should not be about whether the breakfast is hot or cold. For instance, on a chilly morning, a warm and delectable omelette would be more appealing. Second, she believes that the university's decision will exacerbate the situation. As students cannot find hot breakfast options on campus, they will go off-campus and pay higher prices. Even if this occurs only two or three days a week, the expenses can add up.
6.思维导图
- Introduction
- University's dining service
- Stop serving hot breakfasts
- Replace with cold options
- Benefits
- Health-conscious students
- Save money
- Cost-effective meal plans
- Woman's opinion
- Unjustified change
- Two main reasons
- Primary concern: hot or cold breakfast
- Example: chilly morning, warm omelette
- Exacerbate the situation
- Off-campus dining
- Higher prices, expenses add up
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
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| Embrace | /ɪmˈbreɪs/ | Verb | To accept or support willingly and eagerly. | 欣然接受,支持 | Many health-conscious students will embrace the new cold breakfast options in the dining hall. |
| Delectable | /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ | Adjective | Extremely pleasant to taste or smell. | 美味的,可口的 | On a chilly morning, a warm and delectable omelette is more appealing than a cold cereal. |
| Exacerbate | /ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/ | Verb | To make a problem, bad situation, or pain worse. | 加剧,恶化 | The university's decision to eliminate hot breakfasts may exacerbate the situation for students. |
| Cost-effective | /kɒst ɪˈfɛktɪv/ | Adjective | Providing good value for the amount of money paid. | 性价比高的,划算的 | The new cold breakfast options aim to make meal plans more cost-effective for students. |
| Add up | /æd ʌp/ | Phrasal verb | To gradually increase until there is a large total. | 累积,累加 | Even if students go off-campus for hot breakfasts only two or three days a week, the expenses can add up. |
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1.子项得分 Delivery: 2.5 Topic Development: 2.5 Language Use: 2
2.预估分数
19. 3.表达
从表达方面来看,这个回答有一些语法错误和表达不清的地方。例如,"the advice suggests the dining service will stop the serve of hot breakfast" 应该改为 "the announcement suggests that the dining service will stop serving hot breakfasts"。此外,发言者在描述女士观点时使用了 "the save money plan is ridiculous because it can't get what they want if they keep the hot food",这里的表达不够清晰。建议改为 "the woman thinks the plan to save money is ridiculous because students won't be able to get what they want on campus if hot food is not served, and they will have to go off-campus to buy it, which would be more expensive." 请注意在发言中保持语法正确和表达清晰。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,回答基本上涵盖了女士的观点和原因。但是,在解释女士观点时,可以更加明确地陈述她认为这个计划荒谬的原因。例如,在描述健康问题时,可以说 "女士认为决定食物是否健康的因素不是它们是热的还是冷的,而是它们的营养成分。她认为酸奶并不一定比热食更健康。" 在描述节省资金问题时,可以说 "女士认为这个计划实际上会让学生花更多的钱,因为他们需要离校去购买热食,而这会更加昂贵。" 请在回答中保持观点和原因的清晰和连贯。
5.语言使用Original: The advice suggests the dining service will stop the serve of hot breakfast because they will buy the cold food item and they think cold food is more healthy and they can save money to keep the meal plan. The announcement suggests that the dining service will stop serving hot breakfasts, as they believe cold food items are healthier and can help save money to maintain affordable meal plans. (建议改为 "the announcement suggests that",因为这样表达更准确。此外,将 "the serve of hot breakfast" 改为 "serving hot breakfasts",使句子结构更自然。还需要将 "more healthy" 改为 "healthier",以及将 "keep the meal plan" 改为 "maintain affordable meal plans" 以提高语言质量。)
Original: However, the lady in the listening part thinks this idea is ridiculous because the healthy issue is not about the heat, the yogurt is not really healthier than the hot food. However, the woman in the conversation believes this idea is absurd, as health concerns are not about temperature, and yogurt isn't necessarily healthier than hot food. (将 "the lady in the listening part" 改为 "the woman in the conversation",以使表达更自然。同时,将 "healthy issue" 改为 "health concerns",并将 "the heat" 改为 "temperature" 以提高语言质量。最后,将 "not really healthier" 改为 "isn't necessarily healthier" 以使表达更准确。)
Original: Additionally, the save money plan is ridiculous because it can't get what they want if they keep the hot food. If they stop the rice, the hot food, they need to go to other where to buy it and it's way more expensive. Additionally, she thinks the money-saving plan is unreasonable because students won't be able to get what they want on campus if hot food is not served. If hot food options are removed, students will have to go off-campus to buy them, which would be significantly more expensive. (将 "the save money plan" 改为 "the money-saving plan",并将 "it can't get what they want" 改为 "students won't be able to get what they want on campus" 以使表达更清晰。此外,将 "stop the rice, the hot food" 改为 "hot food options are removed",并将 "other where" 改为 "off-campus" 以提高语言质量。最后,将 "way more expensive" 改为 "significantly more expensive" 以使表达更自然。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The announcement suggests that the dining service will stop serving hot breakfasts, as they believe cold food items are healthier and can help save money to maintain affordable meal plans. However, the woman in the conversation believes this idea is absurd, as health concerns are not about temperature, and yogurt isn't necessarily healthier than hot food. Additionally, she thinks the money-saving plan is unreasonable because students won't be able to get what they want on campus if hot food is not served. If hot food options are removed, students will have to go off-campus to buy them, which would be significantly more expensive.
6.思维导图
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Announcement
- Stop serving hot breakfasts
- Cold food items
- Healthier
- Save money
- Maintain affordable meal plans
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Woman's opinion
- Absurd idea
- Health concerns not about temperature
- Yogurt not necessarily healthier than hot food
- Money-saving plan unreasonable
- Students won't get what they want on campus
- Hot food options removed
- Off-campus purchases
- Significantly more expensive
- Absurd idea
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absurd | /əbˈsɜːrd/ | adjective | wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate | 荒谬的,荒唐的 | The idea of eliminating hot breakfasts is absurd because it doesn't address the real health concerns. |
| significantly | /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ | adverb | in a notably or clearly noticeable way | 显著地,明显地 | Removing hot food options will significantly increase students' off-campus expenses. |
| maintain | /meɪnˈteɪn/ | verb | keep (something) at the same level or rate | 维持,保持 | The university should maintain affordable meal plans while offering a variety of healthy options. |
| unreasonable | /ʌnˈriːzənəbl/ | adjective | not guided by or based on good sense | 不合理的,不讲道理的 | It is unreasonable to assume that all cold food items are healthier than hot food options. |
| off-campus | /ˈɒfˈkæmpəs/ | adjective, adverb | not located within the grounds of a college or university | 校外的,离校的 | Students will have to go off-campus to buy hot food, which can be more expensive and time-consuming. |
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Evaluation Result
1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
2.Estimated Scores
23. 3.Delivery
The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some minor issues with punctuation and pronunciation that could be improved. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should practice proper pausing and work on accurate pronunciation of certain words.
4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, the speaker could further develop their argument by providing more specific examples or elaborating on the reasons for their opinion. To improve topic development, the speaker should focus on expanding their ideas and providing more detailed explanations.
5.Language UseThere is a notice in the school's notice board saying that the school will stop serving hot breakfast food. The woman in the conversation holds a a negative attitude towards it. Although the school thinks it is healthier to have cold food, the woman suggests that hot food can warm the students up in the cold morning, so hot food is better. Furthermore, the woman also suggests that the school will save money, but the student's case students' situation (Changed for clarity and proper possessive form) will become worse because the students will go off campus, so the students will pay for the out-campus price off-campus prices (Changed for proper phrasing and plural form) and the price will be expensive. So the expensive price can add up and cause students to spend more on the breakfast.
Revised Answer (140 words):
The announcement states that the university will no longer serve hot breakfast foods in its dining halls, opting for cold options instead. The woman in the conversation expresses a negative opinion about this change. She argues that although the university believes cold foods are healthier, hot foods can provide warmth to students on cold mornings, making them a better choice. Additionally, she contends that while the university may save money by offering only cold foods, this decision could negatively impact students' financial situations. If they cannot find satisfactory breakfast options on campus, they may be forced to go off-campus and pay higher prices for their meals. Consequently, these increased costs could accumulate over time and lead to greater overall expenses for students seeking hot breakfast options.
6.Mind Map
- Negative opinion
- Hot foods vs. cold foods
- Warmth on cold mornings
- Health benefits
- Financial impact
- University savings
- Off-campus expenses for students
- Increased costs over time
7.Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory | /sætɪsˈfæktəri/ | Adjective | Good enough for a particular purpose; meeting the requirements of a situation or a purpose | In my opinion, the new breakfast options are not satisfactory, as they lack the variety and warmth of hot foods. |
| Accumulate | /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/ | Verb | To gather or acquire an increasing number or quantity of something over time | The increased costs of off-campus breakfasts will accumulate, causing financial strain on students. |
| Consequence | /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ | Noun | A result or effect of an action or condition | As a consequence of the university's decision, students may have to spend more on their meals. |
| Opting | /ˈɒptɪŋ/ | Verb | To make a choice from a range of possibilities | The university is opting for cold breakfast options, but I believe this choice does not consider students' needs. |
| Negatively | /ˈneɡətɪvli/ | Adverb | In a way that is not desirable or optimistic; adversely | This change in breakfast options could negatively impact students' satisfaction and financial situations. |
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Evaluation Result
1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 4 Language Use: 3
2.Estimated Scores
26. 3.Delivery
The speaker's delivery is mostly clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some minor issues with punctuation and pronunciation that could be improved. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should practice proper pausing and work on accurate pronunciation of certain words.
4.Topic Development The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The woman's opinion and reasons for holding that opinion are effectively conveyed. No significant improvements are needed in this aspect of the response.
5.Language UseIn the reading passage, the university announces its decision to replace hot breakfast with cold ones in dining halls, claiming that this change will be both healthier and more cost-efficient for students. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with this proposal. She argues that it's unreasonable to serve cold meals during winter, and in this condition, the warm food will be more beneficial for students. Furthermore, she believes that it's worse for students' financial situation when they cannot get the satisfactory meal option, and thento have to seek alternative ones off-campus because they need to cover the off-campus fee. In this way, it will be more expensive.
(Add a comma after "option" to separate two independent clauses. Replace "to" with "have to" for a more natural-sounding language.)
Revised Answer (140 words):
In the reading passage, the university announces its decision to replace hot breakfast items with cold ones in dining halls, asserting that this change will promote healthier eating habits and maintain affordable meal plans for students. However, the woman in the conversation opposes this proposal. She contends that serving cold meals during winter is unreasonable, as warm food would be more beneficial for students under such conditions. Moreover, she asserts that this change would negatively impact students' financial situations; if they cannot find satisfactory meal options on campus, they would have to seek alternatives off-campus and bear additional expenses. Consequently, she believes that the proposed change would ultimately prove more costly for students rather than offering any significant benefits.
6.Mind Map
- Reading Passage
- University decision
- Replace hot breakfast with cold ones
- Healthier and cost-efficient
- Woman's Opinion
- Disagrees with proposal
- Unreasonable during winter
- Warm food more beneficial
- Financial Impact
- Unsatisfactory meal options on campus
- Seeking alternatives off-campus
- Additional expenses for students
7.Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | English Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | /prəˈpoʊzəl/ | Noun | A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others. | Proposal | The woman disagrees with the university's proposal to replace hot breakfast items with cold ones. |
| Unreasonable | /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/ | Adjective | Not guided by or based on good sense. | Unreasonable | She believes it is unreasonable to serve cold meals during winter when warm food would be more beneficial. |
| Satisfactory | /sætɪsˈfæktəri/ | Adjective | Fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect. | Satisfactory | The woman argues that students may not find the new meal options satisfactory and may seek alternatives off-campus. |
| Financial | /fɪˈnænʃəl/ | Adjective | Relating to money or the management of money. | Financial | She is concerned about the financial impact of the change on students who have to bear additional expenses. |
| Consequence | /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ | Noun | A result or effect of an action or condition. | Consequence | The woman believes that the consequence of the proposed change would be more costly for students. |
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Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数
23. 3.表达
从表达方面来看,这位同学的回答基本上是清晰的,语速适中,偶尔有停顿。为了提高发音准确性,建议多加练习,注意一些单词的发音。同时,适当减少不必要的停顿,让语言更加流畅。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,这位同学的回答基本上是连贯和有组织的,观点之间有明确的联系,并提供了足够的支持或例子。但是,在提到女生观点时可以更详细地解释她对健康饮食观念的质疑。此外,在提到节省费用问题时,可以更具体地说明为什么这种做法反而会增加学生的开支。总体来说,为了使回答更加完整和有说服力,可以在关键观点上进行更深入的阐述。
5.语言使用Original Answer: The reading and listening materials discuss about whether the university should discontinue offering the hot breakfast in dining halls. The reading and listening materials discuss whether the university should discontinue offering hot breakfasts in dining halls. (删除了多余的"about",将"the hot breakfast"改为"hot breakfasts")
So the a female student disagrees with the ideas presented in the reading part. She provides two reasons. The first is that actually it is very important for students to eat something hot during the morning, especially during the cold morning. Having a hot cereal definitely will warm your body up. And secondly, the male student indicates that cutting down the breakfast will not bring any money saving. Instead, it will increase the expense of the students. For example, they will go outside to buy food at more expensive price.
(将"the"改为"a",使语言更自然。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The reading and listening materials discuss whether the university should discontinue offering hot breakfasts in dining halls. A female student disagrees with the ideas presented in the reading passage, providing two reasons for her opinion. First, she believes that it is essential for students to consume warm meals during cold mornings, as hot cereals can effectively warm up their bodies. Secondly, she argues that reducing breakfast options will not result in any cost savings for students. On the contrary, this change would force them to seek off-campus alternatives, which are often more expensive than on-campus dining options. As a result, students may end up spending more on their meals, negating the intended benefits of the university's decision to eliminate hot breakfasts.
6.思维导图
- Introduction
- Reading and listening materials
- Discontinuing hot breakfasts
- Female student's opinion
- Disagrees with reading passage
- Two reasons
- Importance of warm meals
- Cold mornings
- Hot cereals warming up bodies
- Cost savings for students
- Reducing breakfast options
- Off-campus alternatives
- More expensive than on-campus dining options
- Conclusion
- Students may spend more on meals
- Negating intended benefits of eliminating hot breakfasts
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| discontinue | /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ | verb | to stop doing or providing something | 停止,中断 | The university plans to discontinue offering hot breakfasts, but some students disagree with this decision. |
| essential | /ɪˈsenʃəl/ | adjective | extremely important and necessary | 必不可少的,极为重要的 | It is essential for students to have a nutritious breakfast to maintain their energy levels throughout the day. |
| alternatives | /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvz/ | noun | other possibilities or choices | 可供选择的事物 | If the university eliminates hot breakfasts, students will have to seek off-campus alternatives, which can be more expensive. |
| negate | /nɪˈɡeɪt/ | verb | to cause something to have no effect | 使无效,取消 | The increased expenses from off-campus dining options may negate the intended benefits of eliminating hot breakfasts. |
| intended | /ɪnˈtendɪd/ | adjective | planned or meant | 预期的,计划中的 | The intended purpose of discontinuing hot breakfasts is to save money, but the female student believes this goal will not be achieved. |
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