TOEFL TPO 42 Writing Task 1 Sample: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on the specific solutions proposed in the reading passage.
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Task Overview
Reading Passage
Glass is a favored building material for modern architecture, yet it is also very dangerous for wild birds. Because they often cannot distinguish between glass and open air, millions of birds are harmed every year when they try to fly through glass windows. There are, however, several solutions that responsible businesses can use to prevent injuries to birds.One-Way GlassOne solution is to replace the regular, clear glass with one-way glass that is transparent in only one direction. The occupants of the building can see out, but birds and others cannot see in. If birds cannot see through a window, they will understand that the glass forms a solid barrier and will not try to fly through it.Colorful DesignsA second solution is to paint colorful lines or other designs on regular window glass. For example, a window could have a design of thin stripes painted over the glass. People would still be able to see through the openings in the design where there is no paint, while birds would see the stripes and thus avoid trying to fly through the glass. Architects can be encouraged to include colorful painted patterns on glass as part of the general design of buildings.Magnetic FieldThe third solution is to create an artificial magnetic field to guide birds away from buildings. Humans use an instrument called a magnetic compass to determine directions—either north, south, east, or west. Bird research has shown that birds have a natural ability to sense Earth's magnetic fields; this ability works just like a compass, and it helps birds navigate in the right direction when they fly. A building in a bird flight path can be equipped with powerful electromagnets that emit magnetic signals that steer birds in a direction away from the building.
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Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on the specific solutions proposed in the reading passage.
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The validity of solutions that prevent birds from harm is the central focus of both the author and the lecturer. The author presents three solutions, including one- way glass, colorful designs and magnetic fields. However, the lecturer contends that all these arguments are unconvincing. Firstly, contrary to the author's claim that birds will think one- way glass as a solid barrier, the lecturer argues that glasses will be taken as mirrors and mislead birds. He advances his argument by saying that if the glasses reflect the scene of sky or trees, birds will think those are real. So birds will still try to fly through it and be harmed. Furthermore, the lecturer continues to discredit the author's assertion that colorful designs can help. He cites that although people can see out with thin strips existing, birds will take them as open holes. Moreover, those painting are too small to be seen, and if they are larger, people inside the building will feel dark. Therefore, colorful designs cannot solve the issue. Lastly, while the author contends that using magnetic field can protect birds, the lecturer maintains that the birds' ability of using magnetic field to navigate will not work on such short movement. She points out that the navigate skills of birds only be used when they need to travel a long distance, and in such a short route, only between buildings, birds will use eyes and natural lights to decide the way to fly. As a result, even if buildings have electromagnets emiting magnetic signals, birds will not be influenced and still try to fly through glasses. To sum up, an apparent divide exists between the author and the lecturer regarding the validity of solutions trying to protect birds, and the lecturer strongly refutes the main idea of the author.
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1.子项得分 任务完成度:4 组织:4 连贯与衔接:4 语言使用:4
2.预估分数
25. 3.任务完成度
整体来说,这篇文章很好地总结了听力中的观点,并对阅读材料中提出的解决方案进行了质疑。但是,可以更加详细地解释听力中提到的一些论据,以便更好地支持反驳阅读材料的观点。此外,在引用听力时,可以使用更多的同义词和不同的表达方式,以避免过于重复。
示例1: 原文:“He advances his argument by saying that if the glasses reflect the scene of sky or trees, birds will think those are real.” 改进:“He strengthens his argument by stating that if the glass reflects images of the sky or trees, birds will perceive them as actual objects.”
示例2: 原文:“She points out that the navigate skills of birds only be used when they need to travel a long distance…” 改进:“She highlights that birds' navigational abilities are only utilized during long-distance travel…”
4.文章结构与组织 文章的结构和组织相对清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。每段都集中在一个具体的观点和支持细节上。然而,在段落之间可以使用更明确的过渡词或短语来增强连贯性。
建议1: 在不同段落之间使用过渡词或短语,如“然而”、“此外”、“相反地”。
示例1: 原文:“Firstly, contrary to the author's claim… However, the lecturer contends…” 改进:“Firstly, contrary to the author's claim… On the other hand, the lecturer contends…”
建议2: 在正文段落中使用主题句来明确表达每段的主要观点。
示例2: 原文:“Furthermore, the lecturer continues to discredit the author's assertion that colorful designs can help.” 改进:“Furthermore, regarding the use of colorful designs as a solution, the lecturer continues to discredit the author's assertion.”
5. 语法批改
The validity of solutions that prevent birds from harm is the central focus of both the author and the lecturer. The author presents three solutions, including one- wayone-way(wrongly split words with hyphen) glass, colorful designs and magnetic fields. However, the lecturer contends that all these arguments are unconvincing.
Firstly, contrary to the author's claim that birds will think one- wayone-way(wrongly split words with hyphen) glass as a solid barrier, the lecturer argues that glasses will be taken as mirrors and mislead birds. He advances his argument by saying that if the glasses reflect the scene of sky or trees, birds will think those are real. So birds will still try to fly through it and be harmed.
Furthermore, the lecturer continues to discredit the author's assertion that colorful designs can help. He cites that although people can see out with thin strips existing, birds will take them as open holes. Moreover, those painting are too small to be seen, and if they are larger, people inside the building will feel dark. Therefore, colorful designs cannot solve the issue.
Lastly, while the author contends that using magnetic field can protect birds, the lecturer maintains that the birds' ability of using magnetic field to navigate will not work on such short movement. She points out that the navigate skills of birds only be used when they need to travel a long distance, and in such a short route, only between buildings, birds will use eyes and natural lights to decide the way to fly. As a result, even if buildings have electromagnets emitingediting(misspelling) magnetic signals, birds will not be influenced and still try to fly through glasses.
To sum up, an apparent divide exists between the author and the lecturer regarding the validity of solutions trying to protect birds, and the lecturer strongly refutes the main idea of the author.
Section Title: 6.文章修订
The efficacy of solutions aimed at protecting birds from harm is the central focus of both the author and the lecturer. The author proposes three solutions, including one-way glass, colorful designs, and magnetic fields. However, the lecturer contends that all these suggestions are unconvincing.
Firstly, in contrast to the author's claim that birds will perceive one-way glass as a solid barrier, the lecturer argues that such glass will be seen as mirrors and mislead birds. He advances his argument by stating that if the glass reflects images of the sky or trees, birds will mistake those reflections for reality. Consequently, birds will still attempt to fly through them and suffer injuries.
Furthermore, the lecturer continues to discredit the author's assertion that colorful designs can help prevent bird collisions. He cites that although people can see out through thin stripes in the design, birds will perceive them as open holes. Moreover, these painted areas are too small to be effective deterrents; if they were larger, they would make rooms inside buildings too dark for occupants. Therefore, colorful designs cannot resolve this issue.
Lastly, while the author contends that using magnetic fields can protect birds from harm, the lecturer maintains that birds' ability to use magnetic fields for navigation is not applicable in short-distance movements. She points out that birds only utilize their magnetic sense when traveling long distances; for shorter trips between buildings within a city, they rely on their eyesight and natural light to determine their path. As a result, even if buildings have electromagnets emitting magnetic signals intended to steer birds away from them, this strategy would not be effective in preventing collisions with glass windows.
In summary, there is a clear divide between the author and lecturer regarding the efficacy of proposed solutions aimed at protecting birds from harm caused by flying into glass windows; ultimately, it is evident that the lecturer strongly refutes each of these suggestions presented by the author. (327 words)
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To sum up, an apparent In summary, there is a clear divide exists between the author and the lecturer regarding the validity efficacy of proposed solutions trying to protect birds, and aimed at protecting birds from harm caused by flying into glass windows; ultimately, it is evident that the lecturer strongly refutes the main idea each of the author.these suggestions presented by the author (rephrased for clarity).
8. Mind Map
- Introduction
- Central focus: protecting birds from harm
- Author's proposed solutions: one-way glass, colorful designs, magnetic fields
- Lecturer's disagreement with author's solutions
- One-Way Glass
- Author's claim: birds perceive as a solid barrier
- Lecturer's counterargument: birds see reflections and get misled
- Example: reflections of sky or trees
- Colorful Designs
- Author's claim: prevent bird collisions
- Lecturer's counterargument: birds perceive stripes as open holes, designs too small to be effective deterrents
- Example: larger designs would make rooms too dark for occupants
- Magnetic Fields
- Author's claim: protect birds from harm using their magnetic sense for navigation
- Lecturer's counterargument: not applicable in short-distance movements, birds rely on eyesight and natural light for short trips
- Conclusion
- Clear divide between author and lecturer on efficacy of proposed solutions
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| efficacy | /ˈɛfɪkəsi/ | noun | the ability to produce a desired or intended result | 效力 | The efficacy of the proposed solution is still being debated. |
| one-way glass | /ˈwʌn weɪ glæs/ | noun | a type of glass that appears reflective on one side | 单向玻璃 | The building installed one-way glass to provide privacy for its occupants. |
| deterrent | /dɪˈtɛrənt/ | noun | something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something | 威慑物 | The security system serves as a deterrent to potential intruders. |
| collision | /kəˈlɪʒən/ | noun | an instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another | 碰撞 | The car's safety features helped protect the passengers during the collision. |
| electromagnet | /ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmægnɪt/ | noun | a soft metal core made into a magnet by the passage of electric current through a coil surrounding it | 电磁铁 | The electromagnet was used to lift heavy metal objects in the factory. |
| refute | /rɪˈfjut/ | verb | prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove | 反驳 | The scientist refuted the controversial theory with solid evidence. |
| perceive | /pərˈsiv/ | verb | become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand | 察觉,感知 | The child perceived that something was wrong when he saw his parents arguing. |
| navigation | /ˌnævɪˈgeɪʃən/ | noun | the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route | 导航 | The ship's captain relied on advanced navigation equipment to guide them through the storm. |
| occupant | /ˈɒkjʊpənt/ | noun | a person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, etc., at a given time | 居住者,占有者 | The building's occupants were evacuated due to the fire alarm. |
| eyesight | /ˈaɪsaɪt/ | noun | the ability to see; the faculty of sight | 视力 | Her eyesight was failing due to age, so she needed glasses to read. |
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