TOEFL TPO 46 Writing Task 1 Sample: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on the specific points made in the reading passage.
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Task Overview
Reading Passage
In the United States, medical information about patients traditionally has been recorded and stored on paper forms. However, there are efforts to persuade doctors to adopt electronic medical record systems in which information about patients is stored in electronic databases rather than on paper. It is argued that storing patients’ medical records in electronic databases has several advantages over traditional paper-based record keeping.Reducing CostsFirst, the use of electronic records can help reduce costs by saving money on storing and transferring medical records. While paper records require a significant amount of storage space, electronic medical records take up virtually no space. Moreover, by having patients’ records computerized in databases, doctors can easily access the records from almost anywhere and can easily duplicate and transfer them when necessary. This costs much less than copying, faxing, or transporting paper records from one location to another.Preventing ErrorsSecond, electronic medical records are crucial to reducing the chances of medical errors. Illegible handwriting, improper transcription of data, and nonstandard organization of paper records have caused errors that in some cases have had serious consequences for the patients’ health. In contrast, electronic records are associated with standardization of forms and legible computer fonts and thus minimize the possibility of human error.Aiding ResearchThird, electronic medical records can greatly aid medical research by making it possible to gather large amounts of data from patient records. It is often impractical, impossible, or prohibitively expensive to manually go through thousands of patients’ paper records housed in doctors’ offices. However, with the existence of electronic medical records, it would be simple to draw out the needed information from the medical databases because the databases are already formatted for data collection. Once in the electronic system, the records could be accessed from any research location.
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Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on the specific points made in the reading passage.
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Both the reading and the lecture delve into the topic of storing patinents' medical records in electronic databases. While the reading contends that there are several advantages to use electronis databases, in the lecture, the professor uses three specific points to contradict ehat the reading states. Firstly, the reading claims that the untilization od eletronic records can decrease the costs of storing and transferring medical records of paper-based records. However, the professor refutes this view by arguing that patients would pay for the paper-based record keeping, since they are also used as emergency backup for legal reasons. Secondly, the reading asserts that electronic medical records is capable of preventing errors of illegible handwriting. In contrast, the professor maintains an opposing opinion, stating that using eletronic databases cannot eliminate the errors. To be more specific, the medical records are written by hand while doctors see the patients. Then the records would be entered into computer later by others. So it is likely that the poor handwriting of doctors cannot be recognized. Thus, the errors cannot be avioded. Finally, the reading points out that electronic medical records can help medical research by gathering large number of data from patients records. Contrary to the view presented in the reading, the professor believes that it would be difficult to access these electronic data, since the strict privacy laws. In other words, there is a strict process needs to be followed and several permissions need to be obtained in order to get the access to the eletronic medical data. Also, some people will block the use of the data rather than their own. Therefore, it would be extremely hard to take advantage of these electronic data for research.
Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 任务完成度:4 组织:4 连贯性和衔接:4 语言使用:3
2.预估分数
25. 3.任务完成度
你的文章基本上完成了任务要求,阐述了听力中的观点如何对阅读材料中的观点产生质疑。但是,有些地方可以改进以更清楚地表达观点。例如,可以更详细地解释听力中提到的一些具体例子和论据,以便让读者更好地理解这些反驳观点。
示例1: 原文:“However, the professor refutes this view by arguing that patients would pay for the paper-based record keeping, since they are also used as emergency backup for legal reasons.” 改进:“However, the professor refutes this view by explaining that doctors who adopt electronic records usually don't throw out or discontinue the paper records because they serve as an emergency backup and are needed for legal reasons. As a result, most doctors still have to pay storage costs associated with paper-based record keeping.”
示例2: 原文:“In other words, there is a strict process needs to be followed and several permissions need to be obtained in order to get the access to the eletronic medical data.” 改进:“In other words, researchers who want to collect data from electronic medical records have to follow strict and complicated procedures and obtain many permissions along the way, including permissions from the patients themselves.”
4.文章结构与组织 你的文章结构基本清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。每段都集中讨论了一个具体的观点和支持细节。但是,可以改进一些地方,使文章更具逻辑性和连贯性。例如,可以在段落之间使用更明确的过渡词或短语来引导读者。
示例1: 原文:“Firstly, the reading claims that the utilization of electronic records can decrease the costs of storing and transferring medical records of paper-based records.” 改进:“To begin with, the reading claims that the utilization of electronic records can decrease the costs of storing and transferring medical records compared to paper-based records.”
示例2: 原文:“Finally, the reading points out that electronic medical records can help medical research by gathering large number of data from patients records.” 改进:“Lastly, the reading points out that electronic medical records can significantly aid medical research by gathering a large amount of data from patient records.”
5. 语法批改
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Section title: 6.文章修订
Both the reading and the lecture delve into the topic of storing patients' medical records in electronic databases. While the reading contends that there are several advantages to using electronic databases, the lecture presents three specific points that contradict what the reading states.
Firstly, the reading claims that utilizing electronic records can decrease the costs of storing and transferring medical records compared to paper-based records. However, the professor refutes this view by arguing that doctors would still need to pay for paper-based record keeping since they are also used as emergency backup for legal reasons.
Secondly, the reading asserts that electronic medical records are capable of preventing errors caused by illegible handwriting. In contrast, the professor maintains an opposing opinion, stating that using electronic databases cannot eliminate these errors. To be more specific, medical records are written by hand while doctors examine patients. Then, office staff enter these handwritten notes into computers later on. Consequently, poor handwriting can still lead to errors in transcription since staff members must interpret what doctors have written.
Finally, the reading points out that electronic medical records can help medical research by gathering large amounts of data from patient records. Contrary to this view presented in the reading, the professor believes it would be difficult to access these electronic data due to strict privacy laws. In other words, researchers must follow a stringent process and obtain several permissions in order to gain access to electronic medical data. Additionally, some people may block their data from being used for any purpose other than their own treatment. Therefore, it would be extremely challenging for researchers to take advantage of these electronic data sources. (279 words)
Revised essay with explanations inline:
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8. Mind Map
1. Introduction
- Reading: advantages of electronic databases
- Lecture: contradicts reading's points
2. Cost
- Reading: lower costs for storage and transfer
- Lecture: still need paper-based records for legal backup
3. Error Prevention
- Reading: prevents errors from illegible handwriting
- Lecture: errors still occur during transcription by office staff
4. Medical Research
- Reading: helps gather large amounts of data for research
- Lecture: difficult to access due to privacy laws and permissions
5. Conclusion
- Summarize the conflicting points between reading and lecture
9. Keywords
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation (if needed) | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| delve | /delv/ | verb | to search thoroughly or examine closely; investigate | 深入研究,探究 | Both the reading and the lecture delve into the topic of storing patients' medical records in electronic databases. |
| contend | /kənˈtend/ | verb | to assert or maintain as a fact; argue in favor of something, especially a claim or position | 声称,主张,争论,竞争,争夺,努力应付(困难等);奋斗;斗争;搏斗;打斗;格斗;搏击;格战(与against) 例:The two teams are contending for the championship. | The reading contends that there are several advantages to using electronic databases. |
| refute | /rɪˈfjut/ | verb | to prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove | 反驳,驳斥 | The professor refutes this view by arguing that doctors would still need to pay for paper-based record keeping. |
| illegible | /ɪˈlɛdʒəbəl/ | adjective | not clear enough to be read; unreadable, especially due to poor handwriting or printing | 难以辨认的,字迹模糊的 | The reading asserts that electronic medical records are capable of preventing errors caused by illegible handwriting. |
| transcription | /trænˈskrɪpʃən/ | noun | the action or process of transcribing something, especially converting speech or handwriting into written form | 抄写,抄本,誊写;转录;转写;抄录本;誊本;抄本(尤指音乐作品) 例:The transcription of the interview took several hours. | Poor handwriting can still lead to errors in transcription since staff members must interpret what doctors have written. |
| stringent | /ˈstrɪndʒənt/ | adjective | strict, precise, and exacting; rigorous, severe, tight, tough, harsh 例:stringent safety regulations. 严格的安全规定。 | 严格的,严厉的,苛刻的;紧缩的(尤指金钱方面) 例:stringent economic measures 紧缩性经济措施。 | Researchers must follow a stringent process and obtain several permissions in order to gain access to electronic medical data. |
| permission | /pərˈmɪʃən/ | noun | consent; authorization; the action of officially allowing someone to do a particular thing; consent or authorization | 许可,允许,同意;批准;准许;容许 例:You must get permission from your parents before you go. | Additionally, some people may block their data from being used for any purpose other than their own treatment. |
| challenging | /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/ | adjective | testing one's abilities; demanding, difficult, tough, exacting 例:a challenging job 艰巨的工作。 | 具有挑战性的,激发斗志的;难对付的;难应付的;艰巨的 例:challenging questions 棘手的问题。 | Therefore, it would be extremely challenging for researchers to take advantage of these electronic data sources. |
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