TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: 1. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
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Doctor Achebe: In recent years, with the increasing prevalence of online payment methods, we've seen a significant decrease in the use of cash for everyday transactions. This shift has prompted a debate about whether it's a positive or negative development. So, let me pose this question to you: With the decrease in cash usage due to the rise of online payments, do you consider this trend to be positive or negative? Why or why not?
Student Paul
This is indeed a positive development because it offers tremendous convenience. We can complete transactions with just our smartphones, eliminating the need to carry a wallet full of cash and coins. This convenience not only streamlines our daily routines but also reduces the risk of theft or loss associated with physical cash.
Student Claire
This trend is negative because it disconnects us from our spending habits. When we use cash, we have a tangible sense of how much money we're spending, which helps us keep track of our expenses. With digital payments, it's easier to lose sight of our financial transactions, potentially leading to overspending and financial mismanagement.
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In my opinion, the trend of decreasing in cash usage on account of the rise of online payment has a negative impact. I concur with the perspective of Claire that it would lead to a bad spending habit. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize the inconvenient impact of the elder. With the development of increasing digital payment, the elder cannot master the latest relevant technology to pay online, which would limit their daily activities. As a result, they tend to be reject to actively strengthen the relationship with society. For instance, My grandparents who were difficult to learn how to use their phone to buy something. This resulted in that they cannot go outside independently. While Paul's view points out the online payment offers a great convenience for people, it fails to consider the habit and emotion of old people.
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1. 子项得分
Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5 Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0 Language Use and Grammar: 4.0
2. 预估分数
Estimated Score: 25
3. 任务完成度
这篇文章在任务完成度方面表现良好,但仍有改进的空间。首先,可以在支持观点时提供更多具体的例子和细节。其次,在讨论老年人使用在线支付时遇到的问题时,可以提供更多关于社会和技术发展对他们生活产生影响的信息。
改进示例1:
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在支持观点时,可以提到一些关于数字支付导致过度消费和财务困境的统计数据或研究。
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改进示例2:在讨论老年人使用在线支付时遇到的问题时,可以提及一些具体的案例,如政府或企业为老年人提供培训课程以帮助他们适应数字支付。
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构方面基本清晰,但可以在段落划分和过渡句子上做得更好。建议将不同观点分成不同段落,并在段落之间使用过渡句子来引导读者。
改进示例1:
- 在讨论不同学生观点之间的转换时,可以使用过渡句子,如:“虽然保罗的观点强调了在线支付为人们带来的便利性,但克莱尔的观点揭示了这一趋势可能导致的负面影响。”
改进示例2:
- 在引入老年人使用在线支付时遇到的问题时,可以使用过渡句子,如:“此外,在数字支付日益普及的背景下,老年人往往难以掌握相关技术,这可能限制了他们的日常活动。”
5. 语法批改
In my opinion, the trend of decreasing in cash usage on account of the rise of online payment has a negative impact. I concur with the perspective of Claire that it would lead to a bad spending habit. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize the inconvenient impact of the elder. With the development of increasing digital payment, the elder cannot master the latest relevant technology to pay online, which would limit their daily activities. As a result, they tend to be rejectrejected(can be access (accessed)) to actively strengthen the relationship with society. For instance, My grandparentsgrandparents,(This rule identifies whether commas are missing in a sentence.) who were difficult to learn how to use their phone to buy something. This resulted in that they cannot go outside independently. While Paul's view points out the online payment offers a great convenience for people, it fails to consider the habit and emotion of old people.
Title: 6 文章修订
In my opinion, the decline in cash usage due to the rise of online payments has a negative impact. I concur with Claire's viewpoint that it can lead to poor spending habits. Moreover, I would like to emphasize the inconvenience experienced by the elderly. As digital payment methods become increasingly prevalent, older individuals may struggle to master the latest technology required for online transactions, which could limit their daily activities. Consequently, they may be less inclined to actively engage with society. For instance, my grandparents found it challenging to learn how to use their phones for purchases, which hindered their ability to venture out independently. While Paul's perspective highlights the convenience offered by online payments, it overlooks the challenges and emotional implications faced by older generations. (129 words)
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8 思维导图
- Decline in cash usage
- Rise of online payments
- Negative impact
- Poor spending habits (Claire's viewpoint)
- Inconvenience for the elderly
- Struggle with technology
- Limit daily activities
- Less engagement with society
- Example: Grandparents' experience
- Paul's perspective: Convenience of online payments
- Overlooks challenges and emotional implications for older generations
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| decline | /dɪˈklaɪn/ | noun | a gradual decrease in the quality, quantity, or importance of something | 下降 | The decline in cash usage has a negative impact. |
| prevalent | /ˈprɛvələnt/ | adjective | widespread; in general use or acceptance | 盛行的 | Digital payment methods have become increasingly prevalent. |
| inconvenience | /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ | noun | trouble or difficulty caused to one's personal requirements or comfort | 不便 | The rise of online payments has caused inconvenience to the elderly. |
| transaction | /trænˈzækʃ(ə)n/ | noun | an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal | 交易 | Older individuals may struggle with the technology required for online transactions. |
| venture | /ˈvɛntʃər/ | verb | dare to do something or go somewhere that may be dangerous or unpleasant | 冒险 | My grandparents found it challenging to venture out independently. |
| overlook | /ˌəʊvərˈlʊk/ | verb | fail to notice or consider something important | 忽视 | Paul's perspective overlooks the challenges faced by older generations. |
| implication | /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ | noun | a likely consequence of something | 含义 | The emotional implications for the elderly should not be ignored. |
| perspective | /pərˈspɛktɪv/ | noun | a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view | 观点 | Paul's perspective highlights the convenience offered by online payments. |
| concur | /kənˈkər/ | verb | agree; be of the same opinion | 同意 | I concur with Claire's viewpoint that it can lead to poor spending habits. |
| hinder | /ˈhɪndər/ | verb | create difficulties for (someone), resulting in delay or obstruction | 妨碍 | Their inability to use their phones for purchases hindered their independence. |
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