TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on consumer behavior. Write a post responding to theprofessor's question.
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This week, we will be looking at how consumers feel about their purchases oftechnology. Many people find that buying devices such as mobile phones orpersonal computers can be very difficult. They feel like they're not prepared tomake the best decision to suit their needs. In your posts, I want you to discussthe following question: What do you believe is the biggest mistake that peoplemake when buying tech products? Explain what this mistake is.
Amy
I think one problem is that people don't match the product'scapabilities to their actual needs. My brother just got a newmobile phone, and he is very excited about how highly ratedthe camera is. But he hardly ever takes photos. So he paidfora feature that he doesn't really need.
Rory
When people buy a new piece of hardware, like a laptop, theyoften don't consider the software they are purchasing alongwith the hardware. If the software is not what you are used toor doesn't work with your existing files, it can be frustrating tolearn a new way of using your laptop.
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In response to the professor's question, my answer is that people are straightforward to forget their actual needs for tech products. As Amy said, her brother bought the phone due to its high camera rate, not for his natural need for the phone. Recently, there have been many comments on various brands of phones or laptops. With the development of technology, it is easier for people to get others' comments and opinions of tech products, which means they will be influenced by others and ignore themselves. And at the same time, Rory's opinion is also a crucial mistake, but compared to Amy‘s, it could be avoided by some professional people. Like me, my major is computer science, when I am going to university and need to buy a laptop, I asked many people, including my alumnus, who has graduated and majored in computer science, and my high school teacher. They think the Windows system will be more stable for computer science majors, so I choose a suitable laptop for myself finally. In essence, I think the biggest mistake is that most people always ignore the facts, only concentrating on others' comments.
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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: 3.5
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26. 3.任务完成度
这篇文章在回答教授的问题方面做得相当不错,但仍有一些改进的空间。首先,在论述观点时,可以提供更多具体的例子和细节来支持你的观点。此外,尽量避免重复使用相同的词汇和表达,以增加文章的语言多样性。
示例1:为了支持你的观点,可以添加一些关于消费者购买技术产品时如何受到他人评论影响的具体例子。 示例2:在描述你选择笔记本电脑时,可以详细说明为什么Windows系统对计算机科学专业更稳定,并给出具体原因。
4.文章结构与组织 文章整体结构清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,在段落之间加入更明确的过渡词或短语可以使文章更连贯。同时,在正文部分中对每个观点进行更详细的阐述也有助于提高文章质量。
建议1:在引言部分简要介绍即将讨论的问题和你将要表达的观点,使读者更容易理解文章的主题。 建议2:在段落之间使用过渡词或短语,如“此外”、“然而”或“相反”,以帮助读者更好地理解不同观点之间的关系。
示例1:在引言部分,可以这样写:“在本文中,我将讨论我认为人们在购买技术产品时最大的错误,并通过具体例子来支持我的观点。” 示例2:在正文部分中加入过渡词,如:“然而,在购买技术产品时,人们往往容易受到他人评论的影响,从而忽略了自己的实际需求。”
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In response to the professor's question, my answer is that people are straightforward to forget their actual needs for tech products.
As Amy said, her brother bought the phone due to its high camera rate, not for his natural need for the phone. Recently, there have been many comments on various brands of phones or laptops. With the development of technology, it is easier for people to get others' comments and opinions of tech products, which means they will be influenced by others and ignore themselves. And at the same time, Rory's opinion is also a crucial mistake, but compared to Amy‘[No Replacement Word Found](Unpaired braces, brackets, quotation marks and similar symbols)s,so(misspelling) it could be avoided by some professional people. Like me, my major is computer science, when I am going to university and need to buy a laptop, I asked many people, including my alumnus, who has graduated and majored in computer science, and my high school teacher. They think the Windows system will be more stable for computer science majors, so I choose a suitable laptop for myself finally.
In essence,essence(misspelling) I think the biggest mistake is that most people always ignore the facts, only concentrating on others' comments.
6.文章修订
In response to the professor's question, I believe that the most significant mistake people make when purchasing tech products is neglecting their actual needs and being swayed by others' opinions. As Amy mentioned, her brother bought a phone primarily for its highly-rated camera, despite rarely taking photos. This demonstrates how consumers can be influenced by external factors rather than focusing on their requirements.
Rory's point about considering software compatibility is also valid; however, this issue can be mitigated with guidance from professionals. For instance, as a computer science major, I sought advice from alumni and teachers before purchasing a laptop for university. They recommended a Windows system for its stability in my field of study, which ultimately led me to choose an appropriate device.
In summary, the most prominent error consumers make when buying tech products is disregarding their genuine needs and placing too much emphasis on others' opinions. To avoid this pitfall, individuals should assess their requirements carefully and seek expert advice when necessary. (166 words)
7.文章批改
In response to the professor's question, my answer I believe that the most significant mistake people make when purchasing tech products is that people are straightforward to forget neglecting their actual needs for tech products. ¶ and being swayed by others' opinions. (I replaced "straightforward to forget" with "neglecting" for a more accurate and clear expression, and rephrased the sentence for better coherence.) As Amy said, mentioned, her brother bought the a phone due to primarily for its high camera rate, not for his natural need for the phone. Recently, there have been many comments on various brands of phones or laptops. With the development of technology, it is easier for people to get others' comments and opinions of tech products, which means they will highly-rated camera, despite rarely taking photos. (I restructured this sentence to improve clarity and flow.) This demonstrates how consumers can be influenced by others and ignore themselves. And at the same time, external factors rather than focusing on their requirements.
Rory's opinion point about considering software compatibility is also a crucial mistake, but compared to Amy‘s, valid; however, this issue can be mitigated with guidance from professionals. (I revised this sentence to make it could be avoided by some professional people. Like me, my major is more concise and clear.) For instance, as a computer science, when I am going to university and need to buy a laptop, I asked many people, including my alumnus, who has graduated and majored in computer science, and my high school teacher. science major, I sought advice from alumni and teachers before purchasing a laptop for university. They think the recommended a Windows system will be more stable for computer science majors, so I for its stability in my field of study, which ultimately led me to choose a suitable laptop for myself finally. an appropriate device. (I rephrased this part to improve clarity and added some details about the recommendation.)
In essence, I think the biggest mistake summary, the most prominent error consumers make when buying tech products is that most people always ignore the facts, only concentrating disregarding their genuine needs and placing too much emphasis on others' comments.opinions. (I replaced "ignoring the facts" with "disregarding their genuine needs" for better clarity.) To avoid this pitfall, individuals should assess their requirements carefully and seek expert advice when necessary. (I added this sentence to provide a solution and strengthen the conclusion.)
8.思维导图
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Introduction
- Professor's question
- Biggest mistake in buying tech products
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Amy's viewpoint
- Purchasing based on features, not needs
- Brother's phone example
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Rory's viewpoint
- Importance of software compatibility
- Frustration with learning new systems
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Personal experience
- Computer science major
- Seeking advice from alumni and teachers
- Choosing a suitable laptop with Windows system for stability in the field of study
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Conclusion
- Disregarding genuine needs and being influenced by others' opinions as the most prominent error
- Solution: Assess requirements carefully and seek expert advice when necessary
9.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| significant | /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ | adjective | important or noticeable | 显著的,重要的 | The most significant mistake people make when purchasing tech products is neglecting their actual needs. |
| swayed | /sweɪd/ | verb | to influence or cause someone to change their opinion | 影响,使改变看法 | Consumers are often swayed by others' opinions when buying tech products. |
| compatibility | /kəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/ | noun | the ability of things to exist or work together without problems | 兼容性 | Rory emphasized the importance of considering software compatibility when purchasing a laptop. |
| mitigated | /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/ | verb | to make something less severe, harmful, or damaging | 减轻,缓和 | This issue can be mitigated with guidance from professionals. |
| stability | /stəˈbɪləti/ | noun | the quality of being steady and not changing or being disturbed | 稳定性 | They recommended a Windows system for its stability in my field of study. |
| prominent | /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ | adjective | important and well-known | 突出的,显著的 | The most prominent error consumers make when buying tech products is disregarding their genuine needs. |
| pitfall | /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ | noun | a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty | 隐藏的危险或困难 | To avoid this pitfall, individuals should assess their requirements carefully. |
| assess | /əˈses/ | verb | to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something | 评估,评价 | Individuals should assess their requirements carefully before purchasing tech products. |
| expert | /ˈekspərt/ | noun | a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully | 专家 | Seek expert advice when necessary to make informed decisions about tech products. |
| genuine | /ˈdʒenjʊɪn/ | adjective | -real and exactly what it appears to be; not false | -真实的,非假冒的 | -Disregarding genuine needs is the most prominent error consumers make when buying tech products. |
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