TOEFL TPO 16 Writing Task 1 Sample: Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how the new guidelines adopted in the United Kingdom helped to address the specific problems discussed in the reading passage.

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The United Kingdom (Sometime referred to as Britain) has a long and rich history of human settlement. Traces of buildings, tools, and art can be found from periods going back many thousands of years: from the Stone Age, through the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the time of the Roman colonization, the Middle Ages, up to the beginnings of the industrial age. Yet for most of the twentieth century, the science of archaeology—dedicated to uncovering and studying old cultural artifacts—was faced with serious problems and limitations in Britain.First, many valuable artifacts were lost to construction projects. The growth of Britain’s population, especially from the 1950s on, spurred a lot of new construction in British cities, towns, and villages. While digging foundations for new buildings, the builders often uncovered archaeologically valuable sites. Usually, however, they proceeded with the construction and did not preserve the artifacts. Many archaeologically precious artifacts were therefore destroyed.Second, many archaeologists felt that the financial support for archaeological research was inadequate. For most of the twentieth century, archaeology was funded mostly through government funds and grants, which allowed archaeologists to investigate a handful of the most important sites but which left hundreds of other interesting projects without support. Furthermore, changing government priorities brought about periodic reduction in funding.Third, it was difficult to have a career in archaeology. Archaeology jobs were to be found at universities or with a few government agencies, but there were never many positions available. Many people who wanted to become archaeologists ended up pursuing other careers and contributing to archaeological research only as unpaid amateurs.

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Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how the new guidelines adopted in the United Kingdom helped to address the specific problems discussed in the reading passage.

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The reading proposes three challenges faced by British archeologists in the past. In the lecture, the professor says the problems have been solved by a policy that was put into practice in the 1990s. The first problem was that construction projects damaged many archeological sites, destroying valuable artifacts. Now, according to the new policy, before a new construction project, construction companies must have the place examined by archeologists to see if there are valuable archeological sites and artifacts. If there are, the builders, government officials and archeologists should have a meeting and make a plan. The company could either build around the site or start the project after archeologists dig out the artifacts. The second problem is that archeological research is usually underfunded because the only source of the funding is from the government. However, the now policy says that some archeological research should be paid by construction companies. These companies should pay for the examination before a construction project, as well as the preservation of the archeological sites. With financial support from construction companies, now archeologists can investigate a greater range of sites. The third problem is that there weren't enough archeological positions available, so it's difficult to make a living in archeology. But as the professor says in the listening, there are now more paid jobs in different stages of archeological process. Archeologists are needed to examine the construction sites, to preserve archeological sites and artifacts, to work out a manner to preserve artifacts, and write articles to assess the process.

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1.Sub Scores

Task fulfillment: 4
Organization: 4
Coherence and Cohesion: 4
Language Use: 4

2.Estimated Scores

Estimated Score: 25

3.Task completeness The essay does a good job of summarizing the points made in the lecture and explaining how the new guidelines helped address the problems discussed in the reading passage. However, there is room for improvement in terms of providing more specific details from the lecture to support each point.

Suggestions for improvement:

Include more specific examples or details from the lecture to support each point.
Ensure that all points made in the lecture are addressed.

Examples:

In your discussion of how construction companies now fund archaeological research, you could mention that this has led to a significant increase in funding for archaeology compared to when it was solely reliant on government grants.
When discussing increased job opportunities for archaeologists, you could provide an example of a specific type of job that has become more prevalent due to the new guidelines, such as working with construction companies on preservation plans.

4.Essay structure and organization The essay is well structured with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Each paragraph focuses on a specific point and provides supporting details. However, transitions between ideas and paragraphs could be improved to enhance coherence and cohesion.

Suggestions for improvement:

Use transition words or phrases to connect ideas within paragraphs and between paragraphs.
Ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that introduces its main idea.

Examples:

In your second paragraph, you could use a transition phrase like "As a result" or "Consequently" before explaining how builders, government officials, and archaeologists now collaborate on preservation plans.
When moving from discussing funding issues to job opportunities in archaeology, you could use a transition like "In addition" or "Furthermore" to indicate that you are introducing a new point related to the overall topic.

5. Grammar

The reading proposes three challenges faced by British archeologists in the past. In the lecture, the professor says the problems have been solved by a policy that was put into practice in the 1990s.

The first problem was that construction projects damaged many archeological sites, destroying valuable artifacts. Now, according to the new policy, before a new construction project, construction companies must have the place examined by archeologists to see if there are valuable archeological sites and artifacts. If there are, the builders, government officials and archeologists should have a meeting and make a plan. The company could either build around the site or start the project after archeologists dig out the artifacts.

The second problem is that archeological research is usually underfunded because the only source of the funding is from the government. However, the now policy says that some archeological research should be paid by construction companies. These companies should pay for the examination before a construction project, as well as the preservation of the archeological sites. With financial support from construction companies, now archeologists can investigate a greater range of sites.

The third problem is that there weren't enough archeological positions available, so it's difficult to make a living in archeology. But as the professor says in the listening, there are now more paid jobs in different stages of archeological process. Archeologists are needed to examine the construction sites, to preserve archeological sites and artifacts, to work out a manner to preserve artifacts, and write articles to assess the process.

Revised Essay

The reading highlights three major challenges faced by British archaeologists in the past. In contrast, the lecture explains how these problems have been effectively addressed through the implementation of new guidelines in the 1990s.

Firstly, the destruction of valuable archaeological sites and artifacts due to construction projects was a significant issue. The new policy mandates that prior to any construction project, archaeologists must examine the site for potential archaeological value. If such value is identified, builders, government officials, and archaeologists collaborate to develop a preservation plan. This plan may involve building around the site or allowing archaeologists to excavate and document artifacts before construction proceeds.

Secondly, insufficient funding for archaeological research was another concern as government funds were the primary source of financial support. The updated guidelines stipulate that construction companies must bear the costs associated with archaeological work on their sites. This includes initial site examination and subsequent preservation efforts. As a result of this additional funding from construction companies, archaeologists can now investigate a wider range of sites.

Lastly, limited career opportunities in archaeology made it difficult for individuals to pursue this profession. However, as mentioned in the lecture, there has been an increase in paid positions across various stages of the archaeological process due to these new guidelines. Archaeologists are now required for tasks such as examining construction sites, developing preservation plans, conducting research professionally and scientifically, and producing reports and articles on their findings. Consequently, there has been a notable increase in professional archaeologists within Britain since these guidelines were introduced. (258 words)

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8. Mind Map


- Essay Structure
    - Introduction
        - Challenges faced by British archaeologists
        - New guidelines in the 1990s
    - Body
        - Destruction of archaeological sites and artifacts
            - New policy for site examination and preservation plans
        - Insufficient funding for research
            - Construction companies bearing costs of archaeological work
        - Limited career opportunities in archaeology
            - Increase in paid positions due to new guidelines
    - Conclusion
        - Improvement in British archaeology since the introduction of new guidelines

- Lecture Points
    1. Collaboration between builders, government officials, and archaeologists for preservation plans.
    2. Construction companies providing additional funding for archaeological work.
    3. Increase in professional archaeologists within Britain.

9. Key Words

Word	Phonetic Symbol	Part of Speech	English Definition	English Translation (if needed)	Sample Sentence
Archaeologist	/ˌɑrkiˈɒlədʒɪst/	Noun	A person who studies human history through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.		The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient artifact from the site.
Preservation	/ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/	Noun	The action of preserving something, especially a site or artifact, from harm or destruction.		The preservation plan ensured that the historical site would not be damaged during construction.
Collaboration	/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/	Noun	The action of working with someone to produce or create something.		The collaboration between the archaeologist and the construction company led to a successful project.
Stipulate	/ˈstɪpjəleɪt/	Verb	To demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.		The contract stipulated that the construction company must cover the costs of archaeological work.
Excavate	/ˈɛkskəveɪt/	Verb	To make (a hole or channel) by digging; to remove earth carefully and systematically from (an area) in order to find buried remains.		The team of archaeologists spent weeks excavating the site, uncovering numerous artifacts.
Artifact	/ˈɑrtəfækt/	Noun	An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.		The ancient artifact provided valuable insight into the lives of people who lived in that region thousands of years ago.
Profession	/prəˈfɛʃən/	Noun	A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.		Archaeology is a profession that requires extensive knowledge and training in history and culture.
Preservation plan	/prɛzərˈveɪʃən plæn/	Noun Phrase	A detailed proposal for protecting a site or artifact from harm or destruction during construction or other activities.	- - - - - - - - - - --	-The preservation plan outlined how the archaeological site would be protected during construction work.
Guidelines	/ˈgaɪdlaɪnz/	Noun	A general rule, principle, or piece of advice.		The new guidelines significantly improved the protection and preservation of archaeological sites in Britain.
Notable	/ˈnoʊtəbəl/	Adjective	Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.		There has been a notable increase in the number of professional archaeologists since the introduction of the new guidelines.