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TOEFL Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on animal behavior. Write a post responding to the professor's question.

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Professor

Next week we'll begin chapter 5, which deals with the ethical treatment of animals. Please start thinking about that now by considering the role of zoos. Some animal welfare activists have asked for all zoos to be banned, claiming they are cruel to animals. However, many animal conservationists disagree with that idea. For today's discussion board, please explain your opinion about this topic. Should zoos be banned? Why or why not?

Student A

Yes, I think they should be banned. Keeping animals in small, enclosed spaces is cruel. It goes completely against their nature. Some animals have huge natural territories, hundreds of square kilometers, but in a zoo they're kept in enclosures of maybe a few hundred square meters. I think this speaks for itself.

Student B

No, I think zoos are generally helpful to animals. The animals in my hometown zoo look content and well cared for, and the zoo breeds some endangered animals so that their populations can be restored in their natural habitats. For example, the zoo scientists bred a near-extinct bird species and released the birds back into the wild, so the zoo helped save them.

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考生範例 #1

From my point of view, I fully concur with Claire that zoos is of essential importance to animals. Not only can zoos provide a golden opportunity for ...

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考生範例

From my point of view, I fully concur with Claire that zoos is of essential importance to animals. Not only can zoos provide a golden opportunity for citizens to get access to the anilams and evoke their love for these sweet lives, but also serves as the best shelter for some endangered animals and protect them from ditinction. Not equipped with proffessional devices and equipments, it's not recommended for residents to go into forests to explore and expirience the wild animals' world. Meanwhile, for some endgered animals, they may lack the ability of raising up their small babies considering the cruelty of the nature and food chains. Thus, the zoos offers a best region for animals to grow and for children to learn. Admittedly, some people may argue the what the wild lives search for is freedom and larger space. Nonetheless, it ignores the fact that the first and foremost thing for animals even humans is surviving.

評分結果

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

2. 预估分数

25. 3 任务完成度

从任务完成度的角度来看,你的文章基本上满足了题目要求,表达了自己的观点并给出了一定的论据。但是,有一些地方可以改进。首先,在论证观点时,可以提供更具体的例子或数据来支持你的观点。其次,在语言使用和语法方面,有些句子略显生硬,需要进行调整。

示例1(原文):Not only can zoos provide a golden opportunity for citizens to get access to the anilams and evoke their love for these sweet lives, but also serves as the best shelter for some endangered animals and protect them from ditinction. 示例1(修改):Not only do zoos offer a valuable opportunity for people to observe animals up close, fostering appreciation for wildlife, but they also serve as vital sanctuaries for endangered species, protecting them from extinction.

示例2(原文):Thus, the zoos offers a best region for animals to grow and for children to learn. 示例2(修改):Thus, zoos provide an ideal environment for animals to thrive while also serving as educational resources for children.

4. 文章结构与组织

从文章结构和组织方面来看,你的文章整体上是清晰的,但仍有改进空间。首先,可以在开头部分加入一个简短的引言,引出文章主题。其次,在正文部分,尝试使用更多的过渡词或短语来连接不同的观点和论据,使文章更加流畅。

示例1(原文):From my point of view, I fully concur with Claire that zoos is of essential importance to animals. 示例1(修改):In response to the discussion, I would like to express my agreement with Claire that zoos play a crucial role in animal welfare and conservation.

示例2(原文):Admittedly, some people may argue the what the wild lives search for is freedom and larger space. 示例2(修改):On the other hand, it is true that some people argue that animals in the wild desire freedom and vast spaces to roam.

5. 语法批改

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Section Title: The Role of Zoos in Animal Welfare and Conservation

In my perspective, I firmly agree with the notion that zoos play a crucial role in promoting animal welfare and conservation. Zoos not only offer invaluable opportunities for people to observe and appreciate various species, fostering a love for these creatures, but they also serve as vital sanctuaries for endangered animals, protecting them from extinction. Given the lack of professional equipment and expertise among the general public, it is impractical to expect individuals to venture into forests to explore and experience the world of wildlife. Furthermore, certain endangered species may struggle to raise their offspring due to the harsh realities of nature and food chains. Consequently, zoos provide an optimal environment for these animals to thrive while simultaneously educating children about wildlife. While some may argue that wild animals inherently desire freedom and expansive spaces, this argument overlooks the fundamental priority for all living beings - survival. (158 words)

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Display title: 8 思维导图


1. Introduction
   - Zoos' role in animal welfare and conservation

2. Opportunities for observation and appreciation
   - Fostering love for various species

3. Sanctuaries for endangered animals
   - Protection from extinction

4. Lack of equipment and expertise among the public
   - Impractical to explore wildlife independently

5. Challenges faced by endangered species in nature
   - Raising offspring, food chains, harsh realities

6. Optimal environment provided by zoos
   - Education for children about wildlife

7. Counterargument: Desire for freedom and space
   - Overlooks priority of survival for all living beings

8. Conclusion 
   - Importance of zoos in promoting animal welfare and conservation 

Display title: 9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish definitionSimplified Chinese translationSample sentences
welfare/ˈwelfer/nounthe health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group福利Zoos play a crucial role in promoting animal welfare and conservation.
conservation/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/nounthe preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife保护I firmly agree with the notion that zoos play a crucial role in promoting animal welfare and conservation.
sanctuary/ˈsæŋktʃuəri/noun/a place where people or animals that are being hunted or persecuted can go to be safe避难所Zoos serve as vital sanctuaries for endangered animals, protecting them from extinction.
endangered/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/adjective/a species that is at risk of extinction because of human activity, changes in climate, changes in predator-prey ratios, etc., especially when officially designated as such by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)濒危的Certain endangered species may struggle to raise their offspring due to the harsh realities of nature.
offspring/ˈɒfˌsprɪŋ/noun/the young born of living organisms, produced either by a single organism or, in the case of sexual reproduction, two organisms后代Certain endangered species may struggle to raise their offspring due to the harsh realities of nature.
thrive/θraɪv/verb/to grow or develop well or vigorously; prosper; flourish繁荣Zoos provide an optimal environment for these animals to thrive while simultaneously educating children about wildlife.
counterargument/ˈkaʊntərˌɑrɡjumənt/noun/an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument反驳论点While some may argue that wild animals inherently desire freedom and expansive spaces, this counterargument overlooks the fundamental priority for all living beings - survival.
priority/praɪˈɒrəti/noun/the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important优先权This counterargument overlooks the fundamental priority for all living beings - survival.
survival/sərˈvaɪvəl/noun/the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances生存This counterargument overlooks the fundamental priority for all living beings - survival.

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