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TOEFL Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on economics. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. In your response you should: •express and support your opinion •make a contribution to the discussion An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You will have 10 minutes to write it.

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題型概述

Professor

When people are asked about the most important discoveries or inventions made in the last two hundred years, they usually mention something very obvious, like the computer or the cell phone. But there are thousands of other discoveries or inventions that have had a huge impact on how we live today. What scientific discovery or technological invention from the last two hundred years—other than computers and cell phones—would you choose as being important? Why?

Student A

I mean, we’re so used to science and technology that we are not even aware of all the things we use in our daily lives. I would probably choose space satellites. This technology happened in the last hundred years, and it has become important for so many things. Just think about navigation, or telecommunications, or even the military.

Student B

I am thinking about medical progress. Like, for example, when scientists discovered things about healthy nutrition. I am thinking of identifying all the vitamins we need to stay healthy. I am not sure exactly when the vitamin discoveries happened, but I know they are very important. Our health is much better than it was 200 years ago.

考生範例與評分結果

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考生範例 #1

This is a challenging topic, but I think that space satellite is one of the most important technological invention from the last two centuries. I stro...

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考生範例

This is a challenging topic, but I think that space satellite is one of the most important technological invention from the last two centuries. I strongly agree with Paul's idea that space satellite has taken crucial roles in navigation, telecommunications and military. I'd add that space satellite changes our daily life dramatically. Without space satellite, there would be no GPS system. Without GPS system, I can't imagine how we would live. Nowadays, when I drive to somewhere new, I just need to take out my phone and enter the destination. In constrast, in the past, I had to purchase several maps! Moreover, the maps wouldn't guide me to the shorest path, but GPS will, which saves a lot of time for me. While Claire raised the relevant point that the vitamin discoviries improved our health, she didn't mention that there are far more important scientifit discoveries in the medical areas than the discoveries of vitamins. For example, antibiotics saved millions of lives.

評分結果

1. 子项得分

  • Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 5

  • Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.5

  • Language Use and Grammar: 4

2. 预估分数

27. 3 任务完成度

整体来说,你的文章完成了任务的要求,表达了对太空卫星的看法,并给出了支持观点的理由。但是,为了更好地完成任务,你可以尝试在论述中加入更多具体的例子和细节。例如,在讨论卫星对导航系统的影响时,可以提到具体的应用场景或者与之相关的技术发展。

改进示例1: Instead of saying "Without space satellite, there would be no GPS system," you could say "Without space satellites, the development of GPS systems would have been impossible, which are now essential for various industries such as transportation, logistics, and emergency services."

改进示例2: Instead of just mentioning antibiotics, you could elaborate more on their importance by saying "For example, the discovery of antibiotics has revolutionized medicine by effectively treating bacterial infections that were once life-threatening, saving millions of lives worldwide."

4. 文章结构与组织

你的文章结构基本清晰,包括引言、主体和结论。然而,在组织上还有一些可以改进的地方。首先,在段落划分上,可以将不同观点分成不同段落进行讨论。其次,在段落之间使用过渡词或短语来增强连贯性。

改进示例1: 在讨论太空卫星对导航系统的影响时,可以使用过渡词如 "Firstly" 或 "In addition" 来引导新的观点。例如:"Firstly, space satellites have revolutionized navigation systems by providing accurate and real-time location information."

改进示例2: 在讨论其他学生观点时,可以使用过渡词如 "On the other hand" 或 "However" 来引导对比。例如:"On the other hand, while Claire raised a relevant point about the importance of vitamin discoveries, there are far more significant scientific discoveries in the medical field, such as antibiotics."

5. 语法批改

This is a challenging topic, but I think that space satellite is one of the most important technological invention from the last two centuries. I strongly agree with Paul's idea that space satellite has taken crucial roles in navigation, telecommunications and military. I'd add that space satellite changes our daily life dramatically. Without space satellite, there would be no GPS system. Without GPSthe GPS(This rule identifies whether the article 'the' is missing in a sentence.) system, I can't imagine how we would live. Nowadays, when I drive to somewhere new, I just need to take out my phone and enter the destination. In constrastcontrast(misspelling), in the past, I had to purchase several maps! Moreover, the maps wouldn't guide me to the shorestshores(misspelling) path, but GPS will, which saves a lot of time for me. While Claire raised the relevant point that the vitamin discoviriesdiscoveries(misspelling) improved our health, she didn't mention that there are far more important scientifitscientific(misspelling) discoveries in the medical areas than the discoveries of vitamins. For example, antibiotics saved millions of lives.

Section Title: 6 Article Revision

Undoubtedly, selecting the most significant technological invention from the past two centuries is a daunting task. However, I concur with Paul's assertion that space satellites have had a profound impact on our lives. These remarkable devices play indispensable roles in navigation, telecommunications, and military operations. Furthermore, space satellites have revolutionized our daily routines in numerous ways. For instance, without them, the Global Positioning System (GPS) would not exist. The convenience of modern navigation using GPS-enabled devices is unparalleled; we can effortlessly find our way to new destinations without relying on cumbersome maps. Additionally, GPS technology often suggests the shortest route to our destination, saving us valuable time.

While Claire raises a valid point regarding the importance of vitamin discoveries in improving overall health, it is essential to note that there are far more groundbreaking scientific advancements in medicine than just these discoveries. For example, antibiotics have saved millions of lives and continue to be crucial in combating various infections and diseases. (166 words)

This is a challenging topic, but I think that space satellite is one of Undoubtedly, selecting the most important significant technological invention from the last past two centuries. centuries is a daunting task (revised for clarity and emphasis). However, I strongly agree concur with Paul's idea assertion that space satellite has taken crucial satellites have had a profound impact on our lives (revised for natural tone). These remarkable devices play indispensable roles in navigation, telecommunications and military. I'd add that telecommunications, and military operations (revised for clarity). Furthermore, space satellite changes satellites have revolutionized our daily life dramatically. Without space satellite, there routines in numerous ways (revised for natural tone). For instance, without them, the Global Positioning System (GPS) would be no not exist (revised for clarity). The convenience of modern navigation using GPS-enabled devices is unparalleled; we can effortlessly find our way to new destinations without relying on cumbersome maps (revised for natural tone and clarity). Additionally, GPS system. Without GPS system, I can't imagine how we would live. Nowadays, when I drive to somewhere new, I just need to take out my phone and enter the destination. In constrast, in the past, I had to purchase several maps! Moreover, the maps wouldn't guide me to the shorest path, but GPS will, which saves a lot of technology often suggests the shortest route to our destination, saving us valuable time for me. (revised for natural tone).

While Claire raised the relevant raises a valid point that the regarding the importance of vitamin discoviries improved our health, she didn't mention discoveries in improving overall health (revised for natural tone), it is essential to note that there are far more important scientifit groundbreaking scientific advancements in medicine than just these discoveries in the medical areas than the discoveries of vitamins. (revised for clarity and emphasis). For example, antibiotics have saved millions of lives.lives and continue to be crucial in combating various infections and diseases (revised for natural tone and clarity).

Title: 8 思维导图

Mindmap:

1. Introduction
   - Technological inventions
   - Importance of space satellites

2. Navigation
   - GPS technology
   - Convenience and efficiency

3. Telecommunications
   - Satellite communication systems
   - Global connectivity

4. Military operations
   - Surveillance and reconnaissance 
   - Missile guidance systems

5. Daily life impact 
   - Weather forecasting 
   - Environmental monitoring 

6. Counterargument: Vitamin discoveries 

7. Broader medical advancements 
   - Antibiotics 

8. Conclusion 

Title: 9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish DefinitionSimplified Chinese TranslationSample Sentence
daunting/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/adjectiveseeming difficult to deal with in anticipation令人畏惧的Selecting the most significant technological invention is a daunting task.
profound/prəˈfaʊnd/adjectivevery great or intense深远的Space satellites have had a profound impact on our lives.
indispensable/ɪndɪˈspensəbl/adjectiveabsolutely necessary不可或缺的These remarkable devices play indispensable roles in navigation, telecommunications, and military operations.
cumbersome/ˈkʌmbərsəm/adjectivelarge or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; slow or complicated and therefore inefficient笨重的We can effortlessly find our way to new destinations without relying on cumbersome maps.
groundbreaking/ˈɡraʊndbreɪkɪŋ/adjectiveinnovative; pioneering开创性的There are far more groundbreaking scientific advancements in medicine than just vitamin discoveries.
antibiotics/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪks/nouna medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms抗生素Antibiotics have saved millions of lives and continue to be crucial in combating various infections and diseases.
reconnaissance/rɪˈkənəsəns/nounmilitary observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features侦察Space satellites play a crucial role in surveillance and reconnaissance for military operations.
connectivity/kəˌnekˈtɪvəti/nounthe state or extent of being connected together连接性Satellite communication systems have greatly improved global connectivity.
surveillance/sərˈveɪləns/nounclose observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal监视Military operations often rely on satellite surveillance for gathering intelligence.
environmental/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/adjectiverelating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition环境的Space satellites are used for environmental monitoring and weather forecasting.
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考生範例 #2

In the past 200 years, tons of scientific discoveries or technological inventions have been shown to the world. If I had to choose one in particular i...

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考生範例

In the past 200 years, tons of scientific discoveries or technological inventions have been shown to the world. If I had to choose one in particular it will probably be vaccine or antibiotics. With Pasteur's work and discoveries, the world changed in a way people couldn't imagine. So many people were dying really young because at that time life's conditions were not as good as the one we have now. With vaccine, we could now irradicate diseases that were killing millions of people, we learn so much about the immune system and ways our body was reacting to pathogens and the answers he could produce to defend us against it. Medicine evolved so much and keeps evolving every day because scientists are curious to understand how our body is working and how he is able to communicate with our environment. People aged 40 are now not that old and still have a really long life to live and enjoy when 2 centuries ago it was synonymous of 80% chance of dying.

評分結果

1. 子项得分

  • Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 5

  • Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.5

  • Language Use and Grammar: 4

2. 预估分数

26. 3 任务完成度

这篇文章在回答问题方面做得很好,选择了疫苗和抗生素作为重要的科学发现。然而,为了更好地完成任务,可以在支持观点时提供更多具体的例子和细节。此外,尝试使用更丰富的词汇和语法结构以增强文章的表达力。

示例1:在讨论疫苗对人类健康的影响时,可以提到一些具体的疾病(如麻疹、天花等)以及疫苗是如何帮助消除这些疾病的。 示例2:尝试使用不同类型的句子结构和连接词来增强文章的连贯性,例如:“因此,在过去两百年里,我们已经取得了许多重要的科学发现和技术发明。”

4. 文章结构与组织

整体上,文章结构清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。但是,在组织方面还有改进空间。建议将每个段落聚焦于一个特定观点,并提供支持细节。此外,使用明确的过渡词来连接不同的观点和段落。

示例1:在引言部分,可以简要介绍自己选择的科学发现或技术发明,并说明为什么认为它们重要。例如:“在过去200年里,许多科学发现和技术发明对我们的生活产生了深远影响。我认为其中最重要的一个是疫苗和抗生素的发现,因为它们极大地改善了人类的健康水平。” 示例2:在正文部分,可以使用过渡词来引导下一个观点。例如:“首先,疫苗对于消除许多曾经威胁人类生命的疾病起到了关键作用。”

5. 语法批改

In the past 200 years, tons of scientific discoveries or technological inventions have been shown to the world. If I had to choose one in particularparticular,(This rule identifies whether commas are missing in a sentence.) it will probably be vaccine or antibiotics. With Pasteur's work and discoveries, the world changed in a way people couldn't imagine. So many people were dying really young because at that time life's conditions were not as good as the one we have now. With vaccine, we could now irradicateirradiate(misspelling) diseases that were killing millions of people, we learn so much about the immune system and ways our body was reacting to pathogens and the answers he could produce to defend us against it. Medicine evolved so much and keeps evolving every day because scientists are curious to understand how our body is working and how he is able to communicate with our environment. People aged 40 are now not that old and still have a really long life to live and enjoyenjoy,(This rule identifies whether commas are missing in a sentence.) when 2 centuries ago it was synonymous of 80% chance of dying.

Section Title: 6 Article Revision

Over the past two centuries, numerous scientific discoveries and technological inventions have significantly impacted our lives. Among these, I believe that vaccines and antibiotics stand out as particularly important advancements. Pasteur's groundbreaking work in this field has led to remarkable changes in public health and life expectancy. Prior to the development of vaccines, countless individuals succumbed to deadly diseases at a young age due to poor living conditions. Vaccines have enabled us to eradicate numerous illnesses that once claimed millions of lives, while also enhancing our understanding of the immune system and its response to pathogens.

Furthermore, medicine continues to evolve as scientists strive to unravel the complexities of human biology and its interaction with the environment. Today, individuals in their 40s can anticipate a long and fulfilling life, whereas just two centuries ago, reaching this age was associated with an 80% mortality rate. The advent of vaccines and antibiotics has undeniably revolutionized healthcare and significantly improved our overall quality of life. (167 words)

In Over the past 200 years, tons of two centuries (clarifies the time frame), numerous scientific discoveries or and technological inventions have been shown to the world. If significantly impacted our lives (more formal tone). Among these, I had to choose one believe that vaccines and antibiotics stand out as particularly important advancements (more concise). Pasteur's groundbreaking work in particular it will probably be vaccine or antibiotics. With Pasteur's work and discoveries, the world changed this field has led to remarkable changes in public health and life expectancy (more precise description). Prior to the development of vaccines, countless individuals succumbed to deadly diseases at a way people couldn't imagine. So many people were dying really young because at age due to poor living conditions (rephrased for clarity). Vaccines have enabled us to eradicate numerous illnesses that time life's conditions were not as good as the one we have now. With vaccine, we could now irradicate diseases that were killing once claimed millions of people, we learn so much about lives, while also enhancing our understanding of the immune system and ways its response to pathogens (improved sentence structure).

Furthermore, medicine continues to evolve as scientists strive to unravel the complexities of human biology and its interaction with the environment (more formal tone). Today, individuals in their 40s can anticipate a long and fulfilling life, whereas just two centuries ago, reaching this age was associated with an 80% mortality rate (rephrased for clarity). The advent of vaccines and antibiotics has undeniably revolutionized healthcare and significantly improved our body was reacting to pathogens and the answers he could produce to defend us against it. Medicine evolved so much and keeps evolving every day because scientists are curious to understand how our body is working and how he is able to communicate with our environment. People aged 40 are now not that old and still have a really long overall quality of life to live and enjoy when 2 centuries ago it was synonymous of 80% chance of dying.(stronger conclusion).

Title: 8 思维导图


1. Introduction
   - Scientific discoveries and technological inventions
   - Importance of vaccines and antibiotics

2. Pasteur's work
   - Groundbreaking research in vaccines and antibiotics
   - Impact on public health and life expectancy

3. Pre-vaccine era
   - Deadly diseases due to poor living conditions
   - High mortality rates at a young age

4. Benefits of vaccines
   - Eradication of numerous illnesses
   - Enhanced understanding of the immune system and pathogen response

5. Medicine evolution
   - Unraveling complexities of human biology and environment interaction

6. Improved life expectancy 
   - Comparison between present day and two centuries ago 

7. Revolution in healthcare 
   - Vaccines and antibiotics as game-changers 

8. Conclusion 
   - Overall improvement in quality of life due to vaccines and antibiotics 

Title: 9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish DefinitionSimplified Chinese TranslationSample Sentence
vaccine/ˈvæksiːn/nounA substance used to stimulate immunity疫苗Vaccines have enabled us to eradicate numerous illnesses.
antibiotic/ˌæntɪbaɪˈɒtɪk/nounA drug that kills or inhibits bacteria抗生素Antibiotics have revolutionized healthcare by treating bacterial infections.
groundbreaking/ˈgraʊndbreɪkɪŋ/adjectiveInnovative; pioneering开创性的Pasteur's groundbreaking work has led to remarkable changes in public health.
pathogen/ˈpæθədʒən/nounA microorganism that causes disease病原体Our understanding of the immune system's response to pathogens has improved.
life expectancy/laɪf ɪkˈspektənsi/nounThe average period a person is expected to live预期寿命Life expectancy has increased significantly due to vaccines and antibiotics.
mortality rate/mɔːrˈtælɪti reɪt/nounThe number of deaths in a population死亡率Two centuries ago, reaching 40 years old was associated with an 80% mortality rate.
eradicate/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/verbTo completely destroy or eliminate根除Vaccines have helped us eradicate many deadly diseases.
revolutionize/rɛvəˈluʃənaɪz/verbTo completely change or transform something | 彻底改变The advent of vaccines and antibiotics has revolutionized healthcare.
immune system/ɪˈmjuːn ˈsɪstəm/nounThe body's defense against harmful substances and organisms免疫系统Vaccines enhance our understanding of the immune system and its response to pathogens.

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