TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: On the discussion board, I want you to exchange ideas about what schools can do to make the transition to a new school easier for teenagers.
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This week we will discuss issues faced by secondary school administrators. Im referring to schools for teenage students. One such issue is students who change schools. Students changes schools for many different reasons, the most common being a family move. On the discussion board, I want you to exchange ideas about what schools can do to make the transition to a new school easier for teenagers.
Student A
I think schools should assign new students a fellow student who can help them adjust. The "student buddy" can do things like make sure the new student can find the cafeteria or the right classrooms. For new students, it's a lot easier to ask a fellow student a question rather than ask a teacher or the principal
Student B
i would require new students to sign up for some school club or activity that meets outside of class. That way, new students would have an easy way to meet other students in a friendly environment, It would give them a group to immediately identify with
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In my opinion, I think schools can help new students to adapt new schools by two ways. Firstly, schools can format a voluntary organization which is composed by old students from the school. This is because a new student usually feels stranger of the new place. Even though they may lose their way. Additionally, old students are familiar with their school, they know where they can find the dormitory, the canteen, the classroom and the teacher’s office. Therefore, a new student can quickly start their new life in a new school. Secondly, the school can encourage new students take part in clubs. A new student may feel lonely and has high pressure because they cannot share with friends their emotion in a new school. Taking part in clubs cab help new students contact with other students which is beneficial for them to make more friends. Therefore, they can release pressure and feel happy.
Evaluation Result
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
这篇文章基本上完成了任务,提出了两个关于如何帮助新生适应新学校的建议。但是,文章中有一些语法错误和表达不清晰的地方。建议在写作时注意使用正确的语法结构和词汇,并尝试使用更丰富的词汇来表达观点。
改进示例1(英文): 原文:Taking part in clubs cab help new students contact with other students which is beneficial for them to make more friends. 修改后:Participating in clubs can help new students interact with other students, which is beneficial for them to make more friends.
改进示例2(英文): 原文:This is because a new student usually feels stranger of the new place. 修改后:This is because a new student usually feels like a stranger in the new place.
4. 文章结构与组织
文章的结构和组织方面还有待提高。虽然文章包含了引言、主体和结论,但是段落划分不够明确,缺乏清晰的过渡句。建议在写作时注意段落之间的逻辑关系,并使用过渡句连接不同观点。
改进示例1(英文): 原文:In my opinion, I think schools can help new students to adapt new schools by two ways. 修改后:In my opinion, there are two main ways in which schools can help new students adapt to their new environment.
改进示例2(英文): 原文:Firstly, schools can format a voluntary organization which is composed by old students from the school. 修改后:Firstly, schools can establish a voluntary organization composed of current students who are familiar with the school environment.
5. 语法批改
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Section Title: 6 Article Revision
In my perspective, schools can facilitate a smooth transition for new students by implementing two strategies. Firstly, they can establish a voluntary mentorship program comprising experienced students from the school. This is crucial because newcomers often feel disoriented in unfamiliar surroundings and may struggle to navigate the campus. Since seasoned students are well-acquainted with the school's layout, including dormitories, cafeterias, classrooms, and faculty offices, they can effectively guide new students in settling into their new environment. Secondly, schools should encourage new students to participate in extracurricular clubs and activities. In a new setting, students may experience loneliness and heightened stress due to the absence of familiar support networks. Engaging in clubs allows them to interact with their peers and forge meaningful connections, thereby alleviating their stress and fostering a sense of belonging within the school community. (141 words)
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8 思维导图
1. Smooth Transition
1.1 Mentorship Program
1.1.1 Experienced Students
1.1.2 Guide New Students
1.2 Extracurricular Clubs and Activities
1.2.1 Interact with Peers
1.2.2 Forge Connections
2. Benefits of Strategies
2.1 Alleviate Stress
2.2 Foster Sense of Belonging
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| transition | /trænˈzɪʃən/ | noun | a change from one state or condition to another | 过渡 | The transition from high school to college can be challenging for many students. |
| mentorship | /ˈmɛntərʃɪp/ | noun | guidance provided by a mentor | 导师关系 | The mentorship program helped new students adjust to their new environment quickly and effectively. |
| disoriented | /dɪsˈɔriəntəd/ | adjective | confused and not knowing where to go or what to do | 迷失方向的 | New students often feel disoriented during their first few days at school. |
| extracurricular | /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlər/ | adjective | /noun activities that are not part of the main course of study | /活动 课外活动 | Joining extracurricular clubs can help students make new friends and develop new skills. |
| alleviate | /əˈliːviˌeɪt/ | verb | to make something less severe | 减轻 | Participating in clubs can alleviate the stress and loneliness that new students may experience. |
| belonging | /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ | noun | /adjective feeling that you are part of a group or an organization | / 归属感 | Fostering a sense of belonging is important for the well-being of students. |
| navigate | /ˈnævɪgeɪt/ | verb | /noun to find your way from one place to another | / 导航 | Experienced students can help newcomers navigate the campus more easily. |
| surroundings | /səˈraʊndɪŋz/ | noun | /plural noun all the things that are around you in a place | / 环境 | Newcomers often feel disoriented in unfamiliar surroundings. |
| interact | /ˌɪntərˈækt/ | verb | /noun to communicate with or react to | / 互动 | Extracurricular activities allow students to interact with their peers and forge connections. |
| forge | /fɔrdʒ/ | verb | /noun to create something strong, enduring, or successful | / 锻造 | By participating in clubs, students can forge meaningful connections with their peers. |
How Academic Discussion Is Scored
The TOEFL Academic Discussion task is evaluated based on the official ETS scoring rubric. AI evaluation analyzes each response across multiple dimensions.
Relevance & Contribution
Does the response address the question and contribute meaningfully to the discussion?
Language Use
Grammar accuracy, vocabulary range, and sentence structure quality.
Development & Support
Are ideas well-developed with specific examples and clear reasoning?
Common Patterns Across Responses
Based on analysis of user submissions for this task, here are common patterns observed in student responses.
Many students provide clear opinions but lack specific supporting examples.
Strong responses directly reference the reading passage and other speakers' viewpoints.
Higher-scoring responses use varied sentence structures and academic vocabulary.
Time management is a key factor — responses that feel rushed tend to score lower on development.
Learning Tips
Read the prompt carefully and identify all parts of the question before writing.
Reference the reading passage and the other students' opinions in your response.
Use specific examples to support your main point — avoid generic statements.
Aim for 120-150 words. Longer responses are not always better; clarity and focus matter more.
Practice timed responses (10 minutes) to build fluency under exam conditions.
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