TOEFL Academic Discussion Writing Sample: How to define success?

1. 子项得分

• Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5

• Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0

• Language Use and Grammar: 4.0

2. 预估分数

• 27

3. 任务完成度

这篇文章在回答问题方面做得很好，对成功的定义进行了全面的讨论。但是，为了更好地完成任务，可以尝试在文章中引入更多具体的例子来支持观点。此外，可以考虑从不同角度讨论成功的定义，以使文章更加丰富。

改进建议示例：

1. 在讨论成功的广义定义时，可以引入一个著名人物（如乔布斯或特雷莎修女）作为例子，说明他们是如何在他们所热爱的领域取得成功的。
2. 可以讨论一下社会对成功的期望如何影响个人对成功的看法，并给出一个具体的例子来说明这种影响。

4. 文章结构与组织

文章结构基本清晰，包括引言、正文和结论。然而，在组织上还有一些改进空间。首先，在段落之间添加过渡句子可以使文章更连贯。其次，在正文部分中使用主题句来明确每个段落的核心观点也是很有帮助的。

改进建议示例：

1. 在第二段和第三段之间，可以添加一个过渡句子，如：“鉴于这种结果导向的成功观念存在的问题，我们有必要重新审视成功的定义。”
2. 在正文段落开头使用主题句，例如：“相反，我们应该从更广泛的角度来定义成功，这需要我们公正地评价自己并全身心投入到所热爱的事业中。”

5. 语法批改

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Title: 6 文章修订

The question of defining success brings to mind a letter I once read, penned by renowned physicist Richard P. Feynman to his student who was disheartened by their inability to work on fundamental problems and remaining "nameless" in academia. Feynman's advice emphasized that no problem was too trivial if one could genuinely make progress on it, thereby deriving a sense of accomplishment.

Despite this perspective, many individuals harbor deeply ingrained beliefs about success, equating it solely with solving grandiose problems, making significant contributions, and ultimately achieving fame and fortune. This results-oriented mindset is flawed as it undermines the value of each person's unique existence and individual efforts while also disregarding their contributions to the broader community. Furthermore, this narrow definition of success can create a detrimental cycle where individuals become trapped in anxiety and burnout, consequently stifling their enthusiasm and inhibiting further exploration.

In light of these considerations, it is prudent to adopt a more expansive definition of success that encompasses a fairer self-assessment and fosters dedication to our academic or professional endeavors with passion and commitment. This approach encourages us to appreciate our pursuits regardless of perceived triviality or unworthiness according to societal stereotypes about success. (200 words)

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8 思维导图

1. 引言
   - 理查德·费曼的信
   - 成功的定义

2. 普遍观念
   - 成功等同于解决重大问题、做出重要贡献和获得名利

3. 结果导向思维的弊端
   - 忽视个人价值和努力
   - 忽视对社区的贡献
   - 产生焦虑和倦怠，抑制探索精神

4. 更广泛的成功定义
   - 公平的自我评估
   - 对学术或职业事业的热情和承诺

5. 结论
   - 拥抱更包容性的成功观念，摒弃社会刻板印象，珍视个人追求

9 关键词