TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Should animals be kept in captivity?
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In my opinion, animals should not be kept in captivity like zoo. Animals have their own freedom, humans only use them for profit and entertainment. If we think in animals’ point of view, we must be tired of being imprison in a small cave. Moreover, some of the organizations or zoos use animal as a tool to defraud people’s sympathy and get money from them. These organizations treat the animals badly or even abuse animals in order to maximize the profit.
Evaluation Result
1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 3.5
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 3.0
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Language Use and Grammar: 3.0
2. 预估分数
20. 3 任务完成度
这篇文章的观点已经表达出来,但是需要更多的论据和例子来支持。同时,文章中有一些语法错误和不清晰的表达。为了提高文章质量,建议:
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提供更多具体的例子和论据来支持观点。
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修改语法错误和不清晰的表达。
English examples for improvement:
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Instead of "we must be tired of being imprison in a small cave," write "animals must be tired of being imprisoned in small enclosures."
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Add more supporting details, such as "Animals in captivity often suffer from psychological stress and physical health issues due to the unnatural environment and lack of space."
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构较为简单,没有明确的引言、主体和结论部分。建议:
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在开头部分简要介绍主题并提出自己的观点。
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在主体部分详细阐述观点,并使用逻辑清晰的段落组织。
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在结尾部分总结全文内容。
English examples for improvement:
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Add an introduction: "The debate over whether animals should be kept in captivity, such as in zoos, has been a controversial topic for many years."
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Organize body paragraphs with clear transitions: "Firstly, animals in captivity often suffer from psychological stress. Secondly, many organizations use animals for profit rather than conservation purposes."
5. 语法批改
In my opinion, animals should not be kept in captivity like zoo. Animals have their own freedom, humans only use them for profit and entertainment. If we think in animals’ point of view, we must be tired of being imprisonimprisoned(Agreement: 'been' or 'was' + past tense) in a small cave. Moreover, some of the organizations or zoos use animal as a tool to defraud people’s sympathy and get money from them. These organizations treat the animals badly or even abuse animals in order to maximize the profit.
Section Title: 6 Article Revision
In my perspective, holding animals in captivity, such as in zoos, is unjustifiable. These creatures inherently possess the right to freedom, yet humans exploit them for monetary gain and amusement. By considering the situation from the animals' viewpoint, one can empathize with their potential weariness of being confined within restrictive enclosures. Furthermore, certain establishments or zoos manipulate these beings as instruments to deceive individuals into offering financial support out of sympathy. Regrettably, these organizations often subject the animals to mistreatment or even abuse in an effort to optimize their profits. (95 words)
In my opinion, perspective [revised for a more formal tone], holding animals should not be kept in captivity like zoo. Animals have their own freedom, captivity, such as in zoos, is unjustifiable [rephrased for clarity]. These creatures inherently possess the right to freedom [more precise wording], yet humans only use exploit them for profit monetary gain and entertainment. If we think in animals’ point of view, we must be tired amusement [rephrased for clarity]. By considering the situation from the animals' viewpoint [corrected apostrophe], one can empathize with their potential weariness of being imprison in a small cave. Moreover, some of the organizations confined within restrictive enclosures [rephrased for better flow]. Furthermore, certain establishments or zoos use animal manipulate these beings as a tool instruments to defraud people’s deceive individuals into offering financial support out of sympathy and get money from them. These [rephrased for clarity]. Regrettably, these organizations treat often subject the animals badly to mistreatment or even abuse animals in order an effort to maximize the profit.optimize their profits [rephrased for better flow].
Display title: 8 思维导图
1. Introduction
- Animals' right to freedom
- Exploitation for monetary gain and amusement
2. Animals' viewpoint
- Empathy for confinement and restrictive enclosures
3. Manipulation by establishments or zoos
- Deceiving individuals for financial support
4. Mistreatment and abuse
- Optimizing profits at the expense of animal welfare
5. Conclusion
- Unjustifiable captivity of animals in zoos
Display title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
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| unjustifiable | /ʌnˈdʒʌstɪfaɪəbəl/ | adjective | not able to be shown to be right or reasonable | 无法辩解的 | Holding animals in captivity, such as in zoos, is unjustifiable. |
| inherently | /ɪnˈhɛrəntli/ | adverb | existing as a natural or basic part of something | 天生地,固有地 | These creatures inherently possess the right to freedom. |
| exploit | /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ | verb | make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource) | 利用,剥削 | Humans exploit them for monetary gain and amusement. |
| empathy | /ˈempəθi/ | noun | the ability to understand and share the feelings of another | 同感,共鸣 | By considering the situation from the animals' viewpoint, one can empathize with their potential weariness of being confined within restrictive enclosures. |
| manipulative | /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/ | adjective | exercising unscrupulous control or influence over a person or situation | 操纵的,控制的 | Certain establishments or zoos are manipulative in using these beings as instruments to deceive individuals into offering financial support out of sympathy. |
| deceive | /dɪˈsiv/ | verb | deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain | 欺骗,哄骗 | These organizations often deceive individuals into offering financial support out of sympathy. |
| mistreatment | /ˌmɪsˈtriːtmənt/ | noun | the action of treating someone badly, especially by being cruel or unfair to them | 虐待,不公平对待 | Regrettably, these organizations often subject the animals to mistreatment or even abuse in an effort to optimize their profits. |
| abuse | /əˈbjuːz/ | noun | the improper use of something, often for personal gain; cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal _ | 滥用;虐待,暴力对待_ | These organizations often subject the animals to mistreatment or even abuse in an effort to optimize their profits. |
| confinement | /kənˈfaɪnmənt/ | noun | the state of being shut up or restricted; a restriction on the scope of a person's activities _ | 禁闭,限制,拘束_ | One can empathize with their potential weariness of being confined within restrictive enclosures. |
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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