TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: 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?
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Paul
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.
Claire
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.
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I am more likely to agree with Professor Claire that medical progress made in the last two hundred years touches much importance. Above all, the life expectancy of humans is such an issue which needs much attention. If we human-beings can go through serious cancers and live longer than before, more achievements will be made in history. Time is valuable. We all need a better body to learn new knowledge and explore the world and universe and the progress we have made in medical area gives us a chance to fulfill this. To some extent, it is a strong body and mind that brings humans achievements in other fields, even the space satellites.
Evaluation Result
1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0
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Language Use and Grammar: 4.0
2. 预估分数
- 27
3. 任务完成度
整体来说,这篇文章回答了题目的要求,但还有一些地方可以改进。首先,在引入论点时,可以更明确地指出你同意Claire教授的观点,并简要说明原因。其次,在正文部分,可以提供更多具体的例子来支持你的观点,例如在医学领域取得的重要突破和发现。最后,在结尾部分,可以总结你的观点,并强调其重要性。
示例1:在引入论点时,可以这样写:“我同意Claire教授关于过去两百年医学进步对人类生活产生重大影响的观点,因为这些进步提高了人类的预期寿命。”
示例2:在正文部分提供具体例子:“例如,在过去两百年里,科学家们发现了抗生素和疫苗等重要药物,这些药物挽救了无数生命并改善了人类健康。”
4. 文章结构与组织
文章整体结构清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。但在段落划分和过渡方面还有待改进。首先,可以将正文部分拆分成两个段落,每个段落关注一个具体的论点。其次,在段落之间使用过渡词或短语来提高文章的连贯性。
建议1:在正文部分拆分段落:“首先,医学进步提高了人类的预期寿命。例如,在过去两百年里,科学家们发现了抗生素和疫苗等重要药物。其次,一个健康的身体和心灵为人类在其他领域取得成就提供了基础。”
建议2:使用过渡词或短语:“因此,在我看来,医学进步在过去两百年里对人类生活产生了巨大影响。”
5. 语法批改
I am more likely to agree with Professor Claire that medical progress made in the last two hundred years touches much importance. Above all, the life expectancy of humans is such an issue which needs much attention. If we human-beings can go through serious cancers and live longer than before, more achievements will be made in history. Time is valuable. We all need a better body to learn new knowledge and explore the world and universeuniverse,(This rule identifies whether commas are missing in a sentence.) and the progress we have made in medical area gives us a chance to fulfill this. To some extent, it is a strong body and mind that brings humans achievements in other fields, even the space satellites.
Section Title: 6 Article Revision
Revised Essay:
I concur with Professor Claire's assertion that medical advancements over the past two centuries hold significant importance. Foremost, the increased life expectancy of humans is a crucial matter that warrants attention. The ability to combat severe illnesses, such as cancer, and subsequently live longer than before allows for greater accomplishments throughout history. Time is a valuable resource; thus, we require optimal health to acquire new knowledge and explore the world and universe. The progress made in the medical field provides us with the opportunity to achieve this. To a certain extent, it is our robust physical and mental well-being that enables human achievements in other domains, including space satellite technology. (117 words)
Revised Essay with Inline Explanations:
I am concur (more formal and precise than "more likely to agree agree") with Professor Claire that Claire's assertion (clearer and more concise than "that medical progress made in the last two hundred years touches much importance") that medical advancements over the past two centuries hold significant importance. Above all, Foremost, the increased life expectancy of humans is such a crucial matter (more concise and clear than "such an issue which needs much attention") that warrants attention. If we human-beings can go through serious cancers The ability to combat severe illnesses, such as cancer, and subsequently live longer than before, more achievements will be made in before allows for greater accomplishments throughout history. Time is valuable. We all need a valuable resource; thus, we require optimal health (clearer and more concise than "a better body body") to learn acquire new knowledge and explore the world and universe and the universe. The progress we have made in the medical area gives field provides us a chance with the opportunity to fulfill achieve this. To some a certain extent, it is a our robust physical and mental well-being (more precise than "a strong body and mind mind") that brings humans enables human achievements in other fields, even the domains, including space satellites.satellite technology (more specific example).
8 思维导图
1. Introduction
- Medical advancements
- Importance
2. Increased life expectancy
- Crucial matter
- Attention
3. Combat severe illnesses
- Cancer
- Longer life
4. Greater accomplishments
- History
- Time as a resource
5. Optimal health for knowledge acquisition and exploration
- World and universe exploration
6. Progress in the medical field
- Opportunities for achievements
7. Physical and mental well-being
- Enabling human achievements
8. Space satellite technology
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| concur | /kənˈkɜr/ | verb | to agree; to coincide | 同意,一致 | I concur with Professor Claire's assertion that medical advancements hold significant importance. |
| life expectancy | /laɪf ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ | noun | the average period a person may expect to live | 预期寿命 | The increased life expectancy of humans is a crucial matter that warrants attention. |
| combat | /ˈkɒmbæt/ | verb | /noun to fight against; struggle | /a fight, battle, or struggle 与...战斗;抗争;打击 | /战斗,搏斗,格斗 The ability to combat severe illnesses, such as cancer, allows for longer lives than before. |
| accomplishment | /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/ | noun | something achieved successfully | 成就,成绩 | Greater accomplishments can be made throughout history due to increased life expectancy. |
| resource | /rɪˈsɔrs/ | noun | a source of help or support | 资源,来源 | Time is a valuable resource; thus, we require optimal health to acquire new knowledge and explore the world. |
| optimal | /ˈɒptɪməl/ | /ˈɒptɪməl/ | /adjective most favorable or desirable | /best 最佳的,最适宜的 | Optimal health is necessary for acquiring new knowledge and exploring the world and universe. |
| well-being | /wɛlˈbi ɪŋ/ | /noun the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy 健康,福祉 | /福利 It is our robust physical and mental well-being that enables human achievements in other domains. | ||
| domain | /dəˈmeɪn/ | /noun an area of territory owned or controlled by a ruler or government 领域,范围 领地 | /领土 Space satellite technology is one domain where human achievements have been enabled by good health. | ||
| satellite technology | /ˈsætəlaɪt tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ /noun technology related to artificial satellites 卫星技术 | Space satellite technology has been greatly advanced due to our physical and mental well-being. |
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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