TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on environmental protection. Write a post responding to theprofessor's question.
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Doctor Smith
As the world faces increasing environmental challenges, from climate change to pollution, acritical question arises: Who should be responsible for protecting the environment? Should theresponsibility be on industries or on individuals?
Amy
Individuals play a crucial role, as each person's daily choices and habits have a significantimpact on the environment. By leading through example and advocating for sustainablepractices, people can create a collective movement towards a greener future.
Rory
Industries should bear the primary responsibility, as they are major contributors to pollution andenvironmental degradation. lt is essential for these entities to adopt cleaner technologies andmore sustainable practices to mitigate their environmental impact.
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In my view, I think that the responsibility of protecting the environment lies in individuals. I align with Amy's idea that individuals hold the power to have a crucial impact on the environment. I would add that people who influence the environment through daily actions also play a significant role in protecting our habitat. For instance, each of us, by choosing a more environmentally friendly vehicle and opting for reusable items instead of plastic bags, can contribute to improving the environment by effectively reducing pollution produced by individuals. While Rory raised the relevant point that emphasizes the predominance of industries' responsibility in protecting the environment, he doesn't mention that although industries may have advanced technologies, these technologies are still not well-developed, which means it is unlikely to be used to protect the environment, at least in the nearly future.
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
这篇文章在回答问题方面做得很好,表达了作者的观点,并且对讨论作出了贡献。但是,文章可以在以下方面进行改进:在支持观点时提供更多详细的例子和解释;在语言使用和语法方面,尽量避免出现错误。为了帮助您理解如何改进文章,请参考以下两个英文示例:
Example 1: Instead of saying "by choosing a more environmentally friendly vehicle," you could be more specific by saying "by opting for electric or hybrid vehicles, which produce fewer emissions."
Example 2: Instead of saying "these technologies are still not well-developed," you could provide a specific example, such as "carbon capture technology is still in its infancy and not yet widely adopted by industries."
4. 文章结构与组织
文章的结构和组织方面基本上是清晰的,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,在以下方面还有改进的空间:每段落都应该专注于一个具体的观点,并提供支持细节;在段落之间使用明确的过渡词。为了帮助您理解如何改进文章,请参考以下两个英文示例:
Example 1: To improve the transition between ideas, you could add a sentence like "While industries do have a significant impact on the environment, it is important not to underestimate the power of individual actions."
Example 2: To make each paragraph more focused, you could separate the discussion of individuals' responsibility and industries' responsibility into two separate paragraphs, each with its own supporting details and examples.
5. 语法批改
In my view, I think that the responsibility of protecting the environment lies in individuals. I align with Amy's idea that individuals hold the power to have a crucial impact on the environment. I would add that people who influence the environment through daily actions also play a significant role in protecting our habitat. For instance, each of us, by choosing a more environmentally friendly vehicle and opting for reusable items instead of plastic bags, can contribute to improving the environment by effectively reducing pollution produced by individuals. While Rory raised the relevant point that emphasizes the predominance of industries' responsibility in protecting the environment, he doesn't mention that although industries may have advanced technologies, these technologies are still not well-developed, which means it is unlikely to be used to protect the environment, at least in the nearly future.
Section Title: 6 文章修订
In my opinion, the responsibility of environmental protection primarily lies with individuals. I concur with Amy's perspective that individuals wield significant influence over the environment through their daily choices and habits. Furthermore, I believe that people can make a substantial difference in safeguarding our ecosystem by consciously adopting eco-friendly practices. For example, opting for greener transportation options and utilizing reusable items instead of disposable plastics can effectively reduce pollution generated by individuals. While Rory presents a valid argument highlighting industries' role in environmental protection, he fails to acknowledge that despite the availability of advanced technologies, their underdeveloped state renders them less effective in mitigating environmental damage in the near future. (114 words)
In my view, I think that opinion, the responsibility of protecting the environment environmental protection primarily lies in individuals. with individuals (revised for clarity and conciseness). I align concur with Amy's idea perspective that individuals hold the power to have a crucial impact on the environment. I would add that people who wield significant influence over the environment through their daily actions also play choices and habits (rephrased for natural tone). Furthermore, I believe that people can make a significant role substantial difference in protecting safeguarding our habitat. ecosystem by consciously adopting eco-friendly practices (revised for clarity). For instance, each of us, by choosing a more environmentally friendly vehicle and example, opting for greener transportation options and utilizing reusable items instead of plastic bags, disposable plastics can contribute to improving the environment effectively reduce pollution generated by effectively reducing pollution produced by individuals. individuals (minor revisions for natural tone). While Rory raised presents a valid argument highlighting industries' role in environmental protection, he fails to acknowledge that despite the relevant point that emphasizes the predominance availability of industries' responsibility in protecting the environment, he doesn't mention that although industries may have advanced technologies, these technologies are still not well-developed, which means it is unlikely to be used to protect the environment, at least their underdeveloped state renders them less effective in mitigating environmental damage in the nearly future.near future (rephrased for clarity and natural tone).
8 思维导图
- 主题: 个人在环境保护中的责任
- 同意Amy的观点
- 个人对环境有重大影响
- 日常选择和习惯
- 提倡环保实践
- 绿色出行方式
- 使用可重复使用的物品
- 对Rory观点的反驳
- 工业在环保中的作用
- 高级技术尚不成熟,短期内难以减轻环境损害
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| responsibility | /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/ | noun | a duty to deal with something or take control of it | 责任 | Environmental protection is everyone's responsibility. |
| influence | /ˈɪnfluəns/ | noun | the power to affect people or things | 影响力 | Individuals wield significant influence over the environment through their daily choices and habits. |
| eco-friendly | /ˌikoʊˈfrɛndli/ | adjective | not harmful to the environment | 环保 | People can make a difference by adopting eco-friendly practices. |
| transportation | /ˌtrænspɔrˈteɪʃən/ | noun | the movement of people or goods from one place to another | 交通 | Opting for greener transportation options can effectively reduce pollution. |
| reusable | /riˈjuːzəbl/ | adjective | able to be used more than once | 可重复使用的 | Utilizing reusable items instead of disposable plastics can help protect the environment. |
| pollution | /pəˈluːʃən/ | noun | substances that make air, water, or land dirty and not safe to use | 污染 | Reducing individual pollution is crucial for environmental protection. |
| industry | /ˈɪndəstri/ | noun | the production of goods from raw materials | 工业 | Rory highlights the role of industry in environmental protection. |
| technology | /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ | noun | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes | 技术 | Advanced technology is still underdeveloped and less effective in mitigating environmental damage in the near future. |
| underdeveloped | /ˌʌndər'dev(ə)ləpt/ | adjective | not developed to a normal, complete, or satisfactory degree | 不发达的 | Despite the availability of advanced technologies, their underdeveloped state renders them less effective in mitigating environmental damage. | ||||
| mitigate | /ˈmɪtɪgeɪt/ | verb | make something less severe, serious, or painful | 减轻 | It is important to take action to mitigate the environmental damage caused by human activities. |
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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