TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Instructions Your professor is teaching a class on team working. Write apost responding to the professor's question. In your response you should express and support your personal opinion, make a contribution to the discussion in your own words An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
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Dr. Dlaz
Choosing the right teammates, whether in a school or company setting, plays a significant role in the group's success. As a leader, which of the following do you think is the most important quality when choosing your teammates, honesty, the ability to get along well with others, or the ability to communicate clearly? I am more than happy to hear your points.
Emma
I think honesty is a priority in picking teammates.Honesty is the foundation of building trust between people. Team members can only cooperate if they are honest with each other. l have complete confidence in the ability of my team members to complete the task.which is the most fundamental element of successful teamwork.
Lee
The ability to communicate clearly is the most important one among the three qualities that mentioned by Professor Susan. Everyone's perspective is different, and only by clearly expressing their own views can team members communicate effectively. It is difficult to collaborate with other members if you cannot clearly express your views, needs,or suggestions.
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User Sample
In response to the professor’s question, I respectfully disagree with Emma and Lee’s assertions. Instead, I firmly believe that being able to get along well with others is the most essential quality in a teamwork. That’s primarily due to the fact that the team can finish a work effectively only when all members are in a good mood, and the abilities of honesty and communication will become irrelevant if the team members are like strangers. Furthermore, it’s essential for a team to have its team spirit, especially in some sports competitions like football and basketball games, which requires tacit understanding of each other’s meaning. Hence, the team members must get along well with each other in daily life, so that they can show their best at crucial moments. Taking myself as an example, I was once a member of a football team. In a competition, I understood my teammates’ meaning by intuition and passed the ball, and we finally won the game. That’s thanks to we are all best friends and understand each other a lot.
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
- Estimated Score: 27
3. 任务完成度
这篇文章在完成任务方面做得很好,回答了教授的问题,并提出了自己的观点。但是,可以在以下方面进行改进:
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在支持观点时提供更多具体的例子和细节。
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对其他观点进行简要讨论,以展示对话题的全面理解。
改进示例:
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在论述团队精神对于成功合作的重要性时,可以提供更多关于如何建立团队精神的具体方法。
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可以简要讨论诚实和清晰沟通在团队合作中的重要性,以及为什么它们相对于相处融洽而言不那么重要。
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构清晰,包括引言、正文和结尾。每段都集中讨论了一个特定观点并提供了支持细节。然而,在以下方面可以进行改进:
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在段落之间使用更明确的过渡词或短语。
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在引言部分简要介绍其他观点,以使文章更具逻辑性。
改进示例:
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在讨论团队精神的重要性之后,可以使用过渡词如“然而”或“尽管如此”来引入对其他观点的讨论。
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在引言部分,可以简要提及诚实和清晰沟通作为选择团队成员时的其他重要品质。
5. 语法批改
In response to the professor’s question, I respectfully disagree with Emma and Lee’s assertions. Instead, I firmly believe that being able to get along well with others is the most essential quality in a teamwork. That’s primarily due to the fact that the team can finish a work effectively only when all members are in a good mood, and the abilities of honesty and communication will become irrelevant if the team members are like strangers. Furthermore, it’s essential for a team to have its team spirit, especially in some sports competitions like football and basketball games, which requires tacit understanding of each other’s meaning. Hence, the team members must get along well with each other in daily life, so that they can show their best at crucial moments. Taking myself as an example, I was once a member of a football team. In a competition, I understood my teammates’ meaning by intuition and passed the ball, and we finally won the game. That’s thanks to we are all best friends and understand each other a lot.
Display title: 6 文章修订
In response to Dr. Dlaz's inquiry, I respectfully diverge from Emma and Lee's perspectives. I assert that the ability to get along well with others is the paramount quality for effective teamwork. This is primarily because a harmonious atmosphere fosters productivity, rendering honesty and communication skills secondary if team members lack interpersonal rapport. Moreover, a strong team spirit is vital, particularly in sports competitions such as football and basketball, where implicit understanding among players is crucial. Thus, cultivating positive relationships in daily life enables team members to excel during critical moments.
Drawing from personal experience, I was once part of a football team where our camaraderie proved invaluable during a competition. Through intuition and familiarity with my teammates, I successfully executed a pass that ultimately led to our victory. This triumph can be attributed to the deep understanding and friendship we shared as a cohesive unit. (150 words)
In response to the professor’s question, Dr. Dlaz's inquiry (clarifies the context and sounds more formal), I respectfully disagree with diverge (more precise term) from Emma and Lee’s assertions. Instead, I firmly believe Lee's perspectives. I assert that being able the ability to get along well with others is the most essential paramount (stronger adjective) quality for effective teamwork. This is primarily because a harmonious atmosphere fosters productivity, rendering honesty and communication skills secondary if team members lack interpersonal rapport (more concise and clear). Moreover, a strong team spirit is vital, particularly in a teamwork. That’s primarily due to the fact that the team can finish a work effectively only when all members are in a good mood, and the abilities of honesty and communication will become irrelevant if the team members are like strangers. Furthermore, it’s essential for a team to have its team spirit, especially in some sports competitions like such as football and basketball games, which requires tacit basketball, where implicit understanding of each other’s meaning. Hence, the team members must get along well with each other among players is crucial (more specific). Thus, cultivating positive relationships in daily life, so that they can show their best at crucial moments. Taking myself as an example, life enables team members to excel during critical moments (clearer connection between daily life and performance).
Drawing from personal experience (better transition), I was once a member part of a football team. In a competition, I understood team where our camaraderie (more specific term) proved invaluable during a competition. Through intuition and familiarity with my teammates’ meaning by intuition and passed the ball, and teammates, I successfully executed a pass that ultimately led to our victory. This triumph can be attributed to the deep understanding and friendship we finally won the game. That’s thanks to we are all best friends and understand each other a lot.shared as a cohesive unit (emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships).
Display title: 8 思维导图
Mindmap:
1. Introduction
- Divergence from Emma and Lee's perspectives
- Importance of getting along well with others
2. Harmonious atmosphere
- Fosters productivity
- Honesty and communication skills secondary to interpersonal rapport
3. Strong team spirit
- Vital in sports competitions (e.g., football, basketball)
- Implicit understanding among players crucial
4. Cultivating positive relationships
- Enables team members to excel during critical moments
5. Personal experience
- Football team camaraderie during competition
- Intuition and familiarity leading to victory
6. Conclusion
- Deep understanding and friendship as a cohesive unit
Display title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| diverge | /daɪˈvɜrdʒ/ | verb | To go or extend in different directions from a common point | 分歧 | In response to Dr. Dlaz's inquiry, I respectfully diverge from Emma and Lee's perspectives. |
| paramount | /ˈpærəmaʊnt/ | adjective | More important than anything else; supreme | 至高无上的 | I assert that the ability to get along well with others is the paramount quality for effective teamwork. |
| interpersonal | /ˌɪntərˈpɜrsənəl/ | adjective | Relating to relationships or communication between people | 人际关系的 | Honesty and communication skills are secondary if team members lack interpersonal rapport. |
| rapport | /ræˈpɔr/ | noun | A close and harmonious relationship | 融洽关系 | A harmonious atmosphere fosters productivity, rendering honesty and communication skills secondary if team members lack interpersonal rapport. |
| implicit | /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ | adjective | Implied though not plainly expressed | 含蓄的 | Strong team spirit is vital, particularly in sports competitions where implicit understanding among players is crucial. |
| camaraderie | /kəˈmærədəri/ | noun | Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together | 友情,团结一致 | I was once part of a football team where our camaraderie proved invaluable during a competition. |
| intuition | /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən/ | noun | The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning | 直觉 | Through intuition and familiarity with my teammates, I successfully executed a pass that ultimately led to our victory. |
| cohesive | /koʊˈhisiv/ | adjective | United and working together effectively | 凝聚力强的 | - This triumph can be attributed to the deep understanding and friendship we shared as a cohesive unit. |
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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