TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Question: For traditional media like television and books, which do you think is more important nowadays.
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Professor
Television or book, which traditional media is more important nowadays?
Student A
Books are more important.
Student B
television is more important.
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User Sample
While I appreciate Emily’s idea that books contain profound content, I agree with Paul more that television is still of utmost importance in the contemporary society. Compared to other traditional media, television is relatively new. Television programs often consist of audio and images, making it more attractive to individuals, especially to young people. According to a survey conducted by an university, students spend 50% of their spare time on television. By watching TV series with like-minded roommates, students can have a colorful and joyful campus life. Admittedly, while books has its merits, television brings about more possibilities.
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
这篇文章基本上完成了任务要求,但仍有改进的空间。首先,你可以在论证电视重要性时提供更多具体的例子和细节。其次,尝试使用更多的连接词来使文章更连贯。最后,注意保持正式的语气。
改进示例:
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在论证电视重要性时,可以提到一些具体的节目类型,如新闻、纪录片等,并解释它们如何影响人们的生活。
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使用连接词,如“然而”、“此外”等来使文章更连贯。
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构方面表现良好,包括了引言、主体和结论。然而,在段落之间使用更多的过渡词汇可以使文章更加流畅。此外,请确保每个段落都集中讨论一个特定观点,并提供支持细节。
改进示例:
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在引言部分明确提出自己的观点:“在传统媒体中,我认为电视在当今社会中更为重要。”
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在段落之间添加过渡词,如“首先”、“其次”等,以使文章更具逻辑性。
5. 语法批改
While I appreciate Emily’s idea that books contain profound content, I agree with Paul more that television is still of utmost importance in the contemporary society. Compared to other traditional media, television is relatively new. Television programs often consist of audio and images, making it more attractive to individuals, especially to young people. According to a survey conducted by ana(Use of 'a' vs. 'an') university, students spend 50% of their spare time on television. By watching TV series with like-minded roommates, students can have a colorful and joyful campus life. Admittedly, while books has its merits, television brings about more possibilities.
Title: 6 文章修订
In the debate between the significance of traditional media forms, such as television and books, I find myself aligning more with the notion that television holds greater importance in today's society. Although books offer profound content, television's relatively recent emergence and its combination of audio and visual elements make it a more appealing medium for a wider audience, particularly among younger generations. A university study revealed that students dedicate 50% of their leisure time to watching television, indicating its prominent role in their lives. Engaging in TV series alongside like-minded peers fosters a vibrant and enjoyable campus experience for students. While books undoubtedly possess their own merits, it is evident that television presents a broader range of possibilities in contemporary society. (124 words)
Revised essay: Title: 7 文章批改
While I appreciate Emily’s idea that books contain profound content, content (clarified the subject of the sentence), I agree with Paul more that television is still of utmost importance in the contemporary society. society (removed "the" for smoother flow). Compared to other traditional media, television is relatively new. Television programs often consist of audio and images, making it more attractive to individuals, especially to young people. people (rephrased for clarity). According to a survey conducted by an university, a university (corrected "an" to "a"), students spend 50% of their spare time on television. By watching TV series with like-minded roommates, students can have a colorful and joyful campus life. life (maintained original wording for natural tone). Admittedly, while books has its merits, have their merits (corrected "has" to "have"), television brings about more possibilities.possibilities (maintained original wording for natural tone).
8 思维导图
- Television vs Books
- Importance in today's society
- Television
- Recent emergence
- Audio and visual elements
- Wider audience appeal
- Popularity among younger generations
- Books
- Profound content
- Traditional medium
- University study findings
- Students' leisure time allocation
- 50% dedicated to watching television
- Social aspects of television consumption
- Engaging in TV series with peers
- Vibrant and enjoyable campus experience for students
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| significance | /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ | noun | The quality of being worthy of attention; importance. | 重要性 | The significance of traditional media forms is a topic of debate. |
| emergence | /ɪˈmɜrdʒəns/ | noun | The process of coming into view or becoming exposed. | 出现 | Television's relatively recent emergence has made it popular among younger generations. |
| appealing | /əˈpilɪŋ/ | adjective | _Attractive or interesting. | _吸引人的 | Television's audio and visual elements make it more appealing than books. |
| leisure | /ˈliʒər/ | noun | _Free time when one is not working or attending to other duties. | _休闲时间 | Students dedicate 50% of their leisure time to watching television. |
| vibrant | /ˈvaɪbrənt/ | adjective | _Full of energy and enthusiasm. | _充满活力的 | Engaging in TV series creates a vibrant campus experience for students. |
| profound | /prəˈfaʊnd/ | adjective | _Very great or intense; showing great knowledge or insight. | _深刻的 | Books offer profound content that can be intellectually stimulating. |
| contemporary | /kənˈtɛmpəreri/ | adjective | Belonging to or occurring in the present. | 当代的 | Television presents a broader range of possibilities in contemporary society. |
| undoubtedly | /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ | adverb | Without doubt; certainly. | 无疑地 | Undoubtedly, books possess their own merits, but television has a wider appeal. |
| possibilities | /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪti/ | noun | Things that may happen or be the case; potential opportunities. | 可能性 | The possibilities offered by television make it an important medium in today's society. |
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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