TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a sociology class.Writea post responding to the professor's question.
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Professor
Dr.Diaz This week,we discussed the importance of rolemodels and opinion makers in society.One ideawe discussed was the widespread impact of"influencers."Influencers are people who are very active posting on social media and who have many followers. Influencers' posts and opinion scan influence their followers' choices one very thing from fashion to politics. In your opinion, do social media influencers generally have a positive or negative effect on their followers? Why do you think so?
Student A
Kelly l think the influencers' effect is generally positive. People can learn about the latest trends and topics in a very quick and efficient way by following influencers. In the past, people had to spend time looking through magazines or visiting boutiques to even know what trending was.
Student B
I think influencers generally have a negative effect because they have far too much influence. I can think of one influencer who only has to mention a particular kind of sports shoe, and the next day they'll be sold out. The followers aren't really thinking for themselves; they're just blindly following the influencers' choices.
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User Sample
From my perspective, I concur with Kelly’s assertion that influencers generally have positive impact to their followers, since they can learn about the trends and topics in an efficient way which is much more quickly than the past time. Besides, with the development of new media, more and more people become an influencer and then produce different kinds of topics, such as vlogger, fashion and even study. In other words, people can learn different regions of knowledge whatever they want through these platforms. For example, we can learn astronomic knowledge from YouTube and enhance the ability of cooking from TikTok. I am always be encouraged by influencers’ vlogs who thrive in their own region when I suffer in the tough time. Actually, we cannot deny that it also contributes to competitive phenomenon throughout these recommendations, as Paul mention. While evaluate the strength and weakness from these influencers, therefore, I assert that it brings positive impact in general.
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
26. 3 任务完成度
整体来说,你的文章较好地回答了问题,并提供了一些支持观点的例子。然而,为了更好地完成任务,你可以考虑以下建议进行改进:
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在论述观点时,可以提供更具体的例子和数据支持;
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尝试使用更多的连接词和短语使文章更连贯;
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注意避免使用过于口语化的表达。
示例1(改进前):In other words, people can learn different regions of knowledge whatever they want through these platforms. 示例1(改进后):In other words, people can acquire knowledge from various fields according to their interests through these platforms.
示例2(改进前):I am always be encouraged by influencers’ vlogs who thrive in their own region when I suffer in the tough time. 示例2(改进后):I always find encouragement from influencers' vlogs, especially those who excel in their respective fields, during difficult times.
4. 文章结构与组织
你的文章结构基本清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,在组织方面还有一些可以改进的地方:
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在正文部分,尝试使用主题句来明确每段的中心思想;
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在段落之间使用更多的过渡词和短语,使文章更连贯。
示例1(改进前):Actually, we cannot deny that it also contributes to competitive phenomenon throughout these recommendations, as Paul mention. 示例1(改进后):On the other hand, we cannot deny that influencers also contribute to a competitive phenomenon through their recommendations, as Paul mentioned.
示例2(改进前):While evaluate the strength and weakness from these influencers, therefore, I assert that it brings positive impact in general. 示例2(改进后):Taking into account both the strengths and weaknesses of these influencers, I firmly believe that they generally have a positive impact on their followers.
5. 语法批改
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Title: 6 文章修订
In my opinion, I agree with Kelly that influencers generally have a positive impact on their followers, as they provide an efficient way to learn about trends and topics, which is significantly faster than traditional methods. Furthermore, the proliferation of new media has led to a diverse range of influencers who cover various subjects such as vlogging, fashion, and education. This allows people to access and learn from a wide array of knowledge domains according to their interests through these platforms. For instance, one can acquire astronomical knowledge from YouTube or improve their cooking skills via TikTok. Personally, I find myself inspired by influencers who excel in their respective fields during challenging times. While it is true that the influence of these individuals can lead to competitive behavior among followers, as mentioned by Paul, I believe that when considering the overall advantages and disadvantages of influencers' impact on society, they generally have a positive effect. (158 words)
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Title: 8 思维导图
- Influencers
- Positive impact on followers
- Efficient way to learn about trends and topics
- Faster than traditional methods
- Proliferation of new media
- Diverse range of influencers
- Vlogging, fashion, education, etc.
- Access to a wide array of knowledge domains
- YouTube, TikTok, etc.
- Personal inspiration during challenging times
- Competitive behavior among followers (counterpoint)
Title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| influencer | /ˈɪnfluənsər/ | noun | a person who influences others | 网红 | Many influencers share their daily lives through vlogging. |
| proliferation | /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃn/ | noun | rapid increase in numbers | 激增 | The proliferation of new media has led to a diverse range of influencers. |
| diverse | /daɪˈvɜrs/ | adjective | showing a great deal of variety | 多样的 | Influencers cover various subjects such as vlogging, fashion, and education. |
| domain | /dəˈmeɪn/ | noun | an area of knowledge or activity | 领域 | People can access various knowledge domains through social media platforms. |
| trend | /trɛnd/ | noun | a general direction in which something is developing or changing | 趋势 | Influencers help followers learn about the latest trends and topics. |
| competitive | /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ | adjective | involving competition | 竞争的 | The influence of influencers can lead to competitive behavior among followers. |
| inspiration | /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ | noun | the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something | 灵感 | Influencers can provide inspiration during challenging times. |
| advantage | /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/ | noun | a condition giving a greater chance of success | 优势 | Considering the overall advantages and disadvantages, influencers have a positive effect. |
| impact | /ˈɪmpækt/ | noun | the effect or influence of one thing on another | 影响 | Influencers generally have a positive impact on their followers. |
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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