TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: One proposal is to improve and expand public transportation. The other is to provide financial support to companies that make electric cars and to consumers who buy them. Which proposal do you think is better? Why?
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Professor
This week. we've discussed now carbon dioxide released by gasoline-powered (petrol-powered) cars pollutes the air and contributes to climate change. Let's focus now on two proposals that governments can consider as they try to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from cars.
Student A
I think improving public transportation would be more beneficial overall than giving tax breaks or rebates to particular companies and consumers. If taking a train or a bus is significantly easier, cheaper, and faster than driving a car, more people will want to use public transportation. With fewer cars on the road, there will be less air pollution.
Student B
I believe that providing financial support to electric-car manufacturers and consumers is the better innovative long- term strategy. Many people live in rural areas, and they need their own vehicles to get around. These people would not benefit from, say, more train lines being built in a far-off city.
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User Sample
In my opinion, making changes to public transportation will show more benefits to society, as every citizen can enjoy the convenience due to the improvement or the public service. To elaborate, more cars will not only pollute the air but cause the environment and climate changes but also enhance the public heavy transportation. Consequently, people will waste more time on the road, especially In the morning when individuals need to go to school or work, not to mention if anything emergency happens like car accidents which worsens the traffic situation. Nevertheless, some argue that changing gasoline-powered cars to electric- cars will be better for the environment. However. In reality, it will cause more serious heavy traffic problems when more people drive more cars on the road.
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: 3.5
2. 预估分数
- 25
3. 任务完成度
整体来说,这篇文章回答了题目要求的问题,并提出了一个明确的观点。然而,为了更好地完成任务,建议在以下方面进行改进:
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更详细地阐述观点,例如提供具体的数据或例子来支持观点。
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对于反驳观点的论述可以更深入一些,以增强说服力。
示例1:为了支持公共交通改进的观点,可以提供一些数据,如“根据研究表明,在城市中使用公共交通工具的人数增加10%,将使得碳排放量减少15%。”
示例2:在反驳电动汽车观点时,可以提到“虽然电动汽车对环境有益,但其生产过程中仍会产生大量碳排放。因此,在很大程度上并不能解决环境问题。”
4. 文章结构与组织
文章的结构和组织方面基本符合要求,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,在以下方面还有待改进:
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在段落之间添加过渡句,使文章更连贯。
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在正文部分,可以将支持观点和反驳观点分成两个段落,使文章结构更清晰。
示例1:在支持公共交通改进的段落和反驳电动汽车的段落之间,可以添加过渡句,如“尽管电动汽车对环境有一定益处,但它们并不能完全解决问题。”
示例2:在正文部分,将支持观点和反驳观点分成两个段落。例如:
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段落1:首先阐述为什么公共交通改进对环境有益,并提供具体数据或例子来支持。
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段落2:然后详细说明为什么电动汽车并非最佳解决方案,并提出反驳论据。
5. 语法批改
In my opinion, making changes to public transportation will show more
benefits to society, as every citizen can enjoy the convenience due to the
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To elaborate, more cars will not only pollute the air but cause the environment and climate changes but also enhance the public heavy transportation. Consequently, people will waste more time on the road, especially In the morning when individuals need to go to school or work, not to mention if anything emergency happens like car accidents which worsens the traffic situation.
Nevertheless, some argue that changing gasoline-powered cars to electric- carselectric-cars(wrongly split words with hyphen)
will be better for the environment. However. In reality, it will cause more
serious heavy traffic problems when more people drive more cars on the road.
Section Title: 6 Article Revision
In my view, enhancing public transportation systems offers greater benefits to society, as all citizens can enjoy the convenience brought about by improvements in these services.
To elaborate, an increased number of cars on the road not only contributes to air pollution and climate change but also exacerbates traffic congestion. As a result, people spend more time commuting, particularly during peak hours when individuals need to travel to school or work. Moreover, unforeseen events such as car accidents can further worsen traffic conditions.
Admittedly, some argue that transitioning from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric cars would be more beneficial for the environment. However, in reality, this shift may lead to even more severe traffic problems as more people drive their own vehicles on the road. Therefore, focusing on improving public transportation remains a more viable and inclusive solution for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and promoting sustainable living. (151 words)
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To elaborate, more an increased number of cars will on the road not only pollute the contributes to air but cause the environment ¶ pollution and climate changes change (simplified for clarity) but also enhance the public heavy transportation. ¶ Consequently, exacerbates traffic congestion (rephrased for better word choice). As a result, people will waste spend more time on the road, especially In the ¶ morning commuting, particularly during peak hours when individuals need to go travel to school or work, not to mention if ¶ anything emergency happens like work (revised for clarity and coherence). Moreover, unforeseen events such as car accidents which worsens the can further worsen traffic situation. conditions (added transition word for better flow).
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8 思维导图
graph TD
A[公共交通的优势] --> B[环境保护]
A --> C[减少交通拥堵]
A --> D[方便市民出行]
B --> E[减少空气污染]
B --> F[减缓气候变化]
C --> G[缩短通勤时间]
D --> H[提高生活质量]
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| enhancement | /ɪnˈhænsmənt/ | noun | the act of improving something | 改进,增强 | Enhancing public transportation systems offers greater benefits to society. |
| convenience | /kənˈviːniəns/ | noun | the state of being able to do something easily | 方便 | All citizens can enjoy the convenience brought about by improvements in these services. |
| exacerbate | /ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/ | verb | to make a problem or difficult situation worse | 加剧,恶化 | An increased number of cars on the road exacerbates traffic congestion. |
| unforeseen | /ʌnfɔrˈsi:n/ | adjective | not expected or predicted | 意料之外的 | Unforeseen events such as car accidents can further worsen traffic conditions. |
| transition | /trænˈzɪʃən/ | noun | a change from one state or condition to another | 过渡,转变 | Transitioning from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric cars would be more beneficial. |
| viable | /ˈvaɪəbl/ | adjective | capable of working successfully | 可行的 | Focusing on improving public transportation remains a more viable solution for reducing emissions. |
| inclusive | /ɪnˈklu:sɪv/ | adjective | including everything or everyone | 包容的,包括一切的 | Improving public transportation is an inclusive solution for promoting sustainable living. |
| carbon dioxide | /ˌkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/ | noun | a gas produced by people and animals breathing out, and by chemical processes | 二氧化碳 | Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is essential for environmental protection. |
| sustainable living | /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈlɪvɪŋ/ | noun | a lifestyle that uses resources in a way that can continue for a long time | 可持续生活 | Promoting sustainable living is crucial for the well-being of future generations. |
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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