TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: This week we will discuss issues faced by secondary school administrators. I'm referring to schools for teenage students. One such issue is students who change schools.Students change schools for many different reasons, the most common being a family move. On the discussion board, i want you to exchange ideas about what schools can do to make the transition to a new school easier for teenagers.
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This week we will discuss issues faced by secondary school administrators. I'm referring to schools for teenage students. One such issue is students who change schools.Students change schools for many different reasons, the most common being a family move. On the discussion board, i want you to exchange ideas about what schools can do to make the transition to a new school easier for teenagers.
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I believe that the school should arrange for some seniors who already get to know the school pretty well as tutors to take the new students with them to visit the school. By having a school tour with other alumni, new students get more and more familiar with this new environment and reduce their anxiety and concerns about new life, since they can know more details about the school such as the dining hall , sports center, or consulting center. They may get excited about all the new facilities or activities of the new environment rather than missing the old school and friends. Besides, schools can set some clubs that students with the same interests or hobbies can join and start some activities. Considering every student has different interests, some may like doing sports, others may like reading books, new students can choose the club and make close friends in this new environment, as they get along with people who share common interests with them. It is easier for them to talk about their enthusiasm and dreams leading to a closer relationship between them.
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1. 子项得分
Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5 Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0 Language Use and Grammar: 4.0
2. 预估分数
26. 3 任务完成度
从任务完成度的角度来看,这篇文章在讨论如何帮助新生适应新学校方面做得不错。但是,可以在以下几个方面进行改进:首先,可以增加一些具体的例子来支持观点;其次,在提出建议时可以更具体一些,比如提到学校应该如何组织这些活动。此外,还可以考虑讨论其他可能的解决方案。
改进示例1(英文): For example, the school could organize a "buddy system" where new students are paired with a senior student who shares similar interests. This way, the new student can have a personal guide to help them navigate the school and make friends more easily.
改进示例2(英文): Another possible solution is for schools to hold regular events specifically designed for new students, such as welcome parties or orientation workshops. These events can provide opportunities for new students to meet their peers and learn about the resources available at their new school.
4. 文章结构与组织
从文章结构和组织的角度来看,这篇文章整体上表现良好。然而,在以下几个方面仍有改进空间:首先,可以在开头部分明确提出自己将要讨论的几个观点;其次,可以在结尾部分进行总结,强调自己的观点。此外,文章中的过渡词和短语可以更加自然。
改进示例1(英文): In the introduction, you could write: "In this essay, I will discuss two ways schools can help new students adapt to their new environment: by organizing school tours with senior students and creating interest-based clubs."
改进示例2(英文): For a more natural transition between ideas, you could use phrases like "In addition to school tours" or "Apart from organizing events." This will help guide the reader through your essay and make your argument more coherent.
5. 语法批改
I believe that the school should arrange for some seniors who already get to know the school pretty well as tutors to take the new students with them to visit the school. By having a school tour with other alumni, new students get more and more familiar with this new environment and reduce their anxiety and concerns about new life, since they can know more details about the school such as the dining hall ,,(Use of whitespace before comma and before/after parentheses) sports center, or consulting center. They may get excited about all the new facilities or activities of the new environment rather than missing the old school and friends.
Besides, schools can set some clubs that students with the same interests or hobbies can join and start some activities. Considering every student has different interests, some may like doing sports, others may like reading books, new students can choose the club and make close friends in this new environment, as they get along with people who share common interests with them. It is easier for them to talk about their enthusiasm and dreamsdreams,(This rule identifies whether commas are missing in a sentence.) leading to a closer relationship between them.
Title: 6 文章修订
Easing the Transition for Students Changing Schools
One effective approach to facilitate a smooth transition for students entering a new school is to assign senior students as mentors, who are well-acquainted with the school environment. These mentors can provide guided tours, introducing newcomers to various facilities such as the dining hall, sports center, and counseling center. This familiarization process not only alleviates anxiety and concerns but also generates excitement about the new environment and its offerings, reducing the longing for their previous school and friends.
Additionally, schools should establish clubs catering to diverse interests and hobbies, enabling new students to connect with like-minded peers. As each student possesses unique interests – ranging from sports to literature – they can select clubs that resonate with their passions. Engaging in shared activities fosters camaraderie among new students and their peers, promoting open discussions about their aspirations and dreams. This ultimately leads to stronger relationships within the school community, further easing the transition process for incoming students. (167 words)
I believe that the school Easing the Transition for Students Changing Schools
One effective approach to facilitate a smooth transition for students entering a new school is to assign senior students as mentors (revised for clarity and conciseness), who are well-acquainted with the school environment. These mentors can provide guided tours (simplified phrasing), introducing newcomers to various facilities such as the dining hall, sports center, and counseling center (added Oxford comma for consistency). This familiarization process not only alleviates anxiety and concerns but also generates excitement about the new environment and its offerings (rephrased for better flow), reducing the longing for their previous school and friends.
Additionally, schools should arrange for some seniors who already get to know the school pretty well as tutors to take the new students establish clubs catering to diverse interests and hobbies (revised for clarity), enabling new students to connect with them to visit the school. By having a school tour with other alumni, new students get more and more familiar with this new environment and reduce their anxiety and concerns about new life, since like-minded peers. As each student possesses unique interests – ranging from sports to literature – they can know more details about the school such as the dining hall , sports center, or consulting center. They may get excited about all the new facilities or activities of the new environment rather than missing the old school and friends. ¶ Besides, schools can set some select clubs that students resonate with the same interests or hobbies can join and start some activities. Considering every student has different interests, some may like doing sports, others may like reading books, new students can choose the club and make close friends their passions (rephrased for better flow). Engaging in this new environment, as they get along with people who share common interests with them. It is easier for them to talk shared activities fosters camaraderie among new students and their peers, promoting open discussions about their enthusiasm aspirations and dreams leading to a closer relationship between them.(revised for clarity). This ultimately leads to stronger relationships within the school community, further easing the transition process for incoming students.
Title: 8 思维导图
1. Smooth Transition
1.1. Senior student mentors
1.1.1. Guided tours
1.1.2. Introduction to facilities
1.2. Alleviate anxiety and concerns
1.3. Generate excitement
2. Establish Clubs
2.1 Cater to diverse interests and hobbies
2.1.1 Sports
2.1.2 Literature
2.2 Connect with like-minded peers
3. Fostering Camaraderie
3.1 Engage in shared activities
3.2 Open discussions about aspirations and dreams
### 4. Strengthening Relationships within School Community
Title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| transition | /trænˈzɪʃən/ | noun | a change from one state to another | 过渡 | Easing the transition for students changing schools is important for their well-being and success |
| mentor | /ˈmɛntɔr/ | noun | an experienced adviser | 导师 | Senior students can act as mentors for newcomers, guiding them through the new environment |
| familiarization | /fəˌmɪliərəˈzeɪʃən/ | noun | the process of becoming familiar with something | 熟悉过程 | Familiarization with the school environment can alleviate anxiety and concerns |
| camaraderie | /kæməˈrɑdəri/ | noun | mutual trust and friendship | 友谊 | Engaging in shared activities fosters camaraderie among new students and their peers |
| aspirations | /ˌæspəˈreɪʃənz/ | noun | strong desires or ambitions | 抱负 | Open discussions about their aspirations and dreams can strengthen relationships |
| diverse | /daɪˈvɜrs/ | adjective | showing a great deal of variety | 多样的 | Schools should establish clubs catering to diverse interests and hobbies |
| resonate | /ˈrɛzəneɪt/ | verb | evoke a feeling of shared emotion | 共鸣 | Students can select clubs that resonate with their passions |
| camaraderie | /kæməˈrɑdəri/ | noun | mutual trust and friendship | _友谊 | _Engaging in shared activities fosters camaraderie among new students and their peers |
| community | /kəˈmjunɪti/ | _noun | _a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common | 社区 | Stronger relationships within the school community can further ease the transition process for incoming students |
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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