TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: In your post,I would like you to indicate the most effective way for the government to address a housing shortage in your country. Please explain why you think so.
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Professor
This week, we will be discussing a shortage of affordable housing that exists in many countries. In these places, housing-both apartments (flats) and houses-are expensive because populations are growing faster than new housing is being built. Now think about places in your country that have a housing shortage.In your post,I would like you to indicate the most effective way for the government to address a housing shortage in your country. Please explain why you think so.
Claire
In my country, there is a lack of affordable housing in the big cities. Low-cost housing exists in areas outside of the cities, but that means workers have long commutes to reach their jobs in the cities.I recommend that my government create initiatives to encourage the construction of large buildings with many affordable apartments in cities.
Paul
Claire's recommendation is fine, but many people prefer to live in a house rather than an apartment. even if they have longer commutes. Living in a house can be quieter and more private. So, I believe my government should give subsidies or tax relief to construction companies to build small, affordable single- family houses on unused land that surrounds many cities.
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From my perspective, i thinks that the government should build more apartments in large building. As claire mentioned. Many people can not afford house in the big city. I thinks that goverenment should build those large building in hospitals and schools areas. In my city, the house prices which is near hospitais and schools are very expensive, bucause everyone want to go to these areas quickly. For example, there are 100 thousands people live in hospitals and schools in my city. As a result, it is very high pricees to buy a house. For people who come to city to live in, they can not afford it. If the government bulid more large building near those area. It will reduce the pricees and reduce the house shortages.
Evaluation Result
1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.0
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 3.5
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Language Use and Grammar: 2.5
2. 预估分数
20. 3 任务完成度
你的文章基本上回答了问题,但在一些方面还有待改进。首先,你需要更详细地解释为什么政府应该在医院和学校附近建造大楼。此外,你的英语语法和用词也需要改进。
Example 1: Original: "In my city, the house prices which is near hospitais and schools are very expensive, bucause everyone want to go to these areas quickly." Improved: "In my city, house prices near hospitals and schools are very expensive because everyone wants easy access to these areas."
Example 2: Original: "If the government bulid more large building near those area." Improved: "If the government builds more large buildings near those areas."
4. 文章结构与组织
文章的结构可以更加清晰。你可以在开头简要介绍问题,然后在正文部分详细阐述你的观点,并在结尾部分总结论点。此外,确保每个段落都集中讨论一个具体的观点,并使用恰当的过渡词连接不同段落。
Example 1: Original structure:
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Introduction of housing problem in big cities
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Suggestion for building large buildings near hospitals and schools
Improved structure:
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Introduction of housing problem in big cities
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Explanation of why building large buildings near hospitals and schools is beneficial
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Addressing potential counterarguments (e.g., people preferring houses)
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Conclusion summarizing the main points
Example 2: Original: "In my city, the house prices which is near hospitais and schools are very expensive, bucause everyone want to go to these areas quickly." Improved: "In my city, house prices near hospitals and schools are very expensive because everyone wants easy access to these areas. Therefore, building more affordable apartments in these locations would help alleviate the housing shortage."
5. 语法批改
From my perspective, iI(i vs. I) thinks that the government should build more apartments in large building. As claireClaire(misspelling) mentioned. Many people can not afford house in the big city. I thinksthink(base form after I/you/we/they) that goverenmentgovernment(misspelling) should build those large building in hospitals and schools areas. In my city, the house prices which isare(Detects potentially wrong usage of "is") near hospitaishospitals(misspelling) and schools are very expensive, bucausebecause(misspelling) everyone want to go to these areas quickly. For example, there are 100 thousands people live in hospitals and schools in my city. As a result, it is very high priceesprices(misspelling) to buy a house. For people who come to city to live in, they can not afford it. If the government bulidbuild(misspelling) more large building near those areathis area('this' vs. 'these'). It will reduce the priceesprices(misspelling) and reduce the house shortages.
Display title: 6 文章修订
In addressing the housing shortage in my country, I believe that the most effective solution would be for the government to construct more apartment buildings in strategic locations. As Claire pointed out, affordability is a significant concern for many people living in urban areas. By building large apartment complexes near essential facilities such as hospitals and schools, the government can alleviate this issue. In my city, properties situated close to these amenities are often prohibitively expensive due to high demand. For instance, there are 100,000 people residing near hospitals and schools, driving up property prices. Consequently, newcomers to the city struggle to afford housing in these desirable areas. If the government were to build more apartment buildings in these locations, it would not only reduce housing costs but also help address the housing shortage by providing accessible and affordable options for urban dwellers. (147 words)
From In addressing the housing shortage in my perspective, i thinks country (clarifying the subject), I believe that the most effective solution would be for the government should build to construct more apartments apartment buildings in strategic locations (rephrasing for clarity). As Claire pointed out (correcting punctuation), affordability is a significant concern for many people living in urban areas. By building large building. As claire mentioned. Many apartment complexes near essential facilities such as hospitals and schools, the government can alleviate this issue (providing reasoning). In my city, properties situated close to these amenities are often prohibitively expensive due to high demand (rephrasing for clarity). For instance, there are 100,000 people can not afford house in the big city. I thinks that goverenment should build those large building in residing near hospitals and schools areas. In my city, (correcting number format), driving up property prices. Consequently, newcomers to the house prices which is near hospitais city struggle to afford housing in these desirable areas (explaining cause and schools are very expensive, bucause everyone want to go to these areas quickly. For example, there are 100 thousands people live in hospitals and schools in my city. As a result, it is very high pricees to buy a house. For people who come to city to live in, they can not afford it. effect). If the government bulid were to build more large building near those area. It will apartment buildings in these locations, it would not only reduce housing costs but also help address the pricees housing shortage by providing accessible and reduce the house shortages.affordable options for urban dwellers (summarizing main points and offering a solution).
Display title: 8 思维导图
Mindmap:
1. Housing shortage
- Government solution
- Apartment buildings
- Strategic locations
2. Affordability
- Urban areas
- Essential facilities
* Hospitals
* Schools
3. High demand
- Property prices
- Desirable areas
4. Government intervention
- More apartment buildings
- Accessible and affordable options
Display title: 9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| housing | /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ | noun | accommodations for people to live in | 住房 | The government should address the housing shortage by constructing more apartment buildings. |
| affordability | /əˌfɔːrdəˈbɪlɪti/ | noun | the state of being inexpensive enough for people to be able to buy or rent | 可负担性 | Affordability is a significant concern for many people living in urban areas. |
| strategic | /strəˈti:dʒɪk/ | adjective | relating to a plan that is meant to achieve a particular purpose | 战略性的 | The government should construct more apartment buildings in strategic locations. |
| amenities | /əˈmi:nətiz/ | noun | /the features that make a place pleasant, comfortable, or easy to live in | /便利设施 | /Properties situated close to amenities like hospitals and schools are often prohibitively expensive. |
| prohibitively | /prəˈhɪbɪtɪvli/ | adverb | to a degree that prevents something from being done | 过高地 | The cost of living in the city center is prohibitively expensive for many people. |
| demand | /dɪˈmænd/ | noun | the desire or need for a product or service by people | 需求 | High demand for properties near essential facilities drives up prices. |
| newcomers | /ˈnuːkʌmərz/ | noun | people who have recently arrived in a place | 新来者 | Newcomers to the city struggle to afford housing in desirable areas. |
| intervention | /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/ | noun | /the act of becoming involved in an activity, situation, or process in order to influence what happens | /干预 | /Government intervention is necessary to address the housing shortage and affordability issues. |
| accessible | /əkˈsesəbl/ | adjective | /easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, or use | /易接近的 | /By building more apartment buildings, the government can provide accessible and affordable options for urban dwellers. |
Display title: 6 文章修订
在解决我国住房短缺问题时,我认为最有效的解决方案是政府在战略性位置建造更多的公寓楼。正如Claire所指出的,对于许多生活在城市地区的人来说,可负担性是一个重要的问题。通过在靠近医院和学校等基本设施的地方建造大型公寓楼,政府可以缓解这个问题。在我的城市,由于需求高,靠近这些便利设施的房产通常价格过高。例如,有10万人居住在靠近医院和学校的地方,推高了房价。因此,新来者难以负担这些理想地区的住房。如果政府在这些地点建造更多公寓楼,不仅可以降低住房成本,还可以通过为城市居民提供易接近和负担得起的选择来解决住房短缺问题。
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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