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TOEFL Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: the opinions of celebrities, such as certain entertainment and athletes, are more important for younger people than older people.

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Task Overview

Professor

Student A

Andrew

Student B

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User Sample #1

I think Andrew’s point is agreeable, for the popularity and influence of celebrities is of great recognition among young people. Advice given by celeb...

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25

User Sample

I think Andrew’s point is agreeable, for the popularity and influence of celebrities is of great recognition among young people. Advice given by celebrities is not only based on their personal experiences, but also reflects industry consensus in many cases. Furthermore, it sometimes will influence the future direction as the celebrities have great public impact. For instance, many celebrities have paid attention to environmental courses such as endangered animals protection and greenhouse gas reduction, appealing young adults and teens to become more aware of environmental protection. As a result, a number of people who used to be indifferent to environmental protection have realized the importance of it. The older people may also give some useful advice sometimes, but the perspective of that advice may not be as comprehensive as that from the celebrities.

Evaluation Result

1.子项得分

Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.0 Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 3.5 Language Use and Grammar: 4.0

2.预估分数

Estimated Score: 25

3.任务完成度

这篇文章基本上完成了任务要求,但在论述观点时可以更加详细和深入。建议在文章中添加更多具体的例子和论据来支持观点,以使文章更有说服力。

Example 1: Instead of just mentioning that celebrities have paid attention to environmental courses, provide specific examples of celebrities who have done so and the impact they have had on younger people.

Example 2: Discuss the role of social media in amplifying the influence of celebrities on younger people, and compare it with the sources of advice older people rely on.

4.文章结构与组织

文章的结构和组织方面还有待改进。首先,引言部分可以更明确地表达作者的观点;其次,正文部分需要有更明确的段落划分,每个段落都应该集中讨论一个特定的观点,并提供相应的支持细节;最后,结论部分需要总结全文并重申作者的观点。

Example 1: Introduction - "In this essay, I will argue that the opinions of celebrities are indeed more important for younger people than older people due to their popularity, influence, and ability to reach a wider audience through social media."

Example 2: Body paragraph - "One reason why celebrity opinions are more important for younger people is their extensive use of social media platforms. Younger people are more likely to follow their favorite celebrities on platforms like Instagram and Twitter, which allows them to be exposed to their opinions and advice on a regular basis. In contrast, older people may not use social media as frequently and therefore may not be as influenced by celebrity opinions."

  1. 语法批改

I think Andrew’s point is agreeable, for the popularity and influence of celebrities is of great recognition among young people. Advice given by celebrities is not only based on their personal experiences, but also reflects industry consensus in many cases. Furthermore, it sometimes will influencewill sometimes influence(Word order: Wrong position of adverb, e.g. 'Always I am happy. (I am always happy.)') the future direction as the celebrities have great public impact. For instance, many celebrities have paid attention to environmental courses such as endangered animals protection and greenhouse gas reduction, appealing young adults and teens to become more aware of environmental protection. As a result, a number of people who used to be indifferent to environmental protection have realized the importance of it. The older people may also give some useful advice sometimes, but the perspective of that advice may not be as comprehensive as that from the celebrities.

6.文章修订

I concur with Andrew's perspective that the opinions of celebrities hold greater significance for younger individuals compared to older ones, primarily due to their immense popularity and influence. Celebrities often provide advice rooted in personal experiences, which frequently mirrors industry consensus and may even shape future trends due to their substantial public impact. For example, numerous celebrities have championed environmental causes such as endangered species protection and greenhouse gas reduction, thereby raising awareness among young adults and teenagers. Consequently, many who were previously indifferent to environmental conservation have recognized its importance. While older individuals may occasionally offer valuable insights, their perspectives may lack the comprehensiveness and far-reaching impact of those provided by celebrities. (114 words)

7.文章批改

I think Andrew’s point is agreeable, concur with Andrew's perspective (revised for formality and clarity) that the opinions of celebrities hold greater significance (revised for precision) for younger individuals compared to older ones, primarily due to their immense popularity and influence of celebrities is of great recognition among young people. Advice given by celebrities is not only based on their influence. Celebrities often provide advice rooted in personal experiences, but also reflects which frequently mirrors industry consensus in many cases. Furthermore, it sometimes will influence the (revised for clarity) and may even shape future direction as the trends due to their substantial public impact (revised for coherence). For example, numerous celebrities have great public impact. For instance, many celebrities have paid attention to championed environmental courses causes such as endangered animals species protection and greenhouse gas reduction, appealing thereby raising awareness among young adults and teens to become more aware of environmental protection. As a result, a number of people teenagers (revised for clarity). Consequently, many who used to be were previously indifferent to environmental protection conservation have realized recognized its importance (revised for coherence). While older individuals may occasionally offer valuable insights, their perspectives may lack the importance comprehensiveness and far-reaching impact of it. The older people may also give some useful advice sometimes, but the perspective of that advice may not be as comprehensive as that from the celebrities.those provided by celebrities (revised for clarity and coherence).

8.思维导图

  • Introduction

    • Agree with Andrew's perspective
    • Celebrities' opinions more significant for younger people
  • Popularity and Influence

    • Celebrities' advice rooted in personal experiences
    • Reflects industry consensus
    • Shapes future trends due to public impact
  • Environmental Causes Example

    • Endangered species protection and greenhouse gas reduction
    • Raising awareness among young adults and teenagers
  • Older Individuals' Perspectives

    • May offer valuable insights occasionally
    • Lack comprehensiveness and far-reaching impact compared to celebrities

9.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish DefinitionSimplified Chinese TranslationSample Sentences
concur/kənˈkɜr/verbagree; be of the same opinion同意I concur with your assessment of the situation.
significance/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/nounthe quality of being important or noteworthy意义,重要性The significance of this discovery cannot be overstated.
consensus/kənˈsensəs/noungeneral agreement among a group共识There is a growing consensus that climate change is a serious problem.
comprehensiveness/kəmˌprɛhənˈsɪvnəs/nounthe quality of including all or most aspects or details全面性The comprehensiveness of her research impressed the committee.
indifferent/ɪnˈdɪfərənt/adjectivehaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned漠不关心的He seemed indifferent to the outcome of the game.
champion/ˈʧæmpiən/verbto support, defend, or fight for a person, belief, right, or principle拥护,支持She has always championed environmental causes.
substantial/səbˈstænʃəl/adjectiveof considerable importance, size, or worth大量的,重大的The project received substantial funding from the government.
far-reaching/fɑrˈriʧɪŋ/adjectivehaving a wide range or effect影响深远的The new law will have far-reaching consequences for the economy.
perspective/pərˈspɛktɪv/nouna particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view观点,看法From an environmental perspective, recycling is crucial.

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

1

Read the prompt carefully and identify all parts of the question before writing.

2

Reference the reading passage and the other students' opinions in your response.

3

Use specific examples to support your main point — avoid generic statements.

4

Aim for 120-150 words. Longer responses are not always better; clarity and focus matter more.

5

Practice timed responses (10 minutes) to build fluency under exam conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TOEFL Academic Discussion task?
The TOEFL Academic Discussion task requires you to contribute to an online classroom discussion. You'll read a professor's question and other students' responses, then write your own post expressing and supporting your opinion in about 10 minutes.
How is the Academic Discussion task scored?
The task is scored on a scale of 0-5 based on relevance to the discussion, quality of language use (grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure), and how well you develop and support your ideas with specific examples and reasoning.
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Aim for 120-150 words. The task gives you 10 minutes to write your response. Focus on clarity, supporting your opinion with specific examples, and referencing the discussion context rather than writing a longer response.

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