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TOEFL Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Instructions Your professor is teaching a class on business. Write a postresponding to the professor's question.

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Professor

With the development of science and technology, more and more countries have begun to use electronic currency instead of paper currency. Compared with paper currency, electronic currency has many real advantages, such as convenient operation and space saving, etc. in particular, many business people prefer electronic currency. But there are also opinions that paper currency should not be completely replaced by electronic currency. Which currency do you think should occupy the market? Why?

Student A

I think e-money should eventually take over the market. Electronic currency makes transactions easy, without worrying about changing or transferring large amounts of money. In today's technological age, we don't need to carry a lot of cash to make transactions like the ancients. Electronic currency is also very hygienic, especially in the past global epidemic years, many people around the world are used to using electronic currency for transactions. Therefore, we should follow the trend and replace paper money with electronic money.

Student B

Contrary to Charlie's opinion, l believe that paper currency is still necessary in today's society. We should not look at this issue from the perspective of developed countries. After all, there are still many developing countries in the world, and the electricity is not stable enough, not to mention the popularity of electronic money. In addition, the elderly in many countries still rely more on paper money, and it is difficult for them to accept electronic money.

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User Sample

From my perspective, I tend to support Charlie’s opinion that electronic currency should take over the market. Apart from his reasons, another reason I want to add is that using e-money is much safer than cash in people’s lives. In other words, their money is kept in online accounts, which means robbers can not rob on the street easily. Moreover, people need to enter passwords and other personal identifications during trading, which makes it hard for them to steal from others. For instance, if someone wants to check out with their cards, they need to enter their private PIN to finish that deal, during which only they know the passwords. All in all, e-money should replace cash eventually.

Evaluation Result

1. 子项得分

  • Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 5

  • Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.5

  • Language Use and Grammar: 4.5

2. 预估分数

28. 3 任务完成度

整体来说,你的文章完成度较高,观点明确且有所支持。但在阐述观点时,可以加入更多具体的例子和细节来增强说服力。此外,在语言使用和语法方面,尽管没有明显错误,但可以进一步提高词汇和句式的多样性。

示例1:为了增强论据,你可以在提到电子货币安全性时举一个实际案例,如某银行通过多重安全验证保护客户资金。

示例2:在语言使用上,可以尝试使用更多不同类型的句子结构和连接词,如:“虽然电子货币在许多方面具有优势,但我们也不能忽视纸币在某些情况下的必要性。”

4. 文章结构与组织

你的文章结构清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。每段都集中讨论一个特定观点并提供支持细节。然而,在段落之间加入更明确的过渡词或短语将使文章更连贯。

建议1:在引言部分,可以简要介绍两位同学的观点,以便为自己的观点铺垫。

建议2:在正文段落之间加入过渡词,如:“尽管电子货币具有许多优势,但我们也应考虑到纸币在某些情况下的重要性。”这样可以使文章更连贯。

5. 语法批改

From my perspective, I tend to support Charlie's opinion that electronic currency should take over the market. Apart from his reasons, another reason I want to add is that using e-money is much safer than cash in people's lives. In other words, their money is kept in online accounts, which means robbers can notcannot rob on the street easily. Moreover, people need to enter passwords and other personal identifications during trading,transactions, which makes it hard for them to steal from others. For instance, if someone wants to check out with their cards, they need to enter their private PINPINs to finish thatthe deal, during which only they know the passwords. All in all, e-money should replace cash eventually.

Section Title: 6 文章修订

Revised Essay: In my opinion, I concur with Charlie's stance that electronic currency should eventually dominate the market. Besides the reasons he mentioned, another crucial factor to consider is the enhanced security provided by e-money in people's daily lives. Specifically, funds are stored in online accounts, significantly reducing the risk of theft or robbery on the streets. Furthermore, transactions require passwords and personal identification, adding an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access. For example, when completing a purchase with a card, individuals must enter their private PIN – information known only to them. Ultimately, electronic currency should replace cash as the primary means of conducting transactions. (111 words)

From In my perspective, opinion, I tend to support Charlie’s opinion concur with Charlie's stance (revised for a more natural tone) that electronic currency should take over eventually dominate the market. Apart from his reasons, market (rephrased for clarity). Besides the reasons he mentioned, another reason I want crucial factor to add consider (added for emphasis) is that using the enhanced security provided by e-money is much safer than cash in people’s lives. In other words, their money is kept people's daily lives (rephrased for a more natural tone). Specifically, funds are stored in online accounts, which means robbers can not rob significantly reducing the risk of theft or robbery on the street easily. Moreover, people need to enter streets (revised for clarity and emphasis). Furthermore, transactions require passwords and other personal identifications during trading, which makes it hard identification, adding an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access (rephrased for them to steal from others. a more natural tone). For instance, if someone wants to check out example, when completing a purchase with their cards, they need to a card, individuals must enter their private PIN – information known only to finish that deal, during which only they know the passwords. All in all, e-money them (revised for clarity). Ultimately, electronic currency should replace cash eventually.as the primary means of conducting transactions (rephrased for a more natural tone).

8 思维导图


1. 电子货币市场
   1.1. 增强安全性
       1.1.1. 在线账户存储资金
       1.1.2. 减少盗窃和抢劫风险
   1.2. 密码和个人身份验证
       1.2.1. 防止未经授权的访问
       1.2.2. 使用私人PIN完成购买
   1.3 结论:电子货币应取代现金成为主要交易方式

9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish definitionSimplified Chinese translationSample sentences
dominate/ˈdɒmɪneɪt/verbto have control or power over something or someone主宰,支配Electronic currency will eventually dominate the market, replacing cash as the primary means of conducting transactions.
enhanced/ɪnˈhænst/adjectiveincreased or improved增强的The enhanced security provided by e-money is a crucial factor to consider.
security/sɪˈkjʊərəti/nounprotection from harm, theft, and unauthorized access安全
The security of electronic currency is one of its main advantages over cash.
transactions/trænˈzækʃənz/nounthe process of buying or selling something交易
Electronic currency is becoming more popular for everyday transactions.
unauthorized/ʌnˈɔːθəraɪzd/adjectivenot having official permission or approval未经授权的
Transactions with electronic currency require passwords and personal identification to prevent unauthorized access.
access/ˈækses/nounthe ability, right, or permission to approach or enter访问,接入
Electronic currency adds an extra layer of protection against unauthorized access.
purchase/ˈpɜːʧəs/nounthe act of buying something购买
When completing a purchase with a card, individuals must enter their private PIN.
private/ˈpraɪvət/adjective/belonging to or for the use of one particular person/私人的/Individuals must enter their private PIN when completing a purchase with a card.
PIN/pɪn//noun/a personal identification number used to confirm identity个人识别码/For example, when completing a purchase with a card, individuals must enter their PIN – information known only to them.
primary/ˈpraɪməri//adjective/main; most important/主要的/Ultimately, electronic currency should replace cash as the primary means of conducting transactions.

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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