TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: To begin our discussion,I'd like you to think of one global environmental problem—for example, it could be related to water, air, land, climate,biodiversity, energy, or something similar. Then explain what you think would be an effective solution to this problem.
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Doctor Diaz Nowadays, the world is facing a number of pressing environmental problems, and over the next few weeks, we'll be discussing various innovations that may help solve these problems.To begin our discussion,I'd like you to think of one global environmental problem—for example, it could be related to water, air, land, climate,biodiversity, energy, or something similar. Then explain what you think would be an effective solution to this problem.
Kelly
Kelly One of the major environmental problems is the limited freshwater supply in many areas of the world, which means that we need to find effective technologies to provide people with enough drinking water. One solution is to improve the technology for removing salt from seawater, which could allow us to use seawater to replenish dwindling freshwater supplies.
Paul
Paul l think the biggest problem is the air pollution caused by the overuse of motorized vehicles.The obvious solution is for local governments to promote alternatives, like building bike lanes in cities or improving public transportation with electric buses.Both of these would be easy to implement as well.
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From my own perspective, i think the most serious problem is the decline of biodiversity because most people are cutting down the trees, which will damage animal’s habitats. Since the population is increasing quickly than before, people have to cut down more trees to construct more buildings for people to live. In this process, many animals will lose their habitats, and they also cannot find sufficient food to feed, decreasing the possibility of survival. Moreover, animals need to compete for the habitat with other species, which might cause some deaths, decreasing the biodiversity. The efficient solution to this problem is that the government can collect more plastic materials instead of cutting down trees. They can transform these plastic materials into metal materials by processing many chemical reactions. As a result, animals will not lose their habitats.
Evaluation Result
1.子项得分
Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5 Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0 Language Use and Grammar: 3.5
2.预估分数
Estimated Score: 25
3.任务完成度
你的文章从整体上来看,较好地回答了问题,提出了一个全球环境问题——生物多样性的下降,并给出了一个解决方案。但是,你的解决方案有待进一步详细阐述和具体化。例如,你提到政府可以收集塑料材料并将其转化为金属材料,但没有说明这如何减少树木砍伐和保护动物栖息地。此外,在语言使用和语法方面还有一些错误。
改进建议:
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对解决方案进行更详细的阐述,说明如何实施这个方案以及它如何有效地解决生物多样性下降的问题。
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注意检查并改正语法错误。
示例1: Instead of "They can transform these plastic materials into metal materials by processing many chemical reactions.", you could write "The government can encourage the recycling and repurposing of plastic waste into construction materials, reducing the need for cutting down trees for building purposes."
示例2: Instead of "Since the population is increasing quickly than before", you could write "As the population is growing rapidly".
4.文章结构与组织
你的文章结构基本清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,文章的组织和过渡可以进一步改进。例如,你可以在引言中更明确地提出你的观点,并在正文中使用恰当的过渡词汇来连接不同的观点。
改进建议:
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在引言中明确提出你的观点和解决方案。
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使用过渡词汇使文章更连贯。
示例1: Instead of "From my own perspective, i think the most serious problem is the decline of biodiversity because most people are cutting down the trees, which will damage animal’s habitats.", you could write "In my opinion, the most pressing environmental issue is the decline of biodiversity due to deforestation, which destroys animal habitats."
示例2: Instead of "The efficient solution to this problem is that the government can collect more plastic materials instead of cutting down trees.", you could write "A potential solution to this issue is for governments to promote recycling and repurposing of plastic waste, thereby reducing the need for deforestation."
- 语法批改
From my own perspective, iI(i vs. I) think the most serious problem is the decline of biodiversity because most people are cutting down the trees, which will damage animal’s habitats. Since the population is increasing quickly than before, people have to cut down more trees to construct more buildings for people to live. In this process, many animals will lose their habitats, and they also cannot find sufficient food to feed, decreasing the possibility of survival. Moreover, animals need to compete for the habitat with other species, which might cause some deaths, decreasing the biodiversity. The efficient solution to this problem is that the government can collect more plastic materials instead of cutting down trees. They can transform these plastic materials into metal materials by processing many chemical reactions. As a result, animals will not lose their habitats.
6.文章修订
In my opinion, the most pressing environmental issue is the decline of biodiversity due to deforestation, which destroys animal habitats. As the population grows rapidly, there is an increasing demand for housing and infrastructure, leading to more trees being cut down. Consequently, animals lose their habitats and struggle to find sufficient food sources, resulting in a decrease in biodiversity.
A potential solution to this issue is for governments to promote recycling and repurposing of plastic waste, thereby reducing the need for deforestation. By converting plastic waste into construction materials through innovative processes, we can decrease our reliance on timber and preserve natural habitats for various species. This approach not only addresses the decline in biodiversity but also tackles the problem of plastic pollution, contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet. (133 words)
From 7.文章批改
In my own perspective, i think opinion, the most serious problem pressing environmental issue is the decline of biodiversity because most people are cutting down the trees, due to deforestation, which will damage animal’s destroys animal habitats. Since (I revised this sentence to make your viewpoint more clear and concise.) As the population grows rapidly, there is an increasing quickly than before, people have to demand for housing and infrastructure, leading to more trees being cut down more trees to construct more buildings for people to live. In this process, many down. (I corrected the grammar and made the sentence structure more coherent.) Consequently, animals will lose their habitats, and they also cannot habitats and struggle to find sufficient food to feed, decreasing the possibility of survival. Moreover, animals sources, resulting in a decrease in biodiversity. (I improved the flow of this sentence by using appropriate transitions.)
A potential solution to this issue is for governments to promote recycling and repurposing of plastic waste, thereby reducing the need to compete for the habitat for deforestation. (I replaced "collect more plastic materials" with other species, which might cause some deaths, decreasing the biodiversity. The efficient solution to this "promote recycling and repurposing of plastic waste" for clarity and precision.) By converting plastic waste into construction materials through innovative processes, we can decrease our reliance on timber and preserve natural habitats for various species. (I rephrased this sentence to explain how recycling plastic waste can help reduce deforestation.) This approach not only addresses the decline in biodiversity but also tackles the problem is of plastic pollution, contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet. (I added a strong concluding statement that the government can collect more plastic materials instead of cutting down trees. They can transform these plastic materials into metal materials by processing many chemical reactions. As a result, animals will not lose their habitats.highlights the benefits of your proposed solution.)
8.思维导图
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Introduction
- Decline of biodiversity
- Deforestation
- Animal habitats
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Population growth
- Housing and infrastructure demand
- Trees being cut down
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Consequences
- Loss of habitats
- Decreased food sources
- Decrease in biodiversity
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Solution
- Recycling and repurposing plastic waste
- Reducing deforestation
- Converting plastic waste into construction materials
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Benefits
- Preserving natural habitats
- Addressing plastic pollution
- Sustainable future
9.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
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| biodiversity | /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrsəti/ | noun | The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat | 生物多样性 | The decline of biodiversity is a pressing environmental issue. |
| deforestation | /diːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/ | noun | The action of clearing a wide area of trees | 森林砍伐 | Deforestation destroys animal habitats and contributes to climate change. |
| infrastructure | /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/ | noun | The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise | 基础设施 | Rapid population growth increases the demand for housing and infrastructure. |
| repurpose | /riːˈpɜrpəs/ | verb | To find a new use for an object or material | 重新利用 | Governments should promote recycling and repurposing of plastic waste. |
| reliance | /rɪˈlaɪəns/ | noun | Dependence on or trust in someone or something | 依赖 | Decreasing our reliance on timber can help preserve natural habitats. |
| sustainable | /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ | adjective | Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level | 可持续的 | Recycling and repurposing plastic waste contribute to a more sustainable future for our planet. |
| habitat | /ˈhæbɪtæt/ | noun | The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism | 栖息地 | Deforestation leads to the loss of animal habitats and decreased biodiversity. |
| innovative | /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/ | adjective | Featuring new methods; advanced and original | 创新的 | Innovative processes can convert plastic waste into construction materials. |
| pollution | /pəˈluʃən/ | noun | The presence in or introduction into the environment of contaminants that cause harm | 污染 | Addressing plastic pollution is essential for the health of our oceans and marine life. |
| consequence | /kənˈsi:kwəns/ │noun │a result or effect of an action or condition │后果 │The consequence of deforestation is the decline in biodiversity and destruction of animal habitats. |
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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