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TOEFL Academic Discussion Writing Sample: "When people meet for the first time, they get to know each other by sharing a little bit about themselves and their interests. What types of things might you ask a new friend? What types of things do you like to be asked?"

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"When people meet for the first time, they get to know each other by sharing a little bit about themselves and their interests. What types of things might you ask a new friend? What types of things do you like to be asked?"

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When I encounter someone at the first time, it is possible for me to ask some questions about the weather and food. There are momentory factors to el...

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When I encounter someone at the first time, it is possible for me to ask some questions about the weather and food. There are momentory factors to elaborate the reason. First, discussing some problems like weather is common and will not cause any conflicts. Hence, it is a safe and sound method if I just learn someone and express friendness. As for the question that what kind of things is acceptable for meto answer, it must be sports and video games. To be more specific, discussing any games for game players will rapidly build bridge between us even our favourite game is not the same one. This can also be used to elaborate in sports quietions.

Evaluation Result

1. 子项得分

  • Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 3.5

  • Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 2.5

  • Language Use and Grammar: 3.0

2. 预估分数

22. 3 任务完成度

从任务完成度的角度来看,这篇文章基本回答了问题,但还有很多可以改进的地方。首先,文章应该更具体地说明你会问新朋友什么问题以及你喜欢被问什么问题。其次,文章中有些句子不太通顺,需要进行修改。最后,可以尝试使用更丰富的词汇和语法结构来提高文章质量。

Example 1: Original: "When I encounter someone at the first time, it is possible for me to ask some questions about the weather and food." Improved: "When I meet someone for the first time, I usually ask questions about their preferences in weather and food."

Example 2: Original: "As for the question that what kind of things is acceptable for meto answer, it must be sports and video games." Improved: "In terms of what I like to be asked, I enjoy discussing topics related to sports and video games."

4. 文章结构与组织

从结构和组织的角度来看,这篇文章可以进行一些改进。首先,应该有一个明确的引言部分来引出话题。其次,在正文部分中要清晰地阐述观点,并为每个观点提供详细的解释和例子。最后,需要一个结论部分来总结文章的主要观点。此外,文章中应该有明确的段落划分和过渡词,使得文章更加流畅。

Example 1: Original: "When I encounter someone at the first time, it is possible for me to ask some questions about the weather and food." Improved: "Meeting new people is always an exciting experience. When I meet someone for the first time, I usually ask questions about their preferences in weather and food."

Example 2: Original: "This can also be used to elaborate in sports quietions." Improved: "Similarly, discussing sports can create a connection between us, even if we do not share the same favorite sport or team."

5. 语法批改

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Display title: 6 文章修订

Upon meeting someone for the first time, I typically initiate conversation by inquiring about their thoughts on the weather and their favorite foods. These topics serve as excellent icebreakers due to their universal appeal and non-controversial nature, allowing for a comfortable exchange that fosters a sense of camaraderie. In response to inquiries about my own interests, I am always eager to discuss sports and video games. Engaging in conversations about these hobbies can quickly establish common ground between myself and others, even if our specific preferences within these domains differ. This shared enthusiasm can facilitate deeper connections and pave the way for more meaningful discussions on various subjects. (112 words)

When I encounter Upon meeting someone at for the first time, it is possible time (revised for me to ask some questions clarity and natural tone), I typically initiate conversation by inquiring about the their thoughts on the weather and food. There are momentory factors their favorite foods (rephrased for better flow). These topics serve as excellent icebreakers due to elaborate their universal appeal and non-controversial nature (clarified reasons), allowing for a comfortable exchange that fosters a sense of camaraderie (explained the reason. First, discussing some problems like weather is common and will not cause any conflicts. Hence, it is a safe and sound method if outcome). In response to inquiries about my own interests, I just learn someone and express friendness. As for the question that what kind of things is acceptable for meto answer, it must be am always eager to discuss sports and video games. To be games (rephrased for better flow). Engaging in conversations about these hobbies can quickly establish common ground between myself and others (clarified reasons), even if our specific preferences within these domains differ (added detail). This shared enthusiasm can facilitate deeper connections and pave the way for more specific, discussing any games for game players will rapidly build bridge between us even our favourite game is not meaningful discussions on various subjects (explained the same one. This can also be used to elaborate in sports quietions.outcome).

8 思维导图


- 主题: 交流与建立联系
  - 子主题1: 开场白
    - 天气
    - 美食
  - 子主题2: 共同兴趣
    - 体育运动
    - 电子游戏
  - 子主题3: 建立联系
    - 寻找共同点
    - 深入讨论不同话题

9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish definitionSimplified Chinese translationSample sentences
initiate/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/verbTo cause or facilitate the beginning of发起I usually initiate conversations by asking about the weather.
icebreaker/ˈaɪsˌbreɪkər/nounA thing that serves to relieve inhibitions or tension between people, or start a conversation.破冰话题Talking about favorite foods is a good icebreaker.
camaraderie/kæməˈrɑːdəri/nounMutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.友谊,团结Our shared interests in sports create a sense of camaraderie between us.
preferences/prɪˈfərəns/nounA greater liking for one alternative over another or others.偏好We may have different preferences in video games, but we still enjoy discussing them.
enthusiasm/ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/nounIntense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.热情,热忱Our enthusiasm for sports helps us connect with each other.
facilitate/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/verbTo make (an action or process) easy or easier.促进,使容易Shared hobbies can facilitate deeper connections between people.
connections/kəˈnɛkʃən/nounA relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.联系,关系Establishing connections with others is important for building friendships.
meaningful/ˈmiːnɪŋfʊl/adjectiveHaving a serious, important, or useful quality or purpose.有意义的Engaging in meaningful discussions can help strengthen relationships.
various/ˈvɛriəs/adjectiveDifferent from one another; of different kinds or sorts.各种各样的We talked about various subjects during our conversation.

6 文章修订

在第一次见面时,我通常会通过询问对方对天气的看法和他们喜欢的食物来开始交谈。这些话题作为破冰话题非常合适,因为它们具有普遍吸引力且不具争议性,使得交流变得轻松愉快,从而培养友谊。当别人询问我的兴趣时,我总是热衷于讨论体育运动和电子游戏。即使我们在这些领域的具体偏好不同,关于这些爱好的交谈也可以迅速在我和他人之间建立共同点。这种共同的热情可以促进更深层次的联系,并为在各种主题上进行更有意义的讨论铺平道路。

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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.

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

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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.
What are the user samples on this page?
These are real responses submitted by TOEFL test-takers who practiced this question on LingoLeap. Each sample has been evaluated by our AI scoring engine, which provides a score and detailed feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
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How long should my Academic Discussion response be?
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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