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

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Professor

This week, we discussed the importance of role models and opinion makers in society. One idea we discussed was the widespread impact of "influencers." Influencers are people who are very active posting on social media and who have many followers. Influencers posts and opinions can influence their followers' choices on everything from fashion to politics. In your opinion, do social media influencers generally have a positive or negative effect on their followers? Why do you think so?

Claire

I think the influencers' effect is generally positive. People can learn about the latest trends and topics in a very quick and efficient way by following influencers. In the past, people had to spend time looking through magazines or visiting boutiques to even know what was trending.

Paul

I think influencers generally have a negative effect because they have far too much influence. I can think of one influencer who only has to mention a particular kind ot sports shoe, and the next day they'll be sold out. The followers aren't really thinking for themselves; they're just blindly following the has influencers' choices.

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In my opinion, social influencers have a negative effect on their followers. My personal belief is that there are bunches of teenagers among the influencers’ fans. Therefor it is essential to consider that if teenagers watch a lot of violent and pornographic contents without any proper guidance from their parents, they my have some misbehaviors. Because, a lot of influencers fails to consider whether their videos under morality, instead, they only take their own profit into consideration. I totally agree with Paul’s point about that fans will follow their influencers’ choices blindly, and I would like to add that it will lead to the degradation of social atmosphere. For example, if teenagers buy their influencers’ clothes and shoes of same bands without limitation, it will encourage the potential money worship.

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

26. 3 任务完成度

整体来说,你的文章回答了问题并表达了自己的观点。但是,有一些地方需要改进。首先,在论述观点时,可以提供更多具体的例子和细节来支持你的观点。此外,尽量避免使用过于复杂的句子结构,以便让读者更容易理解你的意思。

改进建议:

  1. 在论述观点时提供更多具体的例子和细节。 例如:在谈论青少年受到不良影响时,可以举一个具体的社交媒体现象或事件作为例子。

  2. 简化句子结构,使文章更易理解。 例如:将 "Therefor it is essential to consider that if teenagers watch a lot of violent and pornographic contents without any proper guidance from their parents, they my have some misbehaviors." 改为 "It is essential to consider that teenagers may develop misbehaviors if they watch violent and pornographic content without proper guidance from their parents."

4. 文章结构与组织

文章的结构和组织方面还有待提高。虽然文章包含了引言、主体和结论,但各段落之间的过渡并不明显。建议在段落之间使用过渡词或短语来帮助读者更好地理解你的观点。

改进建议:

  1. 在段落之间使用过渡词或短语。 例如:在第一段和第二段之间,可以加入 "However, it is important to note that" 作为过渡。

  2. 确保每个段落都有一个明确的主题句,概括该段落的主要观点。 例如:在讨论青少年受到不良影响的段落中,可以将 "My personal belief is that there are bunches of teenagers among the influencers’ fans." 改为 "A major concern is the negative impact of influencers on teenagers, who make up a significant portion of their fan base."

5. 语法批改

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Section Title: 6 Article Revision

In my opinion, social media influencers generally have a negative impact on their followers. I believe that a significant portion of their audience consists of impressionable teenagers who may be exposed to inappropriate content without proper parental guidance. Many influencers prioritize profit over the moral implications of their posts, leading to the potential for negative influences on their followers. I concur with Paul's assertion that fans often blindly follow their influencers' choices, and I would like to emphasize that this behavior can contribute to the degradation of societal values. For instance, if teenagers continuously purchase items promoted by influencers without restraint, it may inadvertently promote materialism and consumerism in society. (115 words)

In my opinion, social media influencers generally have a negative effect impact on their followers (revised for clarity and conciseness). I believe that a significant portion of their audience consists of impressionable teenagers (rephrased for better flow) who may be exposed to inappropriate content without proper parental guidance (clarified meaning). Many influencers prioritize profit over the moral implications of their posts (rephrased for clarity), leading to the potential for negative influences on their followers. My personal belief is that there are bunches of teenagers among the influencers’ fans. Therefor it is essential to consider that if teenagers watch a lot of violent and pornographic contents without any proper guidance from their parents, they my have some misbehaviors. Because, a lot of influencers fails to consider whether their videos under morality, instead, they only take their own profit into consideration. I totally agree concur with Paul’s point about Paul's assertion that fans will often blindly follow their influencers’ influencers' choices blindly, (improved flow), and I would like to add emphasize that it will lead this behavior can contribute to the degradation of social atmosphere. societal values (clarified meaning). For example, instance, if teenagers buy their influencers’ clothes continuously purchase items promoted by influencers without restraint (rephrased for better flow), it may inadvertently promote materialism and shoes of same bands without limitation, it will encourage the potential money worship.consumerism in society (clarified meaning).

8 思维导图


1. 社交媒体影响力
   - 负面影响
   - 受众群体

2. 青少年受影响
   - 模仿行为
   - 不适当内容

3. 利益驱动
   - 道德考量次要
   - 错误价值观传播

4. 盲目跟风现象
   - 影响社会价值观

5. 促进物质主义和消费主义

9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish definitionSimplified Chinese translationSample sentences
influencerˈɪnfluənsərnouna person who has the power to influence many people网红,意见领袖Social media influencers can have a significant impact on their followers' behavior.
impressionableɪmˈprɛʃənəbəladjectiveeasily influenced because of a lack of critical thinking易受影响的Many teenagers are impressionable and may blindly follow their favorite influencers.
inappropriateˌɪnəˈproʊpriətadjectivenot suitable or proper in the circumstances不适当的Some influencers may post inappropriate content without considering the age of their audience.
prioritizepraɪˈɔrəˌtaɪzverbto treat something as more important than other things优先考虑Influencers often prioritize profit over the moral implications of their posts.
degradationˌdɛgrəˈdeɪʃənnounthe process of something becoming worse恶化,堕落Blindly following influencers can contribute to the degradation of societal values.
materialismməˈtɪriəˌlɪzəmnouna belief that only material possessions and physical comfort matter in life物质主义Excessive consumerism promoted by influencers may lead to increased materialism in society.
consumerismkənˈsumərˌɪzəmnounthe belief that it is good for people to spend a lot of money on goods and services消费主义The promotion of products by influencers can inadvertently encourage consumerism among their followers.
restraint/rɪˈstreɪnt//noun//a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control//克制//Teenagers should practice restraint when making purchases influenced by social media personalities./
societal/səˈsaɪətl//adjective//relating to society or its organization//社会的//Influencers should be aware of their potential impact on societal values and behaviors./

6 Article Revision

In my opinion, social media influencers generally have a negative impact on their followers. I believe that a significant portion of their audience consists of impressionable teenagers who may be exposed to inappropriate content without proper parental guidance. Many influencers prioritize profit over the moral implications of their posts, leading to the potential for negative influences on their followers. I concur with Paul's assertion that fans often blindly follow their influencers' choices, and I would like to emphasize that this behavior can contribute to the degradation of societal values. For instance, if teenagers continuously purchase items promoted by influencers without restraint, it may inadvertently promote materialism and consumerism in society.

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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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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