TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on business.Write a post responding to the professor's question In your response you should do the followingExpress and support your opinion Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words An effective response will contain at least 100words.
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Professor
This week we are discussing labor shortages. That'swhen there are more jobs in the economy thanthere are qualified people to fill those jobs Duringa labor shortage, companies have to compete withone another to attract people to work for them.Inyour online discussion please explain what youthink companies can do to make themselves moreattractive to potential employees
Andrew
I think one thing that makes a company attractive is location.When companies choose a location for a facility they shouldthink about whether it's a place that employees want to beFor example,locating a workplace in a big city where there are lots of shops and entertainment options could be a good wayto attract new employees
Claire
It might sound unimportant at first, but I have heard of companies that provide their employees with a variety of foodoptions in their facility. These companies don't just have acafeteria they also provide coffee bars and free snack stations for their employees to make working there more enjoyable.Ithink this also makes employees feel appreciated.
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User Sample
I concur with the point of Claire that various food provided by a company is very attractive to new employees. As we all know, the extra coffee bars and free snack stations are a kind of perk that some companies can provide, but, in my opinion, the most appealing perk is the medical insurance for employees because some employees come from poor neighborhoods, so putting their family on the insurance can help them take care of their family and reduce their finacal burden. For example, one of my classmates are working at a cup company because they will purchase the medical insurance for her. Using this insurance, her sister can install teeth braces which could cost a lot if they did not have it. Thus, she chose this cup company instead of a club which could provide a little higher salary for her. In a nutshell, providing perks like medical insurance is appealing to many employees.
Evaluation Result
1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0
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Language Use and Grammar: 4.0
2. 预估分数
- 25
3. 任务完成度
这篇文章基本上完成了任务要求,但是可以在以下方面进行改进:首先,在讨论其他公司提供的福利时,可以更具体地说明这些福利如何吸引员工。其次,尽管文章中提到了一个具体的例子,但还可以通过提供更多相关例子来支持观点。最后,在表达观点时可以使用更丰富的词汇和句式。
示例1:在讨论公司提供的食品选择时,可以详细说明这些食品选择如何使员工感到舒适和满意。 示例2:在讨论医疗保险作为吸引员工的福利时,可以提供更多关于不同公司如何实施医疗保险计划的具体例子。
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构基本清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,在以下方面仍有改进空间:首先,在段落之间加入过渡句以使文章更连贯。其次,在正文部分中对每个观点进行更详细的阐述,以使文章更具说服力。
示例1:在引言部分,可以加入一句过渡句,如“在本文中,我将讨论各种公司福利如何吸引潜在员工。” 示例2:在正文部分,可以将每个观点分成一个单独的段落,并对每个观点进行详细阐述。例如,“首先,公司提供的丰富食品选择可以使员工感到舒适和满意。这种关心员工的做法会让员工更愿意为这样的公司工作。”
5. 语法批改
I concur with the point of Claire that various food provided by a company is very attractive to new employees. As we all know, the extra coffee bars and free snack stations are a kind of perk that some companies can provide, but, in my opinion, the most appealing perk is the medical insurance for employees because some employees come from poor neighborhoods, so putting their family on the insurance can help them take care of their family and reduce their finacalfinical(misspelling) burden. For example, one of my classmates are working at a cup company because they will purchase the medical insurance for her. Using this insurance, her sister can install teeth bracesbraces,(This rule identifies whether commas are missing in a sentence.) which could cost a lot if they did not have it. Thus, she chose this cup company instead of a club which could provide a little higher salary for her. In a nutshell, providing perks like medical insurance is appealing to many employees.
Section Title: Addressing Labor Shortages through Attractive Perks
In response to the professor's question, I agree with Claire that offering a variety of food options can make a company more appealing to potential employees. However, I believe that providing comprehensive medical insurance is an even more attractive perk for many individuals. Employees from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may prioritize the well-being of their families, and having access to quality healthcare can significantly alleviate their financial burdens. For instance, a former classmate of mine chose to work at a company that offered medical insurance coverage for her family, enabling her sister to receive necessary dental care without incurring exorbitant costs. Consequently, she opted for this company over another that offered a slightly higher salary but lacked such benefits. Ultimately, offering valuable perks like medical insurance can be a powerful strategy for companies to attract and retain employees during labor shortages. (148 words)
In response to the professor's question (clarifying the context of the discussion), I concur agree with the point of Claire that various offering a variety of food provided by options (rephrasing for clarity) can make a company is very attractive more appealing to new potential employees. As we all know, the extra coffee bars and free snack stations are a kind of perk However, I believe that some companies can provide, but, in my opinion, the most appealing perk is the providing comprehensive medical insurance (adding detail for employees because some employees come emphasis) is an even more attractive perk for many individuals. Employees from poor neighborhoods, so putting their family on economically disadvantaged backgrounds (rephrasing for clarity and sensitivity) may prioritize the insurance can help them take care well-being of their family families, and reduce having access to quality healthcare can significantly alleviate their finacal burden. financial burdens (explaining the reasoning). For example, one instance, a former classmate of my classmates are working mine chose to work at a cup company because they will purchase the that offered medical insurance coverage for her. Using this insurance, her family (providing a specific example), enabling her sister can install teeth braces which could cost to receive necessary dental care without incurring exorbitant costs (explaining the benefit). Consequently, she opted for this company over another that offered a lot if they did not have it. Thus, she chose this cup company instead of a club which could provide a little slightly higher salary for her. In a nutshell, providing but lacked such benefits (highlighting the trade-off). Ultimately, offering valuable perks like medical insurance is appealing can be a powerful strategy for companies to many employees.attract and retain employees during labor shortages (summarizing the main point).
8 思维导图
graph LR
A[Addressing Labor Shortages through Attractive Perks]
B[Offering a variety of food options]
C[Providing comprehensive medical insurance]
D[Economically disadvantaged backgrounds]
E[Well-being of families]
F[Quality healthcare]
G[Alleviate financial burdens]
H[Example: former classmate's choice]
I[Attract and retain employees]
A --> B
A --> C
C --> D
C --> E
E --> F
F --> G
G --> H
H --> I
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor shortages | /ˈleɪbər ˈʃɔrtɪdʒɪz/ | Noun | A lack of available workers to meet job demands | 劳动力短缺 | Many industries are facing labor shortages due to the pandemic. |
| Attractive perks | /əˈtræktɪv pɜrks/ | Noun | Benefits that make a job more appealing | 吸引人的福利 | Companies are offering attractive perks to entice potential employees. |
| Economically disadvantaged | /ɪˌkɒnəmɪkli dɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/ | Adjective | Having fewer economic resources than others | 经济上处于劣势 | Employees from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may prioritize their family's well-being. |
| Well-being | /ˈwɛlˈbiɪŋ/ | Noun | A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy | 健康幸福 | Providing comprehensive medical insurance can improve the well-being of employees. |
| Quality healthcare | /ˈkwɒləti ˈhɛlθkɛr/ | Noun | High standard of medical care | 高质量医疗保健 | Access to quality healthcare can significantly alleviate financial burdens. |
| Alleviate | /əˈli:vieit/ | Verb | To make something less severe | 减轻 | Offering valuable perks like medical insurance can alleviate employees' concerns. |
| Exorbitant costs | /ɪgˈzɔrbətənt kɒsts/ | Noun | Extremely high and unreasonable expenses | 过高的费用 | She chose a company that enabled her sister to receive dental care without incurring exorbitant costs. |
| Retain | /rɪˈteɪn/ | Verb | To keep someone in a job or position | 留住 | Offering valuable perks can help companies retain their employees during labor shortages. |
| Comprehensive | /kəmˌprihensiv/ | Adjective | Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something | 全面的 | Providing comprehensive medical insurance is an attractive perk for potential employees. |
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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