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

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Professor

People always believe that richer people should have more social duties compared to ordinary citizens. With the development of society, some people may change their minds. Do you agree that the more money people have, the more they should giveaway to charity. Why?

Kelly

I think rich people should contribute more to charity. With the existing social condition and social resources, the rich people have the chance to earn enough money, so they should contribute to the society. In addition, with the help of charity, the society will be better developed and more conducive to the wealth accumulation of the rich.

Paul

I don't think rich people should make more charitable contributions because people are free to use their money. The rich have often worked hard to achieve their wealth. So they have no obligation to devote more money and time to charity.

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User Sample

In response to the professor's question, I would like to assert that rich people are supposed to give more money or other resources to charity. A fact goes that it's easy for rich people to achieve their wealth, because they have easier access to more sources than ordinary people, such as education source, health care source, and so on. While I can understand Paul's concern that rich people earned their money on their own hard work and everyone have right to use their money freely, I would like to add that most rich people are famous in some areas, like athletes, singers, actors, and so on, if they contribute more to charity, ordinary people would imitate their behavior, and thus contributing to the development of charity. In conclusion, I strongly support Kelly's assertion that rich people should contribute more to charity.

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: 4.0

2. 预估分数

Estimated Score: 25

3. 任务完成度

此篇文章基本上满足了任务要求,阐述了作者对于富人应该更多地捐赠慈善的观点,并给出了一定的理由。但是,可以进一步改进论据的深度和相关性。例如,可以提供更具体的例子来支持观点。

Example 1: Instead of saying "most rich people are famous in some areas," you could provide specific examples of wealthy individuals who have made significant charitable contributions, such as Bill Gates or Warren Buffett.

Example 2: To strengthen the argument about the positive impact of wealthy individuals donating to charity, you could discuss specific charitable organizations or initiatives that have been successful due to the support of wealthy donors.

4. 文章结构与组织

文章的结构和组织方面表现较好,有明确的引言、主体和结论。然而,在段落之间加入更清晰的过渡语句会使文章更连贯。此外,可以在正文部分进一步展开论据,以增强观点。

Example 1: Add a transition sentence between the first and second body paragraphs, such as "While it is true that wealthy individuals have worked hard for their money, there are still compelling reasons for them to contribute more to charity."

Example 2: Expand on the argument about wealthy individuals setting an example for others by discussing the potential ripple effect of their charitable actions, such as inspiring others to donate or raising awareness about important social issues.

5. 语法批改

In response to the professor's question, I would like to assert that rich people are supposed to give more money or other resources to charity. A fact goes that it's easy for rich people to achieve their wealth, because they have easier access to more sources than ordinary people, such as education source, health care source, and so on. While I can understand Paul's concern that rich people earned their money on their own hard work and everyone have right to use their money freely, I would like to add that most rich people are famous in some areas, like athletes, singers, actors, and so on, if they contribute more to charity, ordinary people would imitate their behavior, and thus contributing to the development of charity. In conclusion, I strongly support Kelly's assertion that rich people should contribute more to charity.

Section Title: Wealth and Charitable Contributions

In response to the professor's question, I firmly believe that individuals with greater financial means should contribute more to charitable causes. It is often the case that affluent individuals have access to a wider range of resources, such as educational and healthcare opportunities, which can facilitate their wealth accumulation. While I acknowledge Paul's perspective that wealthy individuals may have worked hard for their success and are entitled to use their money as they please, it is important to consider the influential role they play in society. High-profile figures, such as athletes, singers, and actors, can inspire others to follow their philanthropic actions by actively engaging in charitable endeavors. Consequently, this could lead to an overall increase in support for charitable organizations and contribute significantly to societal development. Thus, I wholeheartedly agree with Kelly's assertion that those with greater financial means should be more generous in their charitable contributions. (154 words)

In response to the professor's question, I would like to assert that rich people are supposed to give more money or other resources to charity. A fact goes that it's easy for rich people to achieve their wealth, because they have easier access to more sources than ordinary people, such as education source, health care source, and so on. While I can understand Paul's concern that rich people earned their money on their own hard work and everyone have right to use their money freely, I would like to add that most rich people are famous in some areas, like athletes, singers, actors, and so on, if they contribute more to charity, ordinary people would imitate their behavior, and thus contributing to the development of charity. In conclusion, I strongly support Kelly's assertion that rich people firmly believe that individuals with greater financial means should contribute more to charity.charitable causes (revised for clarity and emphasis). It is often the case that affluent individuals have access to a wider range of resources (simplified phrasing), such as educational and healthcare opportunities, which can facilitate their wealth accumulation (rephrased for smoother flow). While I acknowledge Paul's perspective that wealthy individuals may have worked hard for their success and are entitled to use their money as they please (rephrased for clarity), it is important to consider the influential role they play in society (added emphasis on societal impact). High-profile figures, such as athletes, singers, and actors, can inspire others to follow their philanthropic actions by actively engaging in charitable endeavors (rephrased for clearer meaning). Consequently, this could lead to an overall increase in support for charitable organizations and contribute significantly to societal development (rephrased for smoother flow). Thus, I wholeheartedly agree with Kelly's assertion that those with greater financial means should be more generous in their charitable contributions (rephrased for emphasis and clarity).

Title: 8 思维导图

  1. Wealth and Charitable Contributions
    • Affluent individuals
      • Access to resources
        • Education
        • Healthcare
    • Paul's perspective
      • Hard work and entitlement
    • Influential role in society
      • High-profile figures
        • Athletes, singers, actors
    • Philanthropic actions
      • Inspiring others to contribute
    • Kelly's assertion
      • Greater financial means = more generous contributions

Title: 9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish DefinitionSimplified Chinese TranslationSample Sentence
affluent/ˈæfluənt/adjectivehaving a lot of money and possessions富裕的Affluent individuals often have access to better educational opportunities.
accumulation/əˌkjuːməˈleɪʃn/nounthe process of gradually increasing积累Wealth accumulation can be facilitated by access to resources.
entitlement/ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/nounthe belief that one deserves something权益Paul believes that wealthy individuals are entitled to use their money as they please.
influential/ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/adjective/having a lot of influence on someone or something/有影响力的/High-profile figures play an influential role in society.
philanthropic/fɪˌlænθrəˈpɒpɪk/adjective/showing a desire to help others by giving gifts/慈善的/Actors can inspire others with their philanthropic actions.
endeavor/ɪnˈdevər/noun/an attempt to do something new or difficult/努力/Engaging in charitable endeavors can lead to societal development.
assertion/əˈsɜːrʃn/noun/a statement that you strongly believe is true/主张/Kelly's assertion is that those with greater financial means should be more generous.
societal/səˈsaɪətl/adjective/relating to society and the way it is organized/社会的/Charitable contributions can contribute significantly to societal development.
generous/ˈdʒenərəs/adjectivewilling to give or share, unselfish慷慨的Wealthy individuals should be more generous in their charitable contributions.

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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