TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on social media. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response you should do the following. · Express and support your opinion. · Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
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Professor
Social media has transformed the way we connect, share information, and influence each other's choices. Influencers, with their large online following, wield considerable power over their audience. As a result, companies and brands now actively collaborate with influencers as a strategic marketing approach to reach and engage with their target demographics more effectively. But the question remains: do influencers have a positive or negative impact on their followers? What do you think?
Kelly
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 of sports shoe, and the next day they'll be sold out. The followers aren't really thinking for themselves; they're just blindly following their influencers' choices
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While I acknowledge Paul’s idea that influencers may make their followers don’t think for themselves and blindly follow the influencers’ choices, I agree with Kelly that the effect of influencers is generally positive. As mentioned by Kelly, people could learn the latest trends and topics quickly from their following influencers. Otherwise, they have to look through magazines to know the trend. Apart from that, I add that if influencers advocate positively for the social issues and promote the development of public welfare, this social responsibility of influencers could have an impact by guiding followers to participate in charitable activities or supporting important events. And this could help the development of the whole society and create a good social atmosphere. Therefore, I support with Kelly that social media influencers have a positive effect on their followers.
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: 27
3. 任务完成度
这篇文章在回答问题方面做得很好,观点明确,论据充分。但是,可以进一步改进的地方是提供更多具体的例子来支持观点,并对反对意见进行更详细的讨论。此外,尝试使用更丰富的词汇和语法结构来提高语言表达能力。
Example 1: Instead of "I add that if influencers advocate positively for the social issues...", you could write "Moreover, when influencers use their platform to raise awareness about social issues or promote charitable causes, they can inspire their followers to take action and contribute to the betterment of society."
Example 2: To address the opposing view, you could write "While it is true that some influencers may encourage blind consumerism, it is important to recognize that not all influencers fall into this category. Many use their influence responsibly and provide valuable information or insights to their followers."
4. 文章结构与组织
文章的结构和组织方面表现良好,有明确的引言、主体和结论。然而,在段落之间增加过渡句子可以使文章更连贯。此外,可以考虑在主体部分中使用主题句来引导每个段落的主要观点。
Example 1: To add a transition between paragraphs, you could write "On the other hand, it is important to consider the potential negative effects of influencers on their followers."
Example 2: To use a topic sentence in the body paragraph, you could write "One significant positive impact of influencers is their ability to quickly disseminate information about trends and topics."
5. 语法批改
While I acknowledge Paul’s idea that influencers may make their followers don’t think for themselves and blindly follow the influencers’ choices, I agree with Kelly that the effect of influencers is generally positive. As mentioned by Kelly, people could learn the latest trends and topics quickly from their following influencers. Otherwise, they have to look through magazines to know the trend. Apart from that, I add that if influencers advocate positively for the social issues and promote the development of public welfare, this social responsibility of influencers could have an impact by guiding followers to participate in charitable activities or supporting important events. And this could help the development of the whole society and create a good social atmosphere. Therefore, I support with Kelly that social media influencers have a positive effect on their followers.
Title: 6 文章修订
In response to the professor's question, I concur with Kelly that the overall impact of influencers is predominantly positive. As Kelly pointed out, individuals can efficiently stay informed about current trends and topics by following influencers, rather than sifting through magazines or visiting boutiques. Furthermore, I contend that when influencers champion social causes and contribute to public welfare, they assume a vital role in shaping societal progress. By guiding their followers towards participating in charitable endeavors or supporting significant events, influencers can foster a positive social atmosphere and facilitate societal development. Consequently, I maintain that social media influencers generally exert a favorable influence on their followers. (109 words)
While In response to the professor's question, I acknowledge Paul’s idea that influencers may make their followers don’t think for themselves and blindly follow the influencers’ choices, I agree concur with Kelly (reason: using "concur" instead of "agree" to avoid repetition) that the effect overall impact of influencers is generally positive. predominantly positive (reason: using "predominantly" to emphasize the general positive effect). As mentioned by Kelly, people could learn the latest Kelly pointed out (reason: using "pointed out" for a more natural tone), individuals can efficiently stay informed about current trends and topics quickly from their by following influencers. Otherwise, they have to look influencers, rather than sifting through magazines or visiting boutiques (reason: providing an alternative method for staying informed). Furthermore, I contend (reason: using "contend" to know the trend. Apart from that, I add express a strong opinion) that if when influencers advocate positively for the champion social issues causes and promote the development of contribute to public welfare, this social responsibility they assume a vital role in shaping societal progress (reason: emphasizing the importance of influencers could have an impact by influencers' role). By guiding their followers to participate towards participating in charitable activities endeavors or supporting important events. And this could help the significant events, influencers can foster a positive social atmosphere and facilitate societal development of the whole society and create (reason: explaining how influencers can have a good social atmosphere. Therefore, positive impact on society). Consequently, I support with Kelly maintain (reason: using "maintain" to express an ongoing belief) that social media influencers have generally exert a positive effect favorable influence on their followers.
8 思维导图
1. Introduction
- Agree with Kelly
- Positive impact of influencers
2. Efficient Information Access
- Current trends and topics
- Replacing magazines and boutiques
3. Championing Social Causes
- Influencers' vital role in society
- Shaping societal progress
4. Fostering Positive Social Atmosphere
- Encouraging participation in charitable endeavors
- Supporting significant events
5. Facilitating Societal Development
6. Conclusion
- Influencers exert a favorable influence on followers
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| concur | /kənˈkɜr/ | verb | agree; be of the same opinion | 同意 | I concur with Kelly that the overall impact of influencers is predominantly positive. |
| predominantly | /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ | adverb | mainly; for the most part | 主要地 | The overall impact of influencers is predominantly positive. |
| champion | /ˈʧæmpiən/ | verb | support the cause of; defend | 拥护,捍卫 | When influencers champion social causes, they assume a vital role in shaping societal progress. |
| contend | /kənˈtend/ | verb | _claim; assert; maintain that something is true | _坚称,声称 | _I contend that when influencers contribute to public welfare, they play a vital role in shaping societal progress. |
| vital | /ˈvaɪtl/ | adjective | absolutely necessary; essential | 至关重要的 | Influencers assume a vital role in shaping societal progress. |
| endeavor | /ɪnˈdɛvər/ | noun | an attempt to achieve a goal; an effort | 努力,尝试 | By guiding their followers towards participating in charitable endeavors, influencers can foster a positive social atmosphere. |
| facilitate | /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ | verb | _make (an action or process) easy or easier | _促进,使便利 | _Influencers can facilitate societal development by encouraging their followers to support significant events. |
| exert | /ɪgˈzɜrt/ | verb | _apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality) | _施加,发挥 | _I maintain that social media influencers generally exert a favorable influence on their followers. |
| favorable | /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ | adjective | _expressing approval; advantageous | _赞成的,有利的 | _Social media influencers generally exert a favorable influence on their followers. |
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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