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TOEFL Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professoris teaching a class on business administration. Write a post responding to theprofessor's question.

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Professor

In many countries, the standard workweek consists of eight hours of work each day for five days per week. Now, though, some people advocate a shorter workweek: a four-day workweek with no decrease in workers' pay. There are advantages and disadvantages to this of course. What is your opinion about instituting a shorter, four-day workweek, and why?

Student A

I like that idea, but on one condition: that the workday is no longer than eight hours. I have heard some plans require ten hours a day for a four-day week. Most employees would find that exhausting, and it could actually be counterproductive to tire out your workers. Yes to four-day weeks, but no to ten-hour days!

Student B

In my country, the workweek is Monday to Friday plus half a day on Saturday, so moving to a four-day workweek would be too drastic a change! Workers might struggle to complete their tasks in a four-day workweek. It seems less stressful to spread work out over more days rather than trying to condense it all into a shorter week.

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User Sample

I contend that a shorter, four-day workweek should be instituted because people allocate more time to improve their quality of life. This is to say, with shorter working days in a week, people are able to explore and develop their interests on the rest days. For example, my uncle Leo worked in a British company. He used to work five days a week, but now he only have to work for four days each week because the government advocate a four-day workweek with no decrease in workers’ pay. After then, he gains more time to explore himself in the field of sports. He loves playing basketball in the free time. Because of the working policy changed, he can gather more basketball amateurs to have fun together and watch his favorite basketball show, NBA at home. As a result, he has a good chance to exercise and enjoy in his interests. Therefore, I firmly believe that it is conducive for people to have a four-day workweek without reducing their work salaries.

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

  • 28

3. 任务完成度

整体来说,这篇文章在完成任务方面做得很好。然而,有一些地方可以改进。首先,在引用阅读材料中的观点时,可以更详细地解释和讨论这些观点,以便更好地支持自己的立场。其次,在举例子时,尽量避免使用过于私人的例子(如叔叔),而是使用更普遍适用的例子。

示例1:在引用阅读材料中的观点时,可以这样写:“Student A提到了四天工作周可能导致员工疲劳,但我认为只要每天工作时间不超过8小时,这个问题就可以避免。”

示例2:在举例子时,可以这样写:“许多研究表明,在四天工作制下员工的生产力和满意度都有所提高,因为他们有更多的时间来平衡工作和生活。”

4. 文章结构与组织

文章的结构和组织方面表现良好。然而,在引入段落中可以更明确地陈述自己的观点,并在正文段落中使用更多的过渡词来帮助读者理解文章的逻辑。此外,结尾段落可以总结文章的主要观点,并对整个讨论做一个简短的回顾。

建议1:在引入段落中,可以这样写:“我认为实施四天工作周是有益的,因为这将使员工有更多时间提高生活质量。”

建议2:在正文段落中,可以使用过渡词如“例如”、“此外”、“因此”等来连接不同的观点和论据。例如:“例如,在四天工作制下,员工可以利用额外的休息日进行充电和学习。”

5. 语法批改

I contend that a shorter, four-day workweek should be instituted because people allocate more time to improve their quality of life. This is to say, with shorter working days in a week, people are able to explore and develop their interests on the rest days. For example, my uncle Leo worked in a British company. He used to work five days a week, but now he only havehas(Agreement error: Non-third person/past tense verb with 'he/she/it' or a pronoun) to work for four days each week because the government advocate a four-day workweek with no decrease in workers’ pay. After then, he gains more time to explore himself in the field of sports. He loves playing basketball in the free time. Because of the working policy changed, he can gather more basketball amateurs to have fun together and watch his favorite basketball show, NBA at home. As a result, he has a good chance to exercise and enjoy in his interests. Therefore, I firmly believe that it is conducive for people to have a four-day workweek without reducing their work salaries.

Section Title: 6 Article Revision

In my opinion, instituting a shorter, four-day workweek can significantly enhance individuals' quality of life by allowing them to allocate more time towards personal growth and development. To illustrate this point, consider the case of my uncle Leo, who works for a British company. Previously, he worked five days a week; however, the government now advocates for a four-day workweek without any reduction in employees' salaries. Consequently, he has gained additional time to pursue his passion for sports, particularly basketball. The change in work policy enables him to engage with fellow enthusiasts more frequently and indulge in watching his favorite basketball show, NBA at home. As a result, he has ample opportunities to exercise and immerse himself in his interests. Therefore, I firmly believe that adopting a four-day workweek without compromising workers' salaries is highly beneficial for individuals' overall well-being and personal growth. (148 words)

I contend that In my opinion, instituting a shorter, four-day workweek should be instituted because people can significantly enhance individuals' quality of life (revised for clarity and conciseness) by allowing them to allocate more time to improve their quality towards personal growth and development. To illustrate this point, consider the case of life. This is to say, with shorter working days in a week, people are able to explore and develop their interests on the rest days. For example, my uncle Leo worked in Leo, who works for a British company. He used to work Previously, he worked five days a week, but now he only have to work for four days each week because week; however, the government advocate now advocates for a four-day workweek with no decrease without any reduction in workers’ pay. After then, employees' salaries (rephrased to improve sentence structure). Consequently, he gains more has gained additional time to explore himself pursue his passion for sports, particularly basketball (revised for clarity). The change in the field of sports. He loves playing basketball work policy enables him to engage with fellow enthusiasts more frequently and indulge in the free time. Because of the working policy changed, he can gather more basketball amateurs to have fun together and watch watching his favorite basketball show, NBA at home. home (rephrased to improve sentence structure). As a result, he has a good chance ample opportunities to exercise and enjoy immerse himself in his interests. interests (revised for conciseness). Therefore, I firmly believe that it is conducive for people to have adopting a four-day workweek without reducing their work salaries.compromising workers' salaries is highly beneficial for individuals' overall well-being and personal growth (rephrased to emphasize the main argument).

8 思维导图


- 主题:四天工作周对个人生活质量的影响
  - 支持论点1:提高个人成长和发展的时间
    - 例子:Leo叔叔的经历
      - 从五天工作周转变为四天工作周
      - 工资不变
      - 更多时间投入运动,如篮球
  - 支持论点2:增加社交互动和兴趣爱好的机会
    - 观看NBA比赛
    - 结识更多同好
  - 结论:实行四天工作周有利于提高个人整体幸福感和成长空间

9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish DefinitionSimplified Chinese TranslationSample Sentence
institute/ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/verbto establish, set up, or organize something, especially a system or organization建立,设立,组织The government has instituted a four-day workweek policy.
quality of life/ˈkwɒlɪti əv laɪf/noun phrasethe level of satisfaction and comfort that a person or group enjoys in their life, including both material and non-material factors.生活质量A shorter workweek can significantly enhance individuals' quality of life.
personal growth/ˈpɜːsənəl ɡrəʊθ/noun phrasethe process of improving oneself through activities that develop one's talents, potential, and self-awareness个人成长A four-day workweek allows people to allocate more time towards personal growth and development.
advocate/ˈædvəkeɪt/verbto publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy提倡,支持,拥护The government now advocates for a four-day workweek without any reduction in employees' salaries.
passion/ˈpæʃən/nouna strong enthusiasm or interest in something; an activity that one loves or enjoys doing.热情,激情,爱好He has gained additional time to pursue his passion for sports, particularly basketball.
enthusiast/ɪnˈθjuːziæst/nouna person who is highly interested in a particular activity or subject; a devoted fan or supporter. | 爱好者,狂热者 | The change in work policy enables him to engage with fellow enthusiasts more frequently.
immerse/ɪˈmɜːs/ | verb | to become completely involved in an activity; to absorb oneself fully in something | 沉浸于,专注于 | He has ample opportunities to exercise and immerse himself in his interests.
well-being/wɛl'bi:ɪŋ/nounthe state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.幸福感、福祉、健康快乐的状态Adopting a four-day workweek is highly beneficial for individuals' overall well-being.
compromise/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/verbto settle a dispute or conflict by mutual concession; to reach an agreement by making concessions.妥协,折中,让步A four-day workweek without compromising workers' salaries is a great solution.

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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