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TOEFL Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your proressor is teacning a class on education. 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

This week we are studying how policy for public schools is created and how it may change over time.One very important topic for educational policy involves what courses should be taught in schools.Many people believe that new forms of communication and new kinds of emplovment require that new and different kinds of courses be taught. The question I want you to discuss is whether new,innovative subiects should be taught in public schools.

Paul

I definitely think there should be new kinds of courses taught in public schools. For instance people communicate more and more on the Internet by sharing photographs and videos with each otherthink a course in video composition-that is, how to make good and effective videos-would be really valuable to today's students. And there are many other similar topics that students might benefit from.

Kelly

I really don't think the high school curriculum needs to change .The main purpose of most courses in high school is to prepare students for higher education, and those basic requirements haven't changed. if students want to learn other things like how to compose photographs or edit films, they can watch instructional videos on the internet. They don't need a class in school to learn things like that.

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From my perspective, I agree with Paul’s viewpoint that public schools should involve new kinds of subjects benefited by increasing high-technique teaching tools. In fact, these innovation subjects differed from tradition classes also equip students to preview knowledge that will be learnt in collages, making sure most newly borns to have a better understanding during their first year. Take my own experience as an example. I once studied in a high school which has introduced new subjects connected with collage majors, and decided to take photographic course since I chose filmology as my main area in collage. In the photographic course, the teacher not only showed us how to use the latest camera, but also taught us sorts of skills and knowledges in order to take fabulous photos, including both the apply to shadow and composition. Additionally, various of videos tooked by famous photographers have also been showed via the newly introduced equipments of multimedia coursewares. All of that classed I had during high school enabled me to have a acdamic fundation firmly, making it possible for me to efortlessly understand the subject thus addapted to collage smoothly. This valuable experience convinced me it will be a wiser choice to have new innovative subjects in public high school.

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

24. 3 任务完成度

总体来说,这篇文章回答了教授的问题,并对讨论作出了贡献。然而,有一些地方可以改进。首先,在引用自己的经历时,可以更详细地描述课程是如何帮助你适应大学生活的。此外,尽量避免使用过于复杂的句子结构,以提高文章的可读性。

示例1(改进前):All of that classed I had during high school enabled me to have a acdamic fundation firmly, making it possible for me to efortlessly understand the subject thus addapted to collage smoothly. 示例1(改进后):All the classes I took during high school provided me with a solid academic foundation, which allowed me to understand the subjects easily and adapt to college life smoothly.

示例2(改进前):In fact, these innovation subjects differed from tradition classes also equip students to preview knowledge that will be learnt in collages, making sure most newly borns to have a better understanding during their first year. 示例2(改进后):In fact, these innovative subjects not only differ from traditional classes but also equip students with knowledge that they will learn in college, ensuring that most freshmen have a better understanding during their first year.

4. 文章结构与组织

这篇文章具有清晰的结构,包括引言、正文和结论。然而,在组织方面仍有改进的空间。首先,可以在引言部分更明确地陈述你的观点。其次,在正文中,每个段落应该集中讨论一个具体的观点,并提供支持细节。最后,使用更清晰的过渡词或短语来连接不同的想法和段落。

示例1(改进前):From my perspective, I agree with Paul’s viewpoint that public schools should involve new kinds of subjects benefited by increasing high-technique teaching tools. 示例1(改进后):From my perspective, I agree with Paul's viewpoint that public schools should introduce new and innovative subjects, as they can benefit from the advancements in teaching technology.

示例2(改进前):Take my own experience as an example. I once studied in a high school which has introduced new subjects connected with collage majors, and decided to take photographic course since I chose filmology as my main area in collage. 示例2(改进后):For instance, based on my own experience, I attended a high school that offered new subjects related to college majors. Since I chose film studies as my main area in college, I decided to take a photography course.

5. 语法批改

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Section Title: 6 Article Revision

In my opinion, I concur with Paul's assertion that public schools should incorporate innovative subjects, leveraging advanced technological teaching tools. These novel subjects, distinct from traditional classes, equip students with a preview of knowledge they will encounter in college, ensuring a smoother transition during their first year. Drawing from personal experience, I attended a high school that introduced new subjects related to college majors. I opted for a photography course since I intended to major in filmology in college. The course not only taught us how to operate the latest cameras but also imparted various skills and knowledge necessary for capturing stunning photos, such as shadow application and composition techniques. Furthermore, we were exposed to numerous videos created by renowned photographers through the integration of multimedia courseware. These high school classes provided me with a solid academic foundation, enabling me to effortlessly comprehend the subject matter and adapt seamlessly to college life. This invaluable experience has convinced me that incorporating innovative subjects in public high schools is indeed a wise decision. (176 words)

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Display title: 8 思维导图

Mindmap:

1. Introduction
   - Agree with Paul's assertion
   - Innovative subjects in public schools

2. Benefits of innovative subjects
   - Preview of college knowledge
   - Smoother transition to college

3. Personal experience
   - High school with new subjects related to college majors
   - Photography course as an example

4. Skills and knowledge gained from the course
   - Operating latest cameras
   - Shadow application and composition techniques

5. Integration of multimedia courseware
   - Exposure to renowned photographers' videos

6. Positive impact on college life 
   - Solid academic foundation 
   - Effortless comprehension and adaptation 

7. Conclusion 
   - Incorporating innovative subjects is a wise decision 

Display title: 9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish DefinitionSimplified Chinese TranslationSample Sentence
concur/kənˈkɜr/verbagree; be of the same opinion同意,一致意见I concur with Paul's assertion that public schools should incorporate innovative subjects.
equip/ɪˈkwɪp/verbprovide with necessary skills or knowledge装备,使具备These novel subjects equip students with a preview of knowledge they will encounter in college.
impart/ɪmˈpɑrt/verbcommunicate (information); bestow (knowledge) |传授,告知 |The course not only taught us how to operate the latest cameras but also imparted various skills and knowledge.
composition/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/nounthe arrangement of elements in a work构图,构成We learned composition techniques necessary for capturing stunning photos.
multimedia/ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə/adjectiveusing more than one medium of expression多媒体的We were exposed to numerous videos through the integration of multimedia courseware.
courseware/ˈkɔrsweər/nouneducational material designed for a course |课程软件 |The multimedia courseware provided us with access to renowned photographers' works.
foundation/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/nounan underlying basis or principle |基础,根本 |These high school classes provided me with a solid academic foundation for college.
comprehend/ˌkɒmprɪˈhend/verbgrasp mentally; understand |理解,领会 |I was able to effortlessly comprehend the subject matter in college.
seamlessly/ˈsi:mli:zli/ │adverb │smoothly and continuously, without any gaps │无缝地,流畅地 │I could adapt seamlessly to college life thanks to my high school's innovative subjects.
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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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