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TOEFL TPO 10 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on economics. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.

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Doctor Diaz

Our current unit looks at tourism and the benefit it has on a country’s economy. Many argue that while tourism can indeed be a money-making endeavor, it can do more harm than good, especially tourism to small, remote places that are not heavily populated. What is your opinion? Should local or national governments promote tourism to remote regions not typically visited by tourists before? Why?

Andrew

Tourism has always been a lucrative business. Improving the economies of these rural regions, especially if those regions are poor, can only have a positive effect. People can have a better quality of life by showcasing their food and traditions to the outside world. It’s a chance the people might not get without promotion from the government.

Claire

I don’t think governments should promote tourism to remote regions. The people are likely not asking for this kind of industry or for this kind of attention. Instead, governments should develop other means of improving a region's economic situation, like expanding agriculture or other industries. These efforts will have a stronger, more permanent impact on the region than bringing in groups of tourists.

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Admittedly, I agrre with Andrew that tourism is a sunstantial way to promote ecnomics. Because with tourists flooding in, agricultrual products are selling out which greatly improves the life of local people. However, I doubt that the following results outweigh the economical profits. In my opinion, remote regions should not rely on tourism for development. For one thing, the ecosystems in mountains and villages are frigile, and too many tourists contributes to environment pollution which cannot be reversed in a long time. For another, remote regions often accommadate a small population and they live in a harmony. The boost of tourism is likely to disturb their peaceful life. Therefore, I think tourism is not the best choice for remote regions.

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

25. 3 任务完成度

这篇文章在任务完成度方面表现良好,回答了问题并提供了观点。但是,可以改进的地方包括:

  1. 使用更准确的词汇和表达;

  2. 更详细地说明观点;

  3. 检查并修正语法错误。

示例1(改进词汇和表达): 原文:Admittedly, I agrre with Andrew that tourism is a sunstantial way to promote ecnomics. 修改后:Admittedly, I agree with Andrew that tourism is a substantial way to promote the economy.

示例2(详细说明观点): 原文:In my opinion, remote regions should not rely on tourism for development. 修改后:In my opinion, remote regions should not rely solely on tourism for development, as it may lead to negative consequences such as environmental degradation and disruption of local communities.

4. 文章结构与组织

文章的结构和组织方面基本符合要求,有明确的引言、主体和结论。然而,可以改进的地方包括:

  1. 在段落之间使用更清晰的过渡词;

  2. 在主体段落中更明确地陈述论点。

示例1(使用过渡词): 原文:However, I doubt that the following results outweigh the economical profits. 修改后:On the other hand, I doubt that the potential negative consequences outweigh the economic benefits.

示例2(明确陈述论点): 原文:For one thing, the ecosystems in mountains and villages are frigile, and too many tourists contributes to environment pollution which cannot be reversed in a long time. 修改后:One major concern is that the fragile ecosystems in remote regions may be negatively impacted by an influx of tourists, leading to environmental pollution and long-lasting damage.

5. 语法批改

Admittedly, I agrreagree(misspelling) with Andrew that tourism is a sunstantialsubstantial(misspelling) way to promote ecnomicseconomics(misspelling). Because with tourists flooding in, agricultrualagricultural(misspelling) products are selling out which greatly improves the life of local people. However, I doubt that the following results outweigh the economical profits. In my opinion, remote regions should not rely on tourism for development. For one thing, the ecosystems in mountains and villages are frigilefragile(misspelling), and too many tourists contributes to environment pollution which cannot be reversed in a long time. For another, remote regions often accommadateaccommodate(misspelling) a small population and they live in a harmony. The boost of tourism is likely to disturb their peaceful life. Therefore, I think tourism is not the best choice for remote regions.

Section Title: 6 Article Revision

While I acknowledge Andrew's perspective that tourism can significantly contribute to a region's economic growth, I believe that promoting tourism in remote areas may not be the most sustainable approach. Indeed, an influx of tourists can boost local agricultural sales and improve the quality of life for residents. However, potential negative consequences should also be considered. Fragile ecosystems in remote regions could suffer irreversible damage due to increased pollution and human activity. Additionally, these areas often have small populations living harmoniously, and a sudden surge in tourism might disrupt their peaceful existence. Consequently, I argue that alternative development strategies should be explored for remote regions rather than relying solely on tourism. (116 words)

Admittedly, Revised essay: Section Title: 7 Article Revision

While I agrre with Andrew acknowledge Andrew's perspective that tourism is can be a sunstantial substantial (changed "sunstantial" to "substantial" for correct spelling) way to promote ecnomics. Because with economics (changed "ecnomics" to "economics" for correct spelling), I believe that promoting tourism in remote areas may not be the most sustainable approach. Indeed, an influx of tourists flooding in, agricultrual products are selling out which greatly improves can boost local agricultural (changed "agricultrual" to "agricultural" for correct spelling) sales and improve the quality of life of local people. for residents. However, I doubt that the following results outweigh the economical profits. In my opinion, potential negative consequences should also be considered. Fragile (changed "frigile" to "fragile" for correct spelling) ecosystems in remote regions should not rely on tourism could suffer irreversible damage due to increased pollution and human activity. Additionally, these areas often accommodate (changed "accommadate" to "accommodate" for development. For one thing, the ecosystems in mountains and villages are frigile, and too many tourists contributes to environment pollution which cannot be reversed in a long time. For another, remote regions often accommadate correct spelling) a small population living harmoniously (added "living harmoniously" for clarity), and they live a sudden surge in a harmony. The boost of tourism is likely to disturb might disrupt their peaceful life. Therefore, existence. Consequently, I think tourism is not the best choice argue that alternative development strategies should be explored for remote regions.regions rather than relying solely on tourism.

8 思维导图


- 主题: 旅游业对偏远地区的影响
  - 支持观点: 旅游业有助于经济增长
    - 提高农产品销售
    - 改善居民生活质量
  - 反对观点: 推广旅游业不是最可持续的方法
    - 脆弱生态系统可能受到不可逆转的破坏
      - 增加污染
      - 增加人类活动
    - 突然涌入的游客可能破坏当地和谐生活
  - 结论: 应探索其他发展策略,而非仅依赖旅游业

9 关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolPart of SpeechEnglish definitionSimplified Chinese translationSample sentences
perspective/pərˈspektɪv/nounA particular attitude or way of considering something.观点Andrew's perspective on tourism is different from mine.
sustainable/səˈsteɪnəbl/adjectiveAble to be maintained at a certain rate or level.可持续的Promoting tourism in remote areas may not be the most sustainable approach.
influx/ˈɪnflʌks/nounAn arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.涌入An influx of tourists can boost local agricultural sales.
fragile/ˈfrædʒaɪl/adjectiveEasily broken or damaged; delicate.脆弱的Fragile ecosystems in remote regions could suffer irreversible damage.
irreversible/ˌɪrɪˈvɜrsəbl/adjectiveNot able to be undone or altered.不可逆转的Increased pollution and human activity could cause irreversible damage.
consequence/ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/nounA result or effect of an action or condition._结果,后果A sudden surge in tourism might have negative consequences for local residents.
harmoniously_ /hɑrˈmoʊniəsli/_adverbIn a way that is pleasingly consistent and orderly.和谐地These areas often have small populations living harmoniously.
alternative/ɔlˈtɜrnətiv/nounOne of two or more available possibilities.替代方案Alternative development strategies should be explored for remote regions.
solely/ˈsoʊlli/adverbNot involving anyone or anything else; only.仅仅,只是Remote regions should not rely solely on tourism for their development.

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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