TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. In your response you should: • express and support your opinion • make a contribution to the discussion An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
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Dr. Diaz
Over the next few weeks, we are going to look at lots of different materials about the role of television programs and television watching in people’s lives. But first, I want to know what you think about this topic. So here’s a question for the class discussion board: What do you think is the most significant effect that watching television has on people? Why do you think television has this effect?
Kelly
I know that one way that television influences people’s behavior is that when you are watching television, you are not moving around or exercising. This is especially true for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that when children spend a lot of time watching television, they have a greater tendency to be overweight.
Paul
I think the main effect that television has on people is to broaden their experience. There are so many programs devoted to nature and travel. Think of all the different places in the world you can experience through television! Last night I watched a program about life in Antarctica, and it was fascinating!
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User Sample
From my perspective, I concur with Kelly's idea that watching television is detrimental for people's health. Admittedly, by no means are we neglected to ignore the fact that TV programs could help us shift gears and soothe mood to some extent due to its engaging plots. However, those who focus exclusively on the blessing of television are oblivious to the potential negative effect on individuals, especially children without self-control that people could become addicted to various TV programs, but a sedentary lifestyle resulting from excessive viewing may lead to chronic diseases, such as obesity, neck and shoulders problems and insomnia.
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: 28
3. 任务完成度
这篇文章在回答问题方面做得不错,提出了观点并给出了支持。但是,为了更好地完成任务,建议在论述中加入更多具体的例子和细节。此外,尝试从其他方面讨论电视对人们的影响,以便使文章更丰富和有说服力。
示例1:可以提到一些具体的研究或数据来支持观点,例如:“根据一项研究,每天看电视超过两小时的儿童比那些看电视较少的儿童患肥胖症的风险高出50%。”
示例2:可以从心理健康方面讨论电视对人们的影响:“过度观看电视可能导致孩子们在现实生活中缺乏社交技能,因为他们将大部分时间花在屏幕前而不是与同龄人互动。”
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构基本合理,但可以进一步改进。首先,在引言部分明确表达自己的观点,然后在正文部分分段讨论不同方面的影响。最后,用结论部分总结文章要点。同时,注意在段落之间使用过渡词或短语来保持连贯性。
建议1:在引言中明确表达观点:“我认为电视对人们的最重要影响是其对健康的负面影响。”
建议2:在段落之间使用过渡词或短语:“此外,电视还可能对心理健康产生不良影响。”
5. 语法批改
From my perspective, I concur with Kelly's idea that watching television is detrimental for people's health.
Admittedly, by no means are we neglected to ignore the fact that TV programs could help us shift gears and soothe mood to some extent due to its engaging plots. However, those who focus exclusively on the blessing of television are oblivious to the potential negative effect on individuals, especially children without self-control that (Two consecutive spaces)people could become addicted to various TV programs, but a sedentary lifestyle resulting from excessive viewing may lead to chronic diseases, such as obesity, neck and shoulders problems and insomnia.
Section Title: 6 Article Revision
In my opinion, I agree with Kelly's assertion that watching television can have negative effects on people's health. While it is true that TV programs can provide relaxation and entertainment due to their engaging content, we must not overlook the potential adverse consequences of excessive television consumption, particularly for children who may lack self-discipline. Becoming addicted to various TV programs can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, which in turn may result in chronic health issues such as obesity, neck and shoulder problems, and insomnia. (89 words)
From In my perspective, opinion, I concur agree with Kelly's idea assertion that watching television can have negative effects on people's health (clarified the sentence structure and tone). While it is detrimental for people's health. ¶ Admittedly, by no means are we neglected to ignore the fact true that TV programs could help us shift gears can provide relaxation and soothe mood to some extent entertainment due to its their engaging plots. However, those who focus exclusively on the blessing of television are oblivious to content (simplified wording), we must not overlook the potential negative effect on individuals, especially adverse consequences of excessive television consumption (rephrased for clarity), particularly for children without self-control that people could become who may lack self-discipline (simplified wording). Becoming addicted to various TV programs, but programs can lead to a sedentary lifestyle resulting from excessive viewing (simplified wording), which in turn may lead to result in chronic diseases, health issues such as obesity, neck and shoulders problems shoulder problems, and insomnia.insomnia (corrected grammar and punctuation).
8 思维导图
Mindmap:
- Introduction
- Kelly's assertion
- Negative effects on health
- Entertainment and relaxation
- Engaging content
- Adverse consequences
- Excessive consumption
- Lack of self-discipline in children
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Addiction to TV programs
- Chronic health issues
- Obesity
- Neck and shoulder problems
- Insomnia
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English definition | Simplified Chinese translation | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| assertion | /əˈsɜːrʃən/ | noun | a confident statement that something is true | 主张,断言 | Kelly's assertion about the negative effects of watching television is worth considering. |
| adverse | /ædˈvɜːrs/ | adjective | harmful or unfavorable | 不利的,有害的 | Excessive television consumption can have adverse consequences on people's health. |
| sedentary | /ˈsednˌteri/ | adjective | /spending a lot of time sitting down, not exercising | /久坐不动的,惯于静坐的 | /Watching too much television can lead to a sedentary lifestyle. |
| chronic | /ˈkrɒnɪk/ | /adjective | /lasting for a long time, difficult to cure or remove | 慢性的,长期的 | /A sedentary lifestyle may result in chronic health issues such as obesity. |
| obesity | /əʊˈbiːsəti/ | /noun | /the condition of being very fat or overweight | /肥胖症,过度肥胖 | /Children who watch too much television are at risk of developing obesity. |
| self-discipline | /ˌselfˈdɪsəplɪn/ | /noun | /the ability to control oneself and make oneself work | 自律,自我约束 | /Children may lack self-discipline when it comes to watching television. |
| insomnia | /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ | noun | the inability to sleep | 失眠 | Watching television late at night can cause insomnia. |
| engaging | /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/ | adjective | interesting and enjoyable | 吸引人的,有趣的 | TV programs can provide relaxation and entertainment due to their engaging content. |
| excessive | /ɪkˈsesɪv/ | adjective | more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable | 过多的,过分的 | We must not overlook the potential adverse consequences of excessive television consumption. |
| consumption | /kənˈsʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n/ | noun | the act of using resources, energy, or goods | 消费,消耗 | Excessive consumption of television can have negative effects on people's health. |
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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