TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: The test-taker must read the question posted by the professor and the two student responses. Finally, they should write their own response which addresses the question and adds to the conversation. They have ten minutes to complete the task. Your professor is teaching a class on business management. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.
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Professor
Today, we’re going to talk about the benefits and drawbacks of remote work. Many companies have implemented remote work policies in the past few years, and many others are considering joining them. Given that this represents a major change in the way we work and interact with each other, companies must carefully consider all relevant details before making a decision. What do you think? Is remote work beneficial, or do you think it’s a bad idea?
Sara
I think remote work is a very positive trend. When we work from home, we spend commuting and we have more flexible schedules. Plus, many people find that they are more productive when working from home. Some people say this is because they aren’t distracted by their coworkers, while others suggest it’s because their energy isn’t drained during a long and bothersome commute.
Michael
While I can see the benefits of remote work, I don’t think it should become the new normal. There’s something to be said for the atmosphere that comes from being in the same physical space as your colleagues. I also think that remote work can make it harder to build relationships and collaborate effectively. This means it might limit our chances to earn promotions and raises. And what about people who don’t have enough room for a home office? They’ll suffer if this trend continues.
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In my opinion, I strongly agree with Sara’s viewpoint that working remotely is a positive way for workers. I’d add my own thoughts about this topic for the following reasons. First of all, working from home can not only save time but also money, for instance, my company is located in the other city in my country which requires me to waste at least three and a half hours on my commute. However, my corporation allows us to work at home 1-2 days a week, and this solution helps me to save my expenses on buying transport tickets and benefits me to build up savings. Secondly, working remotely won’t be limited by location and time zone, for example, one of my team’s internship workers started her new education journey in England in the middle of her internship period, nevertheless, because she can work anywhere, she doesn’t need to quit her job and still can continuing working in another country. These are the reasons why I definitely support that working from home can have positive profound impacts on us.
Evaluation Result
1. 子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 5.0
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.5
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Language Use and Grammar: 4.0
2. 预估分数
26. 3 任务完成度
这篇文章基本上完成了任务要求,表达了作者对远程工作的看法,并提供了相关的例子。但是,为了更好地支持观点,可以尝试提供更多具体的细节和例子。此外,在语言使用和语法方面还有一些小错误需要改进。
改进示例:
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"However, my corporation allows us to work at home 1-2 days a week, and this solution helps me to save my expenses on buying transport tickets and benefits me to build up savings." 改为 "However, my corporation allows us to work from home 1-2 days a week, which helps me save on transportation costs and contributes to building up my savings."
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"Secondly, working remotely won’t be limited by location and time zone..." 改为 "Secondly, remote work is not limited by location or time zone..."
4. 文章结构与组织
文章结构清晰,包括引言、正文和结论。每段都集中在一个特定的观点和支持细节上。然而,在段落之间的过渡可以更加自然和流畅。
改进建议:
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在第一段和第二段之间添加一个过渡句子,例如:“除了节省时间和金钱之外,远程工作还有其他优势。”
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在结论部分,可以总结前面的观点,并提出一个更广泛的看法,例如:“综上所述,远程工作对我们有很多积极影响,尽管它也可能带来一些挑战。然而,在适当的情况下实施远程工作政策,我们可以充分利用其优势。”
5. 语法批改
In my opinion, I strongly agree with Sara’s viewpoint that working remotely is a positive way for workers. I’d add my own thoughts about this topic for the following reasons.
First of allFirst(first of all (first)), working from home can not only save time but also money, for instance, my company is located in the other city in my country which requires me to waste at least three and a half hours on my commute. However, my corporation allows us to work at home 1-21–2(40-70 (40–70)) days a week, and this solution helps me to save my expenses on buying transport tickets and benefits me to build up savings.
Secondly, working remotely won’t be limited by location and time zone, for example, one of my team’s internship workers started her new education journey in England in the middle of her internship period, nevertheless, because she can work anywhere, she doesn’t need to quit her job and still can continuingcontinue(Non-infinitive verb after modal verbs) working in another country.
These are the reasons why I definitely support that working from home can have positivepositive,(This rule identifies whether commas are missing in a sentence.) profound impacts on us.
Title: 6 文章修订
In my opinion, I wholeheartedly concur with Sara's perspective that remote work is a positive development for employees. I would like to contribute to the discussion by elaborating on the following reasons.
Firstly, working from home not only conserves time but also reduces expenses. For instance, my company is situated in another city within my country, necessitating a daily commute of at least three and a half hours. However, my organization permits us to work remotely 1-2 days per week, which alleviates the financial burden of transportation costs and enables me to accumulate savings.
Secondly, remote work transcends geographical and temporal boundaries. For example, an intern on my team began her educational journey in England midway through her internship. Despite this change in location, she was able to continue her employment without interruption due to the flexibility afforded by remote work.
In addition to these points, remote work fosters a healthier work-life balance by allowing employees greater control over their schedules. This flexibility can lead to increased job satisfaction and reduced stress levels.
While Michael raises valid concerns about potential drawbacks such as collaboration challenges and limited opportunities for career advancement, I believe that companies can address these issues through effective communication tools and regular team-building activities. Ultimately, the benefits of remote work far outweigh its disadvantages when implemented thoughtfully and strategically. (225 words)
In my opinion, I wholeheartedly concur (strongly agree is repetitive) with Sara’s viewpoint Sara's perspective that remote work (working remotely is more formal) is a positive way development for workers. I’d add my own thoughts about this topic for employees. I would like to contribute to the discussion by elaborating on the following reasons.
First of all, Firstly (more formal), working from home can not only save conserves time but also money, for reduces expenses (save time and money are too informal). For instance, my company is located situated in the other another city in my country which requires me to waste within my country, necessitating a daily commute of at least three and a half hours on my commute. hours. However, my corporation allows organization permits us to work at home remotely 1-2 days a per week, and this solution helps which alleviates the financial burden of transportation costs and enables me to save my expenses accumulate savings.
Secondly (more formal), remote work transcends geographical and temporal boundaries. For example, an intern on buying transport tickets and benefits me to build up savings. ¶ Secondly, working remotely won’t be limited by location and time zone, for example, one of my team’s internship workers started my team began her new education educational journey in England midway through her internship. Despite this change in the middle location, she was able to continue her employment without interruption due to the flexibility afforded by remote work.
In addition to these points, remote work fosters a healthier work-life balance by allowing employees greater control over their schedules. This flexibility can lead to increased job satisfaction and reduced stress levels.
While Michael raises valid concerns about potential drawbacks such as collaboration challenges and limited opportunities for career advancement, I believe that companies can address these issues through effective communication tools and regular team-building activities. Ultimately, the benefits of her internship period, nevertheless, because she can work anywhere, she doesn’t need to quit her job and still can continuing working in another country. ¶ These are the reasons why I definitely support that working from home can have positive profound impacts on us.remote work far outweigh its disadvantages when implemented thoughtfully and strategically.
8 思维导图
- Remote Work
- Time and Expense Savings
- Reduced commute time
- Lower transportation costs
- Geographical and Temporal Flexibility
- Work from anywhere
- Continue employment during life changes (e.g., moving, studying)
- Healthier Work-Life Balance
- Greater control over schedules
- Increased job satisfaction and reduced stress levels
- Addressing Drawbacks (Michael's concerns)
- Collaboration challenges: effective communication tools
- Limited career advancement: regular team-building activities
9 关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wholeheartedly | /ˌhoʊlˈhɑr.t̬əd.li/ | adverb | completely or very much | 全心全意地 | I wholeheartedly concur with Sara's perspective. |
| conserve | /kənˈsɝːv/ | verb | to keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste | 保存,保护 | Working from home conserves time. |
| necessitate | /nəˈses.ɪ.teɪt/ | verb | to make something necessary | 使成为必要 | My company's location necessitates a daily commute of at least three and a half hours. |
| alleviate | /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/ | verb | to make pain or problems less severe | 减轻,缓解 | Remote work alleviates the financial burden of transportation costs. |
| transcend | /trænˈsend/ | verb | to go further, rise above, or be more important or better than something, especially a limit | 超越,超过 | Remote work transcends geographical and temporal boundaries. |
| flexibility | /ˌflek.səˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ | noun | the ability to change or be changed easily according to the situation | 灵活性 | Remote work offers flexibility in terms of location and schedule. |
| work-life balance | /wɝːk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/ | noun | the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy | 工作与生活的平衡 | Remote work fosters a healthier work-life balance. |
| collaboration | /kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ | noun | the act of working together with someone or doing something jointly | 合作 | Collaboration challenges can be addressed through effective communication tools. |
| strategically | /strəˈtiː.dʒɪ.kli/ | adverb | in a way that relates to a plan for achieving success | 战略性地 | The benefits of remote work far outweigh its disadvantages when implemented thoughtfully and strategically. |
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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