TOEFL TPO -1 Academic Discussion Writing Sample: Your professor is teaching a class on major choices of students. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.
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Secondary or high school students (ages 14-18) who plan to attend university must begin thinking about what field of study they'll enter. Som students might be directed into certain fields by their parents and teachers. Others prefer to make their own choice based on their own interests and feelings. Do you believe that secondary school students should be allowed to choose their own field of study at university without being guided by parents and teachers? Why?
Student A
I think it's a mistake to let students at that age make such an important decision on their own. They usually don't have the wisdom to choose appropriately. The people who know them best-their parents and teachers-will be more objective and give the best guidance.
Student B
Choosing a field of study, and perhaps a career in that field, based mainly on what others tell you to do seems wrong to me.My parents wanted me to study engineering, but I'm not interested in that; I want to help people learn. I know I'll strugglemore financially as a tegcher, but Im sure lllbe happier.
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I believe the guidance from parents or teachers might be important references for middle school students to consider, but ultimately it is their own choice with regard to what field they would like to choose to study. First of all, the experience from the previous generation might be out-dated. When my parents went to college, artificial intelligence was barely heard of. However, it has evolved to become one of the most revolutionary domains nowadays and people's way of life will be changed considerably as Al is further developed. Besides, if I were forced into a field that does not interest me, would easily lose motivation and studying could become a burden. I know of one girl from my department who entered the field of geography when her true passion was Russian language and literature. She literally decided to not finish her undergraduate thesis just a few months before graduation because her choice of major was not re
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1.子项得分
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Relevance and Contribution to Discussion: 4.5
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Clarity and Elaboration of Viewpoint: 4.0
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Language Use and Grammar: 4.0
2.预估分数
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3.任务完成度 这篇文章在任务完成度方面表现较好,但仍有一些可以改进的地方。首先,你可以更具体地解释为什么学生应该根据自己的兴趣选择专业,而不是受到父母和老师的影响。此外,你可以提供更多关于学生如何在没有父母和老师指导下做出明智决策的建议。
示例1:学生应该被鼓励参加职业规划活动和实习项目,以便更好地了解他们感兴趣的领域,并做出明智的选择。 示例2:在选择专业时,学生可以咨询已经在相关领域工作的人士,以获取实际经验和建议。
4.文章结构与组织 文章整体结构清晰,但在组织上还有改进空间。首先,在引言部分,你可以简要介绍两位同学的观点,并明确表达自己的立场。其次,在正文部分,你可以使用主题句来引导每个段落,并确保每个段落都有足够的细节和例子来支持你的观点。最后,在结论部分,你可以总结自己的观点,并简要重申文章中提到的关键论据。
示例1:引言部分可以这样写:“在这场讨论中,两位同学分别表达了他们对于学生选择专业是否应该受到父母和老师指导的看法。我认为,虽然父母和老师的建议很重要,但学生应该根据自己的兴趣和能力来选择专业。” 示例2:正文部分可以添加一个主题句:“首先,我们需要认识到每个人都有自己独特的兴趣和天赋,因此选择专业时应该尊重个人意愿。”
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I believe the guidance from parents or teachers might be important references for middle school students to consider, but ultimately it is their own choice with regard to what field they would like to choose to study. First of allFirst(first of all (first)), the experience from the previous generation might be out-dated. When my parents went to college, artificial intelligence was barely heard of. However, it has evolved to become one of the most revolutionary domains nowadays and people's way of life will be changed considerably as Al is further developed. Besides, if I were forced into a field that does not interest me, wouldit would(This rule identifies whether the preposition 'it' is missing in a sentence.) easily lose motivation and studying could become a burden. I know of one girl from my department who entered the field of geography when her true passion was Russian language and literature. She literally decided to not finish her undergraduate thesis just a few months before graduation because her choice of major was not re
6.文章修订
While parental and teacher guidance can be valuable for high school students when selecting a field of study, ultimately, the decision should be based on their personal interests and aptitudes. It is crucial to recognize that the experiences of previous generations may not always be applicable in today's rapidly evolving world. For instance, fields such as artificial intelligence have emerged as revolutionary domains that were not prevalent during our parents' time.
Moreover, forcing students into fields they are not passionate about could lead to a lack of motivation and hinder their academic success. A prime example is a student from my department who pursued geography despite her genuine interest in Russian language and literature; she eventually abandoned her undergraduate thesis just months before graduation due to her dissatisfaction with the chosen major. Therefore, allowing students to make informed decisions based on their interests will likely result in more fulfilling academic experiences and future careers. (155 words)
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While parental and teacher guidance from parents or teachers might can be important references valuable for middle high school students to consider, but ultimately it when selecting a field of study (clarified the subject), ultimately, the decision should be based on their personal interests and aptitudes (more concise). It is their own choice with regard to what field they would like to choose to study. First crucial to recognize that the experiences of all, the experience from the previous generation might generations may not always be out-dated. When my parents went to college, applicable in today's rapidly evolving world (improved flow). For instance, fields such as artificial intelligence was barely heard of. However, it has evolved to become one of the most have emerged as revolutionary domains nowadays and people's way that were not prevalent during our parents' time (enhanced vocabulary).
Moreover, forcing students into fields they are not passionate about could lead to a lack of life will be changed considerably as Al motivation and hinder their academic success (improved sentence structure). A prime example is further developed. Besides, if I were forced into a field that does not interest me, would easily lose motivation and studying could become a burden. I know of one girl student from my department who entered the field of pursued geography when despite her true passion was genuine interest in Russian language and literature. She literally decided to not finish literature; she eventually abandoned her undergraduate thesis just a few months before graduation because due to her choice of dissatisfaction with the chosen major was not re(added semicolon for better flow). Therefore, allowing students to make informed decisions based on their interests will likely result in more fulfilling academic experiences and future careers (stronger conclusion without using "in conclusion").
8.思维导图
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Introduction
- Parental and teacher guidance
- Personal interests and aptitudes
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Body
- Experiences of previous generations
- Rapidly evolving world
- Artificial intelligence as an example
- Forced choices leading to lack of motivation
- Hindered academic success
- Example: geography student with interest in Russian language and literature
- Experiences of previous generations
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Conclusion
- Informed decisions based on interests
- Fulfilling academic experiences and future careers
9.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbol | Part of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentences |
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| guidance | /ˈɡaɪdəns/ | noun | advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty | 指导 | Proper guidance from teachers can help students make informed decisions about their future careers. |
| aptitude | /ˈæptɪtjuːd/ | noun | a natural ability to do something | 天资,才能 | He has an aptitude for mathematics, which makes him excel in his engineering courses. |
| prevalent | /ˈprɛvələnt/ | adjective | /widespread in a particular area or at a particular time | /流行的,普遍的 | /Online learning has become more prevalent during the pandemic. |
| revolutionary | /ˌrɛvəˈluʃənəri/ | /adjective | /causing or relating to a great change | /革命性的 | /The invention of the internet was a revolutionary development in the field of communication. |
| motivation | /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ | /noun | /the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way | /动机,积极性 | /Her motivation to become a doctor stems from her desire to help others. |
| hinder | /ˈhɪndər/ | /verb | /create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction. | 阻碍,妨碍 | A lack of resources can hinder the progress of a project. |
| dissatisfaction | /ˌdɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ | noun | lack of satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation | 不满 | Her dissatisfaction with her job led her to seek new opportunities elsewhere. |
| informed | /ɪnˈfɔrmd/ | adjective | having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation | 见多识广的 | An informed decision is based on a thorough understanding of the facts and options available. |
| fulfilling | /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/ | adjective | making someone satisfied or happy because of fully developing their character or abilities | /令人满意的,使人愉悦的 | /Working as a volunteer can be a fulfilling experience for many people. |
| academic | /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ | /adjective | /relating to education and scholarship | /学术的 | /She has always been interested in pursuing an academic career in history. |
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