近期網傳托福將於今年7月迎來重大改革，就目前的消息來看，新版托福考試將會對考試內容進行精簡，顯著降低考生的體力消耗。目前網傳托福改革的要點如下：
據傳官方將於4月11日正式官宣，新版托福將於7月26日上線。
最新消息：目前托福考試官方視頻號上在4月11日確實有一場直播，主題是2023年托福iBT考試全新升級發布會。這就直接證明了之前的網傳的改革消息是幾乎板上定釘的事兒了，只是改革細節是否如網傳所說，咱們還要拭目以待當天的直播~
就網傳內容來看，這次所謂的托福改革除了取消加試和刪減一篇托福閱讀之外，最大的變化就是寫作部分。所以接下來著重對寫作部分的變化做下分析。
當前寫作是綜合寫作+獨立寫作兩個部分組成，共計55mins，據網傳的改版方向，之後會保留綜合寫作的部分，但是獨立寫作會變成學術性討論題（discussion board question），這個題型其實來源於TOEFL Essentials。
以下表格主要是展現獨立寫作和學術性討論題之間的差異。
寫作新題型樣題一
先看油管大神給的例題。
1. 先分析題干要求
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.
教授拋出1個debate，提問大家的立場。接著兩個npc學生作為正反方，給出各自的觀點。
而我們輸出的作文需要的是，不僅表達自己的立場（address the question），而且分析兩個npc學生的response（adds to the conversation）。
這樣的題型，更注重在這個多元化社會中，針對同一個話題，人們不同意見的表達和討論。
而在這個過程中，我們不僅要表達自己的觀點，同時還要傾聽其他人的思考。
2. 再看例題中教授的發言
教授：Today we’re going to talk about the debate between economic growth and protecting the environment. Economic growth creates new jobs and gives people money they can use to improve their lives. On the other hand, if we protect the environment it can be enjoyed both by ourselves and future generations. If you had to choose between prioritizing economic growth or protecting the environment, which one would you choose. Why?
經濟和環境，你選哪個？
仔細的你一定會發現，這個題目就脫胎於現行托福的獨立寫作題：Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Because economic growth is so important for modern societies, economic growth should not be slowed down by concerns about environment.
所以，其實獨立寫作沒有消失，只是換了個方式繼續陪伴（zhe mo）大家。
3. 再看兩個npc學生的發言
Alex: I would prioritize the environment. We only
have one planet and if we don’t take care of it, we won’t have pleasant lives in the future. Economic growth can be important, but not at the expense of the environment. I think we need to shift
towards more environmentally-friendly economic practices, such as investing in renewable energy and promoting environmentally-friendly technologies. We』ll all live much healthier lives if the world
around us is clean.
Alex同學覺得環境重要，Maggie同學覺得經濟重要。
在兩位同學的response中，除了觀點的statement，還有一些展開elaboration，類似一個小的主體段。
4. 最後分析sample answer
Sample Answer: I strongly agree with Alex’s idea that our lives will be unpleasant if we focus entirely on economic growth. I would add that if the environment is damaged by industrial development we』ll be more likely to suffer from things like cancer and lung disease. Maggie raised the relevant point that we can count on profitable companies to solve problems using new technology, but she doesn’t mention that they might arrive far too late to be of use. For example, it might take decades for a company to create a clean energy source, but people are suffering from environmental problems right now. Overall, then, I』d say that companies and governments should prioritize the environment right now.
結構非常清楚：
1. 表明自己的立場
2. 補充argument
3. 指出反方的邏輯漏洞
4. 重申立場
5. 總結
可以再次看出，這個過程模擬了真實課堂討論中，我們傾聽他人的觀點，消化吸收，然後給出自己的想法。
相比現行考試，這種考法更凸顯了整合多方觀點的重要性，而不只是自我表達。
此外，通過對兩個npc學生response的整合，新題型體現出了對考生的閱讀能力更高的要求。除了讀懂外，還要提煉出他們的觀點和論證過程，以及邏輯上的缺陷，找到可以反駁的點。
寫作新題型樣題二
TOEFL Writing Academic Discussion Question NO.2: Artising
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.
Professor: Today, we’re discussing the ethics of targeted advertising. Some people argue that online advertising which uses personal
information to target specific people is an invasion of privacy. Others argue that it’s simply an acceptable way to reach consumers with products and services they’re interested in. What’s your take?
Do you think targeted advertising is ethical, or is it an invasion of privacy?
Jessica: I think targeted advertising is an invasion of privacy. Advertisers shouldn’t be able to track and use our personal information to
sell us products. It’s not fair to consumers, and it’s a violation of our rights. Instead, advertisers should focus on creating high-quality ads that appeal to a broad audience.
Mike: I disagree with Jessica. I think targeted advertising is ethical. It’s a more efficient way to reach consumers with products and services that are relevant to their interests. Plus, consumers can always opt-out of targeted advertising by adjusting their privacy settings. As long as advertisers give users a choice, I think targeted advertising can be beneficial for both businesses and consumers.
「Sample Answer」
I really like Mike’s idea thatwe can just opt-out of targeted advertising if we don’t like it.I』d add thatit is extremely easy to do this nowadays, as Internet browsers are very user friendly.Jessica raised the relevant point that companies should create advertisements that appeal to a broad audience, but she didn’t mention how difficult it is to make advertisements like that. Society is more diverse than ever before, so it is almost impossible to create messages that everyone finds attractive. Small companies without large advertising and research budgets might go out of business if they are prevented from using cheap and effective targeted advertising. Overall, then, I would say that targeted advertising is perfectly acceptable.
從兩篇參考範文來看，新的學術性討論都是一段式的寫作，字數大概在100多一點。寫作內容需要包括教授提出的話題，兩個學生各自的觀點等內容。關於寫作結構，文章開頭第一句需要提出自己的觀點，表明立場支持哪一方，並且概括該方的觀點。接著建議增加一點自己支持該觀點的理由，這樣可以做到比較深入的論證。緊跟下來是概括反方的觀點，並且對反方觀點進行反駁，並提出反駁的理由，以便更好支持自己的觀點。最後，需要重申自己的觀點，做到跟開頭照應，使得整篇文章前後照應，混為一體。
其他可能的話題
最後，除了環境和經濟的話題外，油管大神還給出了其他可能考到的話題：
1. Social Media社交媒體（臉書，推特，ins，以及我們的微博，pyq等，是好是壞）
2. Grading Students學生成績評定（要不要給學生打分，脫胎於TPO71獨立寫作：Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn.）
3. Taxing Unhealthy Products給不健康的食物徵稅（TPO53綜合寫作討論過類似問題，閱讀部分給出三個支持的理由，聽力部分反對）
4. AI人工智慧（是有用的工具，還是對人類社會有傷害）
5. Longevity長壽（哪些因素促進人類平均壽命增長）
6. University Spending學校開支（投資建設圖書館等學術項目，還是運動館等體育項目。脫胎於現有獨立題：Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries.）
7. City Spending市政開支（如何支出可以提升居民生活質量，脫胎於現有獨立題：Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for the government to spend more money on art and music museums than on facilities (like playgrounds, public swimming pool. ）
8. Corporate Impact企業對社會的影響
加上我們分析過的兩道例題（經濟與環境，定向廣告），一共10個例題，脫胎於現有獨立題的數量大概是5-6個。
其他的，則對考生們的knowledge of the world提出更高要求，包括人工智慧，企業影響，人類壽命，社交媒體等。如果缺乏這些話題相關的知識儲備，恐怕很難在10分鐘內寫出有邏輯且有內容的作文。
最後，補充一些寫作新題型的模板表達：
I strongly agree with [student]’s idea that [mention one point made by the student].
I』d add that [expand on the point with your own idea].
[Other student] raised the relevant point that [mention one point made by the other student], but he/she didn’t mention that [challenge that point].
For example [elaborate on your challenge].
Overall, then, I』d say that [directly answer the question].
鑑於以上所有信息都還需要官方確認（4月11日），在此之前，建議大家按兵不動。已經報名好考試的，不管7月還是8月，就放著。還沒報名的，建議7月底的先報了，8月留給SAT和其他活動。