TOEFL Writing Templates
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templates for question 1&2 in TOEFL IBT...
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TOEFL Writing Templates Qyestion 2: Introduction Agree/Disagree Some people argue as if it is a general truth that..., but to be frank, I cannot agree with them. There are numerous reasons why I have no confidence in them, and I would explore only a few primary ones here. Some people prefer A, others are inclined towards B / Nowadays some may hold the opinion that ..., but others have a negative attitude toward it. As far as I am concerned, I agree/disagree that... my arguments for this point are listed as follows. Nowadays, some may hold the opinion that..., but others have a negative attitude toward it. As far as I am concerned, I agree that ... Before rendering my opinion, I think it is important to take a glance at the arguments on both sides.
Choice/Preferences It seems, in many cases, very difficult for us to prefer one to another because both of them have their advantages and disadvantages to the extent that it is hard to distinguish. Yet, that does not mean they are all the same to me. Which one I prefer depends on my own experience, lifestyle and emotional concerns. To be frank, I prefer A most in my point of view. The most persuasive point is that... Furthermore, sociological studies have found that… In my point of view, A is as important as, if not more important, than B. So, it is sagacious to choose A. There exist countless factors which influence this choice,...(3 reasons)..., are the conspicuous ones. It is quite easy for average people to CHOOSE B because of the obvious reason that… Although B has some advantages, it also has many drawbacks such as.... Therefore, we have no complete evidence to suggest that B is always better than A. "What is more, if you notice the invisible benefits of CHOOSING A, you can understand A more deeply.
Body Topics The first aspect to point out is that... EXPLAIN... EXAMPLE... Secondly, ... is another factor that must be taken into consideration while … EXPLAIN... EXAMPLE... Another reason why I agree with the above statement is that I believe ... EXPLAIN... EXAMPLE... Finally yet importantly, one should pay attention to ... EXPLAIN... EXAMPLE... Main Points What is more,... For example, ...
In addition,... For instance, ... Additionally, ... / in this situation, ... Moreover, ... Take the case of, ... Without reservation, I agree with the statement that ...since... Another reason why I agree with the above statement is that I believe (that)... To understand the truth of..., it is also important to see... In today's world,... It is necessary/ desirable for S.B. to do S.T./ have ... The main problem with this argument is that it is ignorant of the basic fact that... Explain... Although I agree that B may enjoy a couple of advantages, I feel that the disadvantages are more obvious. In addition, these reasons are also usable when we consider that... Unfortunately, the innate quality of A is often underestimated. One should always remember that... Nevertheless, one should accept that... However, we also agree that... To illustrate this point one need only refer to... It is (very) clear from these observations that...
Conclusion Transition words (In short / In conclusion / To summarize / In a word ), restate of the Thesis Statement Three way to finalize: By question: Rhetorical question Prediction about the topic Comment (Indirect suggestions) Generally speaking,… Recognizing the fact that ...should drive us to conclude that... In a word, by taking into account all these factors, we may draw /come to/ reach the conclusion that... From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw/ come to/ reach the conclusion that... In short, while it is true that the argument…, I disagree …, I think... To summarize,... .So, it is sagacious to support …
Topic 1 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Why do you think people attend college or UN? (new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge) People attend college for a lot of different reasons. career job market is very competitive ‐ increase their opportunities for the future new experiences first time away from home ‐ meet new people ‐ care of themselves Increase knowledge what they want to study ‐ skills related to their career ‐ study different subjects Colleges offer much more than career preparation.
Topic 2 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Parents are the best teachers. agree OR disagree? Parents shape their children from the beginning of their children s lives Parents can be very important teachers in their children s lives; however, they are not always the best teachers.
close emotional ties limit a child's freedom in the name of safety ‐ think this trip is too dangerous similar interests try to force their child to... ‐ they may expect their child to... pass on their values a world different from their parents' world ‐ can't keep up with rapid social Parents are important teachers in our lives, but they aren't always the best teachers Our parents teach us, our teachers (peers, Books and newspapers) also teach us. All of them are valuable.
Topic 3 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Nowadays food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Food is a basic part of life, so food preparation have made our lives better Nowadays we can prepare meals much faster than we could in the past prepare delicious food quickly rarely have time to shop and prepare ‐ movie, study, anything else enjoy a greater variety of food refrigerators, freezers, canning, and freeze‐drying ‐ eat different meals eat more healthfully fresh fruits and vegetables ‐ Bread machines ‐ Our lifestyle is fast, but people still like good food New food preparation methods have given us is more choices
Topic 4 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Not everything that is learned is contained in books. Compare 2 knowledge (experience & books) "Experience is the best teacher" is an old cliché, but I agree with it We can learn a lot of important things from books, but the most important lessons come from experiences in primary school how to make friends ‐ how it feels to succeed and what we do when we fail In our university classes both in class and out ‐ make decisions ‐ classmate, roommate, workmate Throughout our adulthood At work, home, and with our friends ‐ improve our careers & relationships Books teach us a lot, but there is a limit to what they teach There are valuable things, but the lessons we learn from our own experiences are the most important ones
Topic 5 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community People like factories because they bring new jobs to a community In my opinion, however, the benefits of a factory are outweighed by the risks cause pollution air we breathe will become dirty ‐ pollute rivers ‐ environment will be hurt bring too much growth negative result ‐ Many new homes and stores ‐ traffic on the roads destroy the quiet lifestyle small‐town feel will be lost ‐ safe and quiet ‐ pleasant place A factory would be helpful in some ways, but the dangers outweigh the benefits.
Topic 6 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? If I could … my hometown, I think it would be ...
Topic 7 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
How do movies or television influence people's behavior Television is a big influence in the lives of most of us Unfortunately, the effect of television is usually negative Makes p. more violent Eventually violence doesn't seem wrong More inactive We are not spending moving around, playing a sport, or taking a walk Less imaginative We don't even have to imagine, and to invent a way to spend a few free moments It has a strong negative effect on our behavior, encouraging us to accept violence and to be inactive and … Television is a big influence in modern life and it can be a valuable educational tool
Topic 8 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Television has destroyed communication among friends and family Some people believe that television has destroyed communication among friends and family In my opinion, however, the opposite is true News and other information Give us things to think and talk about, encourage us to discuss understand each other better No matter what city you live in, you go to a new city, meet new people Share our interests Play sports, cooking shows, watch some of the same programs When we watch programs that interest us, we want to share this interest with other people TV is a tool that gives us access to information, entertainment, and education
Topic 9 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city I grew up in a big town and then moved to a small city I think life is much better in a big city Transportation You have to have a car in small city, buses, taxis, subways, heavy traffic and parking More exciting In small towns usually nothing changes, people and entertainments are same Variety of people They are all alike in small city, people from different countries, of different religions Life in a city is convenient, exciting, and interesting After experiencing city life, I could never live in a small town again
Topic 10 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success When people succeed, it is because of hard work, but luck has a lot to do with it, too Luck is often the final factor that turns years of working hard into success Luck help p. to get jobs Spend weeks writing and sending off resumes, in the right place at the right time help p. become famous Movie stars, work hard to learn how to act, lucky chance finally helps invent & discover things Say an example It is certainly difficult to be successful without hard work, but it also needs to be helped by a little luck I think that luck and hard work go hand in hand
Topic 176 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
You can create a new holiday: what person OR event would you like to people celebrate it? ... is ... Day. This day is noted on calendars, but it is not generally observed as a holiday around the world I want the entire world to celebrate the ... Importance a day to learn about ... Provide basic ... It needs to be recognized, supported, and celebrated.
Topic 177 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Your friend ask for advice (some money and plans): go to vacation OR buy a car? I advise my friend to spend his money on a car. much better investment easier for him to get to ‐ different job farther from home ‐ his parents‐ daily life it lasts a long time Good model, drive it for years‐ vacation is short and just memories use it to take me places go to movies or for drives in the countryside ‐ share his vacation with me It isn't practical, it doesn't last, and he can't share it with me. My friend shouldn't waste his money on a vacation. Buying a car is the best use for his money
Topic 178 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
What changes do you think this new century will bring? The 21st century will bring many changes. Some of these changes have already begun. Some of the biggest changes of the new century will be in the areas of ... access to information The internet ‐ libraries ‐ travel international relations the global economy ‐ will have to cooperate more family structure more single‐parent families ‐ few children Change is a constant
Topic 179 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
What are some of the qualities of a good parent? I am fortunate to have good parents, so it is easy for me to identify the qualities that make them good. unconditional love y parents love us no matter what choices we make for ourselves trust trust us to do what is right ‐ They trust us so we trust them ‐ they won't hurt us Respect for me and my... They treat us as individuals ‐ accept our differences ‐ make our own way Without my parents' love, trust, and respect I would not feel confident and comfortable on my own All children should have such wonderful parents.
Topic 180 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so popular? Movies are popular because people are great watchers bring excitement Our lives are not adventurous like the movies ‐ need a little excitement express our emotions cry and laugh‐ express our emotions in a dark movie theater imagine myself as someone else I want to be a ... ‐ I can see my role models Even though my life is quiet, I can go to the movies and watch someone else's life I wonder if they would like to share, mine.
Topic 181 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Lands left in natural conditions OR develop by housing and industry? In my country we need to use land for building People are moving to the cities to get jobs ‐ places to live More factories industry has helped our economy ‐ more jobs‐ study go shopping somewhere ‐ neighborhoods around the factories ‐ More houses, and stores Our economy is growing so we need to build many things
Topic 182 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Some people have good relationship with pets (Animals as a member of family). Are good?
Pets are important because they provide us with companionship and eveJ1with love It is not good relationships with people neglect their spouses and children‐ less complicated prevent you from other activities invite such a friend out‐ take a weekend trip ‐ working ‐ study be a waste of money buy special food ‐ take it to the doctor ‐ extra money to charity Pets give us a lot and they deserve our care and attention It is important to balance your pet's needs, with your own
Topic 183 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? When I watch movies from other countries, I realize that people everywhere really are similar. different lang.s and cul.s
helping ‐ schoolchildren playing ‐ education is a common goal in every country.
education from living have fun.
different ways people earn a living ‐ working
spend time with family and friends ‐ Diff. cultures may enjoy diff. types of activities The movies I've seen make it clear to me that no matter what the cultural differences are between countries
people everywhere have the same basic needs and goals
Topic 184 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
Study alone or with group of students? why?
I don't like to study alone help each other out ‐ give the missing info ‐ explain ‐ develop our ideas with friends who are studying‐get distracted in alone (TV)‐Special time & place keeps me focused it's fun feel happy ‐ go out after study ‐ nice to spend time with each other I look forward to being with my friends, so ... Studying with a group is the best way for ... learn the material better
Topic 185 G.S. T.S. Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclude Final
You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. which one? why? If I had enough money, I would purchase a business, not a house. house is only a place to live buy a house ‐ I am sure I would have enough money ‐ a business and a house earn enough money to ... use my money to travel ‐ travel for business ‐ other countries to ... could help my family help them buy a house ‐ take care of them when they get older ‐ trip A house is just one thing, but a business is so much more Buying a business is an investment for the future.
Integrated Writing
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Main Idea of Reading. Transition word, Main Idea of listening. Summary of Reading (Main Idea). Restate the main ideas without details and examples Summary of Listening with details and examples Since you are reporting a something, you do not need to conclusion
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The article states that … and provides three reasons of support. However, the professor explains that … and refutes each of the author's reasons. First, the reading claims that … The professor opposes this point by saying that … He also states that … Second, the article posits that … In contrast, the professor says that … According to the professor, … Third, the reading says that … The professor casts doubt on this point by explaining that …
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