In writing
section you have to complete two tasks one is integrated and another is
independent.
Before you
going for the test follow these steps:
1. First read the PDF version of
Nova’s TOEFL Speaking and Writing Strategies
Answers to all TOEFL essays
questions.
2. You should also go through 164
academic readings.
3. Typing practice on QWERTY keyboard for
30 minutes daily. (Don’t practice on laptop keyboard).
4. Go through TOEFL iBT official guide
and its 184 writing topics.
In
integrated task you will read a passage in 3 minutes followed by a short
lecture related to the passage or contrary the passage.
Then you will have a
prompt which is your question.
And then you have to type
the response(150 to 225 words) in 20 minutes.
Paragraph
1 (introduction):
·
The reading and
the lecture are both about ________, which is _________.
·
The author of
the reading believes that ______________________.
·
The lecturer
casts doubt on the claims made in the article.
·
She thinks that
_____________________.
·
First of all,
the author claims that __________________.
·
He believes
______________________.
·
This point is
challenged by the lecturer.
·
She says that
____________________.
·
Furthermore,
she points out _____________________.
·
Secondly, the
author states that ______________.
·
He argues
______________.
·
This argument
is rebutted in the lecture.
·
The lecturer
suggests _____________________.
·
In addition,
she posits that _______________.
·
Finally, the
author mentions that _____________.
·
He is of the
opinion that _____________
·
The lecturer
casts doubt on this by arguing _____________.
·
She puts forth
the idea that _______________________.
Paragraph 5 (conclusion):
Note that I
generally do not recommend that students write a conclusion to the integrated
essay (there is little time to do so), but if you feel that you must write one,
you can use this short template:
·
In conclusion,
the lecture and the reading are both about ______________.
·
The professor effectively
challenges the claims made in the article.
Your integrated
essay should be about 250-300 words in length.
INDEPENDENT WRITING TASK:
In independent task (state/ explain/ support an issue type question ) you
will have 30 minutes to types your response in minimum 300 words.
Follow G+3TiC=C of
nova’s.
Write such a way that you
are talking with someone.
Paragraph 1 (introduction):
·
Sentence
one: A "hook." This is an interesting sentence that
describes the topic of the essay without stating your main point.
Example: "There are many good gifts to give to a child."
·
Sentence
two: Your main point. Example: "I feel
that the best gift to give to a child is..."
·
Sentence
three: A transitional sentence. Example:
"I feel this way for two reasons, which I will explore in the following
essay."
·
Sentence
Four: "First....."
·
Sentence
Five: "Second...."
Paragraph 2 and 3 (body paragraphs):
·
"First of
all... FIRST REASON."
·
One or two
sentences that give general information about this reason
·
One or two
sentences about this example
·
"Another example
is..."
·
One or two
sentences about this example
Note that body
paragraphs are more "free style" and using a template is not always
easy (or necessary). Try to include some of the above phrases, but be
able and willing to improvise and expand when necessary.
Paragraph 4 (conclusion):
·
In
conclusion... MAIN POINT."
·
"This is
because REASON ONE and REASON TWO."
·
"For the
reasons explored above, I strongly feel that... MAIN POINT."
Note that I
usually suggest that students write a rather short conclusion. It does
not need to be as long as the introduction. Your whole essay should be about
350 to 400 words.
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