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TOEFL Speaking

 A/B. Independent Task - Speaking Personal Preference 

Time Preparation 15s, Speaking 45s

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Paper

A (Answer):

R1 (Reason1):

R2 (Reason2):

4 Sentences In my view……. for two reasons 

First…..for example ……… 

Second…..for instance …….. 

That’s why………………….. 

Example What is the most important characteristic of a teacher?

Knowledge > learn more

  Fun

Tips   Write ANSWER before the question finishes

  If you get one reason then give two examples making second example opposite.

C. Integrated Task - Reading/Listening/Speaking (Campus-based) Time Preparation 30s, Speaking 60s, Reading 45s, Listening 60-90s

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Paper

Title From Reading

C (Change) From Reading

R1 (Reason1) From Listening

R2 (Reason2) From Listening

6 Sentences The reading states that … (TITLE)

The man’s opinion is that  … (Good or Bad, Supports or Argues) … about the (CHANGE)

(43s) He provides 2 reasons

(22s) First … (REASON1)

(3s) Second … (REASON2)

(0s) That’s why 

Example Describe the student’s opinion and reason he or she gives for?

Tips   Do not paraphrase (listening skill is checked!)

  Do not mention that “Reading passage states two reasons. They are” 

D. Integrated Task: Listening/Reading/Speaking (Academic Topic) 

Time Preparation 30s, Speaking 60s, Reading 45s, Listening 2m

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Paper

T(Title) From Reading

D (Definition)

 From ReadingExample From Listening (Clear Keywords)

5 Sentences (60s) The articles is about … (TITLE)

Which the articles defines as … (DEFINITION)

(43s) The professor provides an example of … (EXAMPLE-1) to illustrate this.

(3s) He/She states that … (EXAMPLE-2)

(0s) And so this example clearly illustrates … (TITLE)

Example Explain the title of the Article with examples provided in the Lecture?

Tips   Do not attempt to speak everything

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E. Integrated Task: Listening/Speaking (Campus-based) 

Time Preparation 20s, Speaking 60s, Listening 2m

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Paper

Man Woman

P(Problem)

(As) Response –ve Solution 1, (ET) Response +ve

(As) Response +ve Solution 2, (ET) Response -ve

8 Sentences The man’s problem is that … (PROBLEM)

The students discuss 2 solutions.(35s) First … 

(30s) 2nd … 

If I were the man I would choose the second solution.

The first isn’t good Even Though RESPONSE +ve As the man said RESPONSE -ve 

The second is better Even Though RESPONSE -ve As the man said RESPONSE +ve 

That’s why … 

Example What’s the problem? Which solution would you choose and why? 

TOEFL Writing 

Writing Task 1: Based on Reading and Listening

Time Reading 3m, Listening, Writing 20m

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Paper

Reading Listening

Opinion Last Line of 1st  Para

R1 1st  Line of 2nd Para

R1 1st  Line of 3rd Para

R1 1st  Line of 4th Para

4 Sentences 1)  The article states that … and provides three reasons of support. However the

professor explains that … and refutes each of the author’s reasons. 2)  First, the reading claims that … the professor refutes this point by saying that … He

states that … 

3)  Second, the article posits that … However, the professor says that … According to the

professor …

4)  Third, the reading says that … The professor opposes this point by explaining that …We also learn that … 

Example How does the professor refute/oppose the points made in his view?

Tips   Do not Paraphrase (listening skill is checked!)

 

Do not use Repetition for increasing word count!

Writing Task 2: Essay 

Time Writing 30m

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Paper

(27m) Outline (3m)

(23m) Introduction (4m)

(14m) Body 1

(5m) Body 2

(2m) Conclusion

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Example

Tips   Score of this part largely depends on Word Count (450+)