2018-02-15 TOEFL: writing & practice

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Writing: two tasks, 20 and 30 minutes of writing
1 Integrated: 3 minutes to read a short text, listen to a lecture about the same topic, 20 minutes to write about the points from the lecture and how they relate to the points from the text
2 Independent: read a prompt with a choice question, 30 minutes to state and support your opinion
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Integrated Writing
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DELTA p. 531 - Take 3 minutes to read the text
main point from the reading (R0) = dog breeding is good
supporting points:
R2 = purebred dogs have traits good for their purpose; registries ensure purity
R1/2 = breeding benefits dogs and breeders care about the welfare of their dogs
R3 = popular culture promotes dog breeds and encourages responsible dog ownership
Listen to the lecture and take notes.
L0 = dog breeding is bad
L1 = many “backyard” breeders care only about profit, not their animals’ welfare
L2 = breed “purity” causes inbreeding and genetic disorders, and registries help cause this problem
L3 = promoting breeds causes overpopulation of dogs and many unwanted dogs (e.g. 101 Dalmatians - many people got rid of their dogs when they grew up)
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When the points don’t match up directly, focus on the points as they’re made in the lecture.
The prompt always focuses on the points from the lecture:
“Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they contradict specific points made in the reading passage.”
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p. 392 - Read the text and take notes.
R0 = wind power is good
R1 = it’s abundand and land-efficient
R2 = it’s cheap
R3 = it’s safe and good for the environment
If you didn’t understand any of the lecture, you can still predict some points it might make:
L0 = wind power is not so good
L1 = It’s not predictable or controllable or reliable
L2 = more turbines have to be made and maintained, you also need to connect them to where people need power
L3 = material needed, they’re dangerous for birds
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Now listen and see how you did.
- The only point you didn’t guess was noise.
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A point-by-point response will have four paragraphs:
Introduction: State the topic and summarize R0 and L0, explaining how L0 relates to R0
First point: Summarize R1 and explain L1 and how it relates
Second point: Summarize R2 and explain L2 and how it relates
Third point: Summarize R3 and explain L3 and how it relates
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	The reading and the listening were about wind energy. The reading argues that wind energy is good because it is common, cheap, and clean. The lecture, on the other hand, argues that wind energy isn’t as great as the reading claims. The speaker addresses each of the points from the reading.
	First, the text states that…. However, the professor points out that... . This contradicts the point from the reading that….
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Use citation language to explain where the information comes from:
The reading argues, The speaker believes, According to the text, The point from the lecture is, …
If the lecture contradicts the reading, use contrast language to show that:
However, On the other hand, In contrast, Despite this, Nevertheless, On the contrary
This contradicts/challenges/casts doubt on/refutes/calls into question/opposes the point from the reading that…
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BREAK
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Writing Practice (ETS 1 test 3) - Email your responses to me at [email protected]
when you’re finished.