2017-09-13 TOEFL: int writing practice

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Homework: Handout (Longman) p. 75 and (Oxford) p. 210-213 exercise 4R6
p. 75 The Filibuster
14 C
15 B
16 A
17 B
18 B
19 D
p. 212-213
1 c
2 c
3 b
4 a
5 a
6 d
7 b
8 a
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Writing Section: 4th (last) part of the test
- Two writing tasks:
1 integrated = 3 minutes to read a text, time to listen to a lecture about the same topic, 20 minutes to write about how the lecture relates to the reading
2 independent = read a prompt (which is a choice question), 30 minutes to write a short essay in response
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Integrated Writing
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DELTA p. 369 - Take 3 minutes to read the text and note the main points.
main idea: the new construction will be good for the city
point 1: It will beautify and improve the area, which will attract people to live and shop there.
point 2: It can solve the need for residential space.
point 3: It will benefit the city economically.
Now listen to the lecture and take notes on the main points.
main idea: the new construction will be bad for the city
point 1: it will destroy the view of the lake, which is the main attraction; a park would be better
point 2: new housing will be expensive, so the people working there won’t be able to live there
point 3: construction and real estate companies will make money, but will anyone else? There’s an environmental cost, even if there is an economic benefit.
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“Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they oppose specific points made in the reading passage.”
- You must write about the lecture, or the best you can get is a score of 1 (out of 5)
- Your own opinion is not important for this task.
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An effective response can include four paragraphs:
1 Introduce the topic, summarize the main ideas of the lecture and passage, and explain how they relate
2 summarize the first points of the lecture and passage, and explain how they relate
3 summarize the second points of the lecture and passage, and explain how they relate
4 summarize the third points of the lecture and passage, and explain how they relate
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General linking words and transitions:
	first of all, second, finally, for example
Contrast language:
	- however, on the other hand, in contrast, but, although, while
	- This contradicts/casts doubt on/opposes/challenges/refutes/questions the point from the reading that…
Support/illustrate language:
	- likewise, similarly
	- This supports/illustrates/demonstrates/exemplifies/confirms the point from the reading that…
	- The lecture gives an example of this…
Citation language:
	- According to the author/text/passage/reading/article//professor/speaker/lecture/lecturer
	- The author/text//professor/lecture argues/says/claims/states that...
	- The author/writer//professor/speaker believes/thinks that…
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    “The first point from the reading is that the new development will beautify the area and attract people to move and shop there. The lecture, on the other hand, argues that the development will destroy the view of the lake, which is the main reason people currently come to the area. This challenges the point from the reading that the development will make the area more attractive.”
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http://www.typingtest.com/ - You can use this to test and practice your typing speed in English. You should be able to type at least 15-20 words per minute in order to have time to prepare and type your response.
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Framework:
The reading and the lecture are about [topic]
The reading argues that [main idea of the reading]
The lecture, on the other hand, says [main idea of the lecture]

First, the author states that [point 1 from the reading]
The professor challenges this point, saying [point 1 from the lecture]

Second, the passage says
The lecture points out
which contradicts the point from the reading.

Finally, the passage claims
In contrast, the speaker argues that
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BREAK
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Write a timed response to ETS 1 tests 4 and 5 - integrated writing
Email your responses to me at [email protected]
(If you can’t send the email, I’ll transfer it to my phone.)