2017-07-07 TOEFL: int writing, speaking 4

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-practice-effectively-for-just-about-anything-annie-bosler-and-don-greene
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Writing Section: fourth section, after speaking
- two tasks:
1 Integrated: 3 minutes to read a passage, listen to a lecture about the same topic, 20 minutes to write about how the points from the lecture relate to the reading
2 Independent: read a prompt, 30 minutes to write about your opinion
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DELTA p. 392 - Take 3 minutes to read the text about wind energy.
R0 (main idea): wind energy is a good source of energy
R1 (first point): abundant and land-efficient - 20% of the energy on 1% of the land
R2: low price - wind is free and equipment is getting cheaper
R3: safe and environmentally friendly - no pollution and reduces dependence on fossil fuels
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First you should notice that the main idea is an opinion, which usually means the lecture will present the opposite opinion. This means that the points in the lecture will directly challenge the points in the reading. As you read, you can try to predict what counterpoints the lecture might include.
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Listen to the lecture and take notes.
L0: wind energy is not as good as the reading suggests
L1: it has to be spread out because many places don’t have enough wind
L2: expensive to develop and install and expensive to transmit generated energy
L3: noise and unsafe for birds
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Prompt:
“Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge specific points made in the reading passage.”
Your response should have four paragraphs.
1 Introduction: R0/L0 - Explain the topic and summarize the main ideas of the reading and listening. (Your thesis statement will be that the lecture supports/illustrates/challenges/contradicts the points from the reading.)
2 First point: R1/L1 - Summarize the first point from the reading and then explain what the lecture says and how that relates to the reading.
3 Second point: R2/L2 - Summarize the second point from the reading and then explain what the lecture says and how that relates to the reading.
4 Third point: R3/L3 - Summarize the third point from the reading and then explain what the lecture says and how that relates to the reading.
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p. 375 - Take 3 minutes to read the passage and take notes. Then listen and take notes about the lecture.
With your partner, make sure you understood the same main points from the reading and lecture, and then write an outline for an integrated writing response.
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When you’re planning your essay on paper, only write very basic details. If you want to make a more detailed outline, you should type it, because then you only have to add words and punctuation to turn your outline into paragraphs.
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Block format:
1 R0/L0 - same introduction as the above point-by-point format
2 R1, R2, R3 - summarize the points from the reading
3 L1/R1, L2/R2, L3/R3 - explain how the points from the lecture relate to those points from the reading
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Framework:
The reading and the lecture are about
The reading argues that
The lecture, on the other hand, says

First, the author states that
The professor challenges this point, saying

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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The reading and the lecture are about the consequences of the plow. The reading argues that the plow is a great invention. The lecture, on the other hand, says that the plow has some problems and that farming without a plow has more benefits. (44 words)
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BREAK
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DELTA p. 376 has two sample responses to this prompt.
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For both writing tasks, you will receive 0 points if you write about a different topic, if you write in a different language, if you simply copy words from the prompt or if you leave your response blank.
For integrated writing, if you simply copy from the reading, you will also receive a 0.
If you paraphrase the reading but don’t mention anything from the listening, you will receive a 1.
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ETS past tests 1 - Test 4 (p. 248) - Read the text about franchises. Then listen to the lecture on the same topic.
Prompt:
“Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they challenge specific points made in the reading passage.”
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Homework: email me your response to the writing prompt
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Speaking Section: third section, after the break
- six tasks
1 independent, open-ended - 15 s to prepare, 45 s to speak
2 independent, choice - 15/45
3 integrated reading/listening/speaking, campus announcement and conversation - 30/60
4 integrated R/L/S, academic text and lecture - 30/60
5 integrated L/S, conversation about a problem and solutions - 20/60
6 integrated L/S, academic lecture - 20/60
(DELTA p. 263 also has this overview)
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p. 292 - Take 45 seconds to read about color. Then listen to the lecture and take notes.
Text: Color is powerful and can change our moods and even our physiology. Interior designers need to know about these effects.
Lecture: Examples of these effects and design considerations
	warm colors - comfort, love, anger, hostility
		red - most energetic, raises blood pressure and pulse
			NOT good for a hospital or prison
		orange - energy and enthusiasm
			shopping malls, restaurants
	cool colors - calming effect
		blue - peace, harmony, security; brain produces calming chemicals
			doctor’s waiting room, bedrooms
		green - refreshes body and mind, nature, health; easiest on the eyes and improves vision
			offices and workrooms
“Use examples from the lecture to explain the effects of color.”
p. 303 has a sample response (which in my opinion is okay but not great).
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Your response should have these parts
1 Introduction: Brief summary of the general idea of the reading.
2 Thesis statement/lead-in: “The professor gives two examples of…”
3 First point: “First, she talks about warm colors.”
4 Detail/Example: “For example, red…”
5 Second point: “Then she talks about cool colors.”
6 Detail/Example: “For example, blue…”
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ETS tests 1 (test 1) - Read the passage and listen to the lecture. Then take 3 minutes with your partner to prepare a response to the prompt.