Writing 2
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The document provides sample topics and instructions for practice writing exercises for the TOEFL test. The first topic asks whether the saying "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" means to continue working toward a goal despite difficulties. The second topic asks writers to choose between having an American roommate or a roommate from their own country for an international student and to argue their preferred choice using reasons and examples. Instructions are given to take notes, write a 300 word essay in 20 minutes, and use the last 5 minutes to proofread.
Writing 2
- 1. 244 PRACTICE EXERCISES FOR WRITING Topic Three Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" means to continue working toward a goal in spite of difficulties. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Notes Use this space for essay notes only. Work done on this work sheet will not be scored.
- 2. 246 PRACTICE EXERCISES FOR WRITING EXERCISE 87: General Topics-Argue a Point of View In some essays in the Writing Section on the Paper-Based TOEFL or the Internet-Based TOEFL, you will be asked to choose between two viewpoints and argue your point of view. First, spend 5 minutes thinking about the topic and making notes. Based on your notes, write an essay of about 300 words. Complete it in 20 minutes. Then, use the last 5 minutes to read your essay and make corrections. Topic Four Some international students choose American roommates. Others choose roommates from their own countries. Compare the advantages of having an American roommate with the advantages of having a roommate from your country. Which kind of roommate would you prefer? Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Notes Use this space for essay notes only. Work done on this work sheet will not be scored.