- TPO 19 - Question 1 Talk about a skill or ability that you consider especially important for a student to have. Use details and examples to explain your answer. 67
- TPO 42 - Question 2 Some people prefer living in a big city. Other people prefer living in the countryside, away from urban areas. Which do you think is better? Explain why using specific details in your explanation. 90
- TPO 23 - Question 1 There can be several advantages to spending time living in another country. Talk about one advantage and explain how living in another country provides that advantage. Use details and examples in your response. 85
- TPO 25 - Question 1 Students often want to get better grades in their classes. Explain what students should do in order to improve their performance in a class. 80
- TPO 23 - Question 2 Some people enjoy spending their free time alone in activities such as reading, thinking, or writing. Others enjoy spending their free time in shared activities with other people. Which do you prefer and why? 90
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The only problem for you is
The only problem for you is the content. You like to give examples. This may be not good for high marks.
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You are using this simple pattern for TOEFL Q1-Q2:
first 1-2 sentences: introduction. my opinion: A or B. agree or disagree. about 5-10 seconds
First, reason 1 (1 sentence) + example 1 // about 15-20 seconds
Second, reason 2 (1 sentence) + example 2. // about 15-20 seconds
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The above is very basic for the beginning. After some practice, you may try this pattern for Q1-Q2:
first 1-2 sentences: introduction. my opinion: A or B. agree or disagree. about 5-10 seconds
First, reason 1 (1 sentence) + why reason 1 (some arguments. 1-2 sentence) + a small conclusion for reason 1(like advantages of reason 1 or comparisons if not reason 1, 1-2 sentence). // about 15-20 seconds
Second, reason 2 (1 sentence) + why reason 2 (some arguments. 1-2 sentence) + a small conclusion for reason 2(like advantages of reason 2 or comparisons if not reason 2, 1-2 sentence). // about 15-20 seconds
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Look at the pattern two, there are no specific examples, but more arguments.
this user who got 29 in speaking:
http://www.testbig.com/users/bigzee
he used the pattern two very well.
23 in 30
Something wrong with the last sentence. better:
If my friend chooses computer engineering as the major, he may make big money too.