Toefl Independent Writing Task

TOEFL

Independent Writing

Independent Writing

The second task in the writing section is the independent writing task. You are
presented with a question, and you have 30 minutes to write an essay in
response to the question that asks you to give your opinion on an issue. Here is
how the question is typically phrased:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. be sure to use your
own words. do not use memorized examples.

An effective response is typically about 300 words long. If
you write fewer than 300 words, you may still receive a top
score, but experiences have shown that short responses
typically do not demonstrate the development of ideas
needed to earn a score of five. There is no maximum word
limit. you may write as much as you wish in the time allotted,
but do not write just to be writing, right to respond to the
topic. The number of ideas you express is important, but it is
the quality of your ideas and the effectiveness with which you
express them that will be the most valued by the raters.

Tips 👍

1,Think before you write. make a brief outline or
some notes on scratch paper to help you organize
your thoughts. you can even type your outline and
notes right in the answer area on the computer
then replace your outline with sentences and
paragraphs.

2, Keep track of your time. try to finish writing
your essay by the time the clock counts down
to minutes. use the remaining time to check
your work and make final changes. At the
end of 30 minutes your essay will be
automatically saved.

3, When you develop your response, do not
use examples or reasons that you
memorized word for word previously. raters
will not consider examples or reasons
expressed in completely memorized
language to represent your own writing.

Example:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Always telling the truth is the most important consideration
in any relationship.

Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer. be sure to use your own words.Do not use
memorized examples.

Example:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

The expression ‘’Never, never give up’’ means to keep
trying and never stop working for your goals.

Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer. be sure to use your own words.Do not use
memorized examples.

Example:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

What are the important qualities of a good son or
daughter? have these qualities changed or remained
the same over time in your culture?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer. be sure to use your own words.Do not use
memorized examples.

Example:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

People work because they need money to live.
What are some of the reasons that people work?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer. be sure to use your own words.Do not use
memorized examples.

Example:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Some people like to do only what they already do
well. Other people prefer to try new things and
take risks. Which do you prefer?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer. be sure to use your own words.Do not use
memorized examples.

Example:

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

If you could study a subject that you have never had the
opportunity to study, what would you choose?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer. be sure to use your own words.Do not use
memorized examples.

Example:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Why do you think some people are attracted to
dangerous sports or other dangerous activities?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer. be sure to use your own words.Do not use
memorized examples.