This style of question will be used on the redesigned TOEFL iBT starting July 26. Get more samples and a template here. You can also check out my guide to this task.
The test-taker must read the question posted by the professor and the two student responses. Finally, they should write their own response which addresses the question and adds to the conversation.
Your professor is teaching a class on marketing. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. In your response, you should
express and support your personal opinion
make a contribution to the discussion in your own words
An effective response will contain at least 100 words. You have ten minutes to write.
Step by step guide
Here are the steps you need to take to write a good response:
Step 1: – Read the prompt carefully and identify the main topic.
Step 2: – Read what other two opinions discuss and identify their main points. It’s a good idea to agree or disagree with the ideas you read.
Step 3: – Decide about your own position and/or opinion.
Step 4: – Make an outline of your position and decide how to support your opinion. Make sure to mention other ideas and contribute to the discussion.
Step 5: – Decide what words/structures you would want to use to give your response linguistic variety.
Step 6: – Write your response.
Step 7: – Check your response for spelling and punctuation errors. Make sure you have used clear transitions and connectors to show the relationship between your ideas. check that you have used appropriate vocabulary and grammar to convey your meaning accurately and clearly.
