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Basic Templates  
 
There are two questions in the TOEFL Writing section. This document will not discuss the structure of each 
question in the writing section. If you would like to know about the writing section, refer back to ​TST Prep’s 
TOEFL Quick Guide​. The purpose of this part is to share the basic templated response for each question.  
 
 
 

BASIC TEMPLATE: QUESTION 1 (Integrated Essay)  

Paragraph  Structure   Template 

1st​ - introduce the general topic  •​ The article introduces the topic of 
2nd​ - introduce the author’s opinion on the topic   • More specifically, the writer discusses 
Introduction   3rd​ - introduce the counter opinion from the   • The lecturer in the listening passage disagrees. He 
listening   believes that 

1st​ - introduce the author’s first point  • In the reading, the author begins by stating that 
Body   2nd​ - state that the speaker in the listening   • The lecturer, however, disagrees with this 
Paragraph 1   disagrees  viewpoint. He states that 
3rd​ - explain why the lecturer disagrees  • He goes on to say that 

1st​ - introduce the author’s second point  • The author also claims that 
Body   2nd​ - state that the speaker in the listening   • Again, the lecturer believes there are flaws in the 
Paragraph 2   disagrees  writer's argument.  
3rd​ - explain why the lecturer disagrees  • The speaker holds that 

1st​ - introduce the author’s third point  • Another reason why the author feels... is that  
Body   2nd​ - state that the speaker in the listening   • The professor in the listening passage is doubtful 
Paragraph 3   disagrees  that this is accurate.  
3rd​ - explain why the lecturer disagrees  • He suggests that  

• To sum up, both the writer and professor hold 

*optional * 
conflicting views about 
Conclusion    
• It's clear that they will have trouble finding 
Restate the viewpoints of the author and lecturer  
common ground on this issue. 

 
 
   

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ADVANCED TEMPLATE: QUESTION 1 (Integrated Essay)  

Paragraph  Structure   Template 

• Recently there has been a debate 
• More specifically, in regard to the passage, the 
writer puts forth the idea  
1st​ - introduce the general topic 
• In the listening passage, the lecturer is quick to 
2nd​ - introduce the author’s opinion on the topic  
Introduction   3rd​ - introduce the counter opinion from the  
point out that there are some serious flaws in the 
writer’s claims. 
listening  
• In fact, the professor believes... and addresses, in 
detail, the trouble with each point made in the 
reading text.  

• First and foremost, the author of the reading states 

1st​ - introduce the author’s first point 
• Some professionals in the same field, however, 
Body   2nd​ - state that the speaker in the listening  
stand in firm opposition to this claim. In the listening, 
Paragraph 1   disagrees 
for example, the professor states  
3rd​ - explain why the lecturer disagrees 
• He goes on to say that  

• One group of scholars, represented by the writer, 

1st​ - introduce the author’s second point  thinks  
Body   2nd​ - state that the speaker in the listening   • Of course, though, not all experts in the field believe 
Paragraph 2   disagrees  this is accurate. 
3rd​ - explain why the lecturer disagrees  • Again, the speaker specifically addresses this point 
when he states 

1st​ - introduce the author’s third point  • Finally, the author brings his argument to a close by 
Body   2nd​ - state that the speaker in the listening   suggesting that 
Paragraph 3   disagrees  • Not surprisingly, the lecturer takes issue with this 
3rd​ - explain why the lecturer disagrees  claim by contending that  

• To sum up, both the writer and professor hold 

*optional, same as basic template * 
conflicting views about 
Conclusion    
• It's clear that they will have trouble finding common 
Restate the viewpoints of the author and lecturer  
ground on this issue. 

 
 
   

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