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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.
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
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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
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