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Writing for toefl ibt book 3rd eidition part 16

This task consists of a 250-300 word passage on an academic subject followed by a two-minute lecture or discussion on the same topic. The test taker is then given a question about the topic The lest taker must write a 150- to 225-word summary of the important points made in the listening passage and explain how these points relate to those in the reading passage. The test taker may write more than 225 words if time permits. | Appendix 239 MODEL ESSAYS INTEGRATED TASKS These model Integrated Tasks are based on reading passages and lectures used in the Self-Tests and exercises in this book. Each task is identified so that you can easily find rhe reading passages and lectures that correspond to each model. These arc examples only so that you can see ways to respond to the integrated Task. MODEL 1 SELF-TEST pages 31-32 The author explains why global warming is a serious problem. Likewise the speaker explains the impact of global warming in the northeastern United States. The author explains that human activity such as industry and cutting down forests has resulted in an artificial increase in greenhouse gases in Earth s atmosphere with serious results. Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide hold heat in the atmosphere and result in rising temperatures on Earth. As average temperatures rise there are a number of effects. First scientists predict that weather patterns will change. In addition snow and ice will melt and sea levels will rise. T his can lead to flooding drought and powerful storms. It can also affect the economy particularly agriculture and transportation. Economists predict that global warming will lead to a drop in gross national product and consumer consumption in countries around the world. I hc speaker explains the effects of global warming in the northeastern part of the United States. T his is a cold and snowy area. Since 1965 temperatures in this region have risen. There are also fewer days with snow on rhe ground than there used to be. This has had an effect on the economy for people who depend on the ski industry to make a living. The predicted effects of global warming that the author described are already coming true at least in the northeastern United States. MODEL 2 TASK I page 52 Summarize the main points of the reading passage and explain how the points made in the lecture oppose them. I he author asserts that advances in technology do not always lead to .