tailieunhanh - TOEFL IBT - Writing skill: Phần 2

Continued from part 1, part 2 of the document TOEFL IBT - Writing skill with 3 parts Writing skills independent task; writing skills both tasks; modle test. This task asks an opinion about a topic. The test taker will use personal knowl edge and experience to write an essay of at least 300 words if time permits. To better understand the content details, invite you to consult the document. | Writing Skills Independent Task 117 2. Someone who was considered an educated person in the past for example in your parents or grandparents generation would not be considered an educated person today. Do you agree or disagree Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. A If you define education as earning degrees than I would have to agree that today people are more educated then they were in the past. B It was more difficult to get an education in the past since there weren t as many schools. C Both my grandfather and my grandmother attended university which is where they met. 3. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. A New museums are opening in almost every city in the world. B Museums hold the historic and artistic record of a region so visiting museums is the best way to understand a new place. C Travelers want to see in person famous works of art that they have only seen in books so they head to museums when in new cities. 4. In the future students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice. A Interaction with my fellow students is important to me so I would prefer to study in a more traditional setting. B Computers and television are two examples of technology that will change a lot in the future. C The advantages of studying what you want when you want and where you want do not for me outweigh the disadvantages of using technology for home education. 5. In general people are living longer now. How will this change affect society Use specific details and examples to develop your essay. A People are living longer now because of improvements in medical care. B As the majority of our population becomes older our communities will have to shift their focus from providing