TOEFL Writing for Academic Discussion 2

Question 1

In the TOEFL Writing for an Academic Discussion task, how many minutes are you given to read the prompt and write your response?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

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20 minutes

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30 minutes

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15 minutes

Question 2

What is the recommended minimum word count for a strong response to this task?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 words

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At least 50 words

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At least 300 words

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At least 500 words

Question 3

Who are the two students you must respond to in the discussion prompt?

Accepted Answer

Two classmates who have already posted their views

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The professor and a teaching assistant

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Two outside experts cited in a reading

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Two characters from a lecture

Question 4

What is the BEST way to begin an effective response in this task?

Accepted Answer

Clearly state your own position on the professor's question

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Summarize both students' posts in detail

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Quote the professor word for word

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Apologize for disagreeing

Question 5

Which element most improves a high-scoring discussion response?

Accepted Answer

A specific reason supported by a relevant example

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A long list of vocabulary words

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Repeating the professor's question several times

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Writing exactly 300 words

Question 6

How should you ideally engage with the other students' ideas?

Accepted Answer

Reference or build on a classmate's point while adding your own

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Ignore them and write a separate essay

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Copy one student's post exactly

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Criticize their grammar

Question 7

What does the top score level require regarding language use?

Accepted Answer

A variety of sentence structures and accurate word choice

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Only simple sentences

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Memorized templates with no errors

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The longest words possible