托福写作答題技巧
When you practise TWE, remeber you
must limit writing an essay within 30 minutes,
not longer! This is the total amount of time you
will have to read the question, think about the
topic, plan what you will say, and write your
essay. Never leave an article incomplete.
Follow this plan:
1. Read the question very carefully.
a. Put a line under the main topic.
b. Put a line under the main words that tell you
what you need to write. The following verbs are
important: discuss, explain, state, describe,
support, compare, contrast
2. Make brief notes of the examples
you want to write about or the opinions you are
giving.
3. Look at your notes and organize
them. What should you say first, what next? How
will you conclude?
4. Check back to the words you underlined
in the topic. Do you have an answer, example,
or opinion for each part of the question?
5. Begin writing. Begin with a clear
statement that answers the main question. Give
details and specific examples to support your
opinion. Write clearly so your paper can be read
easily. End with a summary statement that reinforces
your point of view. Remember that the readers
do not know what you are saying. You must make
everything clear to them.
6. Check over your writing briefly
to be sure it is clear and that it answers the
question. For some people it helps to read the
essay out loud (very quietly) to check the sentences.
Watch the clock and plan your time.
As you practice, try the suggested time plan below,
and adjust it to your own way of writing.
6-8 minutes: read the question and
take notes to organize your answer
18-20 minutes: write your essay
2-4 minutes: check your writing
