Writing Exercise

Try the exercise below here to help you get better at writing for TOEFL, we reccomended to  takes some notes with a pen and paper to write down your answer. Set up a timer to help you reach the accurate timing for the test.

Integrated Writing Task Question :

• You'll have 3 minutes to read a passage. Then you'll have 20 minutes to write a response to a question that asks you about the reading passage  you read. Try to answer the question using information from the reading passage.
• Try to write around 200 to 250 words sice typically its the most effective response for TOEFL.

Question :

        Sea otters are a small mammal that lives in the waters along North America's west coast from California to Alaska.  A few years ago some of the sea otter populations off of the Alaskan coast started to decline rapidly and raised several concerns because of their important role in the coastal ecosystem. Experts began investigating and came up with two possible explanations. One explanation was environmental pollution and the second was attacks by predators.

        At first it seemed as if the pollution was the most likely cause for the population decline. One reason pollution was more likely was because of the known pollution sources along the Alaskan coast such as oil rigs. Also water samples taken in the area showed increased levels of chemicals that could decrease the otters' immune systems and indirectly result in their deaths.

        Another thing that pointed to pollution as the culprit was the decline of other sea mammals such as seals in the same areas. This indicated that whatever was affecting the otters was also affecting the other sea mammals. Environmental pollution usually affects an entire ecosystem instead of just one species. Only predators that occurred in a large area, such as orcas (a large predatory whale), could cause the same effect, but they usually hunt larger prey.

        Finally, scientists believed the pollution hypothesis would also explain the uneven pattern of otter decline. In some Alaskan locations the otter population declined greatly while other populations remained stable. Some experts  suggested this could be explained by ocean currents, or other environmental factor, might have created uneven concentrations of pollutants along the coast.

Write down your respond based on the text that you read!

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Academic Discussion Writing Task

• For this task, you will read an online discussion. A professor has posted a question about a topic, and some classmates have responded with their ideas.
• Write a response that contributes to the discussion. You will have 10 minutes to write your response. It is important to use your own words in the response.
• In your response you should express and support your opinion and make a contribution to the discussion
• Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 100 words, but we recommend writing around 150 words

Question :

Your professor is teaching a class on Ecology.

Prof. Martin :

"The balance between human needs and environmental preservation is a central topic in the contemporary world. As we expand our cities and industries, we must also consider the effects on our natural habitats. With that in mind, here is the question for the discussion board: Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view?"

Marty :

"Hey everyone! I have always believed in a balance. While we can't ignore the importance of farmland, housing, and industry for our survival and economic growth, we should not overlook our duty to protect endangered animals. By preserving their habitats, we are also preserving the balance in our ecosystem."

Teyana :

"Hey folks, I think that it's indeed crucial to maintain a balanced approach here. We do need to take care of our necessities like housing and farming, but at the same time, it's essential to remember that we share this planet with other species. We can't disregard their right to live for our convenience."

 Write down a post responding to the professor’s question!
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