When you have taken the Diagnostic Test and completed the exercises recommended

in the Answ er Key for any Writing questions you marked incorrectly, you can test your skills
by taking this Writing Section Practice Test. You can take this test either in this book or on
the CD-R O M that accom panies this book. Th e Writing Section Practice Test in the book is
identical to the Writing section of Test 2 on the CD-R O M .

During the Writing Section of the actual T O E F L test, you may not go b a ck and ch e c k
your work or change your response after you finish each writing task. Maintain the sam e
test conditions now that would be experienced during the real test.

WRITING"SECTION
Directions
Th is section measures your ability to use writing to communicate in an academ ic
environment. There will be two writing tasks.

For the first writing task, you will read a p assage and listen to a lecture, and then
answ er a question based on what you have read and heard. For the se cond writing
task, you will answ er a question based on your own knowledge and experience.

Now read the directions for the first writing task.

Writing Based on Reading and Listening

D ir e c t io n s

For this task, you will have three minutes to read a p assage about an acad em ic topic. You
may take notes on the p a ssa g e while you read. Then you wilt listen to a lecture about the
sam e topic. While you listen, you may also take notes.

Then you will have 20 minutes to write a response to a question that a sks you about the
relationship between the lecture you heard and the reading p assage . Try to answ er the
question a s completely a s possible using information from the reading p assage and the
lecture. Th e question does no t ask you to express your personal opinion. You can refer to
the reading p assage again when it is time for you to write. You may use your notes to help
you answ er the question.

Typically, an effective response will be 150 to 225 words long. Your response will be
judged on the quality of your writing and on the completeness and accuracy of the
content. If you finish your response before time is up, go on to the se cond writing task.

On the day of the test, you wiii be required to type your response into a computer.
Therefore, if you are taking this test in the book, practice typing your response on
a computer.
Part 2 Building Skills

IM TEGRATED T A SK

D ir e c t io n s: You have three minutes to read and take notes from the reading passage .
Next, listen to the related lecture and take notes. Then write your response.

i Tid a l Pow er
j Technology is available to exploit the potential energy formed
by tides for the generation of electrical energy. The basic
I structure is a barrage or dam built across a river estuary or at the
j mouth of a bay. This dam is simiiar to that used in hydroelectric
j power plants built across flowing rivers. At regular intervals
j along the dam, gates and turbines are installed. When the tide
| is rising, the gates are opened. This allows water to flow into the
| area behind the barrage, raising the water level there. When the
j water has reached its highest level, the gates are dosed. Then
j the tide drops on the seaward side, and this trapped water is
j several meters above the sea level. Th e gates are then opened,
j allowing the water to discharge out. The force of the flow turns
1 the turbines and generates electricity. It is also possible to use
j tidal energy when the water flows in the other direction _ through
{ the gates into the estuary from the sea.
I In this way, four periods of energy production are possible
every day, since coastal regions experience two high and two
!ow tides in just over 24 hours. In order for practical amounts
of electricity to be generated, the difference between high and
!ow tides must be at least five meters. Tidal power is renewable,
non-polluting, and contributes no greenhouse gases to the
atmosphere. This kind of system can provide a useful energy
supplement to other sources in an era of diminishing fossil fuel
reserves.

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 Writing S ection Practice Test

STA R T S
Now listen to part of a lecture on the topic you just read about.
a

STOP.
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TOEFL Writing^ Question 1 of 2

Directions: You have 20 minutes to p!an ancUvrite your rs-sponss.

| Your response will be judged based on the quality of your writing and
on h ',v wei! your response presents the points in the ieciurs and their
relationship to the reading passage. Typically, an effective response v/ii!
be 15G to 225 words.
Question: Summarize the points made in the lecture you just heard,
explaining how they cast doubt on the points made in the reading.
Reading p assage reappears
—.......... i
during writing time. Refer to the
full p assage on the previous
page.]

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Part 2 Building Skills

Writing"Based"on"Knowledge"and"Experience
Directions
For this task, you will write an essay in response to a question that a sks you to state,
explain, and support your opinion on an issue. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write,
a n d re vjse yo u re ssa y.

Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. Your e ssay will be
judged on the quality of your writing. This includes the development of yourid e as, the
organization of your essay, and the quality and accuracy of the language you use to
express your ideas.

On the day of the test you will be required to type your respo se into a computer.
Therefore, if you are taking this test in the book, practice typing your response on
a computer.

INDEPENDENT"WRITING"TASK
f Q

Directions: Read ihe question !).

below. You have 30 minutes
io plan, write, and revise your
essay. Typically, an effective
response contains a minimum
of 300 words.
Question:
Compare and contrast
your way of life with that of
your parents. Which way of
life do you think would be
more sa tisfying to future
generations?
Use specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.

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