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The document provides instructions and content for two writing tasks that are part of a practice TOEFL test. The first task involves reading a passage on asthma, listening to a related lecture, and writing a response comparing the lecture to the reading. The second task involves writing an independent essay in response to a given question on a topic of the test-taker's choice.

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Practice Test 1 Writing

The document provides instructions and content for two writing tasks that are part of a practice TOEFL test. The first task involves reading a passage on asthma, listening to a related lecture, and writing a response comparing the lecture to the reading. The second task involves writing an independent essay in response to a given question on a topic of the test-taker's choice.

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Practice Test 1

WRITING SECTION
Directions
This section measures your ability to use writing to communicate in an academic
environment. There will be two writing tasks.

For the first writing task, you will read a passage and listen to a lecture, and then
answer a question based on what you have read and heard. For the second writing
task, you will answer 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 irections

For this task, you will have three minutes to read a passage about an academic topic. You
may take notes on the passage whiie you read. Then you wi!i listen to a lecture about the
same topic. While you listen, you may also take notes.

Then you will have 20 minutes to write a response to a question that asks you about the
relationship between the lecture you heard and the reading passage. Try to answer the
question as completely as possible using information from the reading passage and the
lecture. The question does not ask you to express your persona! opinion. You can refer to
the reading passage again when it is time for you to write. You may use your notes to help
you answer the question.

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

On the day of the test, you will 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.

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IN T E G R A T E D T A S K

DSrec 言ions: 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.
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Asthm a

Asthma is usually seen as a condition whose symptoms can


be adequately controlled with the right medicines. Researchers
point out that it is an intermittent disorder, characterized by
temporary bouts of inflammation of the airways, which lead to
typical symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of
breath; after each episode (often known as an attack), symptoms
subside and the airways return to normal.
Asthmatics tend to be susceptible to certain triggers in the
environment. These include but are not restricted to animal
fur, pollen, cigarette smoke, house dust mites, and perfumes.
Attacks can also be brought on by exercise, emotional stress, or
a variety of other factors including respiratory infections such as
the common cold.
During an episode of asthma, the bronchial tubes and the
smaller tubes dividing off from these, known as bronchioles,
become narrow or blocked and as a result air can't get in or out
of the lungs easily. There are two basic causes behind bronchial
narrowing: either the bronchi and bronchioles are squeezed
by muscles wrapped around them rather like elastic bands, or
they become blocked by mucus and swelling inside the tubes
themselves. When the bronchi are constricted, the condition is
called bronchoconstriction. Occasional squeezing of the bronchi
is normal, but in asthma sufferers these muscles may react too
sensitively to environmental triggers. It is also a normal function
of the bronchial tubes to produce mucus and, in concert with
tiny hairs called cilia, to trap inhaled irritants and remove them
from the body, thus protecting the lungs. But some asthmatics
produce an overabundance of mucus, and this results in blocked
airways and consequent asthmatic symptoms.
Practice Test 1

START >

Now listen to part of a lecture on the topic you just read about.

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丨Directions: You have 20 m inutes to plan and write your response.


； Your response will be judged based on the quality of your writing and
| on how well your response presents the points in the lecture and their
relationship to the reading passage* Typica!!yf an effective response will
be 150 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 reacting.
I [Reading passage reappears
during writing time. Refer to the
I full passage on the previous
page.]

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Writing Based on Knowledge and Experience
D irectio n s

For this task, you wii! write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state,
explain, and support your opinion on an issue. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write,
and revise your essay.

Typically, an effective essay wii! contain a minimum of 300 words. Your essay will be
judged on the quality of your writing. This includes the development of your ideas, the
organization X5f your essay, and the quality and accuracy of the language you use to
express your ideas.

On the day of the test, you wii! 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.

INDEPEN DEN T W RITING TA SK

TOEFL Writing CkTcsti〇TT2 af 2

Directions: Re^d the question


1oelo'.v. You *iave 30 minutes
! to plan, write, and revise your
: essay. Typicsiiy. an effective
_response contains a minimum
of 300 v/ords.
Question:
The widespread use of the
Internet has given people
access to information on
a level never experienced
before. How does this
increase in the availability of
information influence life in
today’s world?
Use specific reasons and
examples to support your
opinion.

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