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#2 (permalink) Fri Jan 18, 2008 16:05 pm Question about Integrated writing task |
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| florida982 wrote: |
Hello everyone!!!! :o My question is about the integrated writing task when we have to summarize the information we got from the reading and listening passages!!!!I usually summarize the reading passage first and then write about what I heard in the listening section, I don't know is that right or no?? If someone has experience in this please give me the right direction!! I'm going to take the test on february 23!!!!! Waiting for replies!!!! Thank You |
Simple outline for the integrated writing task:
Introduction: Summarize the topic for both inputs (reading and listening) Summarize the relationship between the two (adding/extending or contrasting?)
Body: Give details that come from the listening (in as much detail as possible) and relate each detail back to a theory or point presented in the reading input (general/summarized).
The trap is writing too much about the reading passage, and not making enough links between the two inputs.
It's crucial you get much more information from the listening passage into your report - this is what the raters are looking for.
Hope that helps,
- Jason |
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EnglishRaven You can meet me at english-test.net
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#3 (permalink) Fri Jan 18, 2008 16:19 pm Question about TOEFL integrated writing task |
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Thanks a lot!!!! I really appreciate it!!!! I guess I was using completely opposite technique!!! As I understand I have to give like 95% information from the listening in the body paragraph and at the same time refer to the reading passage simultaneously!!, |
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Florida982 I'm new here and I like it ;-)
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#4 (permalink) Sun Mar 22, 2009 19:43 pm Question about TOEFL integrated writing task |
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As for your Q there are tow skills: Preparing to write:1. read actively: pay attention to the topic, purpose, and key points of the passage. 2. Listen activly : take detailed notes on the topic,purpose, and key points of of the lecturer 3. plan: consult your notes and type a basic ouline that shows how the passage and lecture relate to the Q. writing: 1.use the TOWFL metod to write you response. 2.Type a thesis statment that the topic and answer the Q. 3. Use your notes from lecture and passage to write your response. 4.Write a single concluding sentence.
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Tailab New Member
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#5 (permalink) Sun Mar 22, 2009 20:54 pm Question about TOEFL integrated writing task |
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Florida (I doubt whether this is your name), It seems you are away from the forum for a long time. Can you not get back for a minute or two to help your friends here on this forum? It is a remote possibility that you would read this. I hope for a good. _________________ First lesson - English, not english. I, not i. ~A student of English |
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Gray I'm here quite often ;-)

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#6 (permalink) Tue Aug 17, 2010 21:30 pm Question about TOEFL integrated writing task |
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| hi there;-] |
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