#2 (permalink) Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:59 am Re: please, check and grade..... thank you...... |
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Hi, please try to work on your spelling errors. Your essay was otherwise good, but had a few rough sentences that didn't sound very natural. Based on these guidelines: http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/Writing_Rubrics.pdf I would give this essay a 4 out of 5.
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Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why. People are different and they have different approaches to life; some like to chane{sp} and meet{"meet" is not quite right, maybe have, get, obtain, enjoy} new experinses{sp}, some always wish to have a stable life style, some try to change but do not have enough opportunities, etc. {this sounds like three types as opposed to the two stated in the essay prompt} Firstly there are people who always try to have a variable and colorful life styles. In my opinion it is really an[the] interesting life style that deserves to be hoped [for].{this sentence sounds awkward}{also, try to wait until the fourth paragraph to give your opinion.} Because, in that way[With this life,] we could see many different places, meet different people and gain differnt{sp} life and work experinses.{sp} Thus with a wide range of social community, experinses{sp} and skills we could become more mature and developped[sp} person[people]. Best of [all, ]with such a life style{one word} people are less likely to become bored and tired. On the other hand, living in a stable life style also have[has] some specific positive aspects. Living in [the] same place and with [the] same life style we will know everybody in [our] community and we will have more close relationships with those people. So, I think that although such a life style is boring it is easier than [the] changing [type of] life style. In my opinion maybe the most useful aspect of that life style is [its] suitability for small children.{comma} Because, usually as parents change their livings it is harder for children to fit it and sometimes it could have[cause] serious problems on[for] them. Finally in my opinion the people who look forward to new experienses{sp} are the ones who are more dynamic and [so] I also like having such a life style{one word}. Because, I think that taking risks and always trying some new things [while] relying on our opportunities and abilities it would be [a] more interesting and useful way to the success. However, there is a good[wise] statement that says " Wishs{sp} are free" which means maybe we could wish many impossible things but it does not means that we should forget everything to get them. So, we should use our minds and make some decisions which fit in with our opportunities to form our lives.
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