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Hello Miwa, The TOEFL is a beutiful memory for me now...Isn't that hard and you'll enjoy it for sure. From my experience: are you sure you tape it in a half an hour time? Pls note that you should be on one side or another right from the beginning. Than , you have to sustain your opinion as good as you can. The question is addressed to you: I think, I know, I found out, I do that I don't do that - YOUR opinion. As I am at work I don't very much time. Anyway, be specific and clear. Good luck!

Based on the ofiicial Essay Toefl rating that I pasted below, I think you deserve a 5.00 or even 5.5. If you revise it a little bit you may get even a 6.00. If you write all your essays like that, you have big chances to get a good mark. 5 An essay at this level –may address some parts of the task more effectively than others –is generally well organized and developed – uses details to support a thesis or illustrate an idea –displays facility in the use of the language – demonstrates some syntactic variety and range of vocabulary 6 An essay at this level –effectively addresses the writing task –is well organized and well developed – uses clearly appropriate details to support a thesis orillustrate ideas –displays consistent facility in the use of language – demonstrates syntactic variety and appropriate word choice GOOD LUCK!!!

Hello again, This is much, much better than the other one. It arose my interest, you told me things that went to my soul and mind. As you said "it was clear and lively". Good work and keep it going on that way.:cool: Try as much as essay writing as you can. some topics don't like you, and you can't make a good essay. That happened to me. My Toefl essay was on a topic that I payed little attention to. And I am dissapointed because I failed to write an interesting and vivid one. :( But you won't make the same mistake, won't you? GOOD LUCK!!!

Hello there, If you copy your easay and paste it in word sheet, you can use the tools menu and click wordcount (your essay has 236 word - less than 250, not good) than check grammar (you have a few mistakes). Than, you have to think that the person that reads your essay is on the other side of the issue. you have to explain to him your point of view. strong arguments, good examples, you try to win him on your side. For example, you didn't convince me...[^] The ending is much more better than the beggining of the essay. You can post it again improved, so you can apreciate yourself again. Here is how the Toefl rate your essay: 6 An essay at this level –effectively addresses the writing task –is well organized and well developed – uses clearly appropriate details to support a thesis or illustrate ideas –displays consistent facility in the use of language – demonstrates syntactic variety and appropriate word choice 5 An essay at this level –may address some parts of the task more effectively than others –is generally well organized and developed – uses details to support a thesis or illustrate an idea –displays facility in the use of the language – demonstrates some syntactic variety and range of vocabulary 4 An essay at this level –addresses the writing topic adequately but may slight parts of the task –is adequately organized and developed – uses some details to support a thesis or illustrate an idea – demonstrates adequate but possibly inconsistent facility with syntax and usage –may contain some errors that occasionally obscure meaning 3 An essay at this level may reveal one or more of the following weaknesses: –inadequate organization or development –inappropriate or insufficient details to support or illustrate generalizations –a noticeably inappropriate choice of words or word forms – an accumulation of errors in sentence structure and/or usage 2 An essay at this level is seriously flawed by one or more of the following weaknesses: – serious disorganization or underdevelopment – little or no detail, or irrelevant specifics – serious and frequent errors in sentence structure or usage – serious problems with focus 1 An essay at this level –may be incoherent –may be undeveloped –may contain severe and persistent writing errors 0 An essay will be rated 0 if it – contains no response – merely copies the topic –is off-topic, is written in a foreign language or consists only of keystroke characters GOOD LUCK!!!

Hello there, Nice essay, but not polished... ;) I mean that if you do not master english very well, you must use simple gramatical structures. Than, some words like moreover, plus, for example and so on would make the eaay much attractive. I am not in the position to rate it, but here is the TOEFL official mode of scoring: CBT Score Reporting Writing Scoring Guide 6 An essay at this level –effectively addresses the writing task –is well organized and well developed – uses clearly appropriate details to support a thesis or illustrate ideas –displays consistent facility in the use of language – demonstrates syntactic variety and appropriate word choice 5 An essay at this level –may address some parts of the task more effectively than others –is generally well organized and developed – uses details to support a thesis or illustrate an idea –displays facility in the use of the language – demonstrates some syntactic variety and range of vocabulary 4 An essay at this level –addresses the writing topic adequately but may slight parts of the task –is adequately organized and developed – uses some details to support a thesis or illustrate an idea – demonstrates adequate but possibly inconsistent facility with syntax and usage –may contain some errors that occasionally obscure meaning 3 An essay at this level may reveal one or more of the following weaknesses: –inadequate organization or development –inappropriate or insufficient details to support or illustrate generalizations –a noticeably inappropriate choice of words or word forms – an accumulation of errors in sentence structure and/or usage 2 An essay at this level is seriously flawed by one or more of the following weaknesses: – serious disorganization or underdevelopment – little or no detail, or irrelevant specifics – serious and frequent errors in sentence structure or usage – serious problems with focus 1 An essay at this level –may be incoherent –may be undeveloped –may contain severe and persistent writing errors 0 An essay will be rated 0 if it – contains no response – merely copies the topic –is off-topic, is written in a foreign language or consists only of keystroke characters GOOD LUCK!!!

Hello there, I think that you should delimitate your ideas...the essay has to be easy to read and follow: first of all, to begin with, second of all, moreover, finally, as a conclusion and so on. Than, I think that you should review the structure and make out of the two long paragraphs, three (easier to follow). And I do believe that the reader would be more interested if you could use some quote, vivid examples, your own experience...something like that. GOOD LUCK!!! PS I recommend you to read the posts from Just finished my Toefl test, so you won't be surprised of anything during the test.

Hello Elena, This a latin name...nice name.:) I used for listening the links that Erin gave us on the listening section of this forum (and other people put there some really interesting and useful links). Are sure you tried them all? I do recommend you to take a look. I did not used any book...only some computer tests...that you can also find on this site... If you search on this forum and on this iste a little bit, you will be amazed how many useful things you'll find. Good luck!;)

[/size]MY FINAL SCORE: 270 - I got 5.00 at the essay! IUPIIII!!!!![/size] "Hello everybody, :) I never thought I would live the day that I will post at this topic: JUST FINISHED MY TOEFL TEST!!! But here am trying to share my experience with you. [^] First of all, here is my preliminary score: - Listening - 27 - Structure/Writing - 12 - 28 - Reading - 27 :( Total: 220-273 (I hope I'll get over 250 :o). I got at the center half an hour earlier. I do recommend you to get there earlier, as there are other people that take the test and the check in formalities are pretty long. When I entered the test room, I was asigned a place and I found on the table some gums to put into my ears so I won't be disturbed by the noise made around me :D (funny). They were very useful. I started with the tutorial that I also recommend (you get used with the computer, you get rid of all the emotions that you may have). Until I got to press Dismiss Directions to start the test, I was ready. The first section is the listening section. I set the volume control (not at the maximum because you may hear distorted - I was lucky to have on the hearphones wire a little volume control that I used anytime I thought I need to hear a litlle bit lowder). I was lucky to get some interesting listenings - so it was not hard for me to pay attention. The reading section was pretty ugly...I got only historical passages...Nothing as interesting as to keep my eyes wide opened. At the end I got really bored and that for sure reflects in my reading score... Also I used the tutorial before the essay section to exercise the keyboard. For example, the tab key did not work. You have to use the space bar. My esssay topic was topic no 115: "Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time veru carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at allfor their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning or your leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choise". I tried to be as much possible on the topic. A little introduction...But, I couldn't find benefits for not planning your free time and I wrote the 1rst paragraph with the advantages of planning and the 2nd with the disavantages of not planning (I prefer to plan my leisure time). I wrote a short third para and a conclusion. All in all I think I was a little out of topic. I am afraid that the essay is shorter than 250 words...So be carefull...:( I am dissapointed about my essay structure...I could have done better...[|)] Now, I can say that it was easier than I expected to be. For example, I tried the Toefl Cambridge test which is difficult and has nothing to do with the Toefl real test. Don't be afraid! There is nothing to be afraid of...:D And anyway CBT is computer adaptive (so if you don't answer right, the test will give you easier questions...I think so...:p). I am waiting for my final score and I am hopeing to get a good score. [/size][/size] I want to thank you all for the assitance - especially Vaya and Erin- and I will try to post here for the ones that are still waiting for their test day. GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!!!!;)"

HY Vaya, :o Thanks for your comments. :) When I wrote the essay I didn't realize that it was somewhat confusing. What I meant is that even if I still remember him I did not know him. I was too young...I don't know if I made myself understood...:( Anyway, next time I'll try to pay more attention to the grammar mistakes. [|)] Good luck to you all! :D

I think that the topic asks you to be on one side of the story. you swing from one side to the other. you have to choose if you agree or not, and then sustain your statement. you have to be convincing trough examples and arguments. Good luck to you all! :D

#086: if you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go? why? It was pretty hard for me to choose between going back in some time and place in the past to undo a wrong that changed the human history, to meet a famous personality or to meet someone dear that I lost. Finally, my heart decided that I would like to go back in the 80th in the place where I spent my childhood to meet my grandfather. He died when I was just a little girl and I did not had the chance to know him. My mother always tells me how great heart he had, how much he loved his children and his nephews and how much I look like him. I remember only few things from that time that I can say for sure that it was the happiest of my life. I have to say that my grandfather is the strongest figure in my life up to know. I grew up in his spirit and he shaped my personality, as what is that about the seven years of a child being the most important of his life is true for me. My grandfather was next to me when I began to discover the world. When he died I did not understand what happened but I always asked where he went and if he comes back tomorrow. Now I understand and if I had the opportunity to go back in time and meet him I would like to know him better as I am sure I still have many things to learn from him and to apologize if I ever did any wrong to him. I realize that my desire is only a dream, an illusion. But despite this, I believe that when my time comes to pass into the other world my dream will come true.

Essay 131: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your idea. I think that "success" is an abstract word that is meant to express a man's fulfillment in professional as well as personal life. It has different meanings to many people. I do not agree with the statement, as I consider is a limited definition of success. First of all, people generally associates success with money; is a selfish point of view and for sure is not the right one. Why? What is money if you don't have a family to come home to and to support you? What is money if you do not make some time to enjoy simple things of life? Nothing. Second of all, I think that a successful person is the one who has a loving and carrying family, who enjoys little things of life, who follows his/her goals through life and is doing what fulfills him/her. One does not have to earn a lot of money to be successful. Thinking that way we reduce everything in life to some pieces of paper. Third of all, I think I am a successful person as I meet all the above requirements that make in my vision a person successful. I do not have an idol. I think that means all. I do not warship anyone as all have our own price to pay for that kind of success. As a conclusion, I consider all the people that have a loving family, that do what they like, that enjoys a sunset or cares for a garden successful people in life. We do not have to be a famous star or the president of the United States to be considered a successful person in life.

Hello Erdtek, Thank you for your fast reply and for your corrections. I think I'll have to practice a little more...:D I never get to check my essay properly. I usually have 1 or 2 minutes left to do it.[V] Anyway, good luck to everyone!

[Hello everybody, First of all CONGRATULATIONS! I think that you got the best score from all the ones that posted here with there Toefl results. By the way, where from can I get the 'BIG WORDS FROM THE GRE LISTS' ? Thanks a lot. :)

Hello everybody :), Pls rate my essay.thanxs. #49: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. Face-to-face communication is the primarly mean of communication between people and I think that new technology did not replace it and is still the best way to communicate. For example , I remember about a test that some psihologists made with normal people on the street as subjects. They were asked different simple questions and was observed that many of them used very much their body language when talking. Some of them even touched the other person on its shoulder. First of all, I think that people need to make themselves understood and need to interact with the other. They want to see that they are listened to and that the others care and are interested in what they have to say. The best way to do it is face-to-face communication. Second of all, when I write a letter, I can't express everything that I feel. Both correspondents have to use their imagination to interact. When I write an email, even if I can use emoticons to express some of my feelings, I still can't achieve what I would by communicating face-to-face. The discussion is limited and I have to wait for an answer to continue it. Third of all, the telephone calls are closest to face-to-face communication as you can hear the other's voice, you can hear him laughing and you can reach him almost any time you want. But as telephone calls are still expensive you have to limit yourself at saying important things. Taking into consideration all the above, I am sure that people still consider face-to-face communication as the best way to communicate as is interactive, cheap and convenient.

Hello, I think that the weak point of this essay is the argumentation. You did not convince me that we should listen to what famous people have to say. I think you should have used more examples and more good arguments. You must support your statement as good as you can. I think you can do better than that and this essay may be the starting point. Only my opinion...:D

Hello, First of all, I liked your essay. :D It has a very good structure, good arguments and the necessary lenght. But did you really wrote it in 30 minutes? ? Second of all, excuse me for my lack of knowledge :( but is there Macao a country? I know is an administrative region of China; the topic says "In your country, is there more need for land to be left...". All the best

Hello Vaya, :) Thanks a lot for your advice and for the time spent to rate my essay. You made me see some week points of my essay, that I haven't noticed myself. I'll try to stick more to the subject, but I was wondering if such skills can be learned? ? Can you tell me from your point of view which is the most important skill? This question is addressed to everyone that read these lines...:D Thanks again and looking forward for your answer. Peace.

Hello Synthia, As i am impressed with the ones that took 6 at the essay, I must congratulate you. So... [/size]CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!![/size] But, as there are many waiting for the test day, maybe you can share your experience with them. Pls tell us more about what went good or wrong, about the subject of the essay and so on. Thanks and congratulations again.

Hello Avni, I must say that I really liked your essay. You had some nice ideas to support your statement and your vocabulary is rich. The essay has a lot more than 250 words. I wonder if to wrote it in 30 minutes... ? If so, you have big chances to take a 6 at the essay. But I have to make a little observation... ;) Maybe the conclusion should it be shorter. What I mean is that you repeat the same idea. I think you wanted to write more on the conclusion and you made it worse. Also, 1. I don't know if 'many a times' is correct 2. Maybe you sould rephrase 'It could be that due to certain circumstances his condition is such otherwise who knows…he could even be an intellectual!'... 3. 'Shakespeare has very rightly said' - i think 'Shakespeare very rightly said' because he said it a long time ago 4. 'If one seems to due to external appearances, it is just that he “seems” to be so!' - i don't understand what you mean I hope you don't mind for trying to comment on your essay. :D

Hello, Have you checked the links from the Listening forum? They were useful to me. I think you should practice more. There is no magic formula.... Taking into consideration the little time you have left, you should concentrate on the Toefl practicing and nothing else. Maybe it will help you. Good luck!

What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. Because I had experienced problems dealing with this topic [:(!], here is a link that might help you choose a discovery in the last 100 years that has been most beneficial for people in your country: http://www.encarta.msn.com (you search for 'discovery 20th century' and click the first link - I have tried to post the link but it does not work) [^] I will come back with an essay. :D

As many career councilors are advising, to be successful in the world today you have to be flexible and to develop good human relations. I think the most important skill a person should learn is adaptability. First of all, as the world is changing from one day to another one has to be prepared to face new challenges each day and to get a new start if necessary. For example, when you face an employer you'll have to show your adaptibility as you may have the opportunity to be advanced and to face new responsabilities and tasks. Or, as life is so unpredictable one may be so unfortunate as to be left without money or house. He for sure has to be adaptable and try to build a new life. Second of all, if we think better everybody changes along the long road of life. If the person that you choose to spend the rest of life with changes, you have to be flexible and deal with the changes even accept those changes. Otherwise the relationship is in danger. Finally, if we think that from different reasons we may someway along the way move into another town, have a new job, a new neighbour and so on, one has to adapt and integrate into the new community. In the end, I want to emphasize that if one is flexible he can take advantage of the new turns of a situation, he can take advantage of the others' inflexibility and become successful. [/size]Can adaptability/flexibility be considered a skill???[/size] ?

There are things that never change. I think a good son or daughter will always mean the same thing no matter which part of the world you take in consideration. A good son/daughter ought to bear respect for parents, should make parents pround of him/her and should support them as much as he/she can. First of all, a child ought to be respectful as parents are doing everything they can so their child to be healthy, well educated, well dressed, in one word happy. Also, I think their sacrifice as much parents are neglecting themselves in the child own interest deserves admiration and respect. For example, in my country very often parents buy meat only for their child. They very often don't eat meat at the table. It is sad but true. Second of all, parents' greatest joy is to see their child in a good social position. They want for him/her all that they could not have and could not acquire. No doubt they are proud if their child gets a good grade at school or a good job that allows him/her to support himself/herself. Also parents are proud when their child has at its own turn a big family. They love nephews. They want their name to be proudly carried out further on. Finally, parents need help and support as they become elder and sicker. They can't take care of themselves properly and it comes the child's turn to take care of them. They want to get from their child the attention they deserve after a life dedicated to the happiness of the child. As we all know, that often fails to happen and it is not right. In the end, I think that untill we become parents ourselves we can't fully understand our parents. But after that, you realize which is your part in life and you try to do your best so they can die in peace with the feeling of fullfilment in life.

I don't understand if we are talking about sports here or about society games, video games and other types of games. Can we talk about all forms of games that we know? I think it is important to understand this difference.