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Hi friends I have just got my offcial score. I got 5.5 in the essay and the total score is 250. Thanks for your helps so far on my practice essay.

Conglatulations!

You are very helpful. Thanks very much. Best wishes for you, alaa

Formula = ((listening+(structure+essay*3)+reading)/3)*10 If the formular likes this, I must get 4 in essay to reach 237. Someone can help me? Thanks!

I am the one who must thank to Alaa :D So, thanks u very much for your calculation. To bruno: not good as your score. However, I am satisfying :) I am glad if you tell us about your plan. To awig: Iam Seattle, WA now. So, hope we can keep contact since cell phone call in US is free after 8pm and weekend;) To Ish:cause your avatar look very mysterious, I wonder... u male or girl ( U do not have to answer because that kind of question is illegal in US ;) )

I would like to know essay score I need to get 237. Thanks.

Thanks swatikaran, Obelixous, Chiris, Awig. SMART COMMENT FOR SMART POINT WRITTEN BY SMART PEOPLE...:D (absolutely, completely, extremely :D ) So, here is my thoughts: Listening: Short and long conversations are easy and I think U do not have to practise much on this section. 1 of 3 lectures is really difficult and I possible lost points here. Grammar: easier than PP Reading: it is longer than practice tests I used to prepare. However, I have 21 minutes to revise my answers. I may lose 1 point in the last question since I do not click confirm button while I want to come back previous questions to revise I have a question that if i lost that point when I only blacken the oval without confirmation. Essay: about hard work and luck. Agree or disagree. I think the most importance is concentration. One more, please give back my nickname Red_heat, my friends! Awig, I am happy to know you got Visa. Where are u going to study and what is your plan?

I have just finished the test today. Listening: 23 :tup: Grammar: 12-29 :D Reading: 24:grad: Range: ... 253 ( I don't remember the minimum score in my range) I am really happy with this range because that is what I hope before the test. I do the essay not so good. I need 237. Anyway, If I get somewhat like 234 or 235, can I still have change to apply successful for my university. Some hours after the test is not late to thank to my friends, isn't it? Thanks to all my friend helping me in all the time I prepared for the test, especially to: Ish: I like your new avatar (Avril, right?). Hope you continue your great help for other friends in forum. Awig: you have smart comments. I like your word " jackpot" U use Louislin ( hope u will have a great score) Bruno ( U did have great great score;) ) And Erin with very nice web. I did overcome my limited ability though it is not really a good range, so I.... :tup:

That is great range, Bruno. Conglatulations!

In my opinion, u had the best easay so far, Louis. It is very valid and convincing while your grammar and structure are considerably improved. Adding very nice Awig's correction, I think you could get a good result in essay.

I myself are fighting for 237 Toefl. My YM: nguyenhuyquan. Waiting for your next essay, dcychanh.

Hi, dcychanhk. Actually, I do not have enough time to double check the essay. The same cause that I did a short conclusion. I am from VietNam. I need 237 to apply for Seattle university. Thanks for your detail correction.

You should work on grammar and work usage. A few grammar structure is repeated through your essay and it is not much convincing.

May you correct the grammar mistakes and any other comments to improve? Also, I have not seen your new essays recently, manwiththemission2005?

Some people think governments should decide which classes should be taught in high school. Others think that business and industry should decide the curriculum. Still others think that parents should decide what should be taught. What is your position? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. That government decides which classes should be taught in high school is the dominant modern today. However, a lot of opinions opt for other decisions which made by business and industry or children's parents. Each choice has its own advantages directly affecting school youngsters. Because student are trained in the purpose of serving for business and industry, the idea that lets the industry to choose the curriculum is strongly advocated by many people. It is the people who work in the specific industry know the requirement they need from a educated student. This idea seem enormously practical and can play a important role in improving the working effectiveness of graduated school because of the feasible prevention of student from unnecessary subjects taught in high school but useless in workplace. However, the tendency to educate student some needed subjects and neglect others may not develop them perfectly. The opinion to get the parents' advice in curriculum decision in high school has many benefits but including drawbacks. It can not be denied that parents are the ones who clearly comprehend the strength and delibition of their children's ability so that they can make suitable decision to effectively enhance children's knowledge. However, due to that restricted background in general education, they may make mistakes leading to adverse way to educate high school. For example, they find their children's talented ability in music, and they decide to choose unbalanced curriculum that is only focus on music. It not only badly affects their children's natural development but also other pupil's as well. After cautiously considering the advantages of each choice, I strongly support the decision made by government. They may have the best decision according to the good overview on country's education and possible development trends. To decide the classes that will be taught in high school is the extremely important issue. Hence, this decision should be considered and chosen by government, the highest authority of the country. Completed in 30 mintues.