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Inizia dalle lezioni TOEFL iBT Preparation Course: Lessons: circa 300 minuti di lettura. Ogni domanda del test è trattata nelle lezioni. Quiz tematico 4: The Writing section
Domanda 1 di 18
What do you do in the Build a Sentence task?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: B. Arrange words and phrases into a correct sentence or question
In Build a Sentence you arrange words or phrases to form a complete, grammatical sentence or question.
Domanda 2 di 18
How much time do you have for the Write an Email task?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: C. 7 minutes
ETS's test overview says test takers have 7 minutes to write the email.
Domanda 3 di 18
How much time do you have for the Write for an Academic Discussion task?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: A. 10 minutes
ETS's test overview says test takers have 10 minutes for the academic discussion task.
Domanda 4 di 18
What does ETS say the Writing scoring focuses on?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: D. How clearly and effectively you communicate your ideas
ETS says scoring focuses on clear, effective communication, not on writing a perfect first draft.
Domanda 5 di 18
On what scale is each Write an Email and Academic Discussion response scored?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: B. 0 to 5
Each Write an Email and Academic Discussion response is scored from 0 to 5. The 1–6 scale is for section and overall scores.
Domanda 6 di 18
Put the words in order: could / you / tell me / where / the lab / is. Which is correct?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: D. Could you tell me where the lab is?
Inside an indirect question ("where the lab is"), use statement word order: subject, then verb.
Domanda 7 di 18
Put the words in order: have / you / ever / visited / the campus museum. Which is correct?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: A. Have you ever visited the campus museum?
In a present perfect question, the order is have + subject + ever + past participle.
Domanda 8 di 18
Put the words in order: what / did / the professor / say / about the quiz. Which is correct?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: B. What did the professor say about the quiz?
In a past-tense wh- question, the order is question word + did + subject + base verb.
Domanda 9 di 18
Put the words in order: the deadline / was / extended / by two days. Which is correct?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: C. The deadline was extended by two days.
In a passive sentence, the order is subject + was + past participle, then the extra details.
Domanda 10 di 18
Put the words in order: I / didn't / receive / the email / about the change. Which is correct?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: D. I didn't receive the email about the change.
In a negative statement, the order is subject + didn't + base verb + object + other details.
Domanda 11 di 18
Put the words in order: do / you / know / if / the bookstore / is / open. Which is correct?
Mostra la risposta Risposta: D. Do you know if the bookstore is open?
After "Do you know if", the rest uses statement order: "the bookstore is open".
Domanda 12 di 18
Which opening sentence best states the purpose of the email? Task: You borrowed a laptop from the campus technology center for one week. On the second day, the laptop's charger stopped working. Write an email to the center's manager, Mr. Ford.
In your email: - explain what happened - describe how this affected your work - ask what you should do next
Mostra la risposta Risposta: A. I am writing about a problem with the charger for the laptop I borrowed.
A good first sentence tells the reader why you are writing. The others are off-topic or impolite.
Domanda 13 di 18
Which sentence covers the second point, how the problem affected your work? Task: You borrowed a laptop from the campus technology center for one week. On the second day, the laptop's charger stopped working. Write an email to the center's manager, Mr. Ford.
In your email: - explain what happened - describe how this affected your work - ask what you should do next
Mostra la risposta Risposta: D. Since the laptop died, I could not finish my lab report on time.
The second point asks how the problem affected your work. Only this sentence describes an effect on your work.
Domanda 14 di 18
Which ending is most appropriate for this email? Task: You borrowed a laptop from the campus technology center for one week. On the second day, the laptop's charger stopped working. Write an email to the center's manager, Mr. Ford.
In your email: - explain what happened - describe how this affected your work - ask what you should do next
Mostra la risposta Risposta: D. Thank you for your help. Best regards, Ana Silva
Writing to a manager calls for a polite, slightly formal closing with your name.
Domanda 15 di 18
A student's email explains the problem and asks what to do next, but says nothing else. What is its main weakness? Task: You borrowed a laptop from the campus technology center for one week. On the second day, the laptop's charger stopped working. Write an email to the center's manager, Mr. Ford.
In your email: - explain what happened - describe how this affected your work - ask what you should do next
Mostra la risposta Risposta: A. It leaves out one of the three points in the task
The task lists three points. This email skips how the problem affected the student's work, so it is incomplete.
Domanda 16 di 18
Which sentence is the best way to begin a response to this discussion? Professor Lee: This week we are discussing city planning. Some people think cities should spend more money on public transportation, like buses and trains. Others think the money should go to repairing roads for cars. Which is a better use of city money, and why?
Sam: I think roads matter more. Most people in my town drive, and potholes damage cars.
Priya: I disagree with Sam. Better buses would reduce traffic and pollution for everyone.
Mostra la risposta Risposta: B. I agree with Priya, because buses help people who cannot drive.
A strong response states a clear opinion at the start and gives a reason. The other choices take no position.
Domanda 17 di 18
Which sentence responds to Sam's point while supporting public transportation? Professor Lee: This week we are discussing city planning. Some people think cities should spend more money on public transportation, like buses and trains. Others think the money should go to repairing roads for cars. Which is a better use of city money, and why?
Sam: I think roads matter more. Most people in my town drive, and potholes damage cars.
Priya: I disagree with Sam. Better buses would reduce traffic and pollution for everyone.
Mostra la risposta Risposta: A. Sam is right about potholes, but more bus riders means less road damage.
This sentence accepts part of Sam's point, then uses it to support the other side with a reason.
Domanda 18 di 18
Which sentence has the most suitable tone for this academic discussion? Professor Lee: This week we are discussing city planning. Some people think cities should spend more money on public transportation, like buses and trains. Others think the money should go to repairing roads for cars. Which is a better use of city money, and why?
Sam: I think roads matter more. Most people in my town drive, and potholes damage cars.
Priya: I disagree with Sam. Better buses would reduce traffic and pollution for everyone.
Mostra la risposta Risposta: A. For example, a new bus line in my city took many cars off the road.
Academic writing is polite and uses specific examples, not slang or insults.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
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