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Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. THEMATIC VOCABULARY "immunizations " Meaning:   vaccines/shots/needles Example: "What's more, studies show that babies who are given immunizations are healthier than those left unvaccinated."  Q. While some say progress is generally positive, others say there are many negative consequences. Explain your view, giving relevant reasons and examples. (Type 2 Question)  "For example, nowadays there are a variety of vaccines to prevent people from contracting some diseases which were incurable in the past, such as H1N1 and cervical cancer. What's more, studies show that babies who are given immunizations are healthier than those left unvaccinated."...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS- The Right Way ," available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL writing score. IDIOM " a double-edged sword " Meaning:   something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences Example: " We must keep in mind that  any technology can be a   double-edged sword ."    Q.  Which invention in the past century do you think is the most important:   a) the airplane; b) the telephone; c) the automobile (Type 1 Question) "We must keep in mind that any technology can be a double-edged sword .  In a positive way, the government can use telephones to keep an eye on suspicious activities that may endanger the nation. Therefore, this actually keeps our homeland security safe. It can prevent terrorism, kidn...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS - The Right Way , " available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Writing score. PHRASE: "acquire a sea of knowledge" Meaning: to gain a lot of knowledge about something  Example: "Further, the average person can acquire a sea of knowledge from different fields like History, Astronomy, and Geology whereas only a few centuries ago people believed in a flat earth. " Q. While some say progress is generally positive, others say there are many negative consequences. Explain your view, giving relevant reasons and examples. (Type 2 Question)  "Along with this, items can be purchased and financial matters manage more quickly thanks to the emergence of online shopping and e-commerce.  Further, the average person can  acquire a sea of knowledge...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  ESSAYS - The Right Way , " available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Writing score. SENTENCE STRUCTURE: " The advantages of ... more than compensate for the disadvantages. " Meaning: A way to show that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.  Example: " The advantages of progress more than compensate for the disadvantages." Q. While some say progress is generally positive, others say there are many negative consequences. Explain your view, giving relevant reasons and examples. (Type 2 Question)  " Progress may be a double-edged sword, but I believe that progress brings about innumerable benefits to mankind.  The advantages of  progress  more than compensate for the disadvantages." Your Turn! Use the structure to write sentences: 1. cr...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  SPEAKING - The Right Way , " available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Speaking score. TIMING "[tap]" In the following example response, we include the notation "[tap]" to show when you should definitely pause for a beat before continuing. Many students are so focused on other parts of their speaking that they speed through and forget to pause before giving examples. For these moments, it's a useful tool for students to actually stop talking and use their hand / finger to physically tap on the table in front of them.  Q. If one wants to succeed in business, being sociable and outgoing is more important than having a sharp business mind. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Example: "When it comes to succeeding in business, ...

Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  SPEAKING - The Right Way , " available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Speaking score. Personal Example "For instance, a cousin of mine ..." Q.  Some people think that university students should focus on one area of specialization, and that they should not have to build a varied foundation in fundamental courses. Do you agree with this, and why? Include details and examples in your explanation. Example: " For instance, a cousin of mine  became a highly specialized and sought-after doctor by concentrating in one area of his academics." Your Turn! Create your own sentence using the structure. -> For instance, a of mine... *Apparently, some formatting on this blog appears differently on various devices. 

  Welcome to our “Winning TOEFL English” Blog. This blog is an extension of our student-approved " WINNING  TOEFL  SPEAKING - The Right Way , " available on Amazon . In this blog, you will find the most practical and helpful tricks and tips that are guaranteed to help you boost your TOEFL Speaking score. Social / Scientific Example "Research shows that ..." Q.  Some people think that university students should focus on one area of specialization, and that they should not have to build a varied foundation in fundamental courses. Do you agree with this, and why? Include details and examples in your explanation. Example: " Research shows that graduates who concentrate on a curriculum with one area of study generally end up having higher salaries than those who don't." Your Turn! Create your own sentence using the structure. -> Research shows that ... *Apparently, some formatting on this blog appears differently on various devices.