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    This document provides instructions and examples for completing different parts of a TOEIC writing test practice. It outlines 5 questions where test takers must write one sentence based on a picture using two given words. It then describes two questions where test takers must respond to sample emails, listing inconveniences experienced on a flight for one and reasons for dissatisfaction with a presentation for another. Finally, it provides a sample opinion essay prompt for test takers to respond to in 300 words or more on the advantages and disadvantages of gossip in the workplace. The document serves to familiarize test takers with the structure and requirements of different question types on the TOEIC writing test.

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    This document provides instructions and examples for completing different parts of a TOEIC writing test practice. It outlines 5 questions where test takers must write one sentence based on a picture using two given words. It then describes two questions where test takers must respond to sample emails, listing inconveniences experienced on a flight for one and reasons for dissatisfaction with a presentation for another. Finally, it provides a sample opinion essay prompt for test takers to respond to in 300 words or more on the advantages and disadvantages of gossip in the workplace. The document serves to familiarize test takers with the structure and requirements of different question types on the TOEIC writing test.

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    TOEIC Writing Test Practice

    Questions 1-5: Write a sentence based on the picture


    Directions:
    In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on a picture. With each picture, you
    will be given TWO words or phrases that you must use in your sentence. You can change the forms of
    the words and you can use the words in any order. Your sentences will be scored on:
    the appropriate use of grammar and
    the relevance of the sentence to the picture.
    You will have 8 minutes to complete this part of the test (questions 1-5)

    Question 1

    play / catch
    Answer

    The two football players are trying to catch a ball.

    Question 2

    investigate / group
    Answer

    A group of three people are investigating something with their laptops.

    Question 3

    serve / guest
    Answer

    A man is serving drinks to his guests.

    Question 4

    play / under the


    Answer

    A girl is playing with the rain under the umbrella.

    Question 5

    full of activity / avenue


    Answer

    This avenue is full of activity.

    Questions 6-7: Respond to a written request


    Directions:
    In this part of the test, you will show how well you can write a response to an e-mail.
    Your response will be scored on:
    the quality and variety of your sentences,
    vocabulary, and
    organization.
    You will have 10 minutes to read and answer each e-mail.

    Question 6
    Directions: Respond to the following email as if you are a customer of a certain airline company. In your
    email, list down TWO inconveniences that you experienced while on board their aircraft and tell them what
    you want them to do about these incidents.
    FROM: Jim Hudson, Northeastern Airlines
    TO: Jane Stewart
    SUBJECT: complaint
    SENT: November 10, 10:24 A.M.
    Dear Ms. Stewart,
    We were informed of the unfortunate incidents that you experienced while on board
    Northeastern Airlines. Please, we encourage you to air out your concerns in order for us to
    properly address what happened. In this way, we will be able to avoid similar incidents in the
    future. Thank you.
    To : Jim Hudson, Northeastern Airlines
    Re:
    Dear Mr. Hudson,
    Hello.
    I would like to explain what I experienced and that made me felt feel1 uncomfortable in your
    airplane.
    First, I asked a cabin attendant for 2 cold water but she gave me really hot water, which
    almost burnt me.
    Second, another attendant spilt orange juice on me but she never apologised at all!
    I understand they are too busy to concentrate on everything on board but I was really
    disappointed with this.
    I need a cleaning coupon for my clothes and proper apologies from the attendants.
    1

    The revisions made in this part makes the idea the sentence is trying to present clearer. The that clause was able

    to modify the experience that you had in the airplane.


    2

    Please use proper prepositions when they are necessary.

    I look forward to your reply.


    Regards,
    Jane Stewart

    Question 7
    Directions: Respond to this email as a division head. In your email, mention TWO reasons why you are
    not satisfied with the presentation and tell your staff what you want him or her to do.
    FROM: James Gordon
    TO:

    Michelle Kurt, Division Head

    SUBJECT: presentation
    SENT: August 9, 2:55 P.M.

    Dear Ms. Kurt,


    Good day. I have attached a copy of the presentation for your perusal. Please let me know if
    you desire to make any changes or if you want to clarify something. Thank you.

    To : James Gordon
    Re: presentation

    Dear Mr. Gordon,


    Hi. Thank you for your work.
    I read through the copy you sent me but there are two things I dont do not3 like.
    First, I think you should use shorter sentences in your presentation. Long ones could make
    listeners confused.
    Second, we need some more some graphics to show what we want to say in a clear and
    simple way.
    Apart from those, you did a great job.
    Please correct what I have suggested and send the new version of this presentation4 until
    tomorrow.
    When you send it to me, I would like you to send it to Mrs. Smith as well.
    Thank you.
    Warm regards,
    Michelle Kurt

    Questions 8: Write an opinion essay


    Directions:
    In this part of the test, you will write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state,
    explain, and support your opinion on an issue. Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of
    300 words. Your response will be scored on:
    whether your opinion is supported with reasons and/or examples,
    grammar,
    vocabulary, and
    organization.
    You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay.

    Question 8
    A gossip culture pervades most companies. Employees like to talk about their bosses or other
    employees. Is there any advantage to this? What do you think are the disadvantages? Provide
    reasons and examples to support your opinion.

    Please avoid using contractions in academic and formal writing. Spell out the words.

    The pronoun this does not have a proper noun to refer to. Avoid using pronouns that refer back to nouns in

    previous paragraphs; remember that each paragraph in your essay should be understandable and able to stand on its
    own; furthermore, it should have a central topic introduced in your topic sentence and supported by supporting sentences
    through proper and extensive explanations or appropriate examples

    Everyone talks about others. Some people really love gossiping. People may talk about coworkers, bosses, or celebrities. Do you think gossiping is good because it is fun, or it is bad
    because it is just meaningless chat? In my opinion, Tthere are some pros and cons about
    gossiping gossiping has both benefits and drawbacks. I will discuss both effects of
    gossiping in this essay.
    What is a the5 good aspect of gossiping? People can get familiar with each other when they talk
    about the same topic. Especially, when they get so much stress from a person, work, or a
    circumstance, they really want to make complaints about that and they need someone to agree
    with what they say because it makes them feel what they feel like6 it is not wrong what they feel
    like that. It doesnt does not mean people want to hurt others with the complaints. They just
    want to reduce the stress by that. Sometimes, unless we are able to tell somebody about
    our woes, we remain stressed out. In addition, people just want to share information they
    are interested in. Therefore, a gossip culture can make people get closer by sharing something
    with each other.
    However, gossiping has a bad aspect as well. Sometimes gossips contain stories which are not
    true. When people hear something from here and say that to others, the story could be changed
    from the original one. For example, a person who suffers from his hard work tells his coworker I
    am so tired. This work almost makes me to quick quit7 this jobresign from this job. Next day,
    he may hear from another coworkercolleague, Are you really quitting this job next month?. It
    is a kind of exaggeration, but it could happen. Therefore, we should be careful who we
    gossip with. We must make sure that the people we talk to are trust-worthy.
    Sharing something with others is fun. I think that is one of the biggest reasons why people like a
    gossip culture, which can be just a time-consuming job. However, we should not take the gossip
    so seriously 8 because it is not the story from the person who actually didoes or said that.
    Considering thatWith that in consideration, enjoying a little chat with others can be helpful in
    your social life.9
    In conclusion, sharing gossips can be good as long as we do it with care. We just need
    to keep in mind that whatever we say can be held against us. Being careful about how
    we talk about others or about our plans will do no harm to anybody. As long as nobody
    is hurt or affected in a bad way, gossiping can be fun. 10

    *note
    BlueHighlights:AlternativeExpressionsforhigherwordsresourcelevel.
    YellowHighlights:Improvingsupportingdetails
    GrayHighlights:Distractingsentences.

    Please do not forget to use articles on your sentences when necessary. Articles modify nouns and indicate their

    definiteness in the sentence.


    6

    Please consider the proper positioning of words. The position of the words in a sentence affects it meaning so you

    have to be careful to arrange them in an order that you will deliver the correct idea.
    7

    Be careful with your spelling. Some words have similar sounds but their denotations are different.

    Construct modifiers properly.

    The added supporting details in yellow add more strength to your paragraphs.

    10

    This part serves as a conclusion to your essay. A concluding paragraph should summarize the ideas you presented

    and point your main idea again.

    Part 1

    Score

    Comments

    Q1

    Q2

    Q3

    Q4

    Q5

    Partial Score

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    Part 2

    Score

    Comments

    Q6

    On your first response, you were able to fulfill all the


    requirements of the task. Some grammar errors were also

    present

    though

    they

    did

    not

    necessarily

    impeded

    communication. Be careful with the proper formation of words

    Q7

    and the proper construction of different sentence structures.

    On the second response, you were able to fulfill all the


    requirements of the tasks. There were also some grammar
    errors but they did not necessarily impeded communication.
    Just be careful when constructing complex sentences and
    make sure the idea you present is clear and complete.
    Partial Score

    Part 3

    Score
    4

    Q8
    Essay

    Overall Score

    Comments
    -

    Total number of words = 311 (More than adequate; ideal


    number of words for an opinion essay is 300 words)

    The response was able to address the requirements of the


    task though not sufficiently. It was good that you were able to
    present an opinion and state ideas without bias. However,
    explanations can still be developed. Also, don't forget to put a
    conclusion to your essay. In the conclusion, the writer should:
    a. restate important points (summarize) mentioned in the
    essay b. may restate opinion (optional) c. give suggestions d.
    never introduce a new topic
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