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TOEFL Integrated Writing — template
Integrated Writing is a paraphrase-and-contrast task. The reading raises three claims; the lecture contradicts each. Your job is to report — accurately and concisely.
TOEFL
Four-paragraph structure
- Intro (40–60 words): name the topic; state that the lecturer disputes the reading's three claims.
- Body 1: reading claim 1 (paraphrase) → lecturer's counter (with detail).
- Body 2: reading claim 2 → lecturer's counter.
- Body 3: reading claim 3 → lecturer's counter.
Paraphrase phrases (do not copy the reading!)
Introducing the reading
- • The reading passage maintains that …
- • According to the article, …
- • The author contends that …
Introducing the lecturer
- • The lecturer, however, refutes this view by arguing that …
- • The professor casts doubt on this claim by noting that …
- • Conversely, the speaker explains that …
Specific details
- • The professor further elaborates that …
- • She supports her point with the example of …
- • He cites the case of … to illustrate this.
Common mistakes that drop your score
- Copying long phrases from the reading instead of paraphrasing.
- Giving your own opinion — this task asks for reporting, not arguing.
- Missing one of the three reading–lecture pairs.
- Going under 150 words or over 280 words.
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