Class 5 Exercise Title: Writing Strategies for the TOEFL Exam
Subtitle: Class 5 Exercise
Presented by: Fatima
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Integrated Task

Reading Passage:
Environmental pollution is a growing concern worldwide. Industrial activities and transportation are major contributors to air and water pollution. Governments are implementing regulations to reduce emissions and protect natural resources.

Listening Excerpt:

Play Audio

Task:
Write a response summarizing the points made in the reading passage and the listening excerpt, and explain how they relate to each other.

Time:
20 minutes.

Integrated Task

Sample Response:
The reading passage emphasizes that environmental pollution is primarily caused by industrial activities and transportation, and governments are working to regulate these sources. The listening excerpt adds that although regulations exist, enforcement is challenging, and public awareness and corporate responsibility are essential. Both the passage and the excerpt highlight the importance of regulation, but the excerpt stresses the need for better enforcement.

Explanation:
Discuss how the response integrates information from both the reading and listening, and how it effectively summarizes and con

Independent Task

Prompt:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Technology has made our lives more complicated. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Task:
Write an essay expressing your opinion on the prompt, ensuring clear organization, strong arguments, and relevant examples.

Time:
30 minutes.

Independent Task

Sample Essay

Introduction:
In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, I agree with the statement that technology has made our lives more complicated.

Body Paragraph 1:
First, the constant connectivity provided by smartphones and social media can lead to information overload and increased stress.

Body Paragraph 2:
Second, while automation has simplified many tasks, it has also led to job insecurity as machines replace human workers.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, while technology offers many benefits, it also introduces new challenges that complicate our lives.

Explanation:
Review the structure, clarity, and examples used in the essay. Highlight the importance of addressing all parts of the prompt.