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无老师网站 《考官讨厌什么样的模板》 无老师网站 《考官讨厌什么样的模板》 无无老老师师网网站站hhttttpp::////wwwwww..iibbttssaatt..ccoomm 《《考考官官讨讨厌厌什什么么样样的的模模板板》》 Avoid Using Templates in the Independent Essay Introduction Look at this template for a TOEFL essay introduction: Some people think that [ESSAY TOPIC]. Others disagree. If asked, both groups would provide logical reasons to support their stance. I think that [YOUR OPINION]. Let me show you what I mean. Looksgood,doesn’tit? Thisisagreatintroduction,butit doesnotdemonstratewriting ability–it is obvious that the student has memorized this introduction for use on every essay.IfyouwereaTOEFLrater,howwouldyoufeelaboutastudentwhowroteanintroduction like this? Would you take off points? Here’s what the ETS Official Guide to the New TOEFL iBT says: “Do not ‘memorize’ long introductory and concluding paragraphs…” TOEFLIndependent Essay Introduction: Barron’s TOEFLIndependent Essay Introduction: Barron’s TTOOEEFFLLIInnddeeppeennddeennttEEssssaayy IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn::BBaarrrroonn’’ss Saturday,August 22nd, 2009 Barron’s TOEFL iBT (2008)suggests a very brief introduction: 1. Introductorysentence with opinion (give youropinion) 2. Outline sentence (explain theorganization of theessay) The Barron’s format might give us an introduction like this: Although many people like dogs more than cats, I would much rather own a cat. There are two main reasons why I have this preference. The first sentence is an interesting one. Barron’s recommends students begin with a “concession clause.” (A concessionclause begins with wordsand phrases like although, even though, despite, in spite of the fact that, etc) The last sentence is also noteworthy–it so general that it could be used in any essay. But be warned: it is not a good idea to give the rater the impression that sentences have been memorized for use in all essays. Posted in independent writing, Barrons | No Comments » TOEFLI