TOEIC Writing
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Vol 3
TOEIC Writing Test
Questions Task Evaluation Criteria
1-5 Write a sentence based Grammar
on the picture Relevance of the
sentence to the
pictures.
6-8 Respond to the written Quality and variety of
request sentences
Vocabulary
Organization
9-10 Write an opinion essay Whether the opinion
is supported with
reasons and /or
examples
Grammar
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Vocabulary
Organization
QUESTIONS 1-5:
WRITING A SENTENCE BASED ON A PICTURE
Directions:
In this part of the test, you need to write ONE sentence that is based
on the given 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 depending on the following
criteria:
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.
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Question 1:(concert, wait)
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Question 2: (restaurant, food)
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Question 3: (office, busy)
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Question 4: (room, clean)
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Question 5: (snow, enjoy)
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Questions 6-8:
Responding to Written Requests
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will be asked to respond to the given
situation in an e-mail. Your response will be scored depending on
the following criteria:
the quality and variety of your sentences,
vocabulary, and:
organization.
You will be given 10 minutes to read and answer each e-mail.
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Question 6
Direction: Read the e-mail below. Respond to the e-mail as if
you were one of the volunteers. In your e-mail, make THREE
(3) questions on how you could offer some help .
FROM: Goodwill Organization
TO: White Volunteer Group
SUBJECT: Thank you
SENT: March 03,2011 6:27 P.M.
Good day! Our organization would like to say thank you to your
group for giving a hand for the people who were affected by the
typhoon. It was such a big help for them and for our
organization too. We hope that you will continue making good
deeds to others.
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Question 7
Directions: Read the e-mail below. Respond to the e-mail as if
you were Andrea. In your e-mail, make two (2) questions
about her stay in Spain and one (1) request.
FROM: Sofia Steel
TO: Andrea Lopez
SUBJECT: Goodbye
SENT: December 21, 2010 10:16 AM
Hi Andrea! This is to wish you a big Good bye. I’ve stayed
there in Spain for a few weeks and I must say I really had a
great time. Your family is the best too. I will definitely come
back when I have time. Thank you and take care!
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Question 8
Directions: Read the e-mail below. Respond to the e-mail as if
you were Brian. In your e-mail, make 2 questions and 2
suggestions.
FROM: Chris
TO: Brian
SUBJECT: Sorry
SENT: June 6,2011 8:28 PM
Dear Brian,
I would like to apologize for my unexpected behavior a while
ago at the cafeteria. I didn’t intend to be rude. I was just
pressured at work so I got pissed off. I’m sorry if I made you
feel bad. I promise that that kind of act won’t happen again.
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Questions 9-10
Writing an Opinion Essay
Directions:
In this part of the test, you need to write an essay in response to a
question that asks you to state, explain, and support your opinion
regarding an issue. Typically, an effective essay will contain a
minimum of 300 words. Your response will be scored depending on
the following criteria:
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.
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Question 9
How can you learn from other people? Give an
example of something you learned from someone
else and explain why and how you learned it.
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Question 10
Review a movie. Include a description of the
characters, the story, the scenery, and what you
liked the most and the least about the movie.
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