Free TOEFL Sample Essays
1. People attend college
or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences,
career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend
college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
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2. Do you agree or
disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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3. Nowadays, food has
become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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4. It has been said, "Not
everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast
knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In
your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
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5. A company has
announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your
community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.
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6. If you could change
one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use
reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
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7. How do movies or
television influence people's behavior? Use reasons and specific
examples to support your answer.
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8. Do you agree or
disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed
communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and
examples to support your opinion.
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9. Some people prefer to
live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place
would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support
your answer.
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10. "When people succeed,
it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success." Do you
agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and
examples to explain your position.
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