Oo MODEL ESSAYS ‘The 185 topics on the following pages may appear on your actual TOEFL. You should become familiar with the lst before you take the TOEFL. Remember that when you take the test you will NOT have a choice of topics. You must write only on the topic that is assigned to you. ‘The 185 topics are classified according to their type. Remember this classification is not always precise. Giving an Explanation can also be called Making an Argumentin some cases. Both tasks are very similar. These classifications are to guide you only. TOEFL Topics MA Making an Argument 63 34% AD Agreeing or Disagreeing 54 = 29% PR_ Stating a Preference 39 ©X_ Giving an Explanation mAbs 1129 As you study these topics and the essays, look for the organizational patterns. Can you find the three main points and the supporting details in each essay? v 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. People attend college for a lot of different reasons. I believe that the three most ‘common reasons are to prepare for a carer, to have new experiences, and to increase their knowledge of themselves and of the world around them. Career preparation is probably the primary reason that people attend college. These days, the job market is very competitive. Careers such as information technology will need many new workers in the near future. At college, students can learn new skills for these careers and increase their opportunities forthe future. Students also goto college to have new experiences. For may, it ts their frst time away from home. At college, they can meet new people from many different places. They can see what life slike in a different city. Teey can learn to lve on their oun and take care of themselves without baving their family always nearby Ar college, students have the opportunity 10 increase their knowledge, As they decide what they want to study, pursue their studies, and interact wit their classmates, ase