Exam preparation
TOEFL
- Computer-adaptive
- International
- English language
- Educational Testing Service (ETS)
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A question from a TOEFL mock paper, answered and marked. From TOEFL Practice Questions: 10 Skills-Based Drills.
The reading proposes street trees to reduce summer heat. The lecture says trees shade pavement, but young trees provide little shade at first and need watering during dry periods. Summarise how the lecture relates to the proposal.
3/4The lecture supports the reading because both sources discuss trees and heat. It says trees give shade to pavements. However, young trees do not give much shade and they need water when it is dry. This means the plan will take some time and needs care.
The response identifies the shared topic, includes two accurate lecture details and gives a relevant qualification. Its organisation is clear, though the relationship could be stated more precisely and the source points linked more explicitly.
Missed
−Explain that the lecture qualifies the proposal rather than simply supporting it.
−Connect the delayed shade and watering requirement to the proposal’s practical limitations.
Model answerThe lecture qualifies the reading’s proposal to plant street trees as a way to reduce summer heat. It agrees that trees can shade pavements, but notes that young trees provide little shade initially. It also says they need regular watering during dry periods. Therefore, the cooling benefit may take time and depend on ongoing maintenance.
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Guides
- How to Prepare for TOEFL: A Practical Study GuideA practical TOEFL preparation method covering Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing, with study sessions, source notes and exam-style practice.
- TOEFL Practice Questions: 10 Skills-Based DrillsPractise TOEFL iBT reading and listening questions, review worked explanations, and see how to improve an integrated writing response.
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