Toefl Templates Flashcards
Personally, I strongly believe that…
Question 1 Speaking - Template 1
On top of that…
- I have a lot of work to do, and on top of that, I have to pick up my sister from school.
- The flight was delayed for three hours, and on top of that, they lost my luggage!
Question 1 Speaking - Template 2
As you can see, …
- As you can see, the sales have increased this year.
- As you can see, I’ve been working hard on this project.
Question 1 Speaking - Template 3
The reading passage announces…
- The reading passage announces the benefits of remote work.
Question 2 Speaking - Template 1
The man/woman in the conversation is in favor of/against this idea.
Question 2 Speaking - Template 2
He/She starts off by saying that…
Question 2 Speaking - Template 3
Secondly, he/she elucidates that…
- Secondly, the professor elucidates that working from home increases productivity and reduces costs.
Question 2 Speaking - Template 4
As you can see, the man/woman in the listening clearly agrees/disagrees with this plan.
Question 2 Speaking - Template 5
According to the reading, (topic) is…
Question 3 Speaking - Template 1
In the lecture, the professor delves deeper into this subject by providing an example of/two examples of (topic)
Question 3 Speaking - Template 2
To start, the lecturer explains that (first example)
Question 3 Speaking - Template 3
He/She goes on to say (second example)
Question 3 Speaking - Template 4
So, after listening, I now have a better understanding of…
Question 3 Speaking - Template 5
The professor goes into a lot of detail about…, which …
Question 4 Speaking - Template 1
After introducing the topic, the lecturer mentions that…
Question 4 Speaking - Template 2
In a nutshell, the professor…
- In a nutshell, the professor disagrees with the reading passage, arguing that the proposed solution is impractical.
- In a nutshell, the professor elaborates on the economic benefits of renewable energy, supporting his argument with recent studies.
En resumen, el profesor…
Just to wrap things up, the lecturer explained…
- Just to wrap things up, the lecturer explained that climate change is accelerating due to human activities and provided evidence from recent studies.
- Just to wrap things up, the lecturer clarified that the reading passage overlooks key economic factors in its argument.
Solo para resumir las cosas, el profesor explicó…
The reading passage describes a concept known as …, which is…
Question 3 Speaking - Introductory phrase
The article introduces the topic of…
Question 1 Writing - Template 1- Paragraph 1
The writer says/elucidates/explains/contends…
Question 1 Writing - Template 2 - Paragraph 1
The lecturer disagrees because he/she believes…
Question 1 Writing - Template 3 - Paragraph 1
First, the author says…
Question 1 Writing - Template 4 - Paragraph 2
The reading passage states…
Question 1 Writing - Template 5 - Paragraph 2
The professor believes there are flaws in the author’s position.
Question 1 Writing - Template 6 - Paragraph 2
According to the writer, ….
Question 1 Writing - Template 7 - Paragraph 3
The speaker, on the other hand, points out…
Question 1 Writing - Template 8 - Paragraph 3
In addition, the reading passage notes…
Question 1 Writing - Template 9 - Paragraph 4
The professor rebuts this argument. He says…
Question 1 Writing - Template 10 - Paragraph 4
In fact, he claims…
Question 1 Writing - Template 11 - Paragraph 4
As you can see, the author and lecturer hold very different perspectives on…
Question 1 Writing - Template 12 - Paragraph 5
Believes / thinks / holds / contends / insists / claims / argues / feels / asserts
Sinónimos para estar de acuerdo
Casts doubt on / challenges / disputes / argues / opposes / contests / disagrees
Sinónimos para estar en desacuerdo
As stated by
- As stated by the professor, renewable energy is essential for reducing carbon emissions.
- As stated by the author, the main cause of the decline was economic instability.
Según lo dicho por / como lo mencionó (sinónimo de According to)
Critical / crucial / essential
- The lecturer shows a critical error in the author’s stance by stating that…
Question 1 Writing - Paragraph 2, 3
Moreover / furthermore / in addition
- Moreover, he goes on to say that there are advanced technologies that allow for alternative ways to farm without soil.
Question 1 Writing - Paragraph 2, 3
Touch on / allude to / bring up
- Bryan touched on this point already…
Question 2 Writing - Mentioning smth stated in the discussion
Raise a point / bring attention to / introduce
- While Alex raised a valid concern about cultural homogenization, I believe she missed another critical point.
Question 2 Writing - To bring up an issue or argument for a discussion
Strengthen / enhance / improve
- Bryan touched on this point already, but when nations interact together, it strengthens their psoition.
Question 2 Writing - When explaining your reasons
I understand (Alex’s) concern over …, but I believe she misses another critical point.
Question 2 Writing
My personal belief is that…
Question 2 Writing
