Toefl Templates

Question 1

Personally, I strongly believe that…

Answer 1

Question 1 Speaking - Template 1

Question 2

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!

Answer 2

Question 1 Speaking - Template 2

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Question 1 Speaking - Template 3

Question 4

The reading passage announces…
- The reading passage announces the benefits of remote work.

Answer 4

Question 2 Speaking - Template 1

Question 5

The man/woman in the conversation is in favor of/against this idea.

Answer 5

Question 2 Speaking - Template 2

Question 6

He/She starts off by saying that…

Answer 6

Question 2 Speaking - Template 3

Question 7

Secondly, he/she elucidates that…
- Secondly, the professor elucidates that working from home increases productivity and reduces costs.

Answer 7

Question 2 Speaking - Template 4

Question 8

As you can see, the man/woman in the listening clearly agrees/disagrees with this plan.

Answer 8

Question 2 Speaking - Template 5

Question 9

According to the reading, (topic) is…

Answer 9

Question 3 Speaking - Template 1

Question 10

In the lecture, the professor delves deeper into this subject by providing an example of/two examples of (topic)

Answer 10

Question 3 Speaking - Template 2

Question 11

To start, the lecturer explains that (first example)

Answer 11

Question 3 Speaking - Template 3

Question 12

He/She goes on to say (second example)

Answer 12

Question 3 Speaking - Template 4

Question 13

So, after listening, I now have a better understanding of…

Answer 13

Question 3 Speaking - Template 5

Question 14

The professor goes into a lot of detail about…, which …

Answer 14

Question 4 Speaking - Template 1

Question 15

After introducing the topic, the lecturer mentions that…

Answer 15

Question 4 Speaking - Template 2

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

En resumen, el profesor…

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

Solo para resumir las cosas, el profesor explicó…

Question 18

The reading passage describes a concept known as …, which is…

Answer 18

Question 3 Speaking - Introductory phrase

Question 19

The article introduces the topic of…

Answer 19

Question 1 Writing - Template 1- Paragraph 1

Question 20

The writer says/elucidates/explains/contends…

Answer 20

Question 1 Writing - Template 2 - Paragraph 1

Question 21

The lecturer disagrees because he/she believes…

Answer 21

Question 1 Writing - Template 3 - Paragraph 1

Question 22

First, the author says…

Answer 22

Question 1 Writing - Template 4 - Paragraph 2

Question 23

The reading passage states…

Answer 23

Question 1 Writing - Template 5 - Paragraph 2

Question 24

The professor believes there are flaws in the author’s position.

Answer 24

Question 1 Writing - Template 6 - Paragraph 2

Question 25

According to the writer, ....

Answer 25

Question 1 Writing - Template 7 - Paragraph 3

Question 26

The speaker, on the other hand, points out...

Answer 26

Question 1 Writing - Template 8 - Paragraph 3

Question 27

In addition, the reading passage notes...

Answer 27

Question 1 Writing - Template 9 - Paragraph 4

Question 28

The professor rebuts this argument. He says...

Answer 28

Question 1 Writing - Template 10 - Paragraph 4

Question 29

In fact, he claims...

Answer 29

Question 1 Writing - Template 11 - Paragraph 4

Question 30

As you can see, the author and lecturer hold very different perspectives on...

Answer 30

Question 1 Writing - Template 12 - Paragraph 5

Question 31

Believes / thinks / holds / contends / insists / claims / argues / feels / asserts

Answer 31

Sinónimos para estar de acuerdo

Question 32

Casts doubt on / challenges / disputes / argues / opposes / contests / disagrees

Answer 32

Sinónimos para estar en desacuerdo

Question 33

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.

Answer 33

Según lo dicho por / como lo mencionó (sinónimo de According to)

Question 34

Critical / crucial / essential - The lecturer shows a critical error in the author's stance by stating that...

Answer 34

Question 1 Writing - Paragraph 2, 3

Question 35

Moreover / furthermore / in addition - Moreover, he goes on to say that there are advanced technologies that allow for alternative ways to farm without soil.

Answer 35

Question 1 Writing - Paragraph 2, 3

Question 36

Touch on / allude to / bring up - Bryan touched on this point already...

Answer 36

Question 2 Writing - Mentioning smth stated in the discussion

Question 37

Raise a point / bring attention to / introduce - While Alex raised a valid concern about cultural homogenization, I believe she missed another critical point.

Answer 37

Question 2 Writing - To bring up an issue or argument for a discussion

Question 38

Strengthen / enhance / improve - Bryan touched on this point already, but when nations interact together, it strengthens their psoition.

Answer 38

Question 2 Writing - When explaining your reasons

Question 39

I understand (Alex's) concern over ..., but I believe she misses another critical point.

Answer 39

Question 2 Writing

Question 40

My personal belief is that...

Answer 40

Question 2 Writing