TOEFL 4

TASK 2

PART 1 single opinion


Question: would you like to get a job in another country or would you prefer to work in your country? why?


Example:

Introduction 

I can see why some might feel that working overseas has advantages. On the whole, however, it is my opinion that getting a job in my country is preferable. This piece of writing will explain my views on this topic in more detail. 

P1

First of all, I am reasonably sure that working in my  country would be less stressful than working overseas. Recently, I read an interesting article about this subject. According to what I read, living and working in another country causes most people to feel stress, which can lead to health problems, like heart disease. The article also mentioned that there are three main reasons for this stress: difficulty communicating in a foreign language, difficulty dealing with different costumes, and not being able to see friends and family. 

P2

In addition, Iam completely confident that I could find a job in my country more easily and more quickly than a position in another country. In my experience, these days many companies in my country are hiring new workers, but companies in other countries are not hiring so many employees. To give an example, my sister and her friends recently graduated from college and all of them found a job within a few weeks, but my friend who lives in another country says that it is not very likely that he will find a job soon. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, for the reasons given, my preference would be to find work in my country. In the future, my plan is to apply for jobs in my country rather than positions overseas. 


Basic structure

Introduction

Give a reason for our point of view that is clear, simple, and direct. 

Mention supporting information from your experience or an article your read

Add one or more additional supporting details from your experience or from the article. 


Example:


I can see why some might feel that…

On the whole, however, it is my opinion that …

This piece of writing will explain my views about this subject in more detail. 

 

First of all, 

Recently, I read an interesting article about this subject. According to what I read…

The article also mentioned that..


In addition, 

In my experience, 

To give an example, 


(Paraphrase your opinions, and then express a hope, plan, or possibility related to your opinion or topic)

In conclusion, for the reasons given, 

In the future, 


Another example

Would you like a career as a teacher? Explain why or why not and give details and examples to support your answers. 


I can see what some might feel that being a teacher would not be enjoyable. On the whole, however, it is my opinion that getting a job as a teacher would have many advantages. This piece of writing will explain my views on this topic in more detail. 

First of all, as a teacher I would be able to make a lot of money because teachers in my country earn a  high salary. Recently, I read an interesting article about this subject. According to what I read, even inexperienced teachers who have just graduated from college get above-average salaries. The article also mentioned that teachers get a pay increase every year. These days, buying food, clothes, and renting or buying a place to live is expensive in my city, so I want to earn as much money as possible when I get a job. 

In addition, as a teacher I would get plenty of paid vacation time each year. In my experience, teachers in my country get more than 12 weeks of time off each year. To give an example, my uncle is a teacher and he gets six weeks of vacation time in the summer and two weeks in spring, fall, and winter. Since he has a high salary, he can afford to travel to new places each year. I love traveling, and it would be great to have so much time off so that I can travel to many new places. 

In conclusion, for the reason given, I would definitely be interested in training as a teacher. In the future, there is a chance that I will major in education at university and become a teacher. 



Exercises

  1. Do you agree with the following statements? A good supervisor should be friendly, but not a friend. Support your answers.


  1. Some people want a workplace where they can wear casual clothes. Others are happy to work at a company where they have to wear professional clothes. Which kind of workplace do you like? Why? Support your answer

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