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토플라이팅 30점찍기!
혼자 독학으로 공부해서 다른 과목들은 내 전매특허가 없다. 일단 그래도 몇 마디 써보자면 고해커스 자료실에 보면 여러 가지 자료가 많은데 사실 난 일반인들이 써둔 비법보다는 해커스선생님들이나 여러 토플전문가들의 관점을 조금 참고 해서 다운받은 자료들을 전문가들의 조언에 따라 공부해왔다. 그런 자료들을 보면서 스스로 분석을 하는 방향으로 공부를 했다.
물론 내가 이번에 소개하려는 내 방법도 고해커스 게시판에서 얻은 소스로 이룩한 것이다.~ 근데 아직도 많은 분들이 그냥 템플릿이 무엇인지 토플라이팅에 대해서 대략은 알고 있지만 뭐라 딱 떨어지는 소리로는 알고 있는 분들이 드문 것 같아서 점수도 받았고 그 동안 여기서 얻어가기만 했는데 이젠 뭔가 좀 드리고 싶어서 전매특허를 소개하려 한다.
라이팅 만점을 찍기 위해서 가장 중요한 것은 독립형30분이라는 시간을 얼마나 잘 활용하느냐다. 문제 읽기 2분 브레인스토밍 3분 작정 22분 리뷰 3분. 이 정도가 난 가장 적합하다고 생각한다.
근데 문제는 22분내에 라이팅을 확실하게 마무리 짓기 위해선 템플릿이 아주 중요하다. 사실 템플릿 없이 22분내에 완성하기는 진짜 고수 아니면 힘들지 않을까 싶다. 설사 완성해도 글 안에 논리가 엉망이 되 버리는 경우가 많다. 그래서 난 제일 처음 토플 시험을 치기로 마음먹은 후에 내 스스로 라이팅틀을 여기저기서 수집해봤다.
독립형(수집한자료) (출처 고해커스)
Some people may argues that ~. However, I have a different idea. When it comes to the statement that ~, I have to (dis)agree with it.
To begin with, ~. In other words, ~. Therefore, it can be said that~. There is a great example supporting this idea. Thus, I believe that ~.
In addition, ~. Putting it differently, ~. Therefore, it can be said that~. There is an example supporting this idea. Thus, I believe that ~
All in all, ~. First, ~. Second, ~.
이정도였다. 근데 솔직히 난 이정도 템플릿에 만족 할 수가 없었다.
여기 토플자료실에서 자료 하나 발견 다운로드 했다. 거기서 본 내용이다 이건. (출처 고해커스)
Being one of the best technological feats of the 21st century, ______ has obviously influenced man’s living standards in many ways.
20세기의 가장 중요한 발명 중 하나로서, ___________은 우리 생활의 모든 면에서 광범위하게 사용되고 있다.
This disputed matter is regularly brought to mind. Logically, people who grew up from diverse environments maintain various understandings towards the issue. In my opinion,_____.
이 논쟁적인 문제는 주기적으로 도마에 오른다. 필연적으로 다양한 환경에서 자란 이들은 이 문제에 대해 다양한 이해를 보기에 된다. 내 견해로는, ______
난 딱 보는 순간 아 이거다 ~ 싶었다. 보통 템플릿들은 문장이 너무 접속사 위주로만 되어있고 너무 심플한 게 항상 맘에 걸렸다. 내가 생각할땐 토플라이팅의 핵심은 시간을 얼마나 효과적으로 쓸 수 있게 해주느냐 인데 보통은 영작에만 신경을 쓴다. 주어진 시간 내에 얼마나 논리적으로 써야 하는데 영작이 잘 되면 좋겠지만 사실 시간에 쫓기는 상황에선 영작이 잘 될 수가 없다.
시간을 벌어야 되고 시간을 벌어주려면 템플릿이 필수인데 그리고 그 템플릿은 고급문장이었으면 좋겠다는 내 바램을 하느님이 들어주신 걸까? 저걸 발견하고 그 파일의 원본인 Magic Writing(저자 Rex Moon)을 주문했다. 그리고 책을 받았는데 그 안에 저런거 480개 있더라. 가득 차 있는 템플릿을 이제 어떻게 쓸까 고민을 했다.
그리고 185개 문제에다가 템플릿들을 내가 주로 자주 사용하는 것만 추려내고 맞춰보는 데만 꼬박 2틀이 걸렸다.
그래서 그걸 이제 문제에 맞게 하나하나 배열을 해봤다. 다른 파트에서 점수를 더 올리는 건 힘들 것 같고 그래서 라이팅에 승부를 걸었는데 아 이것도 만만치 않다는것… 그리고 이제 거기서 추려낸 템플릿들을 조합을 하나하나 해서 그걸 다 노트에 옮겨 적어놓고 처음엔 보면서 그걸로 글을 쓰는 연습을 했다.
그리고 잘 맞는다 싶으면 큰소리로 읽었고 그러면서 그걸 다 외웠고 외운 템플릿에다가 내 글을 맞춰보니 그럴듯~ 해 보이드라공.. 그리고 시간을 재면서 항상 썼는데. 항상 30분에 300-330 정도 딱 채워서 쓰던 나는 25분이면 370-380자 정도를 쓸수 있게 되었다.
내용도 사실 그 전보다는 많이 좋아진 것 같다. 내가 원하는 템플릿을 선택해서 그걸로만 집중적으로 연습하니 글이 많이 좋아졌다. 그 후부터는 첨삭을 받을 때도 종종 30점이 나왔고 자신감이 많이 살아났다. ㅎㅎㅎ
내가 185개의 라이팅을 분석하였지만 그 동안 내가 라이팅에서 맨날 28점을 넘지 못했던 이유는 간단하다는 생각이 들었다. 먼저 난 너무 새로운 내용만 추구해왔고 ETS에서 실질적으로 테스트하는 방면을 겉돌고 있었다고 생각했다.
그리고 시간에 쫓기다 보니 습관적으로 그냥 손가는 대로 에세이를 쓰는 습관이 들어버린 게 나중엔 고치기가 힘들었는데 나만의 템플릿을 만든 후엔 시간에 쫓기지 않아서 여유가 생긴 게 큰 힘이 되준것 같다.
그리고 논리 부분으로 보면 토플라이팅에선 언어테스트방식이지 절대로 사고력을 테스트하는 게 아니라고 난 이번 시험을 끝으로 결론을 내렸다. 그래서 독립형 에세이 문제도 유연성이 크지 않은 문제들이 나오는 것 같다. 만약에 유연성이 큰 문제가 나오게 된다면 채점자도 채점하기가 어렵지 않을까 하고 생각이 든다.
지금까지 난 여러 가지 토플 라이팅 교재를 봤지만 모범에세이에서도 새로운 내용이 끊임없이 나오는 것은 본적이 없다. 그리고 아주 참신하고 파격적인 에세이도 없었다. 그냥 주제에 맞는 얼규먼트와 논리를 잘 펼친 게 전부였다. 즉 토플라이팅에서 가장 중요한 건 주제 부합에 정확하게 포커스만 맞춰주면 된다는 게 내 생각이다. 그리고 난 그렇게 해서 30점을 받아냈다.
나의 목표는 먼저 질문에 답변을 충실히 해주고. 주어진 질문에 답을 정확하게 제시하기 위해서 짧은 템플릿을 위주로 해서 서론에 맞췄고.
주어진 질문에 적절하게 예시 그리고 세부설명을 하기 위해서 구조를 최대한 단순하게 맞추면서도 일관성의 흐름을 극대화 시키기 위해서 외운 문장들을 최대한 적게 변형하면서 자신이 있는 문장으로만 에세이를 써내려갔다.
이건 내가 그 동안 분석한 에세이 주제들이다.
주제 리스트(출처 고해커스)
ETS 에서 발표한 TWE Topic 185개 입니다. Topic 검색은 (Ctrl+F)를 이용하시면 됩니다.
첫번째 칼럼은 출제 빈도를, 두번째 칼럼은 ETS Topic 번호, 세번째 칼럼은 Topic 유형, 그리고 마지막 칼럼은 Topic 내용입니다.
Topic 유형은 세가지로 나뉘어지며 Description (D-type), Opinion (O-type), Comparison (C-type)입니다.
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.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.
If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
How do movies or television influence people's behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
"When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success." Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.
What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.
In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.
A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
It has recently been announced that a large shopping center may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer.
Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Choose one of the following transportation vehicles and explain why you think it has changed people's lives. - automobiles - bicycles - airplanes
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The expression "Never, never give up" means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One should never judge a person by external appearances. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should never make an important decision alone. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Games are as important for adults as they are for children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their older (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
What do you want most in a friend - someone who is intelligent, or someone who has a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable? Which one of these characteristics is most important to you? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.
Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.
Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child's success in school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.
Some people think that the automobile has improved modern life. Others think that the automobile has caused serious problems. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. Other universities require students to specialize in one subject. Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Boys and girls should attend separate schools. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
Your city has decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
Describe a custom from your country that you would like people from other countries to adopt. Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology has made the world a better place to live. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Modern technology is creating a single world culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people say that the Internet provides people with a lot of valuable information. Others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people in your country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Telephones and email have made communication between people less personal. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Dancing plays an important role in a culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should be paid according to how much their students learn. Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
You have been told that dormitory rooms at your university must be shared by two students. Would you rather have the university assign a student to share a room with you, or would you rather choose your own roommate? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the question.
It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer.
Students at universities often have a choice of places to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.
You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for your choice.
Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.
When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
Some people prefer to spend most of their time alone. Others like to be with friends most of the time. Do you prefer to spend your time alone or with friends? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Some people prefer to spend time with one or two close friends. Others choose to spend time with a large number of friends. Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two ways of spending time do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?
The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion.
Some people think that the family is the most important influence on young adults. Other people think that friends are the most important influence on young adults. Which view do you agree with? Use examples to support your position.
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
People learn in different ways. Some people learn by doing things; other people learn by reading about things; others learn by listening to people talk about things. Which of these methods of learning is best for you? Use specific examples to support your choice.
Some people choose friends who are different from themselves. Others choose friends who are similar to themselves. Compare the advantages of having friends who are different from you with the advantages of having friends who are similar to you. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?
Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different clothes influence the way people behave? Use specific examples to support your answer.
Decisions can be made quickly, or they can be made after careful thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The decisions that people make quickly are always wrong. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Some people trust their first impressions about a person's character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a person's character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or something different. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some people want a center for business research. Other people want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in your recommendation.
Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Use specific details to explain why this invention is needed.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person's childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the most important years of a person's life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High schools should allow students to study the courses that students want to study. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
What do you consider to be the most important room in a house? Why is this room more important to you than any other room? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some items (such as clothes or furniture) can be made by hand or by machine. Which do you prefer - items made by hand or items made by machine? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice.
If you could make one important change in a school that you attended, what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child's development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best way for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to support your answer.
What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer.
Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo has no useful purpose. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule? Use specific reasons and details to support your position.
Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing, or medicine. What is one kind of plant that is important to you or the people in your country? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
In the future, students may have the choice of studying at home by using technology such as computers or television or of studying at traditional schools. Which would you prefer? Use reasons and specific details to explain your choice.
When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The twentieth century saw great change. In your opinion, what is one change that should be remembered about the twentieth century? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
When people need to complain about a product or poor service, some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person. Which way do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
People remember special gifts or presents that they have received. Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve the community where you live. What is one thing you will do to improve your community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
People recognize a difference between children and adults. What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy - computers or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.
Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.
People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Groups or organizations are an important part of some people's lives. Why are groups or organizations important to people? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from your home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care items, you can take one additional thing. What would you take and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
When students move to a new school, they sometimes face problems. How can schools help these students with their problems? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
It is sometimes said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents' generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
Some students like classes where teachers lecture (do all of the talking) in class. Other students prefer classes where the students do some of the talking. Which type of class do you prefer? Give specific reasons and details to support your choice.
Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
A friend of yours has received some money and plans to use all of it either
- to go on vacation - to buy a car
Your friend has asked you for advice. Compare your friend's two choices and explain which one you think your friend should choose. Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.
Movies are popular all over the world. Explain why movies are so popular. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
In your country, is there more need for land to be left in its natural condition or is there more need for land to be developed for housing and industry? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response.
Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Which would you choose to
총 문제는 3가지 유형으로 나눴고.
첫번째 문제 유형의 에세이는
첫 번째 문제 유형의 에세이 구성:
제1단락: 서론 (배경+ 관점+ 주장 표명: 찬성/반대)
제2단락: 찬성/반대의 이유 1
제3단락: 찬성/반대의 이유 2
(제4단락: 찬성/반대의 이유3)
제5단락: 결론 (종합 정리하거나 자신의 주장을 다시 언급)
두 번째 문제 유형의 에세이 구성:
1.
제1단락: 서론 (자신의 말로 출제 문제를 풀어 쓰고, 두 가지 관점의 합리성을 인정하는 형태로 배경 + 관점.)
제2단락: 첫 번째 관점의 합리성
제3단락: 두 번째 관점의 합리성
제4단락: 결론 (자신의 관점 및 2~3가지 이유나 절충적인 관점)
2.
제1단락: 서론 (반대하는 관점의 합리성을 약간 언급하고, 전환 후 지지하는 관점을 명확히 밝힌다.)
제2단락: 자신이 지지하는 관점 논거 1
제3단락: 자신이 지지하는 관점 논거 2
(제4단락: 자신이 지지하는 관점 논거 3)
제5단락: 결론 (자신의 관점을 다시 언급)
세 번째 문제 유형의 에세이 구성:
제1단락: 서론 (주제제시)
제2단락: 주제 첫 번째 방면을 토론
제3단락: 주제 두 번째 방면을 토론
(제4단락: 주제 세 번째 방면을 토론)
제5단락: 결론 (앞에서 언급한 몇 가지 방면을 종합)
이렇게 정리를 하고
글을 쓰는데 내가 주로 쓰던 템플릿은 (출처 magic writing)
Recently, general awareness about whether it is wise to____________has aroused heated arguments. (<ㅡㅡㅡ배경)People, nevertheless, have conflicting ideas; while some people say that _______________, others deem otherwise. ((<ㅡㅡㅡ 양자관점)From my own point of view, I am in agreement with the former stand.( (<ㅡㅡㅡ 제너럴)
The first reason for my opinion that can be seen by every person is that___________________. (본론1)
Another equally important reason is, that_______________________.(본론2)
The third and most noteworthy reason is that______________________.(본론3)
Looking at all the statements above, there are many reasons to be considered, but at the end of the day, I would rather_____________________. ((<ㅡㅡㅡ결론)
이건데 지금 저것만 92자다. 근데 에세이를 쓰다보면 사실 저 정도 템플릿은 기본적으로 다 쓰기에 일단 기본적인 뼈대를 잡아주고 시간을 벌어준다면 시험에서 절대 강자가 될수 있다.
저 템플릿은 magic writing에 있는 템플릿인데 거기 나오는 480개의 틀 중에서 위에 지금 써둔 배경/양자관점/제너럴/ 바디 1 2 3/ 결론
이부분 틀들을 골라서 하나씩 끼워맞추면서 글을 썼다. 각 파트별로 5개씩 외워서 문제에 가장 잘 맞는 최적화된 틀로 대응을 했고. 글을 최대한 빨리 완성을 시키고 난 후엔.
9가지 공식을 대입해서 내가 글을 제대로 썼는지 아닌지 확인을 했다.
(출처Magic writing)
1. 주어진 질문에 답을 했는가?
2. 글의 전개가 논리정연한가?
3. 논리와 관점을 긴밀하여 연관지었는가?
4. 관점을 정확하게 논증하였는가?
5. 글을 체계화 시켰는가?(세부적인 내용 혹은 예증의 질문과의 관계를 명확하게 밝혔는가?)
6. 예시는 구체적으로, 논증은 힘있게 작성되었는가?
7. 전환어를 적절히 사용하여 기승전결을 정확히 나타내었는가?
8. 다양한 구문을 사용했는가? (예: 분사/도치/관계사/생략/양보)
9. 종료3분전, 실수가 잇는지 다시 한번 확인하였는가?
이렇게 9가지로 확인을 하고 답지를 제출 하였다~~~
긴 글 읽어주셔서 감사하고요~ 모두 좋은 점수 받길 기원합니다!
마지막으로 고해커스 만세!!!!!!!!!!!