In order to plan their responses to the writing topics, students need to be able to formulate opinions on these topics* They must get used to thinking about and describing reasons and advantages or disadvantages. | Writing Skills Independent Task 137 Essay Topic 149 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. Thesis _ Paragraph 1 Main idea _ Supporting details 1 2 _ 3 _ Paragraph 2 Main idea _ Supporting details 1 2 _ 3 _ Paragraph 3 Main idea _ Supporting details 1 _ 2 _ 3 _ 138 Writing for the TOEFL BT IDEA MAPS Look ar rhe following examples of idea maps and essays for specific topics. Sample Essay Topic When choosing a place to live what do you consider most important location size style number or rooms types of rooms or other features Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. Idea Map Writing Skills Independent Task 139 Compare the idea map with this essay. House Hunting When choosing a place to live I look at several things. I need to consider price size and type of housing. However the most important thing of all is location. I look for a house in a convenient and pleasant neighborhood that has rents I can afford to pay. My apartment must be conveniently located. I don t have a car so I want to be near my job. I want to be able to walk or take the bus to work. I don t have a lot of time for shopping so I want to be near stores too. I want to live in a pleasant neighborhood. I like quiet areas with little traffic. I like to have nature around me so I prefer a neighborhood with a lot of trees gardens and maybe even a park. Most of all I want to have friendly neighbors. Some neighborhoods are more expensive than others. I have to look for my apartment in neighborhoods .
