Chapters 6 and 7 provide two full-length actual TOEFL iBT tests that will give you an estimate of how you would perform on the actual exam. The downloadable electronic files provide on-screen versions of both full- length actual TOEFL iBT tests from Chapters 6 and 7. | TOEFL iBT Practice Test 2 Topic Notes You should understand the reasons presented in the lecture for why it is not necessarily good that professors appear on television. The lecturer questions each of the benefits mentioned in reading about the professor s reputation about the professor s time and about educating the public. A high-scoring response will include the following points made by the lecturer that address the points made in the reading Point made in reading Contrasting point from the lecture TV appearances improve the professor s reputation. TV appearances benefit the university and lead to more student applications and more donations. TV appearances benefit the public because the public is exposed to more in-depth knowledge about a subject. 1. Their reputation suffers because they are considered entertainers by their peers and not serious scholars. 2. As a result they may get fewer invitations to academic conferences or lose research funding. Professors spend a lot of time preparing for the TV appearances which takes away from their true academic work such as teaching and doing research. Professors generally do not give in-depth academic lectures on TV. Responses with scores of 4 and 5 generally clearly discuss all three of the main points in the table. Writing Based on Knowledge and Experience Essay Topic Do you agree or disagree with the following statement Young people enjoy life more than older people do. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Topic Notes This topic requires you to write about whether young people enjoy life more than older people do. If you agree with this statement you should present examples and reasons. For example young people may tend to go out more and participate in fun activities while older people may tend to stay at home more. Another reason that older people may enjoy life less is because they have more responsibilities and pressure from work family and money than young people. A third 418 Answers and .
