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Toefl essay for proofreading (writing time: 20min)

Reverned — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:13:41 GMT

Hi everyone! This is my first toefl essay and it took me a little less than 20 minutes to write (did I mention that already?). I'll be most appreciative if you can take a look at it and point out anything weird you notice.

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.

Every generation has its idiosyncrasies which can be considered adverse or beneficial depending on the point of view. I find that it is the achievements and legacies a generation leaves that we are most likely to value, rather than specific differences.

First, I think generations must be different. In a world changing so fast even a person can differ tremendously from what they seem to be in they 30s and their 50s for example. The speed at which technology develops definitely exerts its effects on the individual as well.

Second, everyone, no matter their differences, can make a difference in their society. Technology changes regimes do and so do we. In every country there are people though, that are marked as examples, respected as heroes and remembered as central figures in history.

Nevertheless I must agree that differences in generations may have a big impact in communication. Younger people seem to be more ambitious nowadays and sometimes their parents may feel either pride or worry for them. It's hard for older people to adapt to the views of the youth.

In conclusion I think that wherever we live, whatever we believe, there is one thing for sure. And that thing is that we can leave something for the generations to follow and that's how we'll be remembered. Not by our differences, but by our positive influence in the world.

Re: wanna be a volunteer online english teacher???

Teachjeju — Fri, 12 May 2006 07:00:43 GMT

Hi,

I'm interested in assisting your venture. I have been a TESOL teacher in Thailand and Korea for four years. I have taught all levels including IELTS, TOEFL and Business English. I'm now involved in translation proofreading and International Trade Public Relations for a Korean provincial government and export corporation but would enjoy marking students test papers or essays etc.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Pete

Peter Masters B. Bus (App Ec) Dip FP TESOL FCTBE

TOEFL Test

Mister Micawber — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:48:24 GMT

Hi Sheena,

Welcome to English Forums. I don't know how much access you have to learning materials in Kurdistan these days, but many guides to taking TOEFL have been published, so that's what you should find first.

For my own students, I recommend first and foremost that they take practice TOEFL tests at home, as many as they can find. The older paper tests are fine, as they contain the same types of questions as the computer tests. Because as much of the skill of passing TOEFL is in TOEFL test-taking as in knowing English, it is important to get used to the types of questions and answers Princeton uses.

As for your written English, a bit of care and proofreading before you post will correct most of your mistakes. If you speak as well as you write, you should do reasonably well on the TOEFL . Good luck.