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The reading passage and the lecture are about the turtle excluder devices (TED). A device made to help reduce the amount of turtle’s death by trawls when shrimp fishing. Whereas the author describes some advantages this device has, the speaker does the total opposite. Firstly, according to the reading this device was created to only save the turtles. The device is made of a mechanical barrier with fishing nets that prevents animals larger than 10 cm from getting caught deep inside. However, the speaker mentions that some turtles are smaller than the average and still get caught leading to the survival of some but not all of them. Secondly, according to the reading to make sure the TED is being used, a ‘’Shrimp-Turtle Law’’ was passed. This is mandatory and there are specific organizations that monitors the shrimp vessels. However, the speaker mentioned that most of the shrimpers take the TED out once in the ocean to prevent the lost of shrimps (as some of them are tinier) and there is no way to monitor all of them. Lastly, in the final paragraph it is mentioned that only certified users of TEDs are allowed to import shrimps all over the US and European countries. Hence, these companies have opted to implement this device. However, the speaker states that the majority of these companies have fake documents as it is easier to mock the international business due to each country’s regulation and this makes it harder to recognize the real ones from the fake ones. To sum up, the author of the lecture and the speaker have different points of views about TED.
The reading passage and the lecture are about turtle excluder device or TED . While the author of the article believe that it has many advantages , the speaker casts doubt on each statement that in the article . He claims that it has many drawbacks and flaws and it is not work as it is supposed to be . Firstly , the author states that it helps the sea turtels to stay alive since it prevent any kind of animals that bigger than ten centimeter from enter the net and stick inside it . The lecturer , however , disagrees with this view point . He argues that there are many possibilities for small turtles that less than ten centimeters to be caught . Furthermore , some kind of species may catch by this net and get inside also some kind of shrimps who are lucky they can run away from this device . Secondly , the reading passage states that all the boats and fishermen must install this device . The lecturer , on the other hand , refutes this claim by saying that it is impossible for the government to montier this process because it is kind of international trade . Finally , the author asserts that the government will make such a tight control for the process of shrimp importing since they will import and buy from the fishermen who installed this device . To contrast , The leecturer contradicts this claim by mentioning that most of the documents that with the fishermen are fake and it is easy to make such a fake document . To sum up , the author and the lecturer hold conflicting views about TED . My writing , 277 words , any feedback would be considerable ☺.
Hello, it would be good if you tell me how am i supposed to practice with thus template and you can use meta A.I to review your score for this writing, well done btw ✅
I definetely believe that art serves much more purspose than to just entertain. As Susana expresses her thoughts on how art can be powerful tool for a social building, I agree with her completely. Right of the bat I can say a million things on how art has influenced people’s quality of life than just entertaining, and one of the reason which I can think of is theatrical drama and story telling. Back in old ages we humans as a social beings did not possess any modern technology to communicate with each other, this lead to the art of story telling. For instance when I was a kid my grand mother would recite me few stories on how she used to live her childhood and her experience with life, words are sufficient, but when she stands up and enacts what actually happened using different types of emotions and the way she stresses over few words and commands the dialouges, this was far more realistic and I could experience the moments she has lived through her acting which served a better connection and I could relate to her with my whole heart making the moment we were sharing wholesome. In conclusion, this is what I have to say about art since it serves a deeper connection with people it interacts, hence, art is much more than entertainment. (this is my second task i took almost 8.5 minutes to write and had time to review, i wrote about 226 words)
Well , for me I think art is everything because i use it as a tool to treat my self . For instance , If i want to express my emotions i take a pencil and a paper and start drawing , really it has been helping me alot . Moreover , some researches suggested that for people who have depression or any kind of emotional disorders they can use music and painting to treat their selves and this prove the powerful effect of art on human behevior and emotions .
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My writing: Please, let me know if its acceptable/good. The reading and the lecture are both about the trawls used in the shrimping industry. Whereas the autor of the reading states that to help reduce accidental deaths among sea turtles, the lecturer suggests that this is not accurate at all. The lecturer casts doubt on the main points made in the reading by providing three main reasons. First of all, according to the reading, the invention of TED (Turtle Excluder Device) has made a great contribution to help sea turtles, as it prevents any animal larger than 10 centimeters from getting caught Deep inside. However, the lecturer disputes this point. He argues that even though the devices are made to exclude any animal larger than 10 centimeters, there are some other meat size animals, such as smaller turtles that cannot be helped by this device. Furthermore, she mentions that even some lucky shrimp can be caught by TED and get outside the trawls. Secondly, the reading states that there is a law called the “Shrimp Turtle Law” that enables organizations to control the proper use and maintain of TED. Nevertheless, the lecturer states that many boat owners do not use this device while they are fishing, as they leverage the lack of control in zones that are not likely to be monitored.
Finally, the reading passage claims that America now tightly controls the import cf shrimp. In addition, it states that all shrimp products must come from certified users of TEDs. On the other hand, the lecturer believes that many boat owners fake their documents to fool the authorities. Moreover, he contends that many boat owners dont missout the chance to use these fake documents due to each document changes in every country. Although the reading and the lecture are both about the same topic, the tree main points in the reading are effectively challenged by the lecturer.
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@@Zayan08373 sorry just saw this. Well I practised with a timer. It also helps if you've watched English movies all your childhood then sitcoms in adulthood 😄 during the test I got to use some idioms as well. It wasn't intentional...just got the opportunity to do so. So I think that might have helped
From my perspective, in the intricate tapestry of human experience, art serves a profound purpose beyond mere entertainment. I wholeheartedly concur with Susana's insightful perspective, emphasizing art as a powerful emotional and inspirational tool. For instance, during times of anxiety or depression, country music of Johnny Cash has acted as a valuable emotional outlet, lessening my psychological load and rejuvenating my spirits; similarly, immersing myself in the beauty of nature through oil paintings offers solace and restoration, allowing me to find peace by savoring the serene depictions. Both forms of art assist in calming my nerves and guiding me through intertwined predicaments. Alex's standpoint, while highlighting the accessibility of art to society, failed to realize the fact that appreciation is also a part of deeper purpose for citizens. The same artworks would evoke varied responses from different people based on their personal unique experiences and contexts. These diverse emotional and experiential connections transcend the realm of ordinary entertainment, enriching our lives with depth and meaning.
Answer example- Task 1 - Integrated Writing The article introduces the topic of the use of Turtle Excluder Devices in the Shrimping Industry. The writer says there are many benefits to use this device in order to maintain alive and free the turtles that introduces into the shrimp boat nets. The lecturer disagrees. She says that although it´s a great idea, it´s far from perfect. First, the author says that TED reduce the number of death turtles by shrimp boats nets allowing animals larger than 10 cm to scape. The professor believes that there are flaws in the author´s position. She contends that there are smaller or middle-sized turtles that can ultimatelly be captured by the nets. According to the writer, there are a “Shrimp-Turtle Law” that allows to the application of TEDs in all the shrimp boats and guarentee their use by fishers. The speaker, on other hand, Points out that in order to prevent the loss of profits because of shrimps that can also scape from the nets through the TEDs, fishers are able to uninstall the TED device when they are over the sea and this may not be controlled by any TED organization. Also, the reading passage notes how the imports of shrimp products need to be TED certified to be allowed to sell in USA and Europe, and this can keep the fisherman using this device so they can be apt to sell their products. The professor rebuts this argument. He says that the shrimp business can use fake documents thus international regulation can´t prevent this documentation to pass and allow the comertialization of shrimp although TEDs haven´t been used in the shrimp boats. As you can see, the author and the lecturer hold very different views on Turtle Excluder Devices relevance in the Shrimping Industry. Answer example- Task 2 - Academic Discussion In my opinion art as a kind of expressión should be prioritized over as an entertainment tool. My personal belief is that art has been a way to express important emotions for many sensitive and high spirits over human civilization history. For example, differents cultures have tell their histories using art as an expressión. I understand Alex concern over the entertainment importance in our actual society that have many stressful factors caused by economical and political situations, but i believe he misses another critical point. Art is a tool to express emotions, thoughts and experiences that words can´t in such a deepest way. Art is a way to express humanity which is why i believe is crucial to see it as a powerfull communication tool of trascendental milestones through Civilization history by elevated spirits.
I believe that chosing one side over the other would be akin to feigning arrogance. Art does not serve a singular purpose but instead contains a multifaced function. Therefore, there is truth in both the statement regarding its sole purpose is for entertainment and the statement that is has deeper purposes. On one hand, as Alex remarked, Art for many, serves as an outlet to escape from their stressfilled lives. On the other hand, as Susana concured art is often used as medium for societal commentary and can be used to not only appeal to a wide audience but have stronger theological impacts. any feedback would be appreciated.
After watching all your videos on the toefl i now see that this was a terrible response. Let me rewrite it. I believe that taking a definitive stance on the purpose of art would be presumptuous. Art, like many other subjects, serves multiple functions. Interpretation of art largely depends on the individual audience. On one hand, art often captivates with its beauty and serves as an aesthetic escape from the mundane, as Alex noted. However, as Susana pointed out, it also serves as a powerful medium for social commentary, with profound theological implications. Thus, both viewpoints hold merit: art entertains and enlightens simultaneously.
Hi Josh, I just got 112/120 on my first try thanks to you. Even though my preparation time was limited, I still got 27/27/30/28. Your videos are of great value. Thank you for your hard work! It is greatly appreciated.
@@harmoniendondo7595 You can start by learning templates for the speaking and writing part (on Google or TH-cam Channels). Try to memorize them so well that even when you're stressed you still remember them. As long as you have good structure, it will be quite easy to do the tasks. I'm talking like : I personally agree with the statement for several reasons. Firstly... Secondly.... It is really important to practice a lot. There are so many practice tests on TH-cam but try to go for the more difficult ones like the one in this video. The Toefl test I did was on this kind of difficulty level. Good luck!
IS THIS OK? The article and the lecturer are both about the improvement of the Turtle Exclurer Device (TED) in shrimping industry. This device is installed in shrimping trawls with the purpose of preventing turtle deaths. Whilst the author of the article explains how TED works, the lecturer casts some doubts about its efficiency. She is of the opinion that improving TED is a great idea but it has some faults. First of all, the article mentions that this tool consists on adding a mechanical barrier which helps to prevent turtles and other animals death. Furthermore, it is mention that animals which are ten centimeters longer do not get caught. Despite of this, the lecturer claims that although the metal barrier is useful, there are other turtle spices which are smaller and they get caught. Moreover, she says that not only smaller turtles but many other small species get damaged despite the use of this tool. Secondly, the author of the reading passage mentions the shrimp turtle law, which settles the obligation for all trawling shrimping boats to have a TED. Moreover, he says that many organizations keep regarding this. However, the lecturer says that at the time of shrimping many companies remove the device and there is no way to notice about it. She suggests that this law does not have a correct enforcement. Finally, the article highlights the roll of the United States of America in controlling the quality of shrimp importation. The author mentions the improvement of TED certification, which menans that if shrimp company doesn´t have this certification, it isn’t allowed to sell its product in the US. However the lecturer casts doubt on this saying that in many cases the certification is faked. Apart from this, she claims that depending on the country the certification requirements changes. ------------------------- The role of art in society is a very controversial topic. Whilst some people believe that art is just a waste of time some other emphasize on the social benefits it brings. I understand Alex point about art as a way to relax, but in my opinion art is much more that entertainment. I strongly believe that art can be used as a tool for saving people who are in a situation of extreme vulnerability. In fact, many studies have shown cases of drug addicts who succeed on dealing with this situation with art. So, to sum up I am completely convinced that art has got an important purpose in society.
From my perspective, the art has a deep meaning to humanity, it could show the whole perspective of people’s emotions, than just entertainment. Susana holds the similar opinion, specially mentioning that music could help us to analyze our emotions and inspire to take some risks . I would also add that art could show the real emotions of author. It could inspire and calm down me. Alex raised a relevant point that states that art it is a way of breaking from stress.he mentioned that people without education also enjoy the art.
My answers: Q1: The author in the reading passage starts by describing the disadvantages of the usage of trawls in the shrimping industry. He specifically talks about the deaths of sea turtles that get caught in the trawls. He also introduced the "Turtle Exculder Device (TED)", a device that helps reduce the accidental deaths of big number of sea turtles. The speaker completely disagrees with the author regarding the advantages presented by the use of TED. The details for the same are described in the following paragraphs. Firstly, the author said that the TED mechanism adds a mechanical barrier in the middle of the nets to prevent animals larger than 10 centimeters for not getting caught in the nets. So, the author says that this would help turtles from not getting caught in the nets. The speaker refutes this point by stating that still large number of smaller and mid-sized turtles were getting caught in these nets. Secondly, the author mentions the "Shrimp-Turtle law" which states that all the shrimping boats must have the TEDs attached and there will be some specific organizations monitoring if the TEDs are installed or not. The speaker mentions that this law isn't properly followed by the boat owners as they see that some good shrimps also get caught with TEDs. He further says that when the boats operate in the middle of the ocean where the owners remove the TEDs for catching the shrimp without notice from the monitoring organizations. Finally, the author talks about importing shrimp products only from certified TEDs. The speaker points out that most fishermen end up getting fake certificates for TEDs to sell their shrimps. He further goes on to say that since most of the boats operate on international waters it would be very difficult to identify whether the certificates are fake or not. To sum up, both the author and speaker have very distinct opinions on the advantages of TED. They will have a hard time coming to a common ground. Q2 first attempt: I strongly believe that art has very deeper purpose of expressing emotions and experiences rather than just being an entertainment. Lots of people can't express their emotions directly to the outside world due to lots of reasons. Art provides a great way for them to share their feelings towards the larger world. Painting is one such great art form. Many people paint imagining their past experiences and they also use vivid colors to strongly present the core concept of the drawing. So, just looking at the paintings a deep story is told that spans across various aspects of society. So, for these reasons, I think art has much more to do with emotions than pure entertainment.
The authors main argument is that shrimping industry majorly uses trawls to catch shrimp, with the help of huge nets people are able to catch anything and everything that comes in the way of these nets. So, these nets cause a crtical problem which is to to harm other animals which usually get caught in these nets, furthermore they experience suffocation which may lead to death. Hence TED’s were invented to solve this major issue, however the speaker opposes the idea of using TED’s. The author states that TED’s are designed to help sea turtles and other animals, if get caught in the net the mechanism will automatically releases the sea turtle if their size is greater than ten centimeters. Even though this is a better solution the speaker seems to be skeptical about the usage of TED. Mainly due to the fact that the animals larger than ten centimeters seem to escape from the nets there are turtles which are smaller in size which gets caught, she also states that suppose there is a shrimp larger than ten centimeters that shrimp will definetly escape so this system seems to be inefficient as per speakers point of view. The author emphasizes that there are laws been reformed which the countries need to would follow in order to sell shrimp legally. Moreover, the speaker criticizes that even though there are strict rules formed, fishermen do not seem to care about these laws and some how manage to get a fake certificate, since there are several countries involved very few may know which certificate is actually legit. Hence, in conclusion even though TED’s are good mechanicsm which can be used to control the amount of harm produced to other beings, the speaker thinks that they are far from being perfect. (so this is what i exactly wrote in 21 minutes around 298 words please review my writing)
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In my opinion, art is not only for entertainment but has a deeper purpose in expressing human emotions. My personal belief is that entertainment can be used to convey various ideologies or messages that have true meaning in it. For example, during World War 2, artists made drawings that represented the conflict between countries and exposed the true nature of relationships, this therefore made the audience understand the ongoing situation as there was a purpose in the piece. I understand Alex's concern over art's connection to entertainment, but I believe he misses a critical point in his statement that as a form of entertainment, some people paint when stressed out, as this is also a way of delivering emotions and contradicts his point. When you delve deep enough into a piece of art, there must be a form of goal in the artist which is why I strongly believe it is not only for entertainment.
Hi Josh! I got 98/120 (R20, L22, S27, W29) just by watching your videos. I used your templates in the writting and speaking section so I am happy with my score ❤. The listening and reading part I have ADHD so sometimes I need to read slowly or several times to be able to understand and I got distracted during one of the lectures 😂. But hey, I managed to get the score I needed to go to my dream university ❤ thank you so much. You have no idea how much you’re helping people fulfill their dreams…
Writing is not my strength, but hopefully I can keep improving thanks to your videos; Im trying to find the time and keep practicing. Even if I already graduated from university, one of my purposes of this year is completing the TOEFL test and see how good I am. Good luck everyone, we can do this!
hello Josh, thank you for great effort:) could you please evaluate this essay.. writing task 1: The reading and the lecture are both about Turtle Excluder Device (TED). While the reading represents three possible reasons to explain how (TED) reduces the number of turtle deaths, the professor believes that none of them completely accurate and they need improvements. First, according the reading, the TED mechanism can be helpful for turtles by preventing the bigger animal form getting caught deep inside. However, the speaker states that this mechanism is not accurate in selecting the animals that passing through it, he mentions two kind of marine animals with some small and middle sized shrimps in the listening can still go deep inside. Second, the passage notes that there are specific organizations are responsible for making sure that fishermen use the Turtle Excluder Device. However, the speaker explains that some fishermen did not use the Turtle Excluder Device due to financial aspects and some of them removed it once the ship sail to different places which makes it very challenging for the organizations to monitor. Finally, the article claims that the source of shrimp products must be from only certified users of TED. In contrast, the lecturer argues that it was very easy to fack a certification while sailing internationally since every region has its rules and regulations making it hard to follow and control.
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The article and the lecturer both deal with Turtle Excluder Devices that are specifically designed to reduce the number of sea turtle deaths per year. Whilst the author thinks that the TEDs have a positive impact, the lecturer opposes the author’s claims. In his opinion, these reasons do not hold water. Firstly, the author claims that the TEDs consist of a metal barrier in between the fishing nets that prevents any animal larger than 10 centimetres to pass and get caught deep inside. Furthermore, it is stated in the article that once the animal hits the metal barrier, it tilts downwards and gives it space to exit while the smaller shrimps pass through and get caught. In contrast, the lecturer argues that in many cases even the small and mid-sized turtles get caught along with the shrimp. Additionally, he mentions that there are many lucky shrimps that escape getting trapped along with the larger animals which in turn causes both shrimp and profit loss to the fishermen. Secondly, the author mentions that a Shrimp-Turtle Law was passed to make sure that the fishermen used the TEDs. The law made it compulsory for all trawling shrimping boats to have a TED installed. On top of that, he adds that there are also various organizations keeping track and making sure that all vessels followed the law. However, the lecturer calls this argument into question by saying that many of the fisherman removed the TEDs from their vessels when it was time to catch the shrimps. Further, he remarks that it was not possible for organizations to monitor ships so far from the shore. Finally, the writer asserts that America does not trade with any company, fishermen or country that does not abide by the Shrimp-Turtle Law. As opposed to the author, the lecturer holds that nowdays the documents that state an organizations compliance with the law are fake. He highlights that the documentation changes with country and thus the certification cannot be proved as legit or fake. As you can see, the author and the lecturer hold very different opinions. It would be great if someone could review this for me and tell me where to improve!
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I have a question about the integrated writing. Is it better to use the vocabulary that was used in the lecture, or better to paraphrase what was stated by a lecturer?
Hi Josh, i prepared for toefl in just two weeks of time, and all credit goes to you and your free contents. I scored 95, though my goal was to score 100. Is 95 a low score, for 2025, to get funding from institutions? I used to score better in reading section, but on test day this segment didnt go well for me, i was overthinking and didnt finish the last three questions . Do you have any advice for me?
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Hi Josh, Happy New Year. Thank you very much again for answering my questions and for your resourcesful, chic videos. How can I PREPARE in advance, to avoid these pitfalls? Please advice (Ref : TOEFL Writing for Academic Discussion) 1. Due to paucity of time, I feel pressured and mess up. As a result, the essay is disorganized, lacking evidences and therefore, incomplete? 2.Topic feels alien. And am not able to come up with ideas / outline? 3. Not able to come up with sentences to express my idea coherently?
Thanks for your message. That is a lot of advice to give, and I think it would help you more to perhaps meet with a teacher and let him or her look at your writing and give you customized next steps. Generally, though, these issues can be mitigated with practice. The more you practice, the faster the ideas will come. I hope this helps. :)
The author in the reading passage is impressed by the innovation of new technology which helps in preventing the sea turtle to get caught in the trawls used for catching the shrimps.However the speaker in the audio casts a doubt on the reading passage and states that firstly this TED technology does not allow sea animals which are smaller than 10 centimeters to pass through it so it means that the turtles for instance leatherback turtles which are less than 10 centimiters in length have to remain in trawls which accidently lead to their death. secondly , the speaker stated that sometimes shrimps cuold also pass through it due to their size finally ,the speaker stated that USA and someother european countries imposed a ban on those fishermen to sell their products in thier countries who are not following the laws of TED and are not verified seller and allowing only those fisherman who acquires authentic TED rules certificare as there are many sellers who fabricate TED verification certificate and there are handful of countries who possess the technology to detect real or false documents.
The writer introduce the shrimping business and the greatest devices turtle excluder device TED. The author states that TED helps to decrease the death of turtles. In contrast, the lectures presents some arguments that show weakness of TED. First, the writer claims that mechanical barrier specifically prevents the caught of any animal larger than ten centimeters. However, the lectruter states opposite. She explains that small and medium sized turtles still caught in TED. Second, the writer claims that Shrimp-Turtle Law allowing all boats to install TED. Nevertheless the lecturer explains that TED is hard to monitor. That is why most of boats not using it. Third, the reading passages states that USA strongly monitor the import of shrimps and requires special certification. Even so the lecturer states that documents could be fake ,moreover, it is practically impossible to recognize the fake and the real certificates.
Hello, has anyone participated in the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and can confirm if there's a visible timer indicating how much time remains during the test?
Hello Josh, Thank you so much for the great help to students in their master's program. I need some help regarding exams. I'm not able to increase my score, it is the same as the previous one. what should I do for that? I want to achieve more than 99 marks and still be stuck at lower😥. This is my last chance if I don't get it, I won't be able to apply to universities. do you know what is the algorithm of the TOEFL exam? While practicing I hardly got 1 or 2 wrong for listening but still in the exam im not able to get above 20 marks. for writing also only 21. please help me and tell me how to score good marks. waiting for your response.
Every student is unique, so it is hard for me to give advice to you in particular, but if you are struggling, you might want to try a trial lesson with one of our tutors for more personalized feedback and guidance. - tstprep.com/toefl-store/toefl-trial-lesson/
@@kc6627 Unfortunately, ETS doesn't release the exact formula, but you can find simplified grading rubrics in this document, drive.google.com/file/d/1lw6nrqC0XGUbPZkzu7ZD4N_9gBexOrm1/view
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There are so many conflicting instructions about the word count - is it 150 to 225 words or 250 to 350 words for TOEFL iBT writing part 1? I'm totally confused 😢
There is no maximum length for your response. According to ETS, your integrated essay needs to be somewhere between 150-225 words. However, we find that students who write between 250 - 350 words score higher. Hope this helps!
@@TSTPrep I feel it's nearly impossible to write that many words within the space of 20 minutes and for the essay to come out top-notch. Would this be possible for a B2 student?
@@katyajmukhadze4621 Of course, you do not have to write this much. You can still score well with a 150-225 word count if your essay is well-structured and exhibits a variety of vocabulary and grammar. If you still have doubts, I would suggest you book a TOEFL Trial lesson so you can talk with a teacher and receive at least a partial evaluation. - tstprep.com/toefl-store/toefl-trial-lesson
First of all, the author of the passage starts by saying how turtles and other animals are caught in the process of catching shrimps. The shrimps are usually caught uses trawls that are dragged behind the boats to catch shrimp. While catching these shrimps some other water animals like turtles are often caught and later die due to suffocation. According to the passage 2, The government has introduced some mechanism called as the TED. The TED mechanism consists of a metal barrier in the middle of the fishing net that prevents any animal larger than 10 centimeters from getting caught deep inside. However, the speaker in the lecture casts a doubt and he goes on by mentioning that Turtle Excluder Device only allow turtles larger than 10cm to escape and the turtles less than 10cm that is the medium sized or small sized turtles are often caught deep in the trawl. Now the 3rd passage states that the shrimp turtle law was passed in order to make sure that the fisherman use the Turtle Excluder Device. The TED law states that “Every fisherman must have a Turtle Excluder Device installed” and there are some special organizations that monitor the same. However, the lecture casts a doubt by saying that most of the fisherman after reaching the ocean, they remove the Turtle Excluder Device in order to catch the shrimps because some shrimps accidentally touch the metal barrier of Turtle Excluder Device and easily escape since there is no one to monitor if the fisherman is actually using the Turtle Excluder Device as it is nearly impossible to look from the shore. And the workers from the organization of Turtle Excluder Device cannot go with every fisherman to look if they are using the device or not. Finally, author in the last passage states that America controls the import of shrimps and the shrimps must come from the TED certified fishermen. And the fishermen who do not comply with this rule are not allowed to sell shrimps in US. However, the lecture points out that since the fishermen are from different countries most of the fishermen submit fake documents to prove that they are certified TED user to sell shrimps in US. Since the US government cannot actually verify if the fisherman has a forged or real document. my response, 387 words in total. If anyone of u have a recommendation for me, please do not hesitate to reply.
Sir, actually I am willing to give Ielts exam rather than Toefl. And I want to apply for the RA/TA for the masters program. Will the professors ask for the toefl scores even if Ielts is accepted for the particular program?
Hi there and thank you for asking. If the institution accepts IELTS, they will not require your TOEFL scores. If you have any additional questions, you have to contact the school of your choice in order to find out their requirements. Each school will have different admission criteria.
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Hi there and thank you for comemting. You can find more practice tests and useful TOEFL tips on our site, tstprep.com. However, it's definitely important for you to read more than just TOEFL materials if you are looking to build vocabulary and improve your reading skills. The first site we would recommend is LingQ. It is a program designed to give you a ton of reading content, from news articles to short stories at all levels of proficiency. It also has flashcards and other tools to help you remember vocabulary. The second site we would recommend for more "TOEFL-like" materials is Scientific American, which is an academic journal with similar types of passages from the test. I hope this helps.
Of course, ETS doesn't release that information for security reasons, but we have not heard a single report from a test taker who has seen the same prompts twice.
Good question. :) Try and see if you can write an answer to the question under actual test conditions: no spell check, etc. Also, make sure to time yourself. Then see if you answered the question and look for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Try to understand all types of questions that exist ( I guess there are 10) and remember the answers follow the text sequence, so you can concentrate on paragraphs while reading the questions. TST have great videos about it! Good luck
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The reading passage and the lecture are about the turtle excluder devices (TED). A device made to help reduce the amount of turtle’s death by trawls when shrimp fishing. Whereas the author describes some advantages this device has, the speaker does the total opposite.
Firstly, according to the reading this device was created to only save the turtles. The device is made of a mechanical barrier with fishing nets that prevents animals larger than 10 cm from getting caught deep inside. However, the speaker mentions that some turtles are smaller than the average and still get caught leading to the survival of some but not all of them.
Secondly, according to the reading to make sure the TED is being used, a ‘’Shrimp-Turtle Law’’ was passed. This is mandatory and there are specific organizations that monitors the shrimp vessels. However, the speaker mentioned that most of the shrimpers take the TED out once in the ocean to prevent the lost of shrimps (as some of them are tinier) and there is no way to monitor all of them.
Lastly, in the final paragraph it is mentioned that only certified users of TEDs are allowed to import shrimps all over the US and European countries. Hence, these companies have opted to implement this device. However, the speaker states that the majority of these companies have fake documents as it is easier to mock the international business due to each country’s regulation and this makes it harder to recognize the real ones from the fake ones.
To sum up, the author of the lecture and the speaker have different points of views about TED.
The reading passage and the lecture are about turtle excluder device or TED . While the author of the article believe that it has many advantages , the speaker casts doubt on each statement that in the article . He claims that it has many drawbacks and flaws and it is not work as it is supposed to be .
Firstly , the author states that it helps the sea turtels to stay alive since it prevent any kind of animals that bigger than ten centimeter from enter the net and stick inside it . The lecturer , however , disagrees with this view point . He argues that there are many possibilities for small turtles that less than ten centimeters to be caught . Furthermore , some kind of species may catch by this net and get inside also some kind of shrimps who are lucky they can run away from this device .
Secondly , the reading passage states that all the boats and fishermen must install this device . The lecturer , on the other hand , refutes this claim by saying that it is impossible for the government to montier this process because it is kind of international trade .
Finally , the author asserts that the government will make such a tight control for the process of shrimp importing since they will import and buy from the fishermen who installed this device . To contrast , The leecturer contradicts this claim by mentioning that most of the documents that with the fishermen are fake and it is easy to make such a fake document .
To sum up , the author and the lecturer hold conflicting views about TED .
My writing , 277 words , any feedback would be considerable ☺.
Hello, it would be good if you tell me how am i supposed to practice with thus template and you can use meta A.I to review your score for this writing, well done btw ✅
I definetely believe that art serves much more purspose than to just entertain. As Susana expresses her thoughts on how art can be powerful tool for a social building, I agree with her completely.
Right of the bat I can say a million things on how art has influenced people’s quality of life than just entertaining, and one of the reason which I can think of is theatrical drama and story telling. Back in old ages we humans as a social beings did not possess any modern technology to communicate with each other, this lead to the art of story telling. For instance when I was a kid my grand mother would recite me few stories on how she used to live her childhood and her experience with life, words are sufficient, but when she stands up and enacts what actually happened using different types of emotions and the way she stresses over few words and commands the dialouges, this was far more realistic and I could experience the moments she has lived through her acting which served a better connection and I could relate to her with my whole heart making the moment we were sharing wholesome.
In conclusion, this is what I have to say about art since it serves a deeper connection with people it interacts, hence, art is much more than entertainment. (this is my second task i took almost 8.5 minutes to write and had time to review, i wrote about 226 words)
Well , for me I think art is everything because i use it as a tool to treat my self . For instance , If i want to express my emotions i take a pencil and a paper and start drawing , really it has been helping me alot . Moreover , some researches suggested that for people who have depression or any kind of emotional disorders they can use music and painting to treat their selves and this prove the powerful effect of art on human behevior and emotions .
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My writing: Please, let me know if its acceptable/good.
The reading and the lecture are both about the trawls used in the shrimping industry. Whereas the autor of the reading states that to help reduce accidental deaths among sea turtles, the lecturer suggests that this is not accurate at all. The lecturer casts doubt on the main points made in the reading by providing three main reasons.
First of all, according to the reading, the invention of TED (Turtle Excluder Device) has made a great contribution to help sea turtles, as it prevents any animal larger than 10 centimeters from getting caught Deep inside. However, the lecturer disputes this point. He argues that even though the devices are made to exclude any animal larger than 10 centimeters, there are some other meat size animals, such as smaller turtles that cannot be helped by this device. Furthermore, she mentions that even some lucky shrimp can be caught by TED and get outside the trawls.
Secondly, the reading states that there is a law called the “Shrimp Turtle Law” that enables organizations to control the proper use and maintain of TED. Nevertheless, the lecturer states that many boat owners do not use this device while they are fishing, as they leverage the lack of control in zones that are not likely to be monitored.
Finally, the reading passage claims that America now tightly controls the import cf shrimp. In addition, it states that all shrimp products must come from certified users of TEDs. On the other hand, the lecturer believes that many boat owners fake their documents to fool the authorities. Moreover, he contends that many boat owners dont missout the chance to use these fake documents due to each document changes in every country.
Although the reading and the lecture are both about the same topic, the tree main points in the reading are effectively challenged by the lecturer.
Thank you for your videos! My score 116/120: Reading 28/30 Writing 29/30 Listening 29/30 and speaking 30/30
All thanks to your practice tests and videos
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Hi, congratulations on your score. Would u mind giving me some tips about the speaking section? How did u manage to score a 30/30 in speaking???
a 30/30 on speaking test is insane. Congrats!!
@@Zayan08373 sorry just saw this. Well I practised with a timer. It also helps if you've watched English movies all your childhood then sitcoms in adulthood 😄 during the test I got to use some idioms as well. It wasn't intentional...just got the opportunity to do so. So I think that might have helped
I had my toefl with 99/120 just by following your free ressources. Thanks tstprep
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@@harmoniendondo7595 just do the practice videos, again and again.
@@maitreshifui8103 thanks, how about the books. which one did you bought ?
Congrats🎉For how long have you been practicing?
From my perspective, in the intricate tapestry of human experience, art serves a profound purpose beyond mere entertainment. I wholeheartedly concur with Susana's insightful perspective, emphasizing art as a powerful emotional and inspirational tool. For instance, during times of anxiety or depression, country music of Johnny Cash has acted as a valuable emotional outlet, lessening my psychological load and rejuvenating my spirits; similarly, immersing myself in the beauty of nature through oil paintings offers solace and restoration, allowing me to find peace by savoring the serene depictions. Both forms of art assist in calming my nerves and guiding me through intertwined predicaments. Alex's standpoint, while highlighting the accessibility of art to society, failed to realize the fact that appreciation is also a part of deeper purpose for citizens. The same artworks would evoke varied responses from different people based on their personal unique experiences and contexts. These diverse emotional and experiential connections transcend the realm of ordinary entertainment, enriching our lives with depth and meaning.
Answer example- Task 1 - Integrated Writing
The article introduces the topic of the use of Turtle Excluder Devices in the Shrimping Industry.
The writer says there are many benefits to use this device in order to maintain alive and free the turtles that introduces into the shrimp boat nets.
The lecturer disagrees. She says that although it´s a great idea, it´s far from perfect.
First, the author says that TED reduce the number of death turtles by shrimp boats nets allowing animals larger than 10 cm to scape.
The professor believes that there are flaws in the author´s position. She contends that there are smaller or middle-sized turtles that can ultimatelly be captured by the nets.
According to the writer, there are a “Shrimp-Turtle Law” that allows to the application of TEDs in all the shrimp boats and guarentee their use by fishers.
The speaker, on other hand, Points out that in order to prevent the loss of profits because of shrimps that can also scape from the nets through the TEDs, fishers are able to uninstall the TED device when they are over the sea and this may not be controlled by any TED organization.
Also, the reading passage notes how the imports of shrimp products need to be TED certified to be allowed to sell in USA and Europe, and this can keep the fisherman using this device so they can be apt to sell their products.
The professor rebuts this argument. He says that the shrimp business can use fake documents thus international regulation can´t prevent this documentation to pass and allow the comertialization of shrimp although TEDs haven´t been used in the shrimp boats.
As you can see, the author and the lecturer hold very different views on Turtle Excluder Devices relevance in the Shrimping Industry.
Answer example- Task 2 - Academic Discussion
In my opinion art as a kind of expressión should be prioritized over as an entertainment tool. My personal belief is that art has been a way to express important emotions for many sensitive and high spirits over human civilization history. For example, differents cultures have tell their histories using art as an expressión.
I understand Alex concern over the entertainment importance in our actual society that have many stressful factors caused by economical and political situations, but i believe he misses another critical point. Art is a tool to express emotions, thoughts and experiences that words can´t in such a deepest way.
Art is a way to express humanity which is why i believe is crucial to see it as a powerfull communication tool of trascendental milestones through Civilization history by elevated spirits.
Hi! Impressive answers! Could you please tell me if the minimum number of words is mandatory in each task?
I believe that chosing one side over the other would be akin to feigning arrogance. Art does not serve a singular purpose but instead contains a multifaced function. Therefore, there is truth in both the statement regarding its sole purpose is for entertainment and the statement that is has deeper purposes. On one hand, as Alex remarked, Art for many, serves as an outlet to escape from their stressfilled lives. On the other hand, as Susana concured art is often used as medium for societal commentary and can be used to not only appeal to a wide audience but have stronger theological impacts.
any feedback would be appreciated.
After watching all your videos on the toefl i now see that this was a terrible response. Let me rewrite it.
I believe that taking a definitive stance on the purpose of art would be presumptuous. Art, like many other subjects, serves multiple functions. Interpretation of art largely depends on the individual audience. On one hand, art often captivates with its beauty and serves as an aesthetic escape from the mundane, as Alex noted. However, as Susana pointed out, it also serves as a powerful medium for social commentary, with profound theological implications. Thus, both viewpoints hold merit: art entertains and enlightens simultaneously.
*multifaceted 😀
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@@harmoniendondo7595 You can start by learning templates for the speaking and writing part (on Google or TH-cam Channels). Try to memorize them so well that even when you're stressed you still remember them. As long as you have good structure, it will be quite easy to do the tasks. I'm talking like : I personally agree with the statement for several reasons. Firstly... Secondly....
It is really important to practice a lot. There are so many practice tests on TH-cam but try to go for the more difficult ones like the one in this video. The Toefl test I did was on this kind of difficulty level. Good luck!
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The article and the lecturer are both about the improvement of the Turtle Exclurer Device (TED) in shrimping industry. This device is installed in shrimping trawls with the purpose of preventing turtle deaths. Whilst the author of the article explains how TED works, the lecturer casts some doubts about its efficiency. She is of the opinion that improving TED is a great idea but it has some faults.
First of all, the article mentions that this tool consists on adding a mechanical barrier which helps to prevent turtles and other animals death. Furthermore, it is mention that animals which are ten centimeters longer do not get caught. Despite of this, the lecturer claims that although the metal barrier is useful, there are other turtle spices which are smaller and they get caught. Moreover, she says that not only smaller turtles but many other small species get damaged despite the use of this tool.
Secondly, the author of the reading passage mentions the shrimp turtle law, which settles the obligation for all trawling shrimping boats to have a TED. Moreover, he says that many organizations keep regarding this. However, the lecturer says that at the time of shrimping many companies remove the device and there is no way to notice about it. She suggests that this law does not have a correct enforcement.
Finally, the article highlights the roll of the United States of America in controlling the quality of shrimp importation. The author mentions the improvement of TED certification, which menans that if shrimp company doesn´t have this certification, it isn’t allowed to sell its product in the US. However the lecturer casts doubt on this saying that in many cases the certification is faked. Apart from this, she claims that depending on the country the certification requirements changes.
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The role of art in society is a very controversial topic. Whilst some people believe that art is just a waste of time some other emphasize on the social benefits it brings. I understand Alex point about art as a way to relax, but in my opinion art is much more that entertainment. I strongly believe that art can be used as a tool for saving people who are in a situation of extreme vulnerability. In fact, many studies have shown cases of drug addicts who succeed on dealing with this situation with art. So, to sum up I am completely convinced that art has got an important purpose in society.
From my perspective, the art has a deep meaning to humanity, it could show the whole perspective of people’s emotions, than just entertainment. Susana holds the similar opinion, specially mentioning that music could help us to analyze our emotions and inspire to take some risks . I would also add that art could show the real emotions of author. It could inspire and calm down me.
Alex raised a relevant point that states that art it is a way of breaking from stress.he mentioned that people without education also enjoy the art.
My answers:
Q1:
The author in the reading passage starts by describing the disadvantages of the usage of trawls in the shrimping industry. He specifically talks about the deaths of sea turtles that get caught in the trawls. He also introduced the "Turtle Exculder Device (TED)", a device that helps reduce the accidental deaths of big number of sea turtles. The speaker completely disagrees with the author regarding the advantages presented by the use of TED. The details for the same are described in the following paragraphs.
Firstly, the author said that the TED mechanism adds a mechanical barrier in the middle of the nets to prevent animals larger than 10 centimeters for not getting caught in the nets. So, the author says that this would help turtles from not getting caught in the nets. The speaker refutes this point by stating that still large number of smaller and mid-sized turtles were getting caught in these nets.
Secondly, the author mentions the "Shrimp-Turtle law" which states that all the shrimping boats must have the TEDs attached and there will be some specific organizations monitoring if the TEDs are installed or not. The speaker mentions that this law isn't properly followed by the boat owners as they see that some good shrimps also get caught with TEDs. He further says that when the boats operate in the middle of the ocean where the owners remove the TEDs for catching the shrimp without notice from the monitoring organizations.
Finally, the author talks about importing shrimp products only from certified TEDs. The speaker points out that most fishermen end up getting fake certificates for TEDs to sell their shrimps. He further goes on to say that since most of the boats operate on international waters it would be very difficult to identify whether the certificates are fake or not.
To sum up, both the author and speaker have very distinct opinions on the advantages of TED. They will have a hard time coming to a common ground.
Q2 first attempt:
I strongly believe that art has very deeper purpose of expressing emotions and experiences rather than just being an entertainment. Lots of people can't express their emotions directly to the outside world due to lots of reasons. Art provides a great way for them to share their feelings towards the larger world. Painting is one such great art form. Many people paint imagining their past experiences and they also use vivid colors to strongly present the core concept of the drawing. So, just looking at the paintings a deep story is told that spans across various aspects of society. So, for these reasons, I think art has much more to do with emotions than pure entertainment.
The authors main argument is that shrimping industry majorly uses trawls to catch shrimp, with the help of huge nets people are able to catch anything and everything that comes in the way of these nets. So, these nets cause a crtical problem which is to to harm other animals which usually get caught in these nets, furthermore they experience suffocation which may lead to death. Hence TED’s were invented to solve this major issue, however the speaker opposes the idea of using TED’s.
The author states that TED’s are designed to help sea turtles and other animals, if get caught in the net the mechanism will automatically releases the sea turtle if their size is greater than ten centimeters. Even though this is a better solution the speaker seems to be skeptical about the usage of TED. Mainly due to the fact that the animals larger than ten centimeters seem to escape from the nets there are turtles which are smaller in size which gets caught, she also states that suppose there is a shrimp larger than ten centimeters that shrimp will definetly escape so this system seems to be inefficient as per speakers point of view.
The author emphasizes that there are laws been reformed which the countries need to would follow in order to sell shrimp legally. Moreover, the speaker criticizes that even though there are strict rules formed, fishermen do not seem to care about these laws and some how manage to get a fake certificate, since there are several countries involved very few may know which certificate is actually legit.
Hence, in conclusion even though TED’s are good mechanicsm which can be used to control the amount of harm produced to other beings, the speaker thinks that they are far from being perfect. (so this is what i exactly wrote in 21 minutes around 298 words please review my writing)
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In my opinion, art is not only for entertainment but has a deeper purpose in expressing human emotions. My personal belief is that entertainment can be used to convey various ideologies or messages that have true meaning in it. For example, during World War 2, artists made drawings that represented the conflict between countries and exposed the true nature of relationships, this therefore made the audience understand the ongoing situation as there was a purpose in the piece. I understand Alex's concern over art's connection to entertainment, but I believe he misses a critical point in his statement that as a form of entertainment, some people paint when stressed out, as this is also a way of delivering emotions and contradicts his point. When you delve deep enough into a piece of art, there must be a form of goal in the artist which is why I strongly believe it is not only for entertainment.
Hi Josh! I got 98/120 (R20, L22, S27, W29) just by watching your videos. I used your templates in the writting and speaking section so I am happy with my score ❤.
The listening and reading part I have ADHD so sometimes I need to read slowly or several times to be able to understand and I got distracted during one of the lectures 😂. But hey, I managed to get the score I needed to go to my dream university ❤ thank you so much. You have no idea how much you’re helping people fulfill their dreams…
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Writing is not my strength, but hopefully I can keep improving thanks to your videos; Im trying to find the time and keep practicing. Even if I already graduated from university, one of my purposes of this year is completing the TOEFL test and see how good I am. Good luck everyone, we can do this!
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hello Josh, thank you for great effort:) could you please evaluate this essay.. writing task 1: The reading and the lecture are both about Turtle Excluder Device (TED). While the reading represents three possible reasons to explain how (TED) reduces the number of turtle deaths, the professor believes that none of them completely accurate and they need improvements.
First, according the reading, the TED mechanism can be helpful for turtles by preventing the bigger animal form getting caught deep inside. However, the speaker states that this mechanism is not accurate in selecting the animals that passing through it, he mentions two kind of marine animals with some small and middle sized shrimps in the listening can still go deep inside.
Second, the passage notes that there are specific organizations are responsible for making sure that fishermen use the Turtle Excluder Device. However, the speaker explains that some fishermen did not use the Turtle Excluder Device due to financial aspects and some of them removed it once the ship sail to different places which makes it very challenging for the organizations to monitor.
Finally, the article claims that the source of shrimp products must be from only certified users of TED. In contrast, the lecturer argues that it was very easy to fack a certification while sailing internationally since every region has its rules and regulations making it hard to follow and control.
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The article and the lecturer both deal with Turtle Excluder Devices that are specifically designed to reduce the number of sea turtle deaths per year. Whilst the author thinks that the TEDs have a positive impact, the lecturer opposes the author’s claims. In his opinion, these reasons do not hold water.
Firstly, the author claims that the TEDs consist of a metal barrier in between the fishing nets that prevents any animal larger than 10 centimetres to pass and get caught deep inside. Furthermore, it is stated in the article that once the animal hits the metal barrier, it tilts downwards and gives it space to exit while the smaller shrimps pass through and get caught. In contrast, the lecturer argues that in many cases even the small and mid-sized turtles get caught along with the shrimp. Additionally, he mentions that there are many lucky shrimps that escape getting trapped along with the larger animals which in turn causes both shrimp and profit loss to the fishermen.
Secondly, the author mentions that a Shrimp-Turtle Law was passed to make sure that the fishermen used the TEDs. The law made it compulsory for all trawling shrimping boats to have a TED installed. On top of that, he adds that there are also various organizations keeping track and making sure that all vessels followed the law. However, the lecturer calls this argument into question by saying that many of the fisherman removed the TEDs from their vessels when it was time to catch the shrimps. Further, he remarks that it was not possible for organizations to monitor ships so far from the shore.
Finally, the writer asserts that America does not trade with any company, fishermen or country that does not abide by the Shrimp-Turtle Law. As opposed to the author, the lecturer holds that nowdays the documents that state an organizations compliance with the law are fake. He highlights that the documentation changes with country and thus the certification cannot be proved as legit or fake.
As you can see, the author and the lecturer hold very different opinions.
It would be great if someone could review this for me and tell me where to improve!
Got a 115/120. Thanks to your content. 🎉
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I watched you video for a month and got 100. Thank you so much!
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I have a question about the integrated writing. Is it better to use the vocabulary that was used in the lecture, or better to paraphrase what was stated by a lecturer?
Hi there and yes, paraphrasing is definitely an important part of your score.
Hi Josh, i prepared for toefl in just two weeks of time, and all credit goes to you and your free contents. I scored 95, though my goal was to score 100. Is 95 a low score, for 2025, to get funding from institutions? I used to score better in reading section, but on test day this segment didnt go well for me, i was overthinking and didnt finish the last three questions . Do you have any advice for me?
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Hi Josh, Happy New Year. Thank you very much again for answering my questions and for your resourcesful, chic videos. How can I PREPARE in advance, to avoid these pitfalls? Please advice (Ref : TOEFL Writing for Academic Discussion)
1. Due to paucity of time, I feel pressured and mess up. As a result, the essay is disorganized, lacking evidences and therefore, incomplete?
2.Topic feels alien. And am not able to come up with ideas / outline?
3. Not able to come up with sentences to express my idea coherently?
Thanks for your message. That is a lot of advice to give, and I think it would help you more to perhaps meet with a teacher and let him or her look at your writing and give you customized next steps. Generally, though, these issues can be mitigated with practice. The more you practice, the faster the ideas will come. I hope this helps. :)
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The author in the reading passage is impressed by the innovation of new technology which helps in preventing the sea turtle to get caught in the trawls used for catching the shrimps.However the speaker in the audio casts a doubt on the reading passage and states that
firstly this TED technology does not allow sea animals which are smaller than 10 centimeters to pass through it so it means that the turtles for instance leatherback turtles which are less than 10 centimiters in length have to remain in trawls which accidently lead to their death.
secondly , the speaker stated that sometimes shrimps cuold also pass through it due to their size
finally ,the speaker stated that USA and someother european countries imposed a ban on those fishermen to sell their products in thier countries who are not following the laws of TED and are not verified seller and allowing only those fisherman who acquires authentic TED rules certificare as there are many sellers who fabricate TED verification certificate and there are handful of countries who possess the technology to detect real or false documents.
The writer introduce the shrimping business and the greatest devices turtle excluder device TED. The author states that TED helps to decrease the death of turtles. In contrast, the lectures presents some arguments that show weakness of TED.
First, the writer claims that mechanical barrier specifically prevents the caught of any animal larger than ten centimeters. However, the lectruter states opposite. She explains that small and medium sized turtles still caught in TED.
Second, the writer claims that Shrimp-Turtle Law allowing all boats to install TED. Nevertheless the lecturer explains that TED is hard to monitor. That is why most of boats not using it.
Third, the reading passages states that USA strongly monitor the import of shrimps and requires special certification. Even so the lecturer states that documents could be fake ,moreover, it is practically impossible to recognize the fake and the real certificates.
I took the Toefl test today. I will come back to update you :)
I got 95. Thank u!
Where are the sample answers?
Hello, has anyone participated in the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and can confirm if there's a visible timer indicating how much time remains during the test?
Is that enough time? I still haven't been able to complete the questions. Any suggestions?
On the real TOEFL ibt test, it should take about 29 minutes to complete the Writing section, both tasks.
Hi Josh, I do not know why the link for the explanation does not open for me? please tell me what can I do to use it.
Hello Josh, Thank you so much for the great help to students in their master's program. I need some help regarding exams. I'm not able to increase my score, it is the same as the previous one. what should I do for that? I want to achieve more than 99 marks and still be stuck at lower😥. This is my last chance if I don't get it, I won't be able to apply to universities. do you know what is the algorithm of the TOEFL exam? While practicing I hardly got 1 or 2 wrong for listening but still in the exam im not able to get above 20 marks. for writing also only 21. please help me and tell me how to score good marks. waiting for your response.
Every student is unique, so it is hard for me to give advice to you in particular, but if you are struggling, you might want to try a trial lesson with one of our tutors for more personalized feedback and guidance. - tstprep.com/toefl-store/toefl-trial-lesson/
@@TSTPrep thank you so much for your reply. Can you please make a video on the TOEFL scoring algorithm?
@@kc6627 Unfortunately, ETS doesn't release the exact formula, but you can find simplified grading rubrics in this document, drive.google.com/file/d/1lw6nrqC0XGUbPZkzu7ZD4N_9gBexOrm1/view
hi i have a question. what score do your writing samples earn out of 30? thanks
Hi, thanks for your question. While it is impossible to say certain, the sample answers are generally considered 30/30.
The link to access the answers doesn't work and this happens in all your videos. It always redirects to the same page to get the free test! Please share the answers with us!
Hi there and thank you for asking. When you sign up for a free test, you will receive an email with downloadable PDFs of reading, listening, speaking, and writing tests with answer keys. Hope this clarifies. You can always reach out at contact@tstprep.com if you have any additional questions about our practice materials.
Hi Josh i'm Crate from DRC, would like to know how they count word when it happens to writing section
There is an automated word counter that counts the words in the response.
Thanks!
There are so many conflicting instructions about the word count - is it 150 to 225 words or 250 to 350 words for TOEFL iBT writing part 1? I'm totally confused 😢
There is no maximum length for your response. According to ETS, your integrated essay needs to be somewhere between 150-225 words. However, we find that students who write between 250 - 350 words score higher. Hope this helps!
@@TSTPrep I feel it's nearly impossible to write that many words within the space of 20 minutes and for the essay to come out top-notch. Would this be possible for a B2 student?
@@katyajmukhadze4621 Of course, you do not have to write this much. You can still score well with a 150-225 word count if your essay is well-structured and exhibits a variety of vocabulary and grammar. If you still have doubts, I would suggest you book a TOEFL Trial lesson so you can talk with a teacher and receive at least a partial evaluation. - tstprep.com/toefl-store/toefl-trial-lesson
First of all, the author of the passage starts by saying how turtles and other animals are caught in the process of catching shrimps. The shrimps are usually caught uses trawls that are dragged behind the boats to catch shrimp. While catching these shrimps some other water animals like turtles are often caught and later die due to suffocation.
According to the passage 2, The government has introduced some mechanism called as the TED. The TED mechanism consists of a metal barrier in the middle of the fishing net that prevents any animal larger than 10 centimeters from getting caught deep inside. However, the speaker in the lecture casts a doubt and he goes on by mentioning that Turtle Excluder Device only allow turtles larger than 10cm to escape and the turtles less than 10cm that is the medium sized or small sized turtles are often caught deep in the trawl.
Now the 3rd passage states that the shrimp turtle law was passed in order to make sure that the fisherman use the Turtle Excluder Device. The TED law states that “Every fisherman must have a Turtle Excluder Device installed” and there are some special organizations that monitor the same. However, the lecture casts a doubt by saying that most of the fisherman after reaching the ocean, they remove the Turtle Excluder Device in order to catch the shrimps because some shrimps accidentally touch the metal barrier of Turtle Excluder Device and easily escape since there is no one to monitor if the fisherman is actually using the Turtle Excluder Device as it is nearly impossible to look from the shore. And the workers from the organization of Turtle Excluder Device cannot go with every fisherman to look if they are using the device or not.
Finally, author in the last passage states that America controls the import of shrimps and the shrimps must come from the TED certified fishermen. And the fishermen who do not comply with this rule are not allowed to sell shrimps in US. However, the lecture points out that since the fishermen are from different countries most of the fishermen submit fake documents to prove that they are certified TED user to sell shrimps in US. Since the US government cannot actually verify if the fisherman has a forged or real document.
my response, 387 words in total. If anyone of u have a recommendation for me, please do not hesitate to reply.
Sir, actually I am willing to give Ielts exam rather than Toefl. And I want to apply for the RA/TA for the masters program. Will the professors ask for the toefl scores even if Ielts is accepted for the particular program?
Hi there and thank you for asking. If the institution accepts IELTS, they will not require your TOEFL scores. If you have any additional questions, you have to contact the school of your choice in order to find out their requirements. Each school will have different admission criteria.
@@TSTPrep Ok Sir.. Thank you 🙏🙏
Can someone help me with the website I I can do my English test from? Also do I need to pay for it?
You can find a free TOEFL practice test on our site, tstprep.com If you are inquring about the official TOEFL test, check out the official site, ETS - www.ets.org/toefl.html
Hi everybody, i'm a new one in toefl. But i want my scores are over 61. Is it difficult too much ?? Can you give me some advise ??
Every student is unique, so it is hard for me to give advice to you in particular, but you might want to try meeting with a TOEFL teacher for a 30-minute TRIAL lesson to help provide you with personalized feedback and guidance. - tstprep.com/toefl-store/toefl-trial-lesson/
hi josh please upload more full mock test and reading test. i am not able to good score in reading test please do upload more test and tips. thank you
Hi there and thank you for comemting. You can find more practice tests and useful TOEFL tips on our site, tstprep.com. However, it's definitely important for you to read more than just TOEFL materials if you are looking to build vocabulary and improve your reading skills. The first site we would recommend is LingQ. It is a program designed to give you a ton of reading content, from news articles to short stories at all levels of proficiency. It also has flashcards and other tools to help you remember vocabulary. The second site we would recommend for more "TOEFL-like" materials is Scientific American, which is an academic journal with similar types of passages from the test. I hope this helps.
Thank you sir
Hello
I have a question can reading , writing and listening tests be repeated in some cases in toefl test😅
Of course, ETS doesn't release that information for security reasons, but we have not heard a single report from a test taker who has seen the same prompts twice.
How am i supposed to use these as practice??
Good question. :) Try and see if you can write an answer to the question under actual test conditions: no spell check, etc. Also, make sure to time yourself. Then see if you answered the question and look for spelling and grammar mistakes.
THe links that he has provided for the sample ones does not work.
Sorry about that. Please try again. It should work now.
Thank you sir. You have been helping us a lot
but where are the answers to these questions?
In the description below the video.
You didn’t add answers in this video
They are in the downloadable PDF in the description.
Waiting your new videos
Where’s the link?
In the description below the video.
Hi Josh, I can not download the answer. I think there is a problem with this.
Please try agian at the following link - tstprep.com/opt-in-complete-toefl-practice-test-11-yt/. Make sure to check your Spam folder.
how to check answers
There is an answer key in the description below the video.
Jesus out of all topics they had to pick art 😂 They should stick to simpler topics like social media and politics
Thank you for your feedback.
@@TSTPrep oh I wasn’t criticising you! I was criticising ETS. Thank you so much for your help!
I dont seem to understand why I cannot up my game when it comes to reading. I dont know what Im doing wrong
Try to understand all types of questions that exist ( I guess there are 10) and remember the answers follow the text sequence, so you can concentrate on paragraphs while reading the questions. TST have great videos about it! Good luck
Hi Josh. I need your help because I want to buy the private classes plus but I sent emails and they answered but they not answered what I need to know before I’m buying package. Do you have any contact number please???
Hi Blerina and thank you for commenting. We don't offer phone support, sorry. We've replied to each of your emails, but could you please clarify what you mean by 'what I need to know before I’m buying a package'? The more specific you are, the more likely it will be that we can find a way to help.
Please review the private classes page carefully and forward your additional questions to contact@tstprep.com. Here is the link - tstprep.com/store/toefl/toefl-private-lessons/.
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I want to know what means that at package.??? This is the reason I asked if you have any contact number.
Thank you for your time to answer me
Hi Josh i'm Crate from DRC, would like to know how they count word when it happens to writing section
There is an automated word counter that counts the words in the response.
Thank you