2007年2月2日金曜日

TOEFL 4

This is training for TOEFL writing! Please mark and correct.

Q.The expression “Never, never give up” means to keep trying andnever stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with thisstatement? Use specific reasons and examples to support youranswer.

Some people say that we can produce nothing if we give up. I cannot agree with this argument, because it overlooks some disadvantages of itself and advantages of the counter. I try to explain them one by one.
First, if it is impposible to reach the goal, choosing to never give up leads to disappoint youawfully. There is the risk that we cannot get to the right result in theory. That would hurt us so muchthat we cannot stand it.
Second, if we sometimes choose to give up, we can try more subjects or themes than sticking to one thing. For example, in my major, economics, much theme exist. Though I can keep trying foreverfor one theme, I choose to try as many themes as possible because I might be able to find more exciting and interesting affairs. In addition, what seems to be absolutely different can be sometimes clues for reach the goal. Leaving from it once might lead us to the goal.
In conclusion, I disagree with the "never give up" strategy. We should try other possibilities, if there exist.

TOEFL 3 this is training! please mark and correct.

Q. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with agroup of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons andexamples to support your answer.

Some people say it's better to study individually than with a group, however, I cannot agreewith this opinion personally. I can find some advantages in studying with a group of students. I explain them one by one.
First, studying with my friends, I can obtain new information and knowledges. Because the quantity of knowledges obsessed by one person is limited, I can utilize much knowledge cooperating with my fellows. As a result, with my group, my study would proceed more efficiently than doing alone.
Second, I can maintain stability of my mentality. Study can be sometimes much hard and heavy works. Then, some people lose their mental health. There are many students commiting suicidein graduate schools. Exchanging with my friends makes me relax and remenber that I have much support.
In conclusion, as mentioned above, I prefer to study with my friends. I think it is importantfor sustainable studying to work efficiently and in good mentality.