TOEFL. Writing
Примеры заданий секции письма
В секции Writing проверяется умение писать грамотно и по существу: от составления отдельного предложения до написания письма и участия в академической онлайн-дискуссии.
- 12 заданий
- 29 минут (на все задания совокупно)
Примеры заданий из секции Writing
- Build a Sentence — Составьте предложение
Из предложенных слов и словосочетаний нужно составить грамматически верное предложение, соответствующее контексту. В модуле — 10 таких заданий подряд, на все отводится около 6–7 минут. Проверяется знание порядка слов, косвенных вопросов и грамматических структур.
1. I can't decide what to cook for dinner.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
recommend / would / you / what / dish
2. I heard the flight was delayed.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
know / why / do / you / it was delayed
3. I'm thinking about applying for the scholarship.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
prepared / your / documents / have / you
4. We're organizing a farewell party for Daniel.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
us / you / it / can / plan / help
5. I bought the wrong size jacket.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
is / what / on this / return policy / the
6. The professor mentioned an extra reading assignment.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
assignment / due / when / the / is
7. I'm having trouble logging into the student portal.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
tried / you / password / have / resetting / your
8. Our team lost the game yesterday.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
rematch / a / be / there / will
9. I need to submit my visa application soon.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
you / need / do / which / documents
10. The library closes early on weekends.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
it / close / does / what / time
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
recommend / would / you / what / dish
2. I heard the flight was delayed.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
know / why / do / you / it was delayed
3. I'm thinking about applying for the scholarship.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
prepared / your / documents / have / you
4. We're organizing a farewell party for Daniel.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
us / you / it / can / plan / help
5. I bought the wrong size jacket.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
is / what / on this / return policy / the
6. The professor mentioned an extra reading assignment.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
assignment / due / when / the / is
7. I'm having trouble logging into the student portal.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
tried / you / password / have / resetting / your
8. Our team lost the game yesterday.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
rematch / a / be / there / will
9. I need to submit my visa application soon.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
you / need / do / which / documents
10. The library closes early on weekends.
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ?
it / close / does / what / time
2. Write an Email — Напишите электронное письмо
Даётся ситуация и список пунктов, которые нужно раскрыть в письме. На выполнение реального задания отводится 7 минут. Готового «правильного» текста для такого задания не существует — оценивается ясность, полнота и грамотность письма.
Read a notice.
You signed up for a gym membership last month, but you have decided you no longer want it. You are unsure about the cancellation and refund policy.
Write an email to the gym's customer service. In your email, do the following:
To: [email protected]
Subject: Membership Cancellation Request
Write an email to the gym's customer service. In your email, do the following:
- Explain why you want to cancel your membership.
- Ask about the refund policy.
- Request confirmation once the cancellation is complete.
To: [email protected]
Subject: Membership Cancellation Request
3. Write for an Academic Discussion — Академическая дискуссия
Даётся вопрос преподавателя и два примера ответов других студентов. Нужно написать собственный содержательный пост (не менее 100 слов), выразив и обосновав своё мнение. Реальное время на выполнение — 10 минут.
Your professor is teaching a class on education. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
Professor: Some universities require students to attend a minimum percentage of their classes in person, while others leave attendance entirely up to the student. What do you think? Should university attendance be mandatory? Why or why not?
Student A: I think attendance should be mandatory because being physically present helps students stay engaged and ask questions in real time. Without a requirement, many students fall behind without realizing it.
Student B: I disagree. Some students learn better independently, and mandatory attendance doesn't guarantee real engagement — a student can be physically present but mentally checked out.
Professor: Some universities require students to attend a minimum percentage of their classes in person, while others leave attendance entirely up to the student. What do you think? Should university attendance be mandatory? Why or why not?
Student A: I think attendance should be mandatory because being physically present helps students stay engaged and ask questions in real time. Without a requirement, many students fall behind without realizing it.
Student B: I disagree. Some students learn better independently, and mandatory attendance doesn't guarantee real engagement — a student can be physically present but mentally checked out.
Ответы - Reading
Build a Sentence
Задания Write an Email и Write for an Academic Discussion не имеют единственно верного ответа — они оцениваются по критериям (полнота раскрытия темы, организация текста, грамотность). Ниже приводятся модельные письменные ответы на 5 баллов из 6 возможных.
Write an Email Sample (5/6)
To: [email protected]
Subject: Membership Cancellation Request
Dear Customer Service Team,
I am writing to formally request the cancellation of my gym membership, which I initiated middle of last month under the account name Your Name (Membership ID: #44091).
Unfortunately, due to a sudden change in my work schedule and a subsequent relocation, I am no longer able to utilize your facilities as originally planned. Because my new residence does not have a FitLife Gym location nearby, maintaining this membership is no longer feasible for me.
Could you please clarify your cancellation and refund policy regarding my situation? Specifically, I would like to know if I am eligible for a partial refund for the remaining days of the current billing cycle, or if there are any early termination fees that I should be aware of.
Please process this cancellation at your earliest convenience and send a written confirmation email once the termination is complete.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Write for an Academic Discussion Sample (5/6)
While both classmates raise valid points, I strongly agree with Student B that university attendance should be entirely voluntary. Requiring adult students to sit in a lecture hall operates on an outdated model of education that equates physical presence with actual learning.
In the modern academic environment, flexibility is paramount. Many students manage demanding workloads, internships, or personal commitments alongside their studies. Forcing them to adhere to a rigid attendance policy can be counterproductive, creating unnecessary stress that detracts from their academic performance. Furthermore, as Student B noted, physical presence does not guarantee mental engagement. A student who prefers independent study can often master the material more efficiently by reviewing recorded lectures and course readings at their own pace, rather than spending hours commuting to a lecture that could be summarized in a fraction of the time.
Ultimately, university education should prepare students for the professional world, where individuals are judged by the quality of their output and their ability to meet deadlines, not merely by "showing up." By giving students autonomy over their attendance, universities foster critical self-discipline and time-management skills that are far more valuable than a forced compliance record.
- What dish would you recommend?
- Do you know why it was delayed?
- Have you prepared your documents?
- Can you help us plan it?
- What is the return policy on this?
- When is the assignment due?
- Have you tried resetting your password?
- Will there be a rematch?
- Which documents do you need?
- What time does it close?
Задания Write an Email и Write for an Academic Discussion не имеют единственно верного ответа — они оцениваются по критериям (полнота раскрытия темы, организация текста, грамотность). Ниже приводятся модельные письменные ответы на 5 баллов из 6 возможных.
Write an Email Sample (5/6)
To: [email protected]
Subject: Membership Cancellation Request
Dear Customer Service Team,
I am writing to formally request the cancellation of my gym membership, which I initiated middle of last month under the account name Your Name (Membership ID: #44091).
Unfortunately, due to a sudden change in my work schedule and a subsequent relocation, I am no longer able to utilize your facilities as originally planned. Because my new residence does not have a FitLife Gym location nearby, maintaining this membership is no longer feasible for me.
Could you please clarify your cancellation and refund policy regarding my situation? Specifically, I would like to know if I am eligible for a partial refund for the remaining days of the current billing cycle, or if there are any early termination fees that I should be aware of.
Please process this cancellation at your earliest convenience and send a written confirmation email once the termination is complete.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Write for an Academic Discussion Sample (5/6)
While both classmates raise valid points, I strongly agree with Student B that university attendance should be entirely voluntary. Requiring adult students to sit in a lecture hall operates on an outdated model of education that equates physical presence with actual learning.
In the modern academic environment, flexibility is paramount. Many students manage demanding workloads, internships, or personal commitments alongside their studies. Forcing them to adhere to a rigid attendance policy can be counterproductive, creating unnecessary stress that detracts from their academic performance. Furthermore, as Student B noted, physical presence does not guarantee mental engagement. A student who prefers independent study can often master the material more efficiently by reviewing recorded lectures and course readings at their own pace, rather than spending hours commuting to a lecture that could be summarized in a fraction of the time.
Ultimately, university education should prepare students for the professional world, where individuals are judged by the quality of their output and their ability to meet deadlines, not merely by "showing up." By giving students autonomy over their attendance, universities foster critical self-discipline and time-management skills that are far more valuable than a forced compliance record.
