The TOEFL test, like the IELTS test, has four parts: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. TOEFL writing itself is divided into several parts. One of these sections is Integrated. In this article, we explain the TOEFL Integrated section so that you know what it is and how you should answer the questions to get the best score. So stay with us.
Introduction
You will be given about 20 minutes to write a text for the TOEFL writing section. But before you start writing, there are several things you need to do. You will be given a 4-paragraph text, and you must read it. It takes about 3 minutes to read this text. Then an audio file will be played that you should also listen to. Then you have to write your opinion after reading the text and listening to the audio file and the connection between the two.
You should know that the comment on the text and the comment on the audio file may be in the same direction, or each may present a different idea.
How to answer this section?
1. To avoid confusing text and audio files, you can write the points related to the text on the left side and the points associated with the audio file on the right side. This way, you can easily identify what each person’s opinion is.
2. Do not forget that the audio file is played once and cannot be repeated. So try to listen to it carefully and write down the important points.
3. Be sure to pay attention to the text opinion and audio file opinion and whether they agree or disagree with each other. Try to identify the topic and comments quickly and write them down in the corner of the paper.
4. Keep in mind that you should not write the speaker’s words and the text exactly in writing. This shows that you have no idea and copied the text. So you will not get any marks.
5. Finally, don’t forget that the allowed number of words you write for writing should be at least 150 to 220. No problem if you write more, but don’t write less.
Conclusion
TOEFL Integrated section requires a lot of practice. Because you have to be fast, read the text, and listen to the audio file in a few minutes. Understanding the speaker’s opinion and the text is also very important, and you must be able to recognize it. Otherwise, you will not get a total score from this section. All your skills, such as listening and reading, will be measured in this writing section. So practice a lot.