TOEFL TWE topic 1

It has been said, "Not everything that is learnd is contained in books." Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important. Why?

Practice of Conjunctions and Transitional Words

Why do people who read novels have better language skills? I think that the answer to this question is easy to understand. Being in the habit of reading exposes us to new words every day. ______ reading, we not only learn new word, but we also review many others. Reading novels is interesting and educational, and we often share what we learn from the with our friends and family. ______ we discuss what we read with them, we understand the story and the words in the novels better, too. Is there an easier way to learn new vocabulary? I doubt it. _______ the reading of novels, people can enjoy their lives and improve their language skills.

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Many of my friends tell me that I should buy a car. Presently, I take public transportation, like the bus, the MRT, and taxis. _________, my friends tell me that I should buy a car. __________, I can see their point of view. If I had my own car, I would be free to go whereever and whenever I wanted. I would not have to wait any longer for a bus, MRT train, or a taxi. _________, I save a lot of money by taking public transportation. A car needs gas and oil, and you have to pay for your license, parking fees, and car checkups. Cars can also be inconvenient. Have you ever heard of a traffic jam? There is no traffic jam on the MRT. _______, I think I will continure to take public transportation.

Sample of Topic Sentence

My mother is neither tall nor heavy, but she is the biggest person in my life. There has been no other person with a greater influence on me. Most mothers feed, wash,, and clothe their children, and my mother is no exception. But more than this, she made sure that I received the finest education possible. This education was not at expensive schools or famous universities, but at home, by her knee, patiently. My mother explained to me the difference between right and wrong; the virtues of generosity, honesty, and hard work; and the importance of family and social ties. From her I understood who I was, where I belonged, and how I should spend my energies. No matter how big I might grow to be, I hope to be as great as my mother.