Is TOEFL writing the same as IELTS writing?

First, the difference between big compositions.

IELTS writing and TOEFL writing are mainly argumentative writing. The perfect score of IELTS writing is 9, and it is required to write a composition of more than 250 words within 40 minutes. The TOEFL writing score is 30 points, and it is required to write a composition of more than 300 words within 30 minutes. The difference between the two is mainly reflected in the following four aspects:

1, scoring standard

Judging from the grading standards, both IELTS and TOEFL require that the theme be deducted, the arguments be sufficient and the structure be rigorous, but the language requirements are different. In the scoring standard of IELTS writing, the requirement of language quality accounts for half. Among the four grading standards, two test vocabulary and grammar respectively, and the grading standards are very strict. The scores of domestic candidates are generally low, with few scores above 7 and almost no full marks.

However, only one of the four scoring criteria for TOEFL composition examines language quality. This means that a topic-related, fully demonstrated and logical TOEFL article can get an ideal score, such as 27 or 28, even if the language is not so perfect or even has small mistakes.

2. Theme type

The topics of IELTS composition and TOEFL composition are similar, and the common topics are education, science and technology, media, government, environment and society. But generally speaking, IELTS focuses on academics, while TOEFL focuses on life, such as friends, money, entertainment and success, which are common in TOEFL writing, but not common in IELTS writing. Therefore, when practicing writing, candidates should practice writing according to different topics and accumulate relevant vocabulary and arguments.

3. The structure of the article

IELTS composition and TOEFL composition consist of three parts: introduction, text and conclusion, which can be written in four or five paragraphs. However, IELTS writing usually adopts bilateral argumentation and balanced writing. Two opposites should be made clear when examining the questions. When writing, two opposites should have corresponding main paragraphs, such as one writing positive and the other writing negative. Look at the problem objectively and dialectically, otherwise it will be considered as digression.

However, TOEFL compositions are usually one-sided, and the main paragraphs fully support the positive side. For example, writing three paragraphs mainly discusses the positive reasons or advantages, and hardly mentions the negative ones, otherwise it will be considered unclear and confusing. Candidates must pay attention to the difference between the two arguments.

4. Demonstration method

Both IELTS composition and TOEFL composition can use examples to support the argument. However, IELTS can't give examples, can't say, for example, I … or my friends … The correct way is to give examples and say groups, such as young people, old people, teachers, students, parents, children and so on.

Ielts examples should be concise, not lengthy. The most commonly used demonstration method of TOEFL is examples, which can be varied, such as examples, examples, own, others', China, foreign, contemporary and historical. Moreover, examples should be specific and detailed, and an example can be written in tens or even hundreds of words.

Second, the difference between small compositions

IELTS and TOEFL compositions are completely different and almost incomparable. The IELTS composition is mainly based on charts, and it is required to write a composition of 150 words or more within 20 minutes. The writing task is to describe, compare, summarize and summarize the data and information in the chart, and mainly to examine personal writing skills.

TOEFL composition is a comprehensive task, which examines three skills: reading, listening and writing. It is required to write a composition of about 200 words within 20 minutes. The task of writing is to summarize the opinions heard on academic topics and establish the connection between the opinions heard and those read.

Extended data

Ielts test mode

Paper-pen mode

Candidates who choose the paper-and-pencil mode will take the listening, reading and writing tests through the paper-and-pencil mode and take the oral test through the "talk with everyone" form. The paper-and-pencil model is suitable for IELTS academic and training courses, and for IELTS academic and training courses for British visas and immigrants.

Computer examination mode

Candidates who choose the computer-based test mode will take the three-part test of listening, reading and writing through the computer-based test mode, and take the oral test in the form of "everyone talks". The computer test mode is suitable for IELTS academic and training courses, and IELTS academic classes for British visas and immigrants.

The computerized examination mode is completely consistent with the traditional paper-and-pencil mode in terms of examination fee, examination content, grading standard, difficulty level, examination type and examination safety setting. At present, the test date of computer test mode is arranged more than once a week, and the deadline for registration is 7 days before the test date. Candidates can check their scores within 5-7 days after the test, and the oral test is generally arranged on the day of the computer test or as close as possible to the date of the computer test.

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