TOEFL Independent Essay ( Nepal Earthquake 2015)

Hello,

Today, I have another TOEFL Ind Essay practice for you. I know the TOEFL essay doesn't revolve around the news. But, the writing process is still the same. You choose a side, and give reasons why.

TOEFL Ind Essay (Nepal)- Do you agree or disagree with this statement. China will never be happy with what they have. They will always want more.

** This is in response to the fact that many people think China is only helping Nepal for political reasons.***

You can watch more China's Involvement in Nepal Earthquake 2015 here.

TOEFL Writing Tip (Words to Avoid)

Today, we will take a look at an article with a list of words to use in your writing on the TOEFL essay. The article is well-written, and easy to understand.

Check it out here: TOEFL Writing Tips/Words To Avoid

TOEFL Writing Tip

Your TOEFL writing score can easily increase if you use many action verbs, and avoid the passive tense almost completely. Although I realize none of you are small children, this video gives you a great list of action verbs to practice using in your writing.

TOEFL Action Verbs Video 

Nepal Turns Down Taiwan Aid (TOEFL Independent Essay Question)

The series of TOEFL independent essay questions about the events in Nepal continues today. As mentioned previously, the TOEFL independent essay won't have a reading to go with it. But, I thought I would list a news article here to help give you more information on the topic.

Read more: Nepal Turns Down Taiwan Asistance

Do you agree with this statement? Taiwan was turned down by Nepal because of China's good relations with Nepal. Give reasons to support your answer.

TOEFL Ind Essay Example #3 ( Nepal Earthquake)

Hello,

The Nepal earthquake images still continue to scatter across the news.  Today, I will change the wording  of another TOEFL Independent essay to let you use the Nepal Earthquake as a reference point. On the TOEFL, you won't  to read any additional information on the topic. But, I will share a popular FB post going around right now to help you write your essay.

Nepal Earthquake 2015.

For people abroad wanting to volunteer in Nepal right now. As a Nepali, I can say this is very heartwarming. Thank You !

But, please remember Nepal is still unstable at the moment. You want to help so you can make things better not worse.

We would hate to see you in danger because of us. We don't want to see stranded at an airport not knowing where to go, what to do. We don't want to see alone because we are not capable of hosting you right now. And also, we need to focus on rescuing the people who are in the country right now.

We appreciate your offer to help but right now, Nepal needs to organise from within. When things get calm, and we are better organized. When Nepali people living in Nepal need rest but still need to rebuild, PLEASE do come and help us.

Remember we want to reduce the stress not increase it. So, please stay safe where you are. You can help by updating people about the earthquake, rescue and medical camps, donating to organizations, sharing missing people's posts and sending Nepal lots of positive energy !

The author here encourages people to wait to volunteer for several different reasons. Do you agree that Nepal should not accept any volunteers from abroad yet? Give reasons to support your answer.

TOEFL Ind Essay ( Nepal Topic #2)

TOEFL Ind essay practice with Nepal Earthquake as a topic #2

I can't stop thinking about these people in Nepal. Here is another topic for you

You can watch this Nepal Earthquake video here to inspire your writing..

TOEFL Essay:

After a natural disaster, (earthquake, flood, tsunami, etc.) people volunteer for many different reasons. (for example, personal satisfaction, personal interest, career experience) Why do you think people will volunteer their time in Nepal after this earthquake?

TOEFL Ind Essay Examples (With Nepal Earthquake as a reference point)

The Nepal earthquake took the lives of many yesterday. This week,  I will post one TOEFL Independent Essay example question and change the words so you can write about the Nepal earthquake as a reference point. The news will be loaded with pictures, and videos. So, we might as well use it to our advantage.

Example 1:  If you could change one thing about how the media is covering the Nepal earthquake, what would it be? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.

Feel free to bring your essays to class on Saturday for feedback.