Demo Class Notes (Louie- Ally)

Louie

– University graduate studying for TOEFL. Wants to start with writing and then speaking.

推荐课程（每周）/ Your Recommended Course (Weekly)

F2F: 2

Writing: 2

Vocabulary

Elaborate: 拓展

thesaurus: dictionary of synonyms

decade: 10 years

1. R1 and R1 ideas: look at a topic for 45 seconds. Come up with a valid R1 and R2.
2. Linking words: words that describe logic relationships
3. notes on synonyms
4. 2 essays per day – outline and final copy (Outline: logic chain)

Topic: Do you agree or disagree with the statement: It is better to spend money on traveling and vacation than save money for the future.
POV: prefer to spend money on traveling and vaction.

Intro:

R1:  Open one’s mind, broaden horizon
– In different cities, study different culture, local stories, know more about the world, more discoveries.
Example: Go specific: Fresh grads have been in school our whole lives, needs to the outside world

R2: Relaxation
– We need to take a break from our busy lives, unwind -> more efficient when we go back to work
Example:

Rebuttal: comparisons

Conclusion:

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Topic: Some people have ambitious dreams and keep pursuing them, but other people always focus on realistic goals and try to achieve them. Which do you think is better and why?

POV:  Having ambitious dreams and keep pursuing them is better

R1: Dreams and goals are our greatest motivation
– too much pressure in everyday life -> with dreams, can do better -> drives us forward
example:  *pick a group of people*

R2:

Rebuttal:

Conclusion:

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Introduction:

如今， 人们越来越意识到A的必要性
Nowadays, people have more awareness of the significance of A.
More people are becoming aware of the significance/importance of A.
Now there is a growing awareness/recognition of the significance/necessity of A
People’s awareness for A has increased over the past few years

在过去的10年里，A发生了巨大的变化
In the past 10 years, A has been dramatically changed.
In the past 10 years/decade, there has been a dramatic change/changes in A.

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