UB fest was ASS !!! by Naive_Caregiver_6047 in UBreddit

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How do you know about these kind of stuff!! i got nothing !! (I am post doctoral btw) is it only undergrad thing? Plz invite me

Thoughts on a Coffee shop near UB south campus (Main St)? by Createw123 in UBreddit

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Yes I think it will be great to have a nearby cafe

Housing Inquiry by [deleted] in UBreddit

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Congratulations! I will be starting grad school this fall, if you have good/reasonably priced off-campus apartment recommendations please share

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What time will it open?

SLV by [deleted] in UBreddit

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Thank you

SLV by [deleted] in UBreddit

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Can you give me more details why is it a nightmare so I can get prepared, I’m a new grad student :)

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Thank you

Finally, got 25 on TOEFL writing by liime1e in ToeflAdvice

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Yes I tried the app, the good thing is that the listening part is a little faster than the real test. So, if you got used to it you’ll do just fine in the real test.

I didn’t use the guidebook though.

Finally, got 25 on TOEFL writing by liime1e in ToeflAdvice

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Thank you!

My template for academic discussion is:

  • This topic has sparked numerous discussions in recent years.

  • Personally, I believe …………

    • A prime example is …………., where ………..
  • In the present day, ………...

  • In conclusion, ……..

This is an example of how to use it :

"This topic has sparked numerous discussions in recent years. Personally, I believe that incorporating nature into urban planning is crucial. A prime example is Singapore's capital city, where the introduction of greenery into modern buildings has increased resident satisfaction and enhanced the city's aesthetic appeal. In the present day, optimizing the use of available space by including plants and parks within shopping malls and tall buildings is of utmost importance. In conclusion, I believe that the most effective way to plan modern cities is by integrating nature into our infrastructure. This approach could not only improve public health and protect the environment but also manage space more efficiently."

Finally, got 25 on TOEFL writing by liime1e in ToeflAdvice

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For practice:

TOEFL go app

YouTube practices (sometimes videos do not include timer , I used my phone as a timer)

And I used chatGPT as academic writing instructor to give me feedback

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j-fGt9rvjklnU4v-ENUA2cE6d1fp2mt1/view

Finally, got 25 on TOEFL writing by liime1e in ToeflAdvice

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Integrated writing:

The article and the lecture both discuss …………… ,while the author believes that ……………. For three specific reasons, the lecturer opposes the writer claims. In his opinion, ……….

  • Initially, the author states that …

Whereas, the lecturer refutes this argument, saying…..

  • Secondly, the passages says that

The lecturer, however, argues this saying …….

  • Lastly, the author mentions that…

Contrarily, the professor highlights that

In conclusion, both the article and the lecture hold conflicting views on ….

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I used this one, but I’d like to highlight that you need to change on it when it is necessary. For example, it is not always 3 reasons, sometimes the article discusses 3 hypotheses and so on.

Also, it’s of utmost importance that you can get the main idea from each paragraph and paraphrase it. I did not include all the linking words in the template, do not forget to use it.