TOEFL ESAYS 091-100

Giving an Explanation 91

If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

If I could ask a famous person one question, I would ask Neil Armstrong what it felt like to walk on the moon. Sometimes I think it would be scary; sometimes I think it would be fun. On the other hand, maybe Armstrong was too busy to feel scared or have fun while he was walking on the moon.
I think it could be very scary to go to walk on the moon. Neil Armstrong was the first person to do it. He was well prepared for the event, but he still couldn’t be sure what he would find. Also, maybe he worried that something might happen. What if he had a problem with his oxygen or couldn’t get back to the spaceship on time? I wonder if he thought about these things, or if he just did his job.
On the other hand, maybe Neil Armstrong had fun walking on the moon. The gravity is different so just taking steps would feel different. I think that would be fun. If I went to the moon, I would want to run and jump and shout, “Hurray! I am on the moon!” I wonder if Armstrong felt that way.
Maybe Armstrong didn’t have time to feel scared or happy or anything else. He had a very important job to do. The whole world was watching him. He had to be serious and focus on his work. His time was short. He probably didn’t have time for anything except to get his job done.
It can be a scary thing or a fun adventure to do something for the first time. Being the first person to walk on the moon is one of the most incredible adventures of all time. I would like to meet Neil Armstrong so I could ask him how it felt.
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Stating a Preference 92

Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? ? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

I would prefer to live in a place that has warm weather all year. My life would be easier and more comfortable this way. I would be healthier, I would have more fun, and I would save money if I lived in a warm climate.
I would always be healthy if I lived in a warm climate. Where I live now, I get sick every winter. I wouldn’t have this problem in a warm climate. Also, I could be outside all year long. I would play sports and get more exercise. That would make me healthier, too.
I would have more fun if I lived in a warm climate. I like outdoor activities. I like going to the beach, playing soccer, and riding my bicycle. I can’t do these things in cold weather. In a warm climate, I could do my favorite activities all year long.
I would save money if I lived in a warm climate. It costs money to heat a house in the winter. This can get very expensive. I wouldn’t have this expense in a warm climate. It costs money to buy new clothes every time the season changes. In a warm climate, I could wear the same clothes all year.
My life would be better in a warm climate. My health, my free time activities, and my bank account would all improve. In fact, I plan to move to a warm climate as soon as I finish school.
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Making an Argument 93

Many students have to live with a roommate while going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

It is important to have a good roommate. A good roommate can become your best friend, but a bad roommate can be your worst enemy. A good roommate is considerate, flexible, and fun.
A good roommate is considerate of your needs. He doesn’t make noise when you want to sleep or study. He doesn’t plan a party or use your things without asking. A good roommate doesn’t think only about himself; he thinks about you, too.
A good roommate is flexible. He can adjust to your habits. If you are neat and your roommate is messy, for example, you each try to change a little bit. Your roommate tries to be a little neater and you try to live with a little mess.
Finally, a good roommate is fun. If he knows about a party or a concert, he invites you to go with him. He introduces you to his friends. You plan some free time activities together. A good roommate may be serious about his studies, but he knows that it