TOEFL Essay Writing: 托福作文开头要写多长？
国内留学英语测试，许多考生叫苦写作。备考阶段的资料如300-400字范文，看来雅思多于托福。建议托福考生也选读雅思范文。多学模版技巧，多收益。
以下举例Simon老师的introduction。(来源ielts-simon.com 不代表谢振礼的思维模版。)
引言至少写两句话。外教简易模版。参考用，未必适合你。
第一句话--问题背景。
It is true that ......
第二句话--表达立场。
While..........., personally, I agree (disagree) with the idea that ......
》另外一套引言模板 (两句话)：
第一句
Many people have different views about whether ......
第二句
Although there are several advantages to ......., I would argue that .........
48>20151021
People have different views about how much choice students should have with regard to what they can study at university. While some argue that it would be better for students to be forced into certain key subject areas, I believe that everyone should be able to study the coure of their choice.
47>20150916
It is true that ex-prisoners can become normal, productive members of society. I completely agree with the idea that allowing such people speak to teenagers about their experiences is the best way to discourage them from breaking the law.
46>20150805
It is true that many older people believe in traditional values that often seem incompatible with the needs of younger people. While I agree that some traditional ideas are outdated, I believe that others are still useful and should not be forgotten.
45>20150624
It is true that foreign films are more popular in many countries than domestically produced films. There could be several reasons why this is the case, and I believe that governments should promote local film-making by subsidising the industry.
44>20150513
People have different views about whether or not governments should help senior citizens. I completely disagree with the idea that elderly people should not receive support from the state.
43>20150506
People have differing views with regard to the question of how to make our roads safer. In my view, both punishments and a range of other measures can be used together to promote better driving habits.
42>20150325
It is true that men are increasingly likely to take on the role of househusband, while more women than ever are the breadwinners in their families. There could be several reasons for this, and I consider it to be a very positive trend.
41>20150204
People have different views about whether parents or schools should bear the responsibility for helping children to become good citizens. In my view, this responsibility should be shared.
40>20150107
Some people argue that it is pointless to spend money on the protection of wild animals because we humans have no need for them. I completly disagree with this point of view.
39>20141022
It is true that video surveilance has become commonplace in many cities in recent years. While I understand that critics may see this as an invasion of privacy, I believe that there are more benefits than drawbacks.
38>20140917
It is no doubt true that the majority of people would like to be happy in their lives. While the personal nature of happiness makes it difficult to describe, there do seem to be some common needs that we all share with regard to experiencing or achieving happiness.
37>20140702
Some people believe that parents of children who attend private schools should not need to contribute to state schools through taxes. Personally, I disagree with this view.
36>20140528
It is true that some celebrities are known for their glamous lifestyles rather than for the work they do. While I agree that these celebrities set a bad example for children, I believe that other famous people act as positive role models.
35>20140430
Many people choose their jobs based on the size of the salary offered. Personally, I disagree with the idea that money is the key consideration when deciding on a career, because I believe that other factors are equally important.
34>20140409
The current trend towards teleworking is a positive one in many respects. However, I strongly disagree with the idea that it should be introduced in all work contexts.
33>20140326
People have different views about whether we are more or less dependent on others nowadays. In my view, modern life forces us to be more independent than people were in the past.
32>20140312
Technological progress has taken place throughout the course of human history. While early technologies certainly changed the lives of normal people, I believe that recent breakthroughs have had an even greater impact.
31>20140129
It is true that many people criticize modern society because it seems to be too materialistic. I agree with this to some extent, but I do not think it is the case that everyone is a victim of consumer culture.
30>20131211
It is sometimes arged that tourists from overseas should be charged more than local residents to visit important sites and monuments. I completely disagree with this idea.
29>20131113
It is sometimes arged that we live in a materialistic world and that we value money too highly. In my opinion, some people are extremely money oriented, but many of us place more importance on other values.
28>20131030
The relative success of different countries is usually defined in economic terms. There are several other factors, apart from the economy, that could be used to assess a country, and in my opinion education is the most important of all.
27>20130807
People have different views about the funding of creative artists. While some people disagree with the idea of government support for artists, I believe that money for art projects should come from both governments and other sources.
26>20130626
It is true that medicines and other products are routinely tested on animals before they are cleared for human use. While I tend towards the viewpoint that animal testing is morally wrong, I would have to support a limited amount of animal experimentation for the development of medicines.
25>20130424
It is true that top sports people earn incredibly high salaries. Although reasons can be given to justify this, I personally believe that sports stars should be paid less.
24>20130306
Some people make their career choices according to what they enjoy doing, whereas others place more importance on earning a high salary. Personally, I support the view that job satisfaction and a sense of fulfillment are much more important than money.
23>20130130
It is true that people in industralised nations can expect to live longer than ever before. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies can take stepts to mitigate these potential problems.
22>20121219
Traffic and pollution are growing problems in today's society. Personally, I disagree with the idea that higher petrol prices could solve these problems, and I believe that various other measures would be more constructive.
21>20121212
Many people, children in particular, enjoy playing video games. While I accept that these games can have a positive effect on the user, I believe that they are more likely to have a harmful impact.
20>20121107
It is true that the populations of many countries are growing, and that new housing is therefore needed. In my opinion, it would be better to increase the provision of housing by creating new town, rather than by further developing existing towns and cities.
19>20121010
It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world. Music is a vital part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that traditional music is more important than modern, international music.
18>20120801
It is true that sports stars often earn huge salaries. While there are some good reasons why this is the case, I personally believe that it is wrong for these people yo be paid more than other professionals.
17>20120725
It is undeniable that wildlife habitas are being destroyed and whole species of plants and animals are disappearing. There are several causes of this alaming trend, but measures could certainly be taken to tackle the problem.
16>20120627
Many young people work on a volunteer basis, and this can only be beneficial to both the individual and society as a whole. However, I do not agree that we should therefore foce all teenagers to do unpaid work.
15>20120425
Some hobbies are relatively easy, while others present more of a challenge. Personally, I believe that both types of hobby can be fun, and I therefore disagree with the statement that hobbies need to be difficult in order to be enjoyable.
14>20120229
It is true that new technologies have had an influence on communication between people. Technology has affected relationships in various ways, and in my opinion there are both positive and negative effects.
13>20120215
There are various benefits and drawbacks of books, radio and television as ways to convey information. In my view, television is definitely the most effective of all these three media.
12>20120111
It is true that some people know from an early age what career they want to pursue, and they are happy to spend the rest of their lives in the same profession. While I accept that this may suit many people, I believe that others enjoy changing careers or seeking job satisfaction in different ways.
11>20111207
Some people believe that we should not help people in other countries as long as there are problems in our own society. I disagree with this view because I believe that we should try to help as many people as possible.
10>20111102
In my opinion, an egalitarian society is one in which everyone has the same rights and the same opportunities. I completely agree that people can achieve more in this kind of society.
9>20111109
When they finish school, teenagers face the dilemma of whether to get a job or continue their education. While there are some benefits to getting a job straight after school, I would argue that it is better to go to college or university.
8>20110817
Agree: People have different views about what the main purpose of schools should be. Personally, I agree that a school's role is to prepare children to be productive members of society.
Disagree: Many people argue that the main role of schools is to prepare children for their future jobs. However, I believe that the purpose of education should be to help to grow up as individuals.
7>20110727
It is true that many aspects of culture are becoming increasingly similar throughout the world. Although this trend has some benefits, I would argue that there are more drawbacks.
6>20110622
In my opinion, men and women should have the same educational opportunities. However, I do not agree with the idea of accepting equal proportions of each gender in every university subject.
5>20110504
People have different views about the role and function of museums. In my opinion, museums can and should be both entertaining and educational.
4>20110309
It is true that some minority languages may disappear in the near future. Although it can be argued that governments could save money by allowing this to happen, I believe that these languages should be protected and preserved.
3>20110209
People have different views about how children should be taught. While there are some good arguments in favour of teaching children to be competitive, I believe hat it is better to encourage cooperation.
2>20101215
People have different views about whether punishments for crimes should be fixed. Although there are some advantages of fixed punishments, I believe that it is better to judge each crime individually.
1>20100818
Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but we can also take stepts to reduce the damage that we are causing to the planet. This essay will discuss environmental problems and the measures that governments and individuals can take to address these problems.
