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Directions
Starting January 21, 2026, you will write an email in the TOEFL writing section. You will have seven minutes to read the instructions and write the email. An effective response will contain about 120 words.
Task Scenario & Instructions
📧 Email Scenario
Write an email to Professor.
- Explain that the problem originates from the unreadable feedback.
- Provide specific context by mentioning that the comments are crucial for revising the final paper.
- Ask what the next steps are or if an alternative format is available for feedback, including timelines.
Sample Answers & Evaluation
🏆 Perfect Score (30/30) – The Sophisticated Professional
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your assistance regarding the feedback I received on my recent submission for the Advanced Microeconomics course. Inadvertently, I find myself in a challenging position as your handwritten comments, which are essential for my upcoming revisions, are quite difficult to decipher.
Understanding these insights is imperative for me to enhance my paper and align it with the expected academic standards. Could you kindly provide an alternative format of these comments, perhaps via email or a typed document? Moreover, could you let me know the possible timeline for this assistance so that I may manage my revision schedule effectively?
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
Teacher’s Feedback
Score: 30/30
Logic: The essay displays a sophisticated command of language, effectively addressing the task with precision and professionalism. It asks for a resolution courteously and with clear intent.
Golden Vocabulary: Inadvertently, Decipher, Imperative, Enhance, Align
Always ensure clarity by explicitly stating the problem and proposing a well-considered solution.
🏆 High Score (25/30) – The Clear & Polite Achiever
I’m writing to let you know about an issue with the feedback on my Advanced Microeconomics paper. Unfortunately, your handwritten comments are hard to read, and this makes it difficult for me to understand what changes are needed.
These comments are crucial for my revisions, which need to be done soon. Could you please provide a typed version or let me know the next steps?
Thank you very much for your help.
Best,
[Your Name]
Teacher’s Feedback
Score: 25/30
Logic: The response is direct and clear, demonstrating good language skills and a polite approach. It effectively communicates the problem and requests a specific action.
Golden Vocabulary: Crucial, Revisions, Typed Version, Feedback
When requesting clarification, always propose a clear and specific action to facilitate resolution.