TOEFL Outlines ( 1 – 50 )
TOEFL question #36:
Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your
money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your opinion.

I. Many people like to spend their money when they earn it and other like to
save their money for the future. In my opinion, it is good to enjoy a small
amount of money when you earn it and save a larger amount for the future.

II. People need to enjoy their money
a. Spend money for entertainment, new clothes or material
goods...within reason (don’t spend too much)
b. If you don’t enjoy some of your money when you earn it, you will
live a dull life
c. It is good to budget money for necessities (rent and clothing) and
for fun things (vacations)

III. People need to save their money
a. If people don’t save some money for the future, they could have
problems
b. For example: no money for a medical emergency
c. For example: no money for children’s college
d. For example: no money for retirement

IV. To conclude, people need to budget their money and spend it wisely.
The majority of one’s earnings should be kept for the future, but one should
also enjoy some of their money when they earn it.

TOEFL question #37:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face

Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other
movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie
do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

I. There are many kinds of movies. Some are serious and thought-
provoking while others are pure entertainment. Both kinds of movies are
interesting, but I prefer those which amuse and entertain for a number of
reasons.

II. Stressful job
a. I have a stressful job, so I go to the movies to relax
b. Serious movies require some thought and analysis. I don’t want to
do that because I spend all day on the job doing that.
c. I think laughter relieves stress, so I usually enjoy comedies.

III. Movie analysis
a. When people go to a serious movie they usually like to talk about it
afterwards and discuss the plot, but I only go to the movies to be
entertained.
b. Some people spend too much time analyzing movies and not
enough time enjoying them

IV. When I go to the movies, I want to be entertained. I do not want to have
to think too deeply about the plot or the characters. I like being able to laugh
and relax when I see a movie and that is why I prefer “light” movies to
“heavy” movies.

TOEFL question #39:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People behave
differently when they wear different clothes. Do you agree that different

one dresses affects how one behaves. I definitely think there is a connection
between what one wears and how one acts.

TOEFL question #40:
Some people like doing work by hand. Others prefer using machines.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.