... to
you. Go to the TOEFLexam website (www.toefl.org)
for free online tutorials before exam time.
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USE THIS BOOK WITH OTHER
TEST -PREPARATION MATERIAL
TOEFL Exam Essentials ... important
exam. When used in combination with other test -preparation
materials, TOEFLExam Essentials is a powerful tool that will
help you succeed.
If you are committed to doing well on the TOEFL exam, ... gives you key information about the
TOEFL exam in a quick, easy style and format. Unlike other test-
prep books that use a question-and-answer format, TOEFL Exam
Essentials offers strategies for...
... probably noticed, there
are dozens of TOEFLexampreparation books available in libraries and bookstores. Most of these books
provide you with practice TOEFL exams to help you become familiar with ... studied for an exam, or maybe you have never had to prepare for a stan-
dardized test like the TOEFL exam. In any case, you may be unsure about the best way to get ready for this
important exam. How ... Section 3 of the TOEFLexam is devoted to reading comprehension skills; admissions offi-
cers want to be sure you will be able to understand all of your reading assignments.
TOEFL Exam Reading Comprehension:...
... Vietnam Sunday
3. pen notebook classroom ruler
4. Oxford January July April
II. Choose the best word: (3ms)
5. Where are _______ from?
A. is B. she C. you D. my
6. The books are ______ the shelf.
... Phuoc B Primary
School
Full name: ……………………………………………
Class: …………………………………
No. 01-B2_HK1
Exam: The First-Term Exam
Date: December
th
,
2008
Subject: English
Time allotted: 35 minutes
- Marks -
I....
... Phuoc B Primary
School
Full name: ……………………………………………
Class: …………………………………
No. 02-B1_HK1
Exam: The First-Term Exam
Date: December
th
,
2008
Subject: English
Time allotted: 35 minutes
- Marks -
I. ... (2ms)
1. Mai Nam small
2. fine thanks nice
3. name classroom library
4. who what good
II. Choose the best word: (3ms)
5. _______ is my classroom.
A. Linda B. This C. Everyone
6. Nice to ______ you,...
... What does the man mean?
a. He didn’t like the book either.
b. He doesn’t like reading novels.
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Question: Choose the map that best represents the areas
negatively affected ... TOEFL
exam, your physical responses will engage you in the act
of listening and help you concentrate on the
information.
■
Concentrate on the message. If you plan to take the
computer TOEFL exam, ... (for example, your
teachers, people you overhear at a café, or political speak-
ers on cable news programs). What helps you understand
what each has to say? What makes it difficult?
32 TOEFL EXAM...
... the
emperor penguin.
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1. Main idea. This question type asks you to locate the
main idea of a passage or paragraph.
Examples:
■
Which sentence best summarizes the main ... chronology, important
points, comparisons, contrasts, causes, and effects.
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8. Where would this sentence best fit in the passage? Choose
the number to indicate where you would ... notebook so
you can review them later.
■
Highlight important information. Highlight or
underline key terms, main ideas, and new concepts as
you read. (If you don’t own the book, use a notebook...
... C
d. D
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QUESTION TYPES IN THE STRUCTURE SECTION
There are two basic kinds of questions on the structure section
of both the computer-based and paper-based exams:
■
Sentence ... or
phrases. You will choose the underlined word or phrase
that is incorrect. Here are some examples:
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8. Surprisingly, my younger sister dresses mor
e conservative
ABC
than ... works in a sentence. For example, the word quiet can
be a noun, verb, or adjective; add –ly and it can function as an
adverb. This table lists the parts of speech:
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everybody,...
... computer-based TOEFLexam differs
from the paper-based TWE exam. Although the types of writ-
ing prompts are the same, the TWE exam is offered separately
from the paper-based TOEFLexam and at limited ... paper-and-pencil TOEFL
exam) .
Offered whenever the Offered only five times a
computer test is given. year. If you need to take the
TWE exam, select a TOEFL
exam date when the TWE
exam is also offered. ... the TOEFLexam (you can do
this at www.toefl.org). Handwritten essays must fit on two
sides of a single page. Represent yourself in the best light
by writing legibly and neatly.
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... learn and remember, and how to tackle standardized tests like the TOEFL exam.
CHAPTER
How to Prepare
for the
TOEFL
đ
Exam
The TOEFLexam is an important test, so it’s important to be properly
prepared. ... FOR THE TOEFL
đ
EXAM
7
J
ULIO AND
O
KSANA
will both be taking the TOEFLexam in a few weeks. Their proficiency in
English is at nearly the same level. They have both taken the practice exams in ... Obviously, you want to be prepared for the TOEFLexam that’s why you
bought this book. But good preparation takes a lot more than just taking a practice exam or two. That’s why
this first chapter...
... issues.
–
WRITING
–
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The TOEFLExam Writing Section: What to Expect
On the computer-based TOEFL exam, the Writing Section is part of the test; everyone must complete an essay.
The paper-based TOEFL exam, however, ... should meet for each score. The complete TOEFL exam
“Writing Scoring Guide” is available for your review on the TOEFL
đ
website at www.toe.org and in the
TOEFL
đ
exam bulletin. Be sure to review the ... essay exams. And
on the TOEFL exam, you are not only being asked to write well under pressure—you are being asked to write
well in another language. But there’s good news about the TOEFL writing exam. ...
... taking the
TOEFL exam.
–
NOTES ON THE TOEFL
–
136
A
T THIS POINT
, you have reviewed the basic skills you need for the TOEFL exam, you know
what to expect from each section of the exam, and you ... paper-based exams
as well as test center rules and regulations.
6
129
Contacting the ETS
đ
about the TOEFL Exam
If you have any questions about the TOEFLexam that are not answered in this book or ... worry that the research questions will hurt you in
any way.
How the TOEFLExam Is Scored
The score on the computer-based TOEFLexam ranges from 0–300 and is broken up into sections as follows:
Listening...
... rising sea temperatures
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1. Main idea. This question type asks you to locate the
main idea of a passage or paragraph.
Examples:
■
Which sentence best summarizes the main ... SECTION
The reading comprehension questions on the TOEFLexam fall
into nine categories:
Test Time Saver
To use your time effectively during the exam, answer all of
the questions about one reading ... about one reading passage before going on
to the next one.
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4. The phrase defining moment in paragraph 4 could best be
replaced by which word or phrase?
a. symbol
b. belief
c....
... completely.
Modifier Comparative Superlative
good better best
well better best
many more most
much more most
bad worse worst
little less or lesser least
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QUESTION TYPES IN THE STRUCTURE ... you were a dog, you would be entirely dependent upon
human beings. (You are not a dog.)
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2. If your interested in pleasing customers, don’
t make them
ABC
wait for ser
vice.
D
a. ... managers
want to renew her contract before
AB C D
the new fiscal year.
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
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The teachers received their benefits.
Maggie
wants to bring her digital camera...
... TOEFL
exam, your physical responses will engage you in the act
of listening and help you concentrate on the
information.
■
Concentrate on the message. If you plan to take the
computer TOEFL exam, ... It’s going to be an all-nighter!
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Skill Builders
Listening well takes practice. As you prepare for the
listening section of the TOEFL exam, incorporate some of
these skill-building ... my textbook. Professor Jacob said we
could look at our books during the test.
Man: I have a copy that I’m not using.
Question: What will the woman probably do?
a. Borrow the man’s textbook for...
... computer-based TOEFLexam differs
from the paper-based TWE exam. Although the types of writ-
ing prompts are the same, the TWE exam is offered separately
from the paper-based TOEFLexam and at limited ... paper-and-pencil TOEFL
exam) .
Offered whenever the Offered only five times a
computer test is given. year. If you need to take the
TWE exam, select a TOEFL
exam date when the TWE
exam is also offered. ... details (examples).
■
List at least one detail or example for each main
supporting idea.
■
Keep each paragraph about 3–4 sentences long. Your
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essay for the TOEFLexam will...