... computers and using them for
home networks. They need faster ways to get information over
the Internet. Right now, there are mainly two avenues for
information to be sent. These are cable modems ... surroundings. Their colors match
the surroundings in which they live, which makes them hard to
see. Deer and other forest animals, for example, have light
brown colors that help them blend in with the ... follow them for
several days and nights. During this time, they study the animals
and choose one.
Then, the hunt begins. Only the fastest runner will go after the
chosen animal. He and the animal...
... Advertisements. They’re everywhere. You can’t hide from them.
There’s no escape. Turn on the TV. There they are. Turn on the radio.
There they are. Waiting for an elevator? There they are. Using ... Hemisphere, they blow from the
northeast and are called the Northeast Trade Winds. In the
Southern Hemisphere, they blow from the southeast and are
called the Southeast Trade Winds. The trade winds between
about ... drink the water meant for the
horses. It also made their boats lighter, so they could go faster.
The trade winds blow from the Horse Latitudes toward the
equator. In the Northern Hemisphere, they...
... building the Eiffel Tower for several reasons.
They thought the tower would destroy Paris’s beautiful landscape.
They considered the design to be like an ugly skeleton. They also
thought the tower ... forget that at the other side of that computer
screen is a real person with real emotions. Because there is a
machine between them, they forget the human behind those
messages in the chat window.
Practice ... McCool made the Causeway and named it. The truth was,
no one back then really knew for sure.
Well, nowadays, we know the truth. Modern geologists know
for sure the Causeway was formed by volcanic...
... the giant cathedrals built by
Christians in Europe, these gardens were a show of power a
show of wealth that advertised the Babylon way was the right,
or at least, the powerful way. Indeed, the ... you hear? They’re not awarding them based on academic
performance. They’re awarding them based on financial need.
M: So? All university students are in financial need.
W: True, but they award ... 450 grams for females, and 450 to 650
grams for males. Their bodies are 9 to 11 inches long, and their
tails are seven to nine inches long. The heads of Norway rats are
heavy and chunky. The heads...
... land inside the Earth. On
the other hand, physical oceanography looks at
the oceans and the rocks beneath them. Next, the
passage describes historical geology, which may
involve the study of ... which means the
writer gives first-hand information, or if the source
is a secondary source, which means the writer gives
second-hand information. Another point to consider
is whether the source ... and wheels and axles.
Simple machines like these are useful because
they can multiply the force applied to them and
they can change the direction of that force.
Levers are used to lift and push....
... restatement:
The man tells the woman that the professor is sick. The
woman worries about their teacher canceling classes,
but then hears he’s not seriously ill. Then, the man tells
her there’s an ... is about the origins of the Giant’s Causeway.
The speaker says that for a long time nobody really knew
how the Giant’s Causeway was formed. He explains that
many different theories on the Giant’s ... finish the assignment. They
don’t have to turn in the assignment until the professor
is back. The woman is happy to hear that.
Step 3
Opinion: The woman thinks the canceled classes and
the extra...
... building the Eiffel Tower for
several reasons. They thought the tower would destroy
Paris’s beautiful landscape. They considered the design to
be like an ugly skeleton. They also thought the tower
would ... class. The man offers suggestions to
solve the problem. The problem the woman has is that
she is bored and falls asleep in class. One thing that the
man suggests is forthe woman to sit in the front ... hits for
searches in other languages.
Step 5
A. 1. Two IMPORTANT factors DRIVING the spread of
English both THEN and NOW are business and
Hollywood.
2. THE LARGEST AMOUNT of the INFORMATION ON
THE...
... excitement
or the fear and danger? Some people, for example
,
enjoy the “rush” from roller coasters. On the other
hand, others may want to test how brave they are;
ther
efore, they put on a parachute ... business, the new resident must speak the language of the new country. If they do not, they will not
be able to communicate. If they cannot communicate with others, they will not have the opportunity ... country for another country because of the opportunity for a better life. In order to
fully take advantage of this opportunity, the new resident must follow the customs of the new country. For example,
in...
... bladder,
so they use their forward movement to control their vertical
position. The tail is like the shark’s propeller. The shark swings it
back and forth to move forward. In an airplane, this forward
movement ... bladder,
so they use their forward movement to control their vertical
position. The tail is like the shark’s propeller. The shark swings
it back and forth to move forward. In an airplane, this forward
movement ... or snow before they get to the other
side. So, these deserts are formed in the “shadow” of the
mountains. The Judean Desert in Israel is a rain shadow desert.
So is a large part of the western...
... to 5. The average of their scores will be your essay score.
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For example, the three ... unity-synthesis?
The transition between the general and the specific is clear and correct.
All other transitions are clear and correct. This demonstrates grammatical
unity-synthesis. Yes ...
The TOEFLiBT is divided into four test sections. The first section is reading
followed by listening. Because the reading and listening questions are all multiple-
choice questions, they...
... your response for
coherence using the applicable Proficiency Guide in the appendix. Next, compare
that information to the applicable Rating Guide, then identify the task range. The
task range ... proficiency in one or more of the
following areas.
O The essay demonstrates organization; however, the connection between the
main points in the lecture and the main points in the reading is not always ... all of the following areas.
O The essay demonstrates a clear and consistent method of organization that
accurately shows how the main points in the lecture relate to the main points in
the...
... to the store, to the bank and to the car wash.
5. TheTOEFLiBT consists of four sections: reads, listening, to speak and the
writing.
6. Many scientists use induction when developing theories. ... developing theories. First, they observe
phenomena, then they formulate conclusions based on their observations. Not
Einstein. He did not employ induction when theorizing about the relationship
between ... plan. Forthe next month,
she would get up early and study all morning, take an hour for lunch, then
nap for an hour. After that, she would study all afternoon. At five, she’d go out
for dinner...