LearningExpress ® ’s TOEFL ® [Test of English as a Foreign Language™] EXAM SUCCESS In Only 6 Steps! LearningExpress ® ’s TOEFL ® [Test of English as a Foreign Language™] EXAM SUCCESS In Only 6 Steps! NEW YORK Elizabeth Chesla TOEFL® is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This publication is not endorsed or approved by ETS. Copyright © 2002 LearningExpress, LLC. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by LearningExpress, LLC, New York. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Chesla, Elizabeth L. TOEFL Exam success from LearningExpress in only 6 strategic steps / Elizabeth Chesla.—1st ed. p. cm. ISBN 1-57685-421-3 (alk. paper) 1. English language—Textbooks for foreign speakers. 2. Test of English as a foreign language— Study guides. 3. English language—Examinations—Study guides. I. Title. PE1128 .C528 2002 428'.0076—dc21 2002010030 Printed in the United States of America 987654321 First Edition ISBN 1-57685-421-3 For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 900 Broadway Suite 604 New York, NY 10003 Or visit us at: www.learnatest.com About the Author Elizabeth Chesla is a lecturer in English at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, New York, where she coordi- nates the Technical & Professional Communication Program. She is the author of several books and study guides, including Write Better Essays, Reading Comprehension Success, Improve Your Writing for Work, and Read Better, Remember More. In addition, she is a content developer for LearnATest.com. [...]... of the exam For example, when you are reading something in English, you can ask yourself questions like those you would see on the TOEFL exam, such as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 What is this passage about? What is the main idea? What is the author’s purpose? What is the meaning of this word as it is used in the sentence? What does “it” refer to in this passage? Is this sentence a main idea or a detail? Similarly,... prepared for the TOEFL exam—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 is all about study skills and test-taking strategies In this chapter, you will learn how to study, how to better learn and remember, and how to tackle standardized tests like the TOEFL exam ULIO AND 1 – HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOEFL ® EXAM... order (you can read Chapter 6 separately at any time) However you proceed, read carefully, take good notes, and use your time wisely Remember that you are already on your way to success on the TOEFL exam xii L e a r n i n g E x p r e s s ®’ s ® TOEFL [Test of English as a Foreign Language™] EXAM SUCCESS In Only 6 Steps! C H A P T E R 1 How to Prepare for the TOEFL Exam The TOEFL exam is an important... nutritious snack after you finish a difficult lesson You can also think about the reward you will give yourself when you pass the TOEFL exam Make sure this reward is a big one! You can also get in the mood for studying by thinking about the short- and long-term rewards you will receive for your hard work Keep in mind the benefits you will receive from your TOEFL exam study time: ■ ■ ■ ■ You will read and write... when you successfully complete the ESOL course Alternatively, you can take the TOEFL exam again, but one of the goals of this book is to prepare you to do your best and succeed the first time around How to Use This Book Though each chapter of this book is an effective skill-builder on its own, you will get the most out of this book by beginning with Chapter 1 and working through each chapter Some of... notes means that you respond to what you read There are several ways you can respond (“talk back to”) the text: ■ Write questions If you come across something you don’t understand, write a question What does this mean? Why is this word used this way? Why is this the best title? Then answer all of your questions Here is an example Notice how the student hears a word used in an unfamiliar way, asks a question,... exactly will be tested on the exam? (What subjects? What kinds of questions?) Some of this information has already been covered in the introduction Chapter 6 will provide additional information Be sure to find out answers to any questions you have about the test that are not answered in this book (You may need to contact the TOEFL exam testing center or the university you would like to attend for those answers.)... English is not your native language Don’t be offended—this may be of benefit to you because some schools will look at your verbal SAT score with kinder eyes if you have done well on the TOEFL exam Look at the TOEFL exam as an opportunity to learn English better if you don’t know it well, or to brush up on what you already know if you are already proficient TOEFL Exam Facts ➧ In the school year 1999–2000,... highlighting or underlining is to be selective Don’t highlight or underline everything If you highlight every other sentence, nothing will stand out for you on the page Highlight only the key words and ideas 9 – HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOEFL ® EXAM – But how do you know what you should highlight or underline? As you study for the TOEFL exam, you should highlight or underline: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ words that are defined... in this chapter will help you set up an effective learning environment and create a successful study plan You will also learn important study strategies and test-taking tips J O K S A N A will both be taking the TOEFL exam in a few weeks Their proficiency in English is at nearly the same level They have both taken the practice exams in the TOEFL Information Bulletin However, Oksana has done a few things