... met them, what subjects they taught, why they were
special and how they influenced you.
Describe a family member who has influenced you. Say how long you have
known them them, why they ...
visit UAE? How has
tourism changed the
UAE?
Please note these
are possible
questions. Practise
these, as they may
come up in the test! !
4-5
mins
Now I’m ...
this experience, and what advice would you give others? Would you help in the
same way?
Please note these
are examples only.
The question in
the exam may be
different!
3-4
mins
...
... = your score forSpeaking Task #1
For example, on the next
page, three raters have scored your independent Speaking Task #1. The average of
the three scores is your score forSpeaking Task ... to 5. The average of their scores will be your essay score.
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For example, the three ... not
lose points. Therefore, answer all reading and listening questions.
After a ten-minute break, you will start thespeaking section and end with the
writing section. Thespeaking and writing...
... 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...
... 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 ... to the store, to the bank and to the car wash.
5. The TOEFL iBT consists of four sections: reads, listening, to speak and the
writing.
6. Many scientists use induction when developing theories. ... 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...
...
5. The TOEFL iBT consists of four sections: reading, listening, speaking and
writing.
6. Many scientists use induction when developing theories. First, they observe
phenomena, then they formulate ... my experience, Google is the best search engine. Googling information is
fastest and easy.
9. The most dangerous shark in the world is not the great white shark but the
bull sharks. Thriving ... my experience, Google is the best search engine. Googling information is
fast
and easy.
9. The most dangerous shark in the world is not the great white shark but the
bull shark
. Thriving...
... Columbus wasn’t “leaving the old
in search of the new.” His purpose was profit.
As for Columbus being the symbol of progress, nothing could be further from the
truth. By 1492, the year in which ... gone. The
internet these days is about two things: information and money. Big money. One of
the biggest money makers on the web is music, and music is protected by law. If
you download U2’s latest ... more about the friend than it does about the school. Obviously, this
individual did not look before he leapt. Once again, it is too easy to blame the
school when the problem lies with the individual....
...
around.
Woman: I don’t have the time. I’m studying forthe MCAT.
Man: The medical school entrance test?
Woman: Yeah. I’ve been preparing for it forthe last two months, 24/7, and I’m ... The guy showed up forthe first class. After that, grad students
did all the teaching while the professor was off lecturing. That’s what star
professors do. They spend more time promoting themselves ... pollinators. When they lick
nectar or eat flowers, their bodies become covered in pollen which they, in turn,
carry to other trees and plants thereby acting as pollinators. In fact, many of the
fruits...
... areas.
They will eat anything that comes their way, including garbage and other sharks.
What makes the bull shark so aggressive is that their bodies contain more
testosterone than any other animal ... efforts, experts do not consider the great white to be the most dangerous
shark in the world. That label goes to the bull shark.
The bull shark, also known as the whaler shark, gets its name ...
the western. In Hollywood westerns, the kidnapped maiden is always rescued in
the end with the Indians all dead and the good guys returning to the safety of their
own land. This is exactly what...
... getting the right answer—and boost-
ing your score.
Almost There: Strategiesfor the
Final Days before the Exams
Your months of preparation will soon pay off. You have
worked hard, and the tests ... some strategies to help you answer multiple-
choice questions correctly:
1. Identify key words in the stem. These are the
words that help you search forthe correct
answer. For example, in the ... two away.
Here are some tips for making sure things go smoothly
in the homestretch.
The week before the tests:
■
Be sure you know exactly where you are taking
the tests. Get detailed directions....
... with another hormone,
progestin. By the 1990’s, doctors were so enthusiastic about the estrogen-progestin
combination that they were telling women that hormone replacement therapy
(HRT for short) ... stroke by 41%. The evidence was
clear: hormone-replacement therapy was life-threatening. Because of these results,
the Women’s Health Initiative stopped their research. Numerous other studies ... pollinators. When they lick
nectar or eat flowers, their bodies become covered in pollen which they, in turn,
carry to other trees and plants thereby acting as pollinators. In fact, many of the
fruits...
... with the purpose of persuading
or informing an audience;
b. a summary of the main points in a literary work
automaticity done automatically
CBT acronym for computer-based TOEFL test ... This tax is imposed on the net income
of the taxpayer. Net income is the result of all earned income reduced by
deductions, which are the costs associated with earning the income. A tax on a ... paragraphs) = C (conclusion)
pace the speed at which one speaks; a slow pace, a fast pace
PBT acronym for paper-based TOEFL test; the original TOEFL
test
premise something considered...
...
before. I had just read about them in books and seen
them on the TV. But seeing them in real life was
amazing, especially the lions. On TV, they looked so
small, but seeing them live they ... I cannot do the homework so I go the
library or to a Starbuck. There I connect to the internet and do
my homework. Because my laptop is small, I can do these
things and not hear the loud music. ... pictures and
learning all about the animals, especially the gorillas.
Being outside is good for my children. Best of all,
they can leave the internet and the TV at home.
TiC = specific...
... read the prompt; formulate an opinion.
Step #1
Q
A
48 - Independent Essay
Next, look at the same essay rewritten. Notice how the test- taker is now writing
subjectively. The test- taker ...
There are some things my friend will like and won’t like about
the place I call my home, New Delhi in India.
For example, the delicious food. There are many kinds of food.
Also, there ... home, New Delhi in India.
For example, the delicious food. There are many kinds of food.
Also, there are a lot of restaurants and the prices are very
reasonable for tourists. My friend will...
... good for research + other information
C = internet research saves time
Ti = third meet scientists round the world
C = internet a good way to share ideas + save money
C = forthe aforementioned ...
Before the internet, scientists had to travel or talk by phone.
Both were very expensive. Now we can talk every day by email
or by IM for a low cost.
For the aforementioned reasons, the ... and share idea. Before the internet,
scientist must travel or talk by phone. Both very expensive.
Now instead we talk every day by email or IM for a cheap
price.
For the aforementioned reason,...
... your essay. Forthe independent essay, there are two types of hook:
simple and complex. A simple hook uses the information in the prompt. In the
following examples, notice how the hook comes ... sometimes the bus was late
an never came. The bus was a nightmare for me. But then I
got a car and no longer did I need the bus. Owning a car has
definately made my life better.
Forthe aforementioned, ... great ESL courses.
I can take grammar or writing, or speaking courses. There is a
course for every level. For me, the best course was English for
Business. In that class, Professor Morrison showed...