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English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide Main Index Tips and Practice Drills Practice Questions Essay Writing Welcome to the computer-based TOEFL Study Guide with study tips, exercise drills and practice questions! We strongly recommend that you start with the "Tips and Practice Drills" from the index above and then go on to the practice questions. Just follow the directions on each page. If you have any questions, please contact one of our TOEFL instructors. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne/Eng utor%20TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/index.html [26/06/2003 12:28:36 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide The menu selection below has five sections: ● Part I - Orientation ● Part II - Listening Comprehension ● Part III - Structure and Written Expression ● Part IV - Reading Comprehension ● Part V - Writing Section (Essay Question) ● Final Test Tips Read the "TIPS" first before you try the drills and then follow the directions on the screen for each drill. Part I - Orientation Test-Taking Strategies for Computer-Based TOEFL Registration Tips 1 - 2 Tutorials Tip 3 Scores Tip 4 Quick Tips 5 - 11 Basic Tips 12 - 18 Part II - Listening Comprehension Listening Section Tips 19 - 25 Conversational English Tips 26 - 31 ● Idiom Drills ❍ Idiom Drill 1 ❍ Idiom Drill 2 ❍ Idiom Drill 3 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne/E TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/cbt_drills.html (1 of 3) [26/06/2003 12:29:07 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide Longer Conversations Tips 32 - 34 Part III - Structure and Written Expression Test Design Features Tips 35 - 37 Grammar Tips 38 - 48 ● Grammar Drill 1 Sentence Completion Tips 49 - 50 ● Sentence Completion Drill 1 ● Sentence Completion Drill 2 ● Sentence Completion Drill 3 Error Identification Tips 51 - 59 ● Error Identification Drill 1 ● Error Identification Drill 2 ● Error Identification Drill 3 Part IV - Reading Comprehension Test Design Features Tips 60 - 62 Phrases & Paraphrases Tips 63 - 65 ● Reading Comprehension Drill 1 General Questions Tip 66 ● Reading Passage Example Questions file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne/E TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/cbt_drills.html (2 of 3) [26/06/2003 12:29:07 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide Part V - Writing Section (Essay Question) Essay Writing Tips 67 - 70 ● Intensive 15-Session Essay Program Test Tips Final Test Tips Back to Top of Page Main Index file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne/E TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/cbt_drills.html (3 of 3) [26/06/2003 12:29:07 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide Welcome, students, to the TOEFL Study Guide! Read the tips carefully and then try to apply them to the drill questions. Test-Taking Strategies for Computer-Based TOEFL How Computer-adaptive testing is different from traditional paper testing You see one question at a time. You cannot skip questions in the adaptive portions of the test (Listening and Structure) You cannot change answers to previously answered questions in the adaptive portions of the test (Listening and Structure) Can't skip/can't change. An examinee cannot go back to a previous question because his or her answer to the question helps determine the difficulty level of the next question given. A simpler way of explaining this is to say that the test scores are being built as you go through the test, so going back would destroy what has already been built. (However, the Reading section is linear, and you can skip/change answers in that portion of the test.) Some test takers are uncomfortable with this; however, they Receive an assessment that is tailored to their ability level and do not spend time answering questions that are too easy or too difficult for them; Can respond incorrectly to several questions and still receive a high score; Receive fewer questions than on paper test. The total testing time is approximately 4 - 4.5 hours, but this depends on how quickly each test taker works through the test. The time limit for each section is very generous so it is not a speeded exam for most test takers. You should be aware of the implications for exiting a section. (They will not be able to return to that section.) You should try to answer every question in each section because the scoring takes into account the number of questions answered in each section. It is to your advantage to carefully consider and answer as many questions as you can. file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne r%20TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/tips.html (1 of 17) [26/06/2003 12:29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide You should use effective time management each section has an overall time limit. The directions at the beginning of each test section specify the total number of questions in the section and the time allowed for the section. The time remaining in the test can be displayed throughout the test. You should pay attention to the number of questions and the amount of time remaining to be sure they are making good progress through the test. Back to Program Menu Registration Tips 1 - 2 Tip 1 - Have you registered for the TOEFL test? Be sure to order the free TOEFL Bulletin directly from ETS at http://www.toefl.org or check out our website for this information under http://toefl.telecampus.com/bulletins.html. Be sure to order a free TOEFL Sampler (a practice CD Rom) from ETS at http://www.toefl.org. Tip 2 - Overview of Computer-based TOEFL test The length of the test session is approximately four (4) hours. There is a tutorial section which on average takes 40 minutes to complete but is untimed. There is a Listening Section which takes 40-60 minutes and has 30- 50 questions. There is a Structure Section which takes 15-20 minutes and has 20- 25 questions. There is then a 10 minute break. There is a Reading Section which takes 70-90 minutes and has 44-60 questions. There is the Writing Section which takes 30 minutes and has 1 essay file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne r%20TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/tips.html (2 of 17) [26/06/2003 12:29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide question. Back to Program Menu Tutorials Tip 3 There are seven (7) tutorial lessons. Basic computer skill tutorial: 1. Using a mouse 2. Scrolling (moving text up and down) 3. Using testing tools (icons for displaying the time clock, for getting help, etc.) Section Tutorials 4. How to answer Listening 5. How to answer Structure 6. How to answer Reading 7. How to answer Writing Back to Program Menu Scores Tip 4 The new computer-based test offers you a quicker response to getting your scores. You will see PART of your score at the end of the test and can select up to 3 institutions for your scores to be sent for free at that time. Your final score will be calculated and sent to you in up to 3 weeks if you submit your essay by computer; however, if you handwrite the essay, it will take a bit longer to get your scores. The new score scales are different than the paper-based test: Listening: 0-30 Structure/Writing: 0-30 Reading: 0-30 Total: 0-300 Essay rating is included in the Structure/Writing score and also file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne r%20TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/tips.html (3 of 17) [26/06/2003 12:29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide reported separately on a scale of 1.0-6.0. When the test is completed, you have a choice to view your scores on the screen (they will be unofficial scores which do not include the essay.) You will see scores for Listening and Reading and the Structure/Writing and Total scores will be shown only as RANGES because the essay will not have been scored yet. You can also choose up to four score recipients from the type-down list. Back to Program Menu Quick Tips 5 - 11 Tip 5 The key is to think like the people who write the test: learn the types of questions that come up most often and what a right answer looks like, use your time effectively. Tip 6 Identify your strengths and weaknesses so we can work on them together….practice, practice, practice. Tip 7 Expressions and idioms used in England and other English-speaking countries will not be tested only American English (page 3). Tip 8 Practice and prepare for the test. Don't just try to "wing it". The more you know about the test, the better you will perform. If the test is familiar to you, you will have less stress dealing with it. Tip 9 Don't try to study everything just before the exam. Work at it often over a period of time (i.e. 4 weeks). Tip 10 Be sure to review the TOEFL sampler for more samples of questions. Tip 11 file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne r%20TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/tips.html (4 of 17) [26/06/2003 12:29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide This exam is like a competitive sport; practice and be prepared. Back to Program Menu Basic Tips 12 - 17 Tip 12 PART I - Orientation The computer-based TOEFL exam is made up of four (4) sections: 1. Listening comprehension, 2. Structure & Written Expression, 3. Reading Comprehension, and 4. an Essay portion. There is a tutorial at the beginning of the exam to show you how to use the computer during the exam. You must do this tutorial, but by becoming more comfortable with the computer using this program, you may prefer to take the shorter version of the tutorial that is offered. Tip 13 The Basics Learn what to expect and how to take a standardized test from the TOEFL Sampler CD (don't waste time with directions - memorize them). Tip 14 The Basics There is no penalty for an incorrect answer - have one letter in mind that you will see as your "guess" answer. This strategy should NOT be used on the computer-based test in the Listening Comprehension section. Tip 15 The Basics Practice the techniques and do the drills a little at a time - don't leave it all for one weekend. Tip 16 The Basics On the computer-based test, it IS important in the Listening Section to answer ALL the questions (as many as you can in the time allowed). file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne r%20TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/tips.html (5 of 17) [26/06/2003 12:29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL® Study Guide Tip 17 The Basics The computer-based test will not have a separate sheet for answers, you will click your answers directly on the screen. This can be practiced with our practice drills and exams and the TOEFL Sampler CD-Rom. Back to Program Menu Part II - Listening Comprehension Test Design Features Length: 40-60 minutes (15-25 minutes are actually for response time; the time spent listening to the stimuli is not counted). Number of Questions: 30-50 questions ❍ Dialogues: 11 - 17 with 1 item each ❍ Short conversations: 2 - 3 sets with 2-3 questions per set ❍ Mini-lectures/academic discussions: up to 2.5 minutes in length, 4 -6 sets with 3 - 6 questions per set. Headphones with adjustable volume control Examinees will both see and hear the questions before the answer choices appear. This section is computer-adaptive. Types of Listening Material Dialogues and short conversations (traditional multiple-choice questions only) Segments of classroom lectures on academic topics (traditional and new question types) Segments of academic discussions on academic topics involving multiple speakers (traditional and new question types) Types of Listening Questions Mostly traditional multiple-choice questions (1 stem and 4 options) Some new question types that are not single-selection multiple choice: ❍ Clicking on a picture or parts of a picture: not very different from traditional multiple-choice ❍ Clicking on two choices: testing main reasons or supporting details; similar to traditional multiple choice but with two correct answers (usually four options total) file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Evonne r%20TeleCampus/CBT%20Study%20Guide/tips.html (6 of 17) [26/06/2003 12:29:15 PM] [...]... _ being able to buy anything they file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne/E leCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/idiom_drill3.html (2 of 3) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 30:37 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide - Idiom Drill 3 want in a large convenience store in Russia, it is not always so easy (A) think over (B) think through (C) think better of (D) think nothing of Answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C A... someone's employment Answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C D A B E B C D E C Back to Idiom Drills Back to Beginning of Tips and Drills file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne/E leCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/idiom_drill2.html (3 of 3) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 30 :29 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide - Idiom Drill 3 English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide q Idiom Drill #3 - Conversational English Read... Isn't that something? My goodness! How about that! It/He/She's too good to be true! We made it! You're kidding! You're joking! Come on! It can't be! Who says? file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne r %20 TeleCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/tips.html ( 12 of 17) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide Conversational English Tip 30 Homonyms are like sound-alikes; Keep this list... easily taken advantage of (D) to be sick in bed (E) finished 9 lay off (A) to refuse (B) to overlook file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne/E leCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/idiom_drill2.html (2 of 3) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 30 :29 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide - Idiom Drill 2 (C) to bear an embarrassment (D) to do in spite of problems (E) to terminate someone's employment 10 keep in touch with... listening for an overall understanding of the stimulus.) file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne r %20 TeleCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/tips.html (7 of 17) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide Listening Section Tips 18 - 25 Listening Section Tip 18 In the Listening Section of the computer-based exam, it is important NOT to GUESS the answers! Do not try to fill in the... Drill 1 Back to Idiom Drills Back to Beginning of Tips and Drills file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne/E leCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/idiom_drill1.html (4 of 4) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 30:17 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide - Idiom Drill 2 English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide q Idiom Drill #2 - Conversational English Match the idiom with the definition 1 pushover (A) to stay in... implies, most probably, and suggest.) Go on to Structure Section Back to Program Menu file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne r %20 TeleCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/tips.html (17 of 17) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide - Idiom Drill 1 English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide q Idiom Drill #1 Read the short conversation between the man and woman and the question... Woman: It's hot - let's just hang around What does the woman suggest? (A) That they do nothing (B) That they go home (C) That they walk around (D) That they hang pictures Answers: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B B B A D B A C A A file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne/E leCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/idiom_drill1.html (3 of 4) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 30:17 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide - Idiom Drill... file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne/E leCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/idiom_drill3.html (1 of 3) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 30:37 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide - Idiom Drill 3 (A) think over (B) write down (C) think through (D) wake up 6 The beginning of the sequel to that book brings the reader with what happened in the first book (A) up over (B) up to date (C) up against (D) think over 7... Tip 21 For the computer-based test, you will not see the answer choices before you hear the question Listening Section Tip 22 A trap answer choice is one that means the opposite of the right answer choice Listening Section Tip 23 A trap answer choice is one that uses some of the same sounds and file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne r %20 TeleCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/tips.html (8 of 17) [26 /06 /20 03 . stimulus.) file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne r %20 TeleCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/tips.html (7 of 17) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 29:15 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide Listening Section Tips 18 - 25 Listening. file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne/E TeleCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/cbt_drills.html (2 of 3) [26 /06 /20 03 12: 29:07 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study Guide Part V - Writing Section. one of our TOEFL instructors. file:///C|/Documents %20 and %20 Settings/Evonne/Eng utor %20 TeleCampus/CBT %20 Study %20 Guide/index.html [26 /06 /20 03 12: 28:36 PM] English Tutor TeleCampus TOEFL Study