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TOEFL ® EXAM ESSENTIALS [...]... prepared 20 TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS USE THIS BOOK WITH OTHER TEST-PREPARATION MATERIAL TOEFL Exam Essentials gives you key information about the TOEFL exam in a quick, easy style and format Unlike other testprep books that use a question-and-answer format, TOEFL Exam Essentials offers strategies for studying and test taking that can make the difference for you in getting a top score on this important exam When... try to get back on schedule 18 TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS 4 Be prepared New situations can make people nervous Find out where the TOEFL exam test center is and plan how you will get there Organize the materials you will need for the test the night before Use this book to learn about the format of the exam and what types of questions to expect If you prepare well, the TOEFL exam will not be new to you 5 Create... computer-based TOEFL exam, random guessing will lower your score Only guess if you can cross out at least one answer On the paper-based TOEFL exam, however, your score is based on the number of questions you answer correctly Because there is no penalty for wrong answers, you should guess even if you can’t eliminate one or more answer choices 12 TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS What You Need Before You Start To make your TOEFL. .. time to prepare for the TOEFL exam? Work out a weekly schedule Make a list of your major weekly events, including your TOEFL exam study goals for the week (See more about creating a successful study plan later in this chapter.) List any major social, work, or school-related events (for example, a vocabulary test in Register Right Away Test centers fill up quickly, so begin the TOEFL exam registration process... Express’s TOEFL Exam Success (LearningExpress, 2002) for detailed study and learning strategies, lessons, and practice questions targeted to the kinds of questions asked in each section of the official exam The Internet also contains resources for the TOEFL exam Some websites offer online practice tests and scoring, with an analysis of your results If you register for the computer-based TOEFL exam, taking... that when you take the official exam, it won’t be new to you See Appendix B in the back of the book for more print and online resources HOW TO USE THIS BOOK TO GET A TOP SCORE 21 A primary resource for TOEFL exam preparation is the official TOEFL exam website at www.toefl.org Since July 2003, the Educational Testing Service (ETS)—the service that administers the TOEFL exam has made test-preparation material... process for you The next chapters describe each section of the TOEFL exam, emphasizing the specific language skills and test-taking strategies that will help you do your best 22 TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Register for the test soon Organize your current calendar so you can make time to prepare for the TOEFL exam Design a study plan and modify it as you go to make it... Registration information is available online at www.toefl.org or in the TOEFL exam Bulletin, available at English language centers or at the international student center at the university to which you are applying You can also request a Bulletin by writing to: TOEFL/ TSE Services P.O Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 609-771-7100 8 TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS ■ English class) Ideally, create this schedule for each... When used in combination with other test-preparation materials, TOEFL Exam Essentials is a powerful tool that will help you succeed If you are committed to doing well on the TOEFL exam, you should also invest the time and money into purchasing or using other test-preparation materials that contain practice tests As you prepare for the exam, consider taking several practice tests Use the study plan... Write down your activities, including your TOEFL exam study goals for the day Make this list daily, before bed, or first thing in the morning Carry it with you and cross out the items that you have accomplished Managing your time effectively while you are actually taking the TOEFL exam is a crucial skill As outlined earlier in this chapter, each section of the TOEFL exam has a specific time limit You are . the TOEFL exam. Good luck as you prepare for the exam and pursue the education you need for a successful future. WHAT THE TOEFL EXAM IS ABOUT The TOEFL exam. TOEFL ® EXAM ESSENTIALS