... to
you. Go to the TOEFLexam website (www.toefl.org)
for free online tutorials before exam time.
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4. Be prepared. New situations can make people
nervous. Find out where the TOEFLexam test center
is ... important
exam. When used in combination with other test-preparation
materials, TOEFLExam Essentials is a powerful tool that will
help you succeed.
If you are committed to doing well on the TOEFL exam, ...
... tests:
Computer-Based TOEFLexam Supplemental Paper-Based TOEFL exam
70–90 minutes. 55 minutes.
44–55 questions. 50 questions.
3–6 reading passages. 5 reading passages.
6–10 questions per passage. Average of 10 questions ... economics. TOEFLexam reading passages are usually one to five para-
graphs long, though a few may run as long as seven or eight.
Kinds of Reading Comprehension Passages
and Questions on the TOEFL Exam
With ... own questions will help you be comfortable with the format
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...
...
children and their future.
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Topic 1 Why go to ... individual complete and help him/her to lead a successful life.
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Topic 4 Experience is the best teacher
Books are ... "experience is the best teacher" is
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Topic 4 Are books more important than experience?...
... the facts is not enough. These questions are referred to as “hard
questions . This paper examines seven types of hard questions you are likely to see on the CISSP examination
and the best approaches ... available data. The questions are ready for you and
have bogus answers that will match your calculations.
1.4 Application Questions
Description
T
hese questions are applied knowledge questions. You ...
CISSP Exam Questions
and How To Approach
Them
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Introduction
The first thing most people hear about the CISSP examination...
... Paper-and-Pencil:
Listening Listening Comprehension
30–50 questions 50 questions
Computer adaptive: Test takers answer the same
questions are based on questions.
your ability.
You wear a headset with ... the questions only.
questions on the computer
screen.
You control the pace by You follow the same pace as
choosing when to begin other test takers.
the next recording.
Questions may have two Questions ... once. In others, one or both
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Skill Builders
Listening well takes practice. As you prepare for the
listening section of the TOEFL exam, incorporate some of
these skill-building...
... minutes 55 minutes
44–55 questions 50 questions
5–6 reading passages 5–6 reading passages
6–10 questions per passage 7–12 questions per passage
Most questions are multiple All questions are multiple ... SECTION
The reading comprehension questions on the TOEFLexam fall
into nine categories:
Test Time Saver
To use your time effectively during the exam, answer all of
the questions about one reading ... festival
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Examples:
■
The word it in line 7 refers to:
■
Computer test only: Look at the word one in the
passage. Click on the word or phrase in the bold text
that one refers...
... B
c. C
d. D
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QUESTION TYPES IN THE STRUCTURE SECTION
There are two basic kinds of questions on the structure section
of both the computer-based and paper-based exams:
■
Sentence ... or
phrases. You will choose the underlined word or phrase
that is incorrect. Here are some examples:
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8. Surprisingly, my younger sister dresses mor
e conservative
ABC
than ... Written
Expression
15–20 minutes 25 minutes
20–25 questions 40 questions
Computer adaptive: the Test takers answer the same
level of difficulty of ques- questions.
tions is based on each
test-taker’s...
... computer-based TOEFLexam differs
from the paper-based TWE exam. Although the types of writ-
ing prompts are the same, the TWE exam is offered separately
from the paper-based TOEFLexam and at limited ... paper-and-pencil TOEFL
exam) .
Offered whenever the Offered only five times a
computer test is given. year. If you need to take the
TWE exam, select a TOEFL
exam date when the TWE
exam is also offered. ... and supporting details (examples).
■
List at least one detail or example for each main
supporting idea.
■
Keep each paragraph about 3–4 sentences long. Your
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tests, you...
... learn and remember, and how to tackle standardized tests like the TOEFL exam.
CHAPTER
How to Prepare
for the
TOEFL
®
Exam
The TOEFLexam is an important test, so it’s important to be properly
prepared. ... difficulties during the exam? Don’t hesitate to ask questions about anything that is
unclear.
After the test:
■
Celebrate!
–
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOEFL
®
EXAM
–
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For example, if you are studying ... FOR THE TOEFL
®
EXAM
–
7
J
ULIO AND
O
KSANA
will both be taking the TOEFLexam in a few weeks. Their proficiency in
English is at nearly the same level. They have both taken the practice exams in...
... issues.
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WRITING
–
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The TOEFLExam Writing Section: What to Expect
On the computer-based TOEFL exam, the Writing Section is part of the test; everyone must complete an essay.
The paper-based TOEFL exam, however, ... meet for each score. The complete TOEFL exam
“Writing Scoring Guide” is available for your review on the TOEFL
®
website at www.toefl.org and in the
TOEFL
®
exam bulletin. Be sure to review the ... essay exams. And
on the TOEFL exam, you are not only being asked to write well under pressure—you are being asked to write
well in another language. But there’s good news about the TOEFL writing exam. ...
... proportional to the number of questions, so don’t worry that the research questions will hurt you in
any way.
How the TOEFLExam Is Scored
The score on the computer-based TOEFLexam ranges from 0–300 ... taking the
TOEFL exam.
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NOTES ON THE TOEFL
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A
T THIS POINT
, you have reviewed the basic skills you need for the TOEFL exam, you know
what to expect from each section of the exam, and you ... computer-based and the paper-based exams
as well as test center rules and regulations.
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Contacting the ETS
®
about the TOEFL Exam
If you have any questions about the TOEFLexam that are not answered...
... minutes 55 minutes
44–55 questions 50 questions
5–6 reading passages 5–6 reading passages
6–10 questions per passage 7–12 questions per passage
Most questions are multiple All questions are multiple ... SECTION
The reading comprehension questions on the TOEFLexam fall
into nine categories:
Test Time Saver
To use your time effectively during the exam, answer all of
the questions about one reading ... that affects their emotions.
d. They are snobs who look down on others.
ANSWERING REFERENCE QUESTIONS
Reference questions measure your understanding of what a par-
ticular sentence means. Read...
... lesser least
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QUESTION TYPES IN THE STRUCTURE SECTION
There are two basic kinds of questions on the structure section
of both the computer-based and paper-based exams:
■
Sentence ... Written
Expression
15–20 minutes 25 minutes
20–25 questions 40 questions
Computer adaptive: the Test takers answer the same
level of difficulty of ques- questions.
tions is based on each
test-taker’s ... A—15 sentence-
completion questions
Part B—25 questions in
which you identify grammar
mistakes
Once you submit an answer, You can return to previous
you cannot change it. questions and change your
answers.
Your...
... Paper-and-Pencil:
Listening Listening Comprehension
30–50 questions 50 questions
Computer adaptive: Test takers answer the same
questions are based on questions.
your ability.
You wear a headset with ... the questions only.
questions on the computer
screen.
You control the pace by You follow the same pace as
choosing when to begin other test takers.
the next recording.
Questions may have two Questions ... TOEFL
exam, your physical responses will engage you in the act
of listening and help you concentrate on the
information.
■
Concentrate on the message. If you plan to take the
computer TOEFL exam, ...
... people prefer x. Others y. Which do you
prefer?” Here are some examples:
Some people prefer to live in the quiet of the country; others
prefer the hustle and bustle of the city. Which do you prefer?
Use ... computer-based TOEFLexam differs
from the paper-based TWE exam. Although the types of writ-
ing prompts are the same, the TWE exam is offered separately
from the paper-based TOEFLexam and at limited ... paper-and-pencil TOEFL
exam) .
Offered whenever the Offered only five times a
computer test is given. year. If you need to take the
TWE exam, select a TOEFL
exam date when the TWE
exam is also offered....