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Advanced English: TOEFL Information (part one of four)



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Introductory Questions: What does TOEFL stand for? Why is it an important English test? What kinds of tests will be on the TOEFL? What kind of scoring is on the TOEFL? Can you take the TOEFL over the internet, on a computer or must you take a written exam?



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Answers TOEFL stands for “Test of English as a Foreign Language.” It is an admission requirement for non-native English speakers for many English-speaking universities. There are three different ways to take the TOEFL: The iBT (Internet-Based Test), The PBT (Paper-Based Test), and The CBT (Computer-Based Test). Each test is about 4 hours long.



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Answers (continued) The iBT, since 2005, has been the most popular format for TOEFL, including the following: Reading – 3 passages and 39 questions or 5 passages and 70 questions (60-100 minutes). Listening – 6 passages and 34 questions (50 minutes). Speaking – 6 tasks and 6 questions (20 minutes). Writing – 2 tasks and 2 questions (55 minutes). The scoring for the iBT is from 0-120 (with each section worth 30 points).



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Answers (continued) The CBT is similar to the iBT in structure, although the names of each section are different as well as the scoring. Listening. Structure/Writing (combined). Reading. The CBT scoring is like the iBT, although it gauges the scores of each 30 point section into an overall 0-300 point final score, while the writing section is scaled from 1-6.



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Answers (continued) The PBT is the least-commonly used test in the TOEFL, and it has some differences from the iBT and CBT tests: Listening. Structure. Reading. The Test of Written English. Scoring for the PBT is split into two parts. The first part is grouped into 3 subscores of the Listening, Structure and Reading sections, each ranging from 310-677 points, while the Test of Written English is scored separately, ranging from 1-6.



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Video and Questions: Watch the video and answer the following questions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVMwb5lDzPw&feature=related What information does Steve give for younger students taking the TOEFL “Speaking” portion of the test? What is Steve’s second tip for the TOEFL “Speaking” section? Why do you think he gives this advice? Do you think Steve’s third tip is useful for TOEFL test-takers? Why or why not?



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Test Tips: Written The Written part of the TOEFL is ranged from 1-6 points (1 being the lowest). Here are some basic tips to follow while preparing for the Written section: Make sure that you clearly understand what it is that you need to write before starting to write.



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Test Tips: Written (continued) You should have at least 3 paragraphs in your essay: the introduction, the development, and the conclusion. All three of these sections must be clearly developed. In order to get a high score, you MUST have a good understanding of English grammar and punctuation.



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Test Tips: Written (continued) Clarity is more important than faking “good” English. Never begin sentences with conjunctions (and, but, for, with, because, etc.). Use different kinds of grammatical structures (passive voice, conditional and complex sentences, etc.). Use specific examples and reasons to support your evidence.



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Sample Written Questions Here are a few sample questions similar to the questions on TOEFL tests. Read them and just think about how you would respond to them:



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Sample Written Questions If you could change one thing about your country, what would it be? Support your answers. Do you think art has an important impact on the lives of people? Why or why not?



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Sample Written Questions (continued) If you could travel back in time, which period would you choose? Why? What do you think is more important in a person’s development: friends or family? Support your answers. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: technology has helped the world improve the quality of life. Support your answers.

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Advanced English: TOEFL Part Two: The Reading Section



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Introductory Questions What kinds of questions will be on the reading section of the TOEFL? How long is the reading section of the TOEFL? What should I study in order to prepare for the reading section of the TOEFL?



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Answers There will be standard multiple choice, sentences that require the student to click on a phrase, word, or paragraph, and sentences that require the student to insert a sentence into its correct position in the paragraph.



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Answers (continued) The reading section varies in length depending on the iBT or the PBT formats. It usually lasts about 60-100 minutes with 36-70 questions.



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Answers (continued) Since the reading section of the test requires the student to have an understanding of English vocabulary and critical thinking, he or she should focus on having a broad range of English as well as advanced comprehension ability.



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Video and Questions Watch the video and answer the following questions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTsE-LRSo_M



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Video and Questions What did the boy’s brother want him to do? What does “paraphrase” mean? What was an example the boy uses in paraphrasing? What are some tips the girl gives for better paraphrasing techniques?



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Exercise 1: Paraphrasing Read the following sentences and attempt to paraphrase each of them. Until recently, my mother had smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day, but now since she has developed cancer, she quit smoking.



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Paraphrasing (continued) The canine population has grown 39% since 25% of the shelters have been closed down over a 4 year period.



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Sample Test: Reading courtesy of: http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=eff32d3631df4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=07f17f95494f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD Here is a sample reading test that you might see on an actual TOEFL reading section. Answer the questions below (the answer key is at the end).



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Sample Test: Reading The railroad was not the first institution to impose regularity on society, or to draw attention to the importance of precise timekeeping. For as long as merchants have set out their wares at daybreak and (5) communal festivities have been celebrated, people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day. The value of this tradition is today more apparent than ever. Were it not for public acceptance of a single yardstick of time, social life would be unbearably (10) chaotic: the massive daily transfers of goods, services, and information would proceed in fits and starts; the very fabric of modern society would begin to unravel.



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Sample Test: Questions What is the main idea of the passage? In modern society we must make more time for our neighbors. The traditions of society are timeless. An accepted way of measuring time is essential for the smooth functioning of society. Society judges people by the time at which they conduct certain activities.



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Sample Test: Questions 2. In line 7, “this tradition” refers to the practice of starting the business day at dawn friendly relations between neighbors the railroad’s reliance on time schedules people’s agreement on the measurement of time



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Answer Key C D Can you explain your answers?