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READING
Time 60-80 min 1
Questions 3 – 4 passages with 12-14 questions
Problem 1. True-false – average
types 2. Vocabulary – very high
3. Terms – avarage
4. Inference – very high
5. Reference – high
6. Purpose – Average
7. Paraphrase – High
8. Detail – very high
9. Cause – Average
10. Opinion – Average
11. Insert – High
12. Exception – average
13. Classification – Low
14. Summary – Average high
Strategies i. Preview - look at the title
- read the last sentence of the passage
- read the first sentence of every paragraph
ii. Read faster - Use peripheral vision
- Read for meaning
iii. Use contexts - Learn basic vocabulary
- Learn new words in contexto
iv. Make inferences - Locate the evidence
- Draw conclusions
v. Skim and scam - Refer to arrows and shadings
- Locate details
- Check exceptions
vi. Make connections - Find references
- Insert sentences
vii. Summarize - State the main idea
- List the major points
Academic a. Taking notes
skills b. Paraphrasing
c. Summarizing
d. Synthesizing
SPEAKING
Time 15-20 sec to prepare answer
45 – 60 sec to answer
20 min test
Questions 2 independent tasks (based on your own knowledge and experience)
4 integrated tasks (based on short readings and/or lectures)
Problem 1. Experiences - Describe your experience
types (independent) - Explain the reasons for your choice
2. Preferences - Choose between two options
(independent) - Explain the reasons for your preference
3. Reports - Summarize a situation
(integrated) - Explain the reason on the background
- Connect listening and reading passage
4. Examples - Explain how an example supports a concept or
(integrated) contrast one view with another
- Connect listening and reading passages
5. Problems - Describe a problem and several
OVERVIEW ON TOEFL QUESTIONS, PROBLEM TYPES, STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.
(integrated) recommendations
- Describe an opinion about the better solution or
propose an alternative solution
6. Summaries - Comprehend part of an academic lecture
(integrated) - Summarize the main points
Strategies i. Anticipate questions - Prepare some answers
- Read them aloud
ii. Support your answers - Use the word Because 3
- Give two or three examples or reasons
iii. Understand the task - Read the question carefully
- Respond to the topic
iv. Pronounce to - Accept your accent
communicate - Improve communication
v. Sound confident - Speak up
- Be assertive
vi. Read 135 words per - Time yourself
minute - Adapt the format for each question
vii. Pace yourself - Start with a direct statement
- Make a few major points
- Set a timer
vii. Prepare key phrases - Describing experiences
- Expressing preferences
- Reporting
- Giving examples
- Referring to a problem
- Summarizing (definition, description,
classification, chronology, comparison, contrast,
cause and effect, problem solution)
viii. Use verbal pauses - Learn verbal pauses
- Use them when necessary
ix. Correct yourself - Correct slips
- Use common phrases
x. Speak to criteria for - Keep a checklist
evaluation - Take advantage of options
xi. Stay positive - Take deep breaths
- Use positive self-talk
Academic a. Taking notes
skills b. Paraphrasing
c. Summarizing
d. Synthesizing
WRITING
Time 30 min and 20 min
Questions 1 independent task – 30 min to write about 300 – 250 words
1 integrated task (read and listen) – 20 min to write about 150 – 225 words
Problem 1. Synthesis of opposing - Read a short passage and take notes
types ideas - Listen to a short lecture and take notes
(integrated) - Answer the questions using information from
both the reading and the lecture
OVERVIEW ON TOEFL QUESTIONS, PROBLEM TYPES, STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.
- Reading time: 3 min
2. Synthesis of supporting - Read a short passage and take notes
ideas - Listen to a short lecture and take notes
(integrated) - Answer the questions using information from
both the reading and the lecture
- Reading time: 3 min
3. Opinion - State your opinion
(Independent) - Explain the reasons for your opinion 4
4. Argument - Argue on one side – advantages and
(independent) disadvantages
- Argue on the other side - advantages and
disadvantages
- Take a stand for one of the arguments
- Explain the reasons for your preference
Strategies i. Report - State the facts and ideas
(integrated) - Avoid expressing your opinion
ii. Identify sources - Begin with the primary source
(integrated) - Include both sources
iii. Make connections - Establish relationship between sources
(integrated) - Choose appropriate transitions
iv. Include a variety of - Vary sentence structures
structures - Combine sentences
(integrated)
v. Edit your writing - Re-read your essay
(integrated) - Edit with checklist
vi. Respond to the topic - Analyze the topic
(independent) - Write on the assigned topic
vii. Be direct - Begin with an introductory phrase or clause
(independent) - Make a direct statement of opinion
viii. Concede the opposing - Begin with a concession clause
view - Make a direct statement
(independent)
ix. Use an outline sentence - Outline the essay for the reader
(independent) - Write an outline sentence
x. Think in English - Think in a straight line
(independent) - Connect each idea with the text
xi. Write a strong - Summarize the main idea
conclusion - Avoid apologies and new topics
(independent)
Academic a. Taking notes
skills b. Paraphrasing
c. Summarizing
d. Synthesizing