Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test iBT Writing (with CD-ROM, 2 Audio CDs, and Answer Key)

by PHILLIPS

• ISBN13: 9780136126577
• ISBN10: 013612657X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-06
• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

Summary

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Writing, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Writing section of the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive writing-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Writing section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Speaking is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL writing courses. The Student Book features: * Updated material for all the new types of Writing passages and questions on the test * Diagnostic Writing Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement * Writing-Skills exercises that include personal and expository and integrated tasks: reading/listening/writing * Eight Writing Mini-Tests that preview the Writing section of the test * Two Writing Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing * An Appendix that covers transitions and editing of grammar and sentence structure The CD-ROM features: * Completely different material from that in the Student Book * Practice sections for the Writing section of the test * Eight Writing Mini-Tests and two Writing Complete Tests * Sample answers for each Writing task * Easy-to-use skill assessment and record keeping to monitor progress * New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of responses System Requirements Windows * Windows 2000, XP, or Vista * 500 MHz or higher processor * 25 MB available on hard drive Macintosh * Mas OS X (10.3.9 and higher) * Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended) * Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended) * 20 MB available on hard drive Both Systems * 128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended) * Quad-speed CD-ROM drive * Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device) * Internet connection (for sending and receiving data)

Table of Contents

Writing Diagnostic Pre-Test

Human Memory A News Story

Writing Overview

Writing Skills

Integrated Task

Note the Main Points as You Read

Writing Exercise 1

Note the Main Points as You Listen

Writing Exercise 2

Plan Before You Write

Writing Exercise 3

Write a Topic Sentence

Writing Exercise 4

Write Supporting Paragraphs on Reading Passages

Writing Exercise 5

Review Supporting Paragraphs on Listening Passages

Writing Exercise 6

Review Sentence Structure

Writing Exercise 7

Review Grammar

Writing Exercise 8

Writing Review Exercise (Skills 1-8):Stonehenge

Independent Task

Plan Before You Write

Writing Exercise 9

Write the Introduction

Writing Exercise 10

Write the Unified Supporting Paragraphs

Writing Exercise 11

Connect the Supporting Paragraphs

Writing Exercise 12

Write the Conclusion

Writing Exercise 13

Review Sentence Structure

Writing Exercise 14

Review Grammar

Writing Exercise 15

Writing Exercise (Skills 9-15):Emotions

Writing Post-Test

Unintended Consequences Safe or Sorry

Writing Mini-Tests

Mini-Test 1

Garlic

Mini-Test 2

Historical Event

Mini-Test 3

Scientific Management

Mini-Test 4

Working for Others

Mini-Test 5

Catch-22

Mini-Test 6

Visitors to Your Country

Mini-Test 7

Supernovas

Mini-Test 8

Violence in Movies

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