Master the Toefl Cbt 2003

by Sullivan, Patricia Noble; Brenner, Gail Abel; Zhong, Grace Yi Qui

• ISBN13: 9780768908961
• ISBN10: 0768908965
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Peterson's Guides

Summary

Whether a student is taking the paper or the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language, Master the TOEFL "RM" CBT offers up a complete preparation package that covers all test sections -- reading, listening, structure, and writing. Written by experts, the book's mentor/student voice and simple, clearly written English are welcome bonuses to nonnative speakers. Great for instructors too!
-- 4 full-length practice tests with answer explanations
-- Subject review for all test areas -- reading, listening, structure, and writing
-- Tactics for taking a computer-based test (CBT)
-- Easy-to-read test registration instructions
-- CD version includes computer-based (CBT) practice tests, audio to accompany the tests in the book (tepescripts included), and access to additional practice test and drills

Table of Contents

PART 1 THE TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE	1	(19)
An Overview of the TOEFL Test	3	(8)
What Is the TOEFL Test?	3	(1)
What Is the TOEFL CBT?	4	(1)
What Is the TOEFL PBT?	4	(1)
How Is Writing Tested?	4	(1)
How Do the CBT and PBT Compare?	5	(1)
How Do I Register?	5	(1)
When and Where Are the Tests Given?	6	(1)
How Much Does It Cost to Take the TOEFL?	7	(1)
How Long Are the Tests?	7	(1)
What About Scoring?	7	(4)
General Preparation for the TOEFL CBT	11	(4)
Learn the ``Formats'' of the CBT	11	(1)
Tips for Taking the CBT	12	(1)
On the Day of the Test	13	(2)
General Preparation for the TOEFL PBT	15	(4)
Learn the Rules of the PBT	15	(1)
Mark Your Answer Sheet in the Correct Way	16	(1)
Tips for Taking the PBT	16	(1)
On the Day of the Test	16	(3)
PART 2 SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES	19	(84)
Choosing an Answer	21	(4)
Strategies for Choosing Answers	21	(1)
What Are Testing Points?	22	(3)
Listening Section	25	(32)
Sample Listening Questions for the CBT	25	(12)
Sample Listening Questions for the PBT	37	(3)
Listening Section Strategies	40	(2)
Testing Points	42	(15)
Structure Section Strategies	57	(22)
Sample Structure Questions for the CBT	57	(2)
Sample Structure Questions for the PBT	59	(2)
Structure Section Strategies	61	(1)
Testing Points	61	(18)
Reading Section	79	(14)
Sample Reading Questions for the CBT	79	(4)
Sample Reading Questions for the PBT	83	(1)
Reading Comprehension Strategies	84	(1)
Testing Points	85	(2)
Examples of Each Question Type	87	(6)
Writing Section and TWE	93	(10)
Sample Writing Format for the CBT	93	(1)
Sample Essay Questions	94	(1)
Essay-Writing Strategies for the CBT and TWE	95	(1)
Essay-Writing Testing Points	96	(7)
PART 3 FOUR PRACTICE TOEFL TESTS	103	(184)
How to Score Your Practice Tests	105	(182)
Practice Test 1 CBT Style	109	(46)
Section 1	110	(11)
Section 2	121	(5)
Section 3	126	(14)
Answer Key	140	(1)
Explanatory Answers	141	(14)
Practice Test 2 CBT Style	155	(42)
Section I	156	(10)
Section 2	166	(4)
Section 3	170	(12)
Answer Key	182	(1)
Explanatory Answers	183	(14)
Practice Test 3 PBT Style	197	(46)
Section 1	197	(9)
Section 2	206	(6)
Section 3	212	(13)
Answer Key	225	(1)
Explanatory Answers	226	(17)
Practice Test 4 PBT Style	243	(44)
Section 1	243	(8)
Section 2	251	(7)
Section 3	258	(13)
Answer Key	271	(1)
Explanatory Answers	272	(15)
PART 4 TRANSCRIPTS FOR PRACTICE TESTS	287	(66)
Test 1 Script	289	(20)
Test 2 Script	309	(16)
Test 3 Script	325	(14)
Test 4 Script	339	(14)
Appendix TOEFL Word List	353