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Tactics for sitting for the TOEFL TestBuilding Skills for The TOEFL is designed to help you to develop skills required tobe successful on the actual TOEFL .The following advice on TOEFL tactics will helpyou to make the best use of all the material presented through out the TOEFLModule.
i.) TOEFL Tactics : keeping the TOEFL in perspective
1.) Do not fall into the trap of thinking that only study materials and bookslabeled TOEFL will help you prepare for the test. All good language bookscan help you.2.)You should consider how your courses in grammar, reading, writing, andlistening relate to TOEFL Test.
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You need to remember that being a fluent speaker of English does notnecessarily mean that you will get a good TOEFL Score. Good reading andwriting ability are even more important for academic success.4.)People who write well in English make the best scores on TOEFL. If youcannot write good compositions in English, you will probably not get agood TOEFL Score. Learn to write well.ii.)
TOEFL Tactics : Planning your Program
1.)You need a clear overview of the materials2.)You need to spread your study over as many weeks as possible. It is not agood idea to do a lot of studying in a short amount of time.3.)You need to use all the materials for each section.4.)You can study together with your friends who are good at TOEFL.it will helpyou prepare your TOEFL Test.5.)You need to study each day, on a regular basis. One hour of study on each of six days is more beneficial than six hours of study on one day.6.)If you are studying with a class, what is important for you to do yourhomework carefully everyday. What you do at home is sometimes moreimportant than what you do in class. You can not benefit from the teacher’spresentation unless you are prepared for the class.iii.)
TOEFL Tactics : Using practice Test1.)
Put your answers in the blanks. Do not write directly on the questionsunless you are directed to do so.
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Do not look at the answer key until you have finished all the questions.
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When you compare your answers to the correct answers, mark what iswrong but do not write down the correct answers.
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Put a small dot (.) beside your incorrect answers. Do not erase your firstanswer. Instead of erasing, write your second answer beside the small dot.
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Examine each questions carefully before you mark your second answer.
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Compare your second answers with the correct answers.
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If you mark all your answers in or near the blanks (on the left side of thepaper), you can easily cover your old answers when you review the practicetests at a later date.
iv.)TOEFL Tactics : Timing
1.)wear a watch when you practice and when you sit for a real TOEFL . Yourrest room may not have a clock.2.)Remember the average time per question on each question of the test.3.)Budget your time carefully. You should finish your section just before thetime is over. If you work too quickly or too slowly, you will not get your bestscore.4.)Speed can be your enemy. Students who finish the structure and writtenexpression or the Reading comprehension and vocabulary sections tooquickly and have a lot of extra time left over rarely get good scores.5.)You should control the test; don’t let the test control you.6.)Easy questions and difficult questions are mixed together. If you spend toomuch time on a difficult question, you may not have enough time for someeasier questions that appear later on in the test.
v.) TOEFL Tactics : Do You know when you know?
It is very important for you to have a clear understanding of yourself andhow you are answering TOEFL questions. If you are a good languagestudent, you are probably very good at guessing intelligently about themeaning of written and spoken language. But do you know when you areguessing and when you are sure of an answer? Try this process on apractice test to find out whether you know when you know and when youare guessing.
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As you answer the questions with the correct answers, calculate whatpercentage of your “100 percent certain you are correct.
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When you compare your answers with the correct answers, calculate whatpercentage of your 100 percent certain” answers were actually correct.3.)Are you usually correct when you are 100 percent certain” that youranswers are correct?4.)You may repeat this process on several exercises and practice test.
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vi.) TOEFL Tactics : Posture and Performance1.)
When you practice and when you take a real TOEFL, sit up straight, leanforward slightly, and keep both feet on the floor. Never lean back in chair.
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Sit in a straight chair at a table or desk when you practice. Do not lie on thefloor or the bed, or lean back in a comfortable chair when you practice. Acomfortable position which is too comfortable will not help you learn: whenyou sit in a studious position, you can concentrate better.
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Use both hands when you practice. Use your pencil hand to answer thequestions. Use your other hand to mark your place on questions.
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Keep your eyes on the questions and answer sheet. Don’t look around theroom or at other people if you are working in a group.
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If you are working in a class or with your friends, you can ask one person towatch you while you do a practice test or exercise.vii.)
TOEFL Tactics : Changing Answers
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