TOEFL IBT TEST

PREPARATION COURSE

BY: MARTIN CLAUDIO AGUIRRE

 WHAT IS THE TOEFL?

T EST It measures the English language skills

important for effective communication in an

OF academic setting.
It consists of four sections:
Reading,

E NGLISH Listening,
Speaking
Writing

F OREING The entire test is about four hours

long, and all sections are taken on the
same day.
ANGUAGE
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Test format
 READING SECTION
“Reading as much as possible in English is an essential part of building your reading skills.”

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Useful Strategies for the TOEFL reading
section.

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Read and understand information from textbooks and
other academic materials written in English.
■ Reading to Find Information
- Scanning: find key facts or information.

■ Basic Comprehension
- Understand main ideas, vocabulary, details, context and use
of the language.

■ Reading to Learn
- Link and organize ideas, summary information and details.

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 WATCH OUT!
■ You don’t need to be familiar with the topic of a
passage. All the information you need to answer
the questions will be in the passage itself.

■ Often passages present information about the topic

from more than one perspective or point of view.

■ You must read through to the end of a passage

before receiving questions on that passage.

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PRACTICE 1
-READING SECTION-
Scanning Technique

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HAVE YOU EVER WON A COMPETITION?
A PRIZE? A DIPLOMA? A MEDAL?
The Nobel Prize – explaine
in a nutshell - Bing video
In this activity, you are asked to practice your scanning technique.
,

Read the passage and identify key words. Then answer the questions.
Reading 1.

■ The Nobel prizes, awarded annually for distinguished work in chemistry, physics,
physiology or medicine, literature and international peace, were made available by a fund
bequeathed for that purpose by Swedish philanthropist Alfred Bernhard Nobel.

■ The prizes, awarded since 1901, are administrated by the Nobel foundation in Stockholm.
In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by Central Bank of Sweden was added.
Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the field
of competition. Candidates are judged by Swedish and Norwegian academies and
institutes on the basis of their contribution to mankind. The awards are usually presented in
Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating and appropriate tribute to
Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each prize includes a gold medal, a diploma
and a cash award of about one million dollars.

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 Learn to anticipate the questions

HOW?
Process
WHERE
WHEN?
? Dates
Places

WHAT?
Things WHY?
Reasons
 What? Where? How? When? Why?
,

Read the passage and identify key words. Then answer the questions.

■ The Nobel prizes, awarded annually for distinguished work in chemistry, physics,
physiology or medicine, literature and international peace, were made available by a
fund bequeathed for that purpose by Swedish philanthropist Alfred Bernhard Nobel.

■ The prizes, awarded since 1901, are administrated by the Nobel foundation in
Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by Central Bank of Sweden
was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified
authority in the field of competition. Candidates are judged by Swedish and
Norwegian academies and institutes on the basis of their contribution to mankind.
The awards are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of
Sweden officiating and appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his
death. Each prize includes a gold medal, a diploma and a cash award of about one
million dollars.
How to increase your vocabulary?
■ Identify new words: all those new in meaning or pronunciation.
■ Write them down in your notes,
■ Look for the meaning and create examples.
www.wordreference.com

Endowed To arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after

death.

Distinguished The whole of the human race, including both men and women.

Mankind To give money that will provide an income to an organization.

Bequeathed Used to describe a respected and admired person, or their

work.
Glossary
■ Distinguished:
Used to describe a respected and admired person, or their work.
Example: Mary is a distinguished chef in New York city.
■ Bequeathed:
To arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after death.
Example: Picasso bequeathed most of his paintings to Spain and France.
■ Endowed:
To give money that will provide an income to an organization.
Example: the state of Michigan has endowed three institutes to do research for
industry.
■ Mankind:
The whole of the human race, including both men and women.
Example: mankind has always been obsessed by power.

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 What does this passage mainly discuss?
A) Alfred Bernhard Nobel.
B) The Nobel Prize.
C) Great contributions to mankind.
D) Swedish philanthropy.

How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?

A) Five times a year.
B) Once a year.
C) Twice a year.
D) Once every two years.

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A Nobel prize would not be given to:
A) An author who wrote a novel.
B) A doctor who discovered a vaccine.
C) A composer who wrote a symphony.
D) A diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement.

Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard

Nobel?
A) He left money in his will to stablish a fund for the prizes.
B) He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy.
C) He is now living in Sweden.
D) He serves as chairman of the committed to chose the recipients of the prizes.

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Why are the awards presented on December 10?
A) Because it is a tribute to the king of Sweden.
B) Because Alfred Nobel died on that day.
C) Because that date was stablished in Alfred Nobel’s will.
D) Because the central bank of Sweden administers the trust only that day.

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If you had the chance to dominate someone at the
Nobel prize, who would it be and why?

■ Explain your reasons in 70 – 90 words.

Make sure to include:

■ Attractive heading.
■ Dominates’ name, charge, job.
■ Classify into paragraph.
■ Link your ideas clearly (words),

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 LISTENING SECTION
“Most people don’t listen with the intention to understand. They listen with the intention to reply.”
 SPEAKING SECTION
“Reading as much as possible in English is an essential part of building your reading skills.”
 WRITING SECTION
“Reading as much as possible in English is an essential part of building your reading skills.”