Chapter 1
How to Use This Book
to Get a Top Score
I
f you are planning to take the TOEFL exam, you are not alone.
Worldwide more than 700,000 people will likely take the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) this year. Native
speakers of 145 different languages—representing more th...
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, Contents
Introduction vii
Chapter 1 How to Use This Book to Get a Top Score 1
Chapter 2 Listening 23
Chapter 3 Structure 49
Chapter 4 Reading 85
Chapter 5 Writing 113
Appendix A Test Details 139
Appendix B Resources 149
, Introduction
T
his essential guide to the Test of English as a Foreign Lan-
guage (TOEFL) exam is perfect for studying on the go
and tackling the exact kinds of questions tested on your
upcoming official exam. Information is presented in an easy-to-
follow, straightforward manner so you can find what you need,
learn the information, and move on—it’s that simple.
Each chapter covers the essential facts and practice you need
to get prepared for your exam, as well as tips on where to go to for
more detailed practice and further information. Whether you need
to review all parts of the TOEFL exam or just skip ahead to the
sections where you need extra practice and review, TOEFL Exam
Essentials has just what you need for focused, targeted practice.
■ Chapter 1: About the TOEFL exam—signing up for the
test, study schedules, how to prepare with this book
■ Chapter 2: Listening skills—lesson and practice
■ Chapter 3: Structure skills—lesson and practice
■ Chapter 4: Reading comprehension skills—lesson and
practice
■ Chapter 5: Writing skills—lesson and practice
Good luck!
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