CONTENTS
At i20fever 3
TOEFL IBT program 4
Frequently asked questions 5
TOEFL IBT Lesson plan 6
In This Book 7
Know your competency level in English 8
INTRODUCTION
TOEFL iBT Format 13
Test schedule and review 15
BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS 16
SUPPORT SKILLS 19
Note taking 19
Paraphrasing 25
Summarizing 30
Synthesizing 39
Skimming & Scanning 43
Gleaning & Skipping 44
READING SECTION
Introduction 45
Producers, consumers & decomposers 46
Speed breakers 53
Effective reading 53
SQ4R 53
Prefixes 55
Reading Exercises
Exercise 1
Reading 1 Black holes 56
Reading 2 The Print Revolution 59
Reading 3 The McDonaldization of Society62
Exercise 2
Reading 1 Beowulf 65
Reading 2 Thermoregulation 68
Reading 3 Social Readjustment Scale 71
Exercise 3
Reading 1 Resources &Industrialism in Canada 74
Reading 2 Glacial Movement 77
Reading 3 The Audible Frequency Spectrum 80
Exercise 4
Reading 1 Galaxies 83
Reading 2 The Dust Bowl 86
Reading 3 Lexicostatistical Glottochronology 89
Exercise 5
Reading 1 Resistance to Antibiotics 92
Reading 2 Artisans and Industrialization 95
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, Reading 3 Swimming Machines 97
WRITING SECTION
Introduction 101
Strategies for integrated essay 101
Transition, phrases, verbs 102
Strategies for independent essay 103
General strategies for essay 106
Integrated Writing Exercises
Exercise 1-Work Organization- (27- Track) 107
Exercise 2-Gall’s Theory-(28-Track) 108
Exercise 3-Hemingway-(29-Track) 109
Exercise 4-G.M Foods-(30-Track) 110
Exercise 5- International Style-(31-Track) 111
Exercise 6 -Sydney Opera House-(32-Track)112
Exercise 7-Cinema-(33-Track) 113
Exercise 8-Thomas Malthus-(34-Track) 114
Exercise 9-Windmill-(35-Track) 115
Exercise 10-Pictorialists-(36-Track) 116
Exercise 11-Sexism-(37-Track) 117
Exercise 12 –Jet Streams (38-Track) 118
Independent Writing Exercises 119
Frequently Asked Independent Topics 119
LISTENING SECTION
Introduction 127
Types of questions 128
The best way to listen 130
Exercise 1(1-7- Track) 131
Exercise 2(8-13-Track) 135
Exercise 3 (14-26Track) 139
SPEAKING SECTION-(39-98 Track)
Introduction 144
Acceptable speaking 144
Independent Task 144
Integrated Task-1 146
Integrated Task-2 148
Evaluation for speaking 151
Tips for speaking 153
Independent speaking topics 152
Speaking Exercises 154
Additional Listening Practice 164
LIST OF IDIOMS 204
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, At i20fever
If Faith, Belief and Trust sustain an organization then indeed, fortune has smiled and interwoven all the three
in right measure upon i20fever for its progress. We have put to practice the much repeated adage ‘we are the
creators of our own destiny’. This practice has given an organized form to our curriculum. Our firm belief that
only whole hearted commitment to one’s work has held its sway in our success. The trust of our students has
helped us to grow from strength to strength.
Our well guided students have added many hued feathers to our cap. The steps from a global consultancy to an
educational academy have been arduous yet euphoric. Nevertheless, the challenge and extreme joy has made
us more meticulous in our efforts. Success once attained is no great feat but to retain it and to repeat it is a
trial. The diligence of our students in their efforts has inspired us to be more productive.
The i20fever classroom is tailored to the needs of the students from Non- English background. It is the
platform for them to actively participate in all the classroom activities. To make our classrooms innovative, we
have developed our own unique pedagogy (the science of teaching). One of the critical tasks of a global
aspirant is to be an effective speaker. To develop this skill we include a large number of experiences related to
the students. Our classrooms are a training ground to groom the students to speak at any situation with poise.
One of the most dormant skills among the students today is the thinking ability. They are trained to accept
anything taught to them without raising too many questions. However, all international tests are based on
critical thinking and logic. To advance our students with this tide we promote questioning. All their writing
tasks come from their own view point, the upshot of the discussions. Moreover, care is taken so that acceptable
standards are used in these sessions
Our campaign is also for quality reading and listening. These two receptive skills are fundamental to prop up
the test scores. Hence, we offer a variety of texts. The idea is to be enchanted by the diverse subjects so that;
the oft said complaint that a topic was extremely dense can be dispelled.
Our aim is to ease the toil of the global test aspirants. We take great pride in making our mission better than the
best, not in just claiming we are the best.
Ultimate joy is in unbeatable smart work not hard work.
With warm regards,
NAVEEN YATHAPU
Executive Director & CEO
i20fever.com
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, TOEFL iBT Program
The Test of English as a Foreign Language concentrates on the English proficiency (how to read, listen, speak
and write). ETS, a professional test development organization in Princeton, NEW JERSEY, USA created the
TOEFL test for admissions to colleges and university where English is the language of instruction. If your
first or native language is NOT English, it is likely that the college or university that you wish to attend will
require you to take this test. However, you should check with each institution to which you are applying for
admission.
There are four sections (in this test) broadly based on the four language skills. But some sections test two or
more skills at a time. For example, before answering the integrated writing task you may have to read a
passage and listen to a lecture. Consequently, the test is on reading, listening, grammar and writing skills. In
the case of the integrated speaking, it is reading, listening and speaking which is tested.
Note taking is an important skill in TOEFL iBT. It is not only allowed but also encouraged in the new format.
Though it will not be graded in the test, it indirectly helps you to get a good score.
The TOEFL test is administered in more than 180 countries, making it the most accessible test in the world.
More than 5000 colleges and universities and licensing agencies in 90 countries accept TOEFL score.
The test takes about four hours with a ten minutes break after listening and the reading section. All the four
sections of the tests will be completed in one day. All the students will receive the same range of questions. It
is not computer adaptive. The difficulty level of the questions will not depend on the student’s response.
Instructions before each section guide the students through out the test. The tool bar helps to navigate through
the test.
Your test scores will be considered together with other information you supply to the institution to determine if
you have the appropriate academic and language background to be admitted to a regular or modified program
of study. Often your field of study and whether you are applying as a graduate or undergraduate student will
determine what TOEFL scores you need.
Each institution that uses TOEFL scores sets its own minimum level of acceptable performance. These
minimums vary from one institution to another, depending on factors such as the applicant’s field of study, the
level of study (undergraduate or graduate), whether the applicant will be a teaching assistant, and whether the
institution offers English as a Second Language support for its students.
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At i20fever 3
TOEFL IBT program 4
Frequently asked questions 5
TOEFL IBT Lesson plan 6
In This Book 7
Know your competency level in English 8
INTRODUCTION
TOEFL iBT Format 13
Test schedule and review 15
BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS 16
SUPPORT SKILLS 19
Note taking 19
Paraphrasing 25
Summarizing 30
Synthesizing 39
Skimming & Scanning 43
Gleaning & Skipping 44
READING SECTION
Introduction 45
Producers, consumers & decomposers 46
Speed breakers 53
Effective reading 53
SQ4R 53
Prefixes 55
Reading Exercises
Exercise 1
Reading 1 Black holes 56
Reading 2 The Print Revolution 59
Reading 3 The McDonaldization of Society62
Exercise 2
Reading 1 Beowulf 65
Reading 2 Thermoregulation 68
Reading 3 Social Readjustment Scale 71
Exercise 3
Reading 1 Resources &Industrialism in Canada 74
Reading 2 Glacial Movement 77
Reading 3 The Audible Frequency Spectrum 80
Exercise 4
Reading 1 Galaxies 83
Reading 2 The Dust Bowl 86
Reading 3 Lexicostatistical Glottochronology 89
Exercise 5
Reading 1 Resistance to Antibiotics 92
Reading 2 Artisans and Industrialization 95
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, Reading 3 Swimming Machines 97
WRITING SECTION
Introduction 101
Strategies for integrated essay 101
Transition, phrases, verbs 102
Strategies for independent essay 103
General strategies for essay 106
Integrated Writing Exercises
Exercise 1-Work Organization- (27- Track) 107
Exercise 2-Gall’s Theory-(28-Track) 108
Exercise 3-Hemingway-(29-Track) 109
Exercise 4-G.M Foods-(30-Track) 110
Exercise 5- International Style-(31-Track) 111
Exercise 6 -Sydney Opera House-(32-Track)112
Exercise 7-Cinema-(33-Track) 113
Exercise 8-Thomas Malthus-(34-Track) 114
Exercise 9-Windmill-(35-Track) 115
Exercise 10-Pictorialists-(36-Track) 116
Exercise 11-Sexism-(37-Track) 117
Exercise 12 –Jet Streams (38-Track) 118
Independent Writing Exercises 119
Frequently Asked Independent Topics 119
LISTENING SECTION
Introduction 127
Types of questions 128
The best way to listen 130
Exercise 1(1-7- Track) 131
Exercise 2(8-13-Track) 135
Exercise 3 (14-26Track) 139
SPEAKING SECTION-(39-98 Track)
Introduction 144
Acceptable speaking 144
Independent Task 144
Integrated Task-1 146
Integrated Task-2 148
Evaluation for speaking 151
Tips for speaking 153
Independent speaking topics 152
Speaking Exercises 154
Additional Listening Practice 164
LIST OF IDIOMS 204
www.i20fever.com
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, At i20fever
If Faith, Belief and Trust sustain an organization then indeed, fortune has smiled and interwoven all the three
in right measure upon i20fever for its progress. We have put to practice the much repeated adage ‘we are the
creators of our own destiny’. This practice has given an organized form to our curriculum. Our firm belief that
only whole hearted commitment to one’s work has held its sway in our success. The trust of our students has
helped us to grow from strength to strength.
Our well guided students have added many hued feathers to our cap. The steps from a global consultancy to an
educational academy have been arduous yet euphoric. Nevertheless, the challenge and extreme joy has made
us more meticulous in our efforts. Success once attained is no great feat but to retain it and to repeat it is a
trial. The diligence of our students in their efforts has inspired us to be more productive.
The i20fever classroom is tailored to the needs of the students from Non- English background. It is the
platform for them to actively participate in all the classroom activities. To make our classrooms innovative, we
have developed our own unique pedagogy (the science of teaching). One of the critical tasks of a global
aspirant is to be an effective speaker. To develop this skill we include a large number of experiences related to
the students. Our classrooms are a training ground to groom the students to speak at any situation with poise.
One of the most dormant skills among the students today is the thinking ability. They are trained to accept
anything taught to them without raising too many questions. However, all international tests are based on
critical thinking and logic. To advance our students with this tide we promote questioning. All their writing
tasks come from their own view point, the upshot of the discussions. Moreover, care is taken so that acceptable
standards are used in these sessions
Our campaign is also for quality reading and listening. These two receptive skills are fundamental to prop up
the test scores. Hence, we offer a variety of texts. The idea is to be enchanted by the diverse subjects so that;
the oft said complaint that a topic was extremely dense can be dispelled.
Our aim is to ease the toil of the global test aspirants. We take great pride in making our mission better than the
best, not in just claiming we are the best.
Ultimate joy is in unbeatable smart work not hard work.
With warm regards,
NAVEEN YATHAPU
Executive Director & CEO
i20fever.com
www.i20fever.com
3
, TOEFL iBT Program
The Test of English as a Foreign Language concentrates on the English proficiency (how to read, listen, speak
and write). ETS, a professional test development organization in Princeton, NEW JERSEY, USA created the
TOEFL test for admissions to colleges and university where English is the language of instruction. If your
first or native language is NOT English, it is likely that the college or university that you wish to attend will
require you to take this test. However, you should check with each institution to which you are applying for
admission.
There are four sections (in this test) broadly based on the four language skills. But some sections test two or
more skills at a time. For example, before answering the integrated writing task you may have to read a
passage and listen to a lecture. Consequently, the test is on reading, listening, grammar and writing skills. In
the case of the integrated speaking, it is reading, listening and speaking which is tested.
Note taking is an important skill in TOEFL iBT. It is not only allowed but also encouraged in the new format.
Though it will not be graded in the test, it indirectly helps you to get a good score.
The TOEFL test is administered in more than 180 countries, making it the most accessible test in the world.
More than 5000 colleges and universities and licensing agencies in 90 countries accept TOEFL score.
The test takes about four hours with a ten minutes break after listening and the reading section. All the four
sections of the tests will be completed in one day. All the students will receive the same range of questions. It
is not computer adaptive. The difficulty level of the questions will not depend on the student’s response.
Instructions before each section guide the students through out the test. The tool bar helps to navigate through
the test.
Your test scores will be considered together with other information you supply to the institution to determine if
you have the appropriate academic and language background to be admitted to a regular or modified program
of study. Often your field of study and whether you are applying as a graduate or undergraduate student will
determine what TOEFL scores you need.
Each institution that uses TOEFL scores sets its own minimum level of acceptable performance. These
minimums vary from one institution to another, depending on factors such as the applicant’s field of study, the
level of study (undergraduate or graduate), whether the applicant will be a teaching assistant, and whether the
institution offers English as a Second Language support for its students.
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