Toefl exam Essentials

Locate what is important. As you read, use a high-
lighter or pencil to underline key information, such as:
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terms that are defined in the text
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main ideas

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TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS
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words or grammar rules you want to remember
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new ideas
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vocabulary words or expressions you need to look up
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Make connections. If you can make connections
between ideas, you will better remember the material.
For example, if Spanish is your native language, you
might connect the word dormir (“to sleep” in Spanish)
with dormitory (the English word for a room or building
where students sleep).
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Make notes. Note taking can help you remember
material, even if you never read your notes again. That’s
because it’s a muscle activity, and using your muscles
helps you remember. While reading or listening, make
note of main ideas, supporting details, authorities,
opinions and facts, and key terms.