Toefl exam Essentials

READING
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Look up new words. Keep a dictionary on hand as you
read and look up any unfamiliar words. List new
vocabulary words and their definitions in a notebook so
you can review them later.
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Highlight important information. Highlight or
underline key terms, main ideas, and new concepts as
you read. (If you don’t own the book, use a notebook to
jot down information.)
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Take notes. Record your questions, observations, and
opinions about what you read. What is the main idea of
the passage? Do you agree with the author?
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Connect what you read with your own experience or
with another topic you have studied. For example, if you
are reading about the 1989 student protest in
Tiananmen Square, you may note how it was similar to
or different from student protests in the United States in
the 1960s.
QUESTION TYPES IN THE READING SECTION
The reading comprehension questions on the TOEFL exam fall
into nine categories:
Test Time Saver
To use your time effectively during the exam, answer all of
the questions about one reading passage before going on
to the next one.

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