The document provides information about the TOEFL exam, including: 1) TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language and measures the English ability of non-native speakers applying to universities in North America. 2) The internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT) focuses on academic English skills and includes speaking and expanded writing sections. 3) Scores on the TOEFL iBT range from 0-120 across the reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections. Universities set their own admission score requirements.

1. Important notes from the reading

2. What is TOEFL? TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language . It is a test designed to measure the English ability of non-native speakers who plan to study at universities in North America.

3. TOEFL iBT? iBT stands for Internet-based test. This test focuses on testing the person’s English ability in an academic setting. - new speaking section - writing section expanded

4. TOEFL iBT Listening Format Listening Section 2 conversations 4 lectures/discussions 34 questions (5 per conversation, 6 per lecture) About 50 minutes

5. TOEFL Scoring Reading 0-30 Listening 0-30 Speaking 0-30 Writing 0-30 Total Score 0 – 120 What is a passing score? There is no passing score. Every university has its own standards for admission. So, check the standards for the university you are interested in.

6. 10 Keys to Success The book mentions 10 keys that will help you get better scores on the test. Increase general English knowledge Learn about the test Prepare – train for the test Be in good physical condition Get computer practice

7. 10 Keys to Success Become familiar with format and directions of test Be organized – don’t cram at the last minute Use time wisely Use process of elimination for multiple choice Relax – don’t be anxious!

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9. Important Listening Skills Understanding the main idea Understanding supporting ideas, facts Draw inferences - make a conclusion based on information from the conversation Identify the speaker’s purpose attitude (is he angry?, is she confused?) Ordering Analyzing charts

10. The Test You will hear 2 conversations and 4 lectures - Conversations are between 2 people. One person is a student. The other might be another student, librarian, professor, etc. They deal with situations related to university life. - Lectures take place in the classroom. There may be one speaker (the professor), or an academic discussion between the professor and students.

11. Timing You have 20 minutes to answer the questions - this does not include the listening time - individual questions have no time limit. For example, you can spend 5 seconds or 3 minutes on 1 question. But you must finish the entire section (34 questions) within the time limit. - the entire section (listening and answering) will take about 60 minutes

12. Note Taking You should take notes while listening to the conversations and lectures. We will practice this important skill today!