Before
you can ace a test, you have to understand what it’s testing. The TOEFL reading
section is a test on how well you can read and understand passages in written
English. On the TOEFL reading section, you’ll get three to four passages. These
passages are written like textbooks; you won’t see anything weird, like poetry.
Each passage will be followed by 12-14 questions. That’s 36-56 questions in
total. The questions will only ask you about information in the passage. It’s a
test of reading comprehension, not outside knowledge. Most of the questions
will be multiple-choice, but you’ll also get a few special type called ‘reading
to learn questions,’ which you’ll learn about later in this lesson. There won’t
be any essays.
Preparation Strategies
Read, Read, Read. Read in English regularly. Focus on academic texts from university textbooks or other materials. Do not stick to one or two topics that you are interested in. Read from variety of subjects - science, social science, business, arts, geography, history, economics, and others. Academic texts, apart from textbooks, could be found in variety of articles and academic publications on the Internet or university libraries.
Read
It might sound obvious but the best way to practice
for TOEFL’s reading test is to read as much as possible beforehand on as wide a
variety of topics as possible. Current affairs, health, sports, it doesn’t
matter. Also, cover all the media in your reading materials like books,
online texts, and also magazines. Familiarize yourself also with the size of
texts that are 700 words long.
Keep a Vocabulary Notebook
How to do remember what you have to do everyday? Do
you write lists on paper? Do you keep an online agenda? Do you stick yellow
post-its on your fridge? It doesn’t matter. Do the same with new vocabulary.
Build a vocabulary bank and refer to it as often as you can to refresh it in
your memory. This will help you develop a strong vocabulary that should be a
great help to you when you sit TOEFL’s reading test.
Practice Past Tests
You need to always remember that TOEFL is a
standardized test. This means it always follows the same format. Practice past
tests to familiarize yourself with the format.
Practice Staying Within The Time Limit
As well as familiarizing yourself with the structure
of the exam, you need to practice working within the time limit. When you
practice past exams respect the time constraints. Set an alarm clock if
necessary. Remember that in TOEFL iBT the software will cut you off when you
reach the time limit so it is critical you learn to work within it.
1. Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
A. The beauty of the world
B. The quality of life
C. The preservation of species
D. The balance of nature
Answer : A
2.
2. The pronoun "he" in line 8 refers to
A. Thomas Paine
B. Ben Franklin
C. Ben Franklin's brother
D. Poor RichardAnswer : B
3. 3. The paragraph preceding this passage
most likely discusses
A. How literature influence the
population B. Religious and moral literature C. Literature supporting the cause of the American Revolution
D. What made Thomas Paine's literature
successfu
Answer : B
4.It can be inferred from the passage that the author :
A. is a member of the “deep ecology” movement
B. doesn’t agree with ecological self-interest
C. supports all of the arguments to protect species
D. participated in drafting the Charter for Nature
Answer : C
5 5. In line 6, "classes" is
closest in meaning to
A.SexesB. Colonies
C. Courses
D. Categories
Answer : D
SOURCE :
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http://i-courses.org/reading-tips
http://berita-english.blogspot.com/2014/01/soal-toefl-reading-dan-kunci-jawabanpre-test-longman.html
http://study.com/academy/lesson/toefl-reading-section-strategies.html
http://i-courses.org/reading-tips
http://berita-english.blogspot.com/2014/01/soal-toefl-reading-dan-kunci-jawabanpre-test-longman.html
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