下载掌阅APP，畅读海量书库
立即打开
How to Master Skills for the TOEFL ® iBT Reading Advanced is designed to be used either as a textbook for a TOEFL® iBT reading preparation course or as a tool for individual learners who are preparing for the TOEFL ® test on their own. With a total of 10 units, this book is organized to prepare you for the test with a comprehensive understanding of the test and thorough analysis of every question type. Each unit consists of 6 parts and provides a step- by-step program that provides question-solving strategies and the development of test-taking abilities. At the back of the book are two actual tests of the Reading section of the TOEFL ® iBT.
This part is designed to prepare you for the type of question the unit covers. You will be given a full description of the question type and its application in the passage. You also will be given some useful tips as well as an illustrated introduction and sample.
The purpose of this section is to ensure that you understand the new types of questions that were described in the overview. You will be given a chance to confirm your understanding in brief texts before starting on the practice exercises. You will read some simple passages and answer questions of a particular type. This part will help you learn how to deal with each type of question on the Reading section of the TOEFL® iBT.
This section allows you to practice reading TOEFL® passages. Six long passages are provided, and a time limit is given for reading each passage. You first read the passage within a time limit and then solve general comprehension questions and the questions of the type that is mainly dealt with in the unit. A glossary of important words is listed in each passage to help increase your understanding. Also, clear notes are provided to help you grasp the overall organization of each passage and understand important points.
The purpose of this part is for you to understand the previous long passages thoroughly by completing the summaries of them. This will also help you enhance your paraphrasing skills, which are strongly recommended to those who are preparing for the TOEFL® iBT.
This part gives you a chance to experience an actual TOEFL® iBT test in a shortened form. You will be given two passages with 8 questions each. The topics are similar to those on the actual TOEFL?? test, as are the questions.
This part offers you a chance to review some of the words you need to remember after finishing each unit. Vocabulary words for each unit are also provided at the back of the book to help you prepare for each unit.
This part offers two full practice tests that are modeled on the Reading section of the TOEFL® iBT. This will familiarize you with the actual test format of the TOEFL® iBT.
