OVERVIEW ON TOEFL QUESTIONS, PROBLEM TYPES,

STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.

READING
Time 60-80 min 1
Questions 3 4 passages with 12-14 questions
Problem 1. True-false average
types 2. Vocabulary very high
3. Terms avarage
4. Inference very high
5. Reference high
6. Purpose Average
7. Paraphrase High
8. Detail very high
9. Cause Average
10. Opinion Average
11. Insert High
12. Exception average
13. Classification Low
14. Summary Average high
Strategies i. Preview - look at the title
- read the last sentence of the passage
- read the first sentence of every paragraph
ii. Read faster - Use peripheral vision
- Read for meaning
iii. Use contexts - Learn basic vocabulary
- Learn new words in contexto
iv. Make inferences - Locate the evidence
- Draw conclusions
v. Skim and scam - Refer to arrows and shadings
- Locate details
- Check exceptions
vi. Make connections - Find references
- Insert sentences
vii. Summarize - State the main idea
- List the major points
Academic a. Taking notes
skills b. Paraphrasing
c. Summarizing
d. Synthesizing

OVERVIEW ON TOEFL QUESTIONS, PROBLEM TYPES, STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.

 LISTENING
Time 60 90 min
Questions 2 (short format) 3 (long) conversations with 5 questions each
2 (short) 3 (long) lectures with 6 questions each
2 ( short) 3 (long) discussions with 6 questions each
Problem 01. Purpose average
types 02. Detail very high
03. Inference very high 2
04. Pragmatics Very high
05. Main idea high
06. Organization Average
07. Details Average
08. Technique Average
09. Yes-no Average
10. Connections Average
Strategies viii. Get organized - Adjust the volume
- Prepare to listen
ix. Preview - Pay attention to the introduction
- Glance at the photo
x. Use visuals - Glance at the photo of people
- Focus on conten visuals
xi. Read screen text - Read the questions
- Develop a rythm
xii. Understand - Learn campus vocabulary
campus context - Study pragmatic cues for lectures
xiii. Concentrate - Focus on the test material
- Stay calm
Academic a. Taking notes
skills b. Paraphrasing
c. Summarizing
d. Synthesizing

SPEAKING
Time 15-20 sec to prepare answer
45 60 sec to answer
20 min test
Questions 2 independent tasks (based on your own knowledge and experience)
4 integrated tasks (based on short readings and/or lectures)
Problem 1. Experiences - Describe your experience
types (independent) - Explain the reasons for your choice
2. Preferences - Choose between two options
(independent) - Explain the reasons for your preference
3. Reports - Summarize a situation
(integrated) - Explain the reason on the background
- Connect listening and reading passage
4. Examples - Explain how an example supports a concept or
(integrated) contrast one view with another
- Connect listening and reading passages
5. Problems - Describe a problem and several
OVERVIEW ON TOEFL QUESTIONS, PROBLEM TYPES, STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.
 (integrated)
6. Summaries
(integrated)
Strategies i. Anticipate questions
ii. Support your answers
iii. Understand the task
iv. Pronounce to
communicate
v. Sound confident
vi. Read 135 words per
minute
vii. Pace yourself
vii. Prepare key phrases
viii. Use verbal pauses
ix. Correct yourself
x. Speak to criteria for
evaluation
xi. Stay positive
Academic a. Taking notes
skills b. Paraphrasing
c. Summarizing
d. Synthesizing
WRITING
Time 30 min and 20 min
Questions 1 independent task 30 min to write about 300 250 words
1 integrated task (read and listen) 20 min to write about 150 225 words
Problem 1. Synthesis of opposing
types ideas
(integrated)
OVERVIEW ON TOEFL QUESTIONS, PROBLEM TYPES, STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.
recommendations
- Describe an opinion about the better solution or
propose an alternative solution
- Comprehend part of an academic lecture
- Summarize the main points
- Prepare some answers
- Read them aloud
- Use the word Because 3
- Give two or three examples or reasons
- Read the question carefully
- Respond to the topic
- Accept your accent
- Improve communication
- Speak up
- Be assertive
- Time yourself
- Adapt the format for each question
- Start with a direct statement
- Make a few major points
- Set a timer
- Describing experiences
- Expressing preferences
- Reporting
- Giving examples
- Referring to a problem
- Summarizing (definition, description,
classification, chronology, comparison, contrast,
cause and effect, problem solution)
- Learn verbal pauses
- Use them when necessary
- Correct slips
- Use common phrases
- Keep a checklist
- Take advantage of options
- Take deep breaths
- Use positive self-talk
- Read a short passage and take notes
- Listen to a short lecture and take notes
- Answer the questions using information from
both the reading and the lecture
 - Reading time: 3 min
2. Synthesis of supporting - Read a short passage and take notes
ideas - Listen to a short lecture and take notes
(integrated) - Answer the questions using information from
both the reading and the lecture
- Reading time: 3 min
3. Opinion - State your opinion
(Independent) - Explain the reasons for your opinion 4
4. Argument - Argue on one side advantages and
(independent) disadvantages
- Argue on the other side - advantages and
disadvantages
- Take a stand for one of the arguments
- Explain the reasons for your preference
Strategies i. Report - State the facts and ideas
(integrated) - Avoid expressing your opinion
ii. Identify sources - Begin with the primary source
(integrated) - Include both sources
iii. Make connections - Establish relationship between sources
(integrated) - Choose appropriate transitions
iv. Include a variety of - Vary sentence structures
structures - Combine sentences
(integrated)
v. Edit your writing - Re-read your essay
(integrated) - Edit with checklist
vi. Respond to the topic - Analyze the topic
(independent) - Write on the assigned topic
vii. Be direct - Begin with an introductory phrase or clause
(independent) - Make a direct statement of opinion
viii. Concede the opposing - Begin with a concession clause
view - Make a direct statement
(independent)
ix. Use an outline sentence - Outline the essay for the reader
(independent) - Write an outline sentence
x. Think in English - Think in a straight line
(independent) - Connect each idea with the text
xi. Write a strong - Summarize the main idea
conclusion - Avoid apologies and new topics
(independent)
Academic a. Taking notes
skills b. Paraphrasing
c. Summarizing
d. Synthesizing

OVERVIEW ON TOEFL QUESTIONS, PROBLEM TYPES, STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC SKILLS.