TOEFL LITTLE GUIDE

LISTENING
notes: write down subjects, verbs and objets
use symbols
SPEAKING QUESTION 1 and 2
preparation time is to organizate your thoughts
key words
write outline (esquema, esboo, plano)
speak naturally
YOU DONT NEED TO FOLLOW THE STRUCTURE JUST BE NATURAL
Model:
opinion: in my view
reason example or detail: first for exmple
reason example or detail: second for instance besides that,
or: on the other hand (oposite example)
OR
Opinion (5s)
Description (context) (10-15s)
Good reason for choice (15-25s)
Provide example
Other brief reasons or wrap up
thats why
because, so, after that
on the other hand
i want to mention
what this means it
SPEAKING QUESTION 3
notes of the reading:
1 - change
2 - reason
3 - reason
notes of hearing (m / w convers.)
- opinion
- reason 1
- reason 2
circle the change
circle the words of the opinion
and then circle on the resason 1
and then the reason 2
Model:
the reading states that
the mans opinion is that

he provides two reasons

first
second
thats why
nevertheless (contudo, porm)
dont worry about parafrasing use the key words
SPEAKING QUESTION 4
Reading (article) notes:
T (title)
D (definition)
Listening (EXAMPLE story that ilustrates the concept)
E (keywords notes on the example)
help understand the idea and remerber it
you cant say everything that is in the lecture
you just have to explain the concept and the
major points that show the relashionship
CROSS the non-important notes
Model:
The article is about (title) which the passage defines as..
The professor provides an example of.. to illustrates this
He/she states that
And so, the example clearly illustrates
SPEAKING QUESTION 5
speak at a normal pace
identify the problem and possible solution
write key words
do more than summarize
use most time to give your opinion, explaining why it is the best
solution
M
/W
P -problemS
-solution 1- response
R response -solution 2S
response
R response
Model:
The mans problem is that
The students discuss 2 solutions
First,
Second,
(example) If i were the man, i would choose the
second solution.
The first solution isnt good because EVEN THOW ..
as the man said,
The second solution is better because

Thats why
SPEAKING QUESTION 6
keep it simple
skip what is unclear (stick to what you understood.
-Professor
NOTES (circle them to separate)
-Topic:
Definition:
-Subtopic
Defin
Examp
-ST:
DF:
Ex:
CROSS some of the notes (40 percent)
Identify the topic
Explain subtopics
Use the examples in the lecture
Model:
The professor discusses.. which he/she defines as...
He/She describes two kinds
First. (definition
The professor provides an example of to ilustrate this
Second ..(definition
The professor provides an example of.. to illustrate this
And thats how the professor describes
TIP TO ALL PRACTICE:
FOCUS ON ONE QUESTION AT A TIME, UNTIL YOU MANAGE IT
IF YOU MISS ONE POINT, JUST SKIPP IT AND CONTINUE LIKE A BOSS
WRITING
assay
establish position
smart outline (reasons
develop BODY: TOPIC SENTENCE + SUPPORTING DETAILS + EXAMPLE
concession statemens (you are considering the merits of the other
position, continuing strongly defendind your point7
write the outline (brainstorming) each line
that develop each one (5 minutes each)
review
i think i belive
generally speaking

first of all
certainly
however
in addition
hence
finally
by way of conclusion, based on the arguments explored above
WRITING QUESTION 1
identify the main idea in the passage (the other three paragrafs are
suporting points.
identify the key points in the listening (looking for specific points that
relate to
the text. divide the poins of text and listening in a grafic)
match up the points (reading and listening)
ANSWER THE QUESTION.
4 paragrafh text (250 words)
author opinion about something
arguments to suport it
structured lecture
agreing or DISAGREEING with the auctor
whow does the professor oppose the points made in the reading
Reading:
Opinion (its on the last 1 or 2 opinion)
Reason 1 (its on the first sentence - most important part to read)
Reason 2
Reason 3
Notes: eight boxes - left: notes on the reading ; - right: lecture
Opinion /
R1
/
R2
/
R3
/
just a few words (the computer show the text again
get the basic idea on the notes
dont write the whole sentence
Dont worry about parafrasing the professor
dont repeat
dont add extra information from the reading it does not give you more
points
Model:
The article states that... and provides three reasons of support.
However, the professor explains that.. and regures each of the
authors reasons.
First, the reading claim that... The professor refutes this point by
saying that..

He states that..
Second, the article points that.. However, the professor says that...
Third, the reading says that... The professor opposes this point by
explaining that..
We also learn that....
WRITING QUESTION 2
choose one option
write the main reasons
list examples for each reasons (easiest examples, but not the simples
career or studies examples more profesional expericences
450 words
4 paragraphs only
order:
1- OUTLINE
2- INTRODUCTION
3- BODY 1
2- BODY 2
3- CONCLUSION
personally
to begin with, i find
in addition
and beyond ... (mention the topic from the last paragrafh)
so, to sum up,
furthermore
also