New TOEFL reading full score

Author: Wang Ling (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The TOEFL iBT Reading section, like the other sections, has undergone significant changes. The number of passages has decreased from five to three, but the word count has increased. The number of questions has reduced from 50 to 39, yet three entirely new question types have been introduced. Additionally, the scoring system is no longer one-to-one, with question types worth more than one point. Of course, the reforms in the TOEFL iBT Reading section cannot be fully explained in just a few words. For detailed information, please refer to the in-depth explanations within the book. In my opinion, despite the substantial changes in the TOEFL iBT Reading section, it can be said with certainty that the Reading section is the easiest part of the TOEFL iBT. First, there are only three new question types: Sentence Insertion, Inference, and Table. Except for the Table question, which indeed requires relatively advanced skills, the other two types are relatively easy to handle once the correct methods are mastered. This book dedicates a separate chapter to discussing the features, question-setting logic, solving techniques, and text characteristics of these three new question types, along with numerous practice exercises to help candidates achieve proficiency. This also forms one of the key features of the book. The book separates the eight old question types and the new ones into individual chapters, aiming to achieve the effect of reviewing the old while learning the new. Second, since the TOEFL Reading passages have very distinct characteristics, and these characteristics have remained unchanged for many years, they have become one of the most prominent features of the TOEFL exam. Therefore, this book conducts a detailed analysis of the passages themselves through five reading features and seven question-setting principles, enabling candidates to clearly, rationally, and quickly grasp the characteristics of these passages, thereby greatly facilitating the solving process. Additionally, the book summarizes over 2,900 vocabulary correlations, known as the vocabulary bank, to help candidates achieve a head start in vocabulary review. It should be noted that after thoroughly studying these vocabulary correlations, many candidates may find that most TOEFL vocabulary questions are not true synonyms in the complete sense. However, this is precisely one of the key features of TOEFL vocabulary questions—the so-called "partial match" principle. This principle has been further emphasized in the TOEFL iBT. Lastly, the book includes four complete full-length practice tests, designed to provide comprehensive guidance for candidates' overall review. This book may not claim to be authoritative, but it has been infused with the author's eight years of experience in frontline TOEFL teaching. By carefully studying it, candidates are sure to gain significant benefits. I sincerely wish every candidate full marks, full satisfaction, and full scholarships.