What is the second, longer essay called?
the independent essay
Does the order of the questions follow the order of information in the text?
Yes.
How many speaking questions will you need to answer on the TOEFL iBT test?
6 (updated test may be 4)
What is the name of the famous and spicy Korean dish made from fermented cabbage?
kimchi
What is the first, shorter essayed called?
the integrated essay
What is the difference between skimming and scanning?
skimming - reading the text quickly to understand the main idea
scanning - finding specific information within the text
How many points will you lose for speaking with a German accent?
0
What are the capitals of Australia and Canada?
Canberra and Ottawa
What is the top score for writing?
30 (converted from rubric of 1-5)
What does "taciturn" mean?
quiet; reserved; not outspoken
For question type 5, Problems, you will be asked to listen to a conversation and explain a problem as well as solutions that are proposed. How long do you have to prepare, and how much time do you need to speak for this question type?
prepare -- 20 seconds
speak -- 60 seconds
As the story goes, in which town did Martin Luther post his 95 theses?
Wittenberg
identification (what is the topic)
claim (what do you believe about the topic)
direction (what are your main reasons for your claim)
How many English words does the average native speaker undergraduate know?
20,000
How can you express a wish for the past vs. a wish for the present?
I wish I had more money. (past tense)
I wish I had saved more money when I was younger. (past perfect)
What turns a plain martini into a dirty martini?
Adding olive juice
synthesis of opposing ideas
synthesis of supporting ideas
Name at least 3 of the 10 listening question types we studied in class.
purpose, detail, inference, pragmatics, main idea, organization, details, technique, yes/no, connections
In what order are the four skills on the TOEFL iBT?
1. reading
2. listening
(break)
3. speaking
4. writing
What is the name of the most populated island in the world?
Java (Indonesia)