Structure
Written Expression
Reading Practice
Writing an Essay
TOEFL Prep
100
Do you enjoy __________? A) to swim B) swimming C) swim D) to swimming
Correct Answer: B
100
Since 2001, the company's annual revenue from ticket sales and contributions grown by 85 percent, to $42.9 million.
The word "grown" should be changed to "grew."
100
1. Robert Capa is a name that has for many years been synonymous with war photography. 2. Born in Hungary in 1913 as Friedmann Endre Ernő, Capa was forced to leave his native country after his involvement in anti government protests. Capa had originally wanted to become a writer, but after his arrival in Berlin had first found work as a photographer. He later left Germany and moved to France due to the rise in Nazism. He tried to find work as a freelance journalist and it was here that he changed his name to Robert Capa, mainly because he thought it would sound more American. 3. In 1936, after the breakout of the Spanish Civil war, Capa went to Spain and it was here over the next three years that he built his reputation as a war photographer. It was here too in 1936 that he took one of his most famous pictures, The Death of a Loyalist Soldier. One of Capa’s most famous quotes was 'If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough.' And he took his attitude of getting close to the action to an extreme. His photograph, The Death of a Loyalist Soldier is a prime example of this as Capa captures the very moment the soldier falls. However, many have questioned the authenticity of this photograph, claiming that it was staged. Why did Capa change his name? A. To hide his identity B. Because he had been involved in protests C. To sound more American D. Because he had to leave Hungary
C
100
What is a thesis and where does it go in an essay?
It is the main idea of the essay. It is usually the last sentence of the introduction.
100
What does PBT and iBT stand for?
Paper-Based Test and Internet Based Test
200
Do you have ___________ to do today? A) many work B) much work C) many works D) much works
Correct answer: B
200
Charters are self-governed schools that operate independent of local school boards, however with public money.
There should be a comma after "however," or the word should be replaced with the word "but."
200
The Creators of Grammar No student of a foreign language needs to be told that grammar is complex. By changing word sequences and by adding a range of auxiliary verbs and suffixes, we are able to communicate tiny variations in meaning. We can turn a statement into a question, state whether an action has taken place or is soon to take place, and perform many other word tricks to convey subtle differences in meaning. Nor is this complexity inherent to the English language. All languages, even those of so-called 'primitive' tribes have clever grammatical components. The Cherokee pronoun system, for example, can distinguish between 'you and I', 'several other people and I' and 'you, another person and I'. In English, all these meanings are summed up in the one, crude pronoun 'we'. Grammar is universal and plays a part in every language, no matter how widespread it is. In paragraph 1, why does the writer include information about the Cherokee language? A) To show how simple, traditional cultures can have complicated grammar structures B) To show how English grammar differs from Cherokee grammar C) To prove that complex grammar structures were invented by the Cherokees. D) To demonstrate how difficult it is to learn the Cherokee language
A
200
What geometric shape is used to illustrate the introduction and conclusion?
A triangle
200
What does the word "cram" mean? HINT: It is something you should NOT do before the TOEFL.
Study last minute as much information as possible.
300
The bank robbery _________ I told you is in the newspaper today. A) of which B) that C) about which D) where E) why
Correct Answer: C
300
The norovirus causes illness 24 hours to 48 hours after exposure, and can cause a sickness that lasts to three days. It is not life-threatening. It can be passed through food or touching infected surfaces.
"That lasts to" should simply be "that lasts."
300
Smart Energy The next few decades will see great changes in the way energy is supplied and used. In some major oil producing nations, 'peak oil' has already been reached, and there are increasing fears of global warming. Consequently, many countries are focusing on the switch to a low carbon economy. This transition will lead to major changes in the supply and use of electricity. [A] Firstly, there will be an increase in overall demand, as consumers switch from oil and gas to electricity to power their homes and vehicles. [B] Secondly, there will be an increase in power generation, not only in terms of how much is generated, but also how it is generated, as there is growing electricity generation from renewable sources. [C] To meet these challenges, countries are investing in Smart Grid technology. [D] This system aims to provide the electricity industry with a better understanding of power generation and demand, and to use this information to create a more efficient power network. Where in paragraph 1 can the following sentence be placed? There is also likely more electricity generation centers, as households and communities take up the opportunity to install photo-voltaic cells and small scale wind turbines.
C
300
Why is the introduction and conclusion so important? HINT: think about how it is graded or viewed by the audience.
It is the first and last impression you make in your essay.
300
True or False? If you guess an answer and you are wrong, you will lose points from your total score.
False! Always make your best guess on the questions you do not know.
400
The board was reluctant to announce the news ______ they might upset the members. A) so that B) for fear that C) although D) in case of E) for fear of
Correct Answer: B
400
When major food companies began widely using partially hydrogenated oils in the 1970s, they thought they were making these products more healthful.
"These" should be changed to "their."
400
Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory. The word elapses in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to: A) passes B) adds up C) appears D) continues
A
400
What is a topic sentence and where does it go?
It is the main idea of a body paragraph. It is usually the first sentence of a body paragraph.
400
What does TWE stand for?
Test of Written English
500
Parents can learn to create an environment ______ their child can grow and thrive in a more resourceful and less stressful manner. A) which B) what C) where D) that E) whose
Correct Answer: C
500
Scientists have uncovered evidence for an innate satisfaction in human beings giving people their help.
"Giving" should be "for giving."
500
Kangaroos Ever since they were discovered by early settlers, kangaroos have fascinated biologists. They are unique animals, considered both comical and exotic. They are found only in Australia, New Zealand and a few surrounding islands. There are more than fifty species of kangaroos in existence today. The best known and largest species is the red and gray kangaroos, which can stand up to six feet and can weigh nearly 200 pounds. They have large ears, and relatively small heads. Their front limbs are very small, but their paws are very nimble. Their hind legs are very large and powerful. When they are moving slowly, kangaroos walk on all four limbs, with the front limbs barely touching the ground. But when they feel the need to move quickly, they stand nearly upright, and start hopping on their hind legs. When they begin to hop, kangaroos use their muscular, agile tails to balance themselves, and to help them change direction. Like all marsupials, kangaroos carry their offspring in a pouch. Kangaroos are herbivores, subsisting upon grass and other forest vegetation. Like many other grazing animals, kangaroos have developed multi-chambered stomachs to aid in the breakdown of otherwise indigestible plant material. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about kangaroos?  A) kangaroos carry their offspring in a pouch  B) kangaroos have multi-chambered stomachs  C) kangaroos use their tails for balance  D) kangaroos can weigh nearly 300 pounds
D
500
What is the term to describe the following words? first, secondly, then, next, nevertheless, however, for example, in fact,as such, in conclusion
Transition
500
What is it called when someone reads very quickly, glancing over words looking for the vocabulary or main idea of a passage?
Skimming or Scanning
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