strategi mengerjakan tes toefl reading comprehension

This section is the last section in the TOEFL test. The most lengthy and time-consuming most. In this section, participants must test 50 items was working within 55 minutes. So that the average time required to work on a problem is one minute. It's certainly longer if we compare it with the average time to work on the structure of the questions less than 45 seconds.

In this section, there are 5 reading (passage), with a number of questions (between 7-13 questions) underneath. The questions asked of the information contained in the text, either explicit information (explicit) or implicit (implied). Thus, this section marupakan actually the easiest part because all the answers are found in the literature SURE. The important thing is where the answers we seek it. If we are people who read the hobby, there is a tendency to get a better score. In fact, this section can be used as 'mine value' to cover the shortfall in the Listening and Structure Section.

To do this part well, then we must have the ability to read a good technique. Two techniques that must be mastered reading is skimming and scanning.

Skimming is reading a text quickly to get a basic idea, main idea, or content of literature in general. In this skill we are not looking for specific information, reading only the main idea that we are looking for. So no need to read the entire piece of writing.

Scanning is fast memaca FIND a text for specific information. So we have the first question and find answers in a way to be scanned. In scanning, information that is not relevant to what we were looking neglected. Thus, in a scanning, we should have to the words that we wish to find in the literature. In general, scanning skills is what we use in working on Reading Comprehension questions.

In the Reading Comprehension section, participants tend to read the text first and then try to answer the question. It's not recommended. START OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SCAN IN READING. So, read the text first became ineffective in the context of scanning strategies. If we read the text first and answer questions later, then we will go back again to the reading to answer this question INEFFECTIVE!

There are 4 types of questions in Reading Comprehension Section:

MAIN IDEA question: the question asks yan central idea, main idea, theme, or title reading (reading TOEFL is not accompanied by the title!). The number is only ONE question and generally placed as the first question in the text.

DETAIL question: the question asking for specific information in the text. The answer to this type of reading material contained within EXPRESS (EXPRESS). The number of questions in each of the most widely read.

Implied question: is a question similar to the question detail, by way of answering that is also equal to answer detailed questions. However, the answer to the question is found in the literature implicitly (IMPLIED). This question is not as much as the amount of Detail question.

Vocabulary question: is a synonym ask questions or seek equivalent word whose meaning is closest to the word in question. Answering this question must be guessed BASED context of the sentence. Avoid guessing just by relying on our knowledge without checking it in the sentence reading. Always read the sentence in which a word is asked as a whole, then guess based on the context of the sentence. There is no other way to answer this type of question except by guessing based on context.

Pertnyaannya then is: what if the first question reading is the Main Idea? Questions to ask the content readings, or readings principal idea. The answer is: MAIN QUESTIONS ANSWERED drive through IDEA, BUT DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS THAN THROUGH MAIN IDEA.

This is because LAY THAN ANSWERS FROM THE MAIN IDEA SORTED DOWN IN READING. For example, question No.. 1 is the Main Idea, but question No.. Detail 2 is a question, then answer question No.. 2 are found in the very first line readings. No. If the question. 3, for example, is Implied, then the answer to this question is located below the previous question. Continue as such until the last question. If we go back to question 1 on Main Idea, so now we can definitely answer it, because we've read the passage from the top to finish. But at the same time we also completed answering main idea aside because the answer lies in the text sequences. Well, if you start working on the third section of this by reading the text, now start working on this section of the question is the answer then scan in the text. Now we can estimate the location of the answer because it is sorted in the text. Easy is not it?

Here is a detailed strategy to answer any type of questions on Reading Comprehension Section:

MAIN IDEA QUESTION

Editorial sentence question Main Idea of which is: What is the topic of the passage? / What is the subject of the passage? / What is the main idea of the passage? / What is the author's main point in the passage? / With what topic is the primary author concerned? / Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

If you want to answer this question without a pass, read the first sentence in each paragraph.

Think about the theme of readings that can be inferred from the first sentences in each paragraph.

Eliminasilah choice answer: too general, too specific, or not at all related to the topic of reading.

The answer to the question must be fitted main idea to explain the contents of the reading, should not be (too general in scope / wide) or less (scope is too narrow).

exemple :

Lichens, of which more than twenty thousand

species have been named, are complex associations

between certain algae. The lichen itself is not

an organism: rather it is the morphological and biochemical

product of the association. Neither a fungus

nor an alga alone can produce lichen.

The intimate relationship between these two

living components of lichen was once erroneously

though to represent mutualism. In mutual relationships,

both participants benefit. With lichens, however,

it appears the fungus actually parasitizes the algae.

This is one of the conclusions drawn from experiments

 in which the two components of lichens were separated

 and grown apart.

In nature, lichen fungi may encounter and

grow around saveral kinds of algae. Some types of

algae the fungi may kill; other types it may reject.

Lichen algae are autotrophic, meaning they make their

own food through photosynthesis. Lichen fungi are

heterotrophic, meaning they depend upon the algae

within the lichen to supply their food. Up to ninety

percent of than food made by the green alga cell is

transferred to the fungus. What, if anything, the fungus

contributes to the association is not well understood.

Lichens are hardly. The grow in many habitats

and are often pioneers in hostile environments

where few other organisms can flourish.

They have been known to grow

endolithically, having been discovered thriving inside

of rocks in Antartica. Lichen help reduce erosion by

stabilizing soil. Saveral kinds of insects glue lichens to

 their exoskeletons for camouflage.

Many species of birds use lichens as building

materials for nests. Human have used lichens for

dyes and antibiotics.

1. Which of the following best describes lichen association?

    A. Simple plants made of two different autotrophic organims.

    B. A mutual association between a fungus and an alga

    C. A parasitic association between two fungi, one autotrophic, the second autotrophic

    D. A union between a parasitic fungus and an autotrophic alga

2. The word "hardly" in line 26 is clossest in meaning to

    A. Tender

    B. Durable

    C. Armed

    D. Beneficial

3. In Biology, mutualism occurs when two different organism live close together and

    A. One organism parasitizes the other

    B. Both organism benefit from the association

    C. Both organism are harmed by the association

    D. One organism benefits while the other does not or is harmed by the association

4. In line 7, the word "intimate" is nearest in meaning to

    A. living

    B. Extraordinary

    C. Biological

    D. Close

5. Lichen serves as camouflage for which of the following?

    A. Insects

    B. Birds

    C. Reptiles

    D. Mammals

6. The true nature of the relationship between the lichen components was clarified by

    A. Examining lichens with a microscope

    B. Observing lichens palced in the dark

    C. Observing the lichen component when grown apart

    D. Decreasing the amount of nutrients available to the lichens

7. In line 27, the word "hostile" is clossestnin the meaning to

    A. Unusual

    B. Cool

    C. Untraveled

    D. Inhospitable

8. An endolithic lichen is one that

    A. Grows in the canopies of trees

    B. Grows inside rocks

    C. Grows at very high altitudes

    D. Grows inside other organism, including other lichens

9. Many lichens contribute at the communities they in habits by

    A. Removing pollutants from the air

    B. Controlling wood-rotting fungi

    C. Slowing the spread of viruses

    D. Reducing soil erosion

sumber : 

http://popi-irawan.blogspot.com/p/section-iii.html

http://www.kursusmudahbahasainggris.com/2013/10/contoh-soal-tes-toefl-reading.html

tugas softskill b inggris - TOEFL STRUCTURE OF QUESTIONS

How to Answer the Problem Structure

 First of all consider the sentence in question in terms of

Remember the purpose of the questions was to determine the structure or determine what the most appropriate response for the complete lack of matter . Therefore, by observing carefully will know the shortcomings and what is needed to complete it . Here you need to identify the components of the sentence . That is , which is the subject (noun ) , prediket (verb ) , object (noun ) , adverbs , and so on

 Consider each answer is available , choose the most appropriate to complete the sentence in question

You must consider each answer in the answer choices ( A ) , ( B ) , ( C ) , and ( D ) . By looking carefully you will soon find out which one is the right choice to fill the gap in the sentence in question .

Of course you need to equip themselves with adequate grammar abilities . So a detriment when studying grammar books

 Never eliminate an answer choice just look at the answer without seeing the phrase about

An answer choice is right or wrong will be known once it is inserted into the sentence .

example :

1. He ..bacon and eggs every morning.

A. is used to eat                             C. has been used to eating

B. hadused to eat                         D. use to eating

2. The team really looks good tonight because the coach had them.. every night this week.

A. Practice                                        C. practiced

B. to practice                                   D. the practice

3. You…. your seatstodau if you want to go to the game.

A. had better to reserve            C. had to better reserve

B. had better reserve                  D. had to reserve better

4. Your sister used to visit you quite often

A. didn’t she                                    C. wouldn’t she

B. doesn’t she                                                D. hadn’t she

5. Mr. Reagan was… the long chain of unfortunate events

A. the first to break                      C. firstly broken

B. the first breaking                     D. breaking the first

Sumber :

bahasainggris-jepang.blogspot.com/2013/11/strategi-cara-menjawab-soal-structure.html

citraayuannisa.blogspot.com/2012/04/contoh-soal-toefl-structure-dan.html

KPAI calls for end to child sex abuse

The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) held a rally rejecting sexual violence against children during Car-Free Day on Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta, on Sunday.
“Currently, Indonesia is still being colonized by criminals — perpetrators of sexual violence against children. It is now a fertile land for criminals,” said KPAI chairman Asrorun Niam Sholeh as quoted by Antara news agency.
During the rally, Niam read out a declaration supporting the independence of Indonesian children from any type of sexual violence.
Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Linda Amalia Sari, children’s rights activist Seto Mulyadi, Okke Hatta Rajasa who is the wife of Coordinating Economic Minister Hatta Rajasa, KPAI commissioners, as well as representatives from teacher, student and child protection organizations attended the event.
“It’s time for us to start a total war against sexual violence, especially [sexual violence perpetrated] against children, a war against all elements that become trigger factors, such as pornography, free sex, obscenity, homosexuality and other deviant sexual behavior,” said Niam.
He went on to say that it was time for all parties to work together in child protection.
“Let’s be committed to freeing this nation of any type of sexual violence against children. It’s time for us to declare the freedom of children from sexual violence on this earth,” Niam said during his speech.
All parties expressed their joint commitment to stamping out sexual violence against children in Indonesia through strategies such as applying tough sanctions to perpetrators of sexual abuse.
Rally participants later joined a march along Jl. MH Thamrin to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, where they enjoyed performances including barongsai (Chinese lion dance).

Comment :
 I think sex crimes against children is an extraordinary crime . Because it will have an enormous impact for the child's life . Will destroy the child's psychological . And ruin the child's future . Therefore, we must act to prevent a recurrence of this incident for more keep children and law enforcement should be enforced . And jis case should be a benchmark in order to be better in the future . Because the case is a reflection of how bad human morals and how easily foreigners destroy our country . So it is time for us to start a total war against sexual violence , especially [ sexual violence ] against the children , the war against all the elements that trigger factor , such as pornography , promiscuity , obscenity , homosexuality and other deviant sexual behavior .
And let us commit to free this nation from any kind of sexual violence against children . It's time for us to declare the freedom of the children of sexual violence on this earth

sumber :
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/04/28/kpai-calls-end-child-sex-abuse.html

strategi mengerjakan toefl listening

Dibanding Structure and Written Expression dan Reading dalam tes PBT (Paper Based Test), diakui bahwa sesi Listening yang dianggap paling sulit dalam  tes TOEFL. Oleh sebab itu sebelum mengikuti tes, sebaiknya dipersiapkan materi-materi yang berhubungan dengn TOEFL Listening. 

Dalam tes TOEFL, sesi pertama adalah tes kemampuan listening (Listening Comprehension) yang terdiri dari 50 soal. Anda akan mendengar rekaman dalam bahasa Inggris selanjutnya anda harus menjawab soal yang berhubungan dengan rekaman tadi. Rekaman tersebut hanya diputar satu kali dan tidak tertulis dalam buku, jadi anda harus menyimak rekaman semaksimal mungkin. Dalam tes listening ada tiga sesi yaitu : 

- PART A yang terdiri dari 30 conversation (percakapan) yang pendek, setiap percakapan diikuti dengan satu pertanyaan

- PART B yang terdiri dari 2 conversation yang panjang dan diikuti beberapa pertanyaan, biasanya ada 4 soal per conversation

- PART C yang terdiri dari 3 talk yaitu seperti seorang dosen sedang menjelaskan satu topik tertentu diikuti beberapa pertanyaan, biasanya 4 per talk. PART C ini dianggap paling sulit dalam sesi tes listening.

Tapi jangan takut untuk mengikuti tes TOEFL,  ikuti tips berikut :

1. Be familiar with the directions

Terbiasalah dengan petunjuk-petunjuk dalam mengerjakan tes TOEFL karena pada umumnya petunjuknya sama. Dalam tes listening, sebelum mengerjakan soal akan ada petunjuknya yang diperdengarkan melalui tape recorder. 

2. Listen carefully to the conversations and talks

Dengarkan betul-betul apa yang dikatakan pembicara dalam rekaman karena rekaman hanya diperdengarkan satu kali, tidak ada pengulangan.

3. Know where the easier and more difficult questions are generally found

Harus diketahui bahwa dalam tes listening tingkat kesulitan terus meningkat dari soal ke soal oleh karena itu berusahalah semaksimal mungkin untuk menjawab soal-soal yang lebih awal.

4. Never leave any answers blank on your sheet.

Jangan pernah mengosongkan lembar jawaban anda. Tidak ada pengurangan nilai walaupun jawaban anda salah, jadi sebaiknya semua soal diisi.

5. Use any remaining time to look ahead at the answers to the question that follow

Ketika menjawab soal nomor 1, cepatlah untuk melihat-lihat pilihan jawaban no.2 agar anda cepat membaca isi topik yang akan dibicarakan. Dengan melihat pilihan jawaban sebelum mendengar percakapnnya, paling tidak anda akan mendapat bayangan mengenai bentuk soal yang akan muncul.

berikut adalah simulasi tes toefl listening :

Part A
DIRECTIONS
For Each Problem in Part A, you will hear a short statement. The statement will be spoken just one time. They will not be written out for you, and you must listen carefully in order to understand what the speaker says. 
When you hear a statement, read the four sentences in your test book and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the problem and mark your answer. 

CLICK ON THIS ICON : 

1. (A). Sally went to the wrong class 
(B). Sally was late for class because she got lost
(C). Sally missed the class
(D). Sally had some trouble finding the class, but she arrived on time

2. (A). Jane is going on vacation 
(B). Jane is leaving her job temporarily for health reason.
(C). During the summer, Jane often misses work because of illness
(D). Jane is sick of working all the time

3. (A). Henry arrived at work on time this morning 
(B). Henry was two hours late this morning.
(C). Henry worked late today.
(D). Henry was an hour late for work this morning.

4. (A). I’m not sure which type of flowers Jane sent me 
(B). Jane received many kind of flowers.
(C). I received many kind of flowers from Jane 
(D). I appreciate Jane’s sending me flowers when I was ill.

5. (A). William slept all the way from Georgia to New York. 
(B). George didn’t sleep at all on the trip.
(C). William was half asleep all the time that he was driving.
(D). William didn’t sleep at all on the trip.

6. (A). Too many people came to the meeting. 
(B). There were not enough people at the meeting to inspect the document. 
(C). We had expected more people to come to the meeting.
(D). There were not enough seats for all the people.
(Kumpulan Soal dan Pembahasan)

7. (A). The professor said he was sorry that he had not announced the test sooner 
(B). The professor was sorry that he had forgotten to bring the test to class.
(C). The professor was sorry that he hadn’t given the test earlier.
(D). The professor said he was sorry that he had not given the result of the test sooner

8. (A). Mary is taking a leave of absence from her job because of her health. 
(B). Mary is not going to return to her job.
(C). Mary is right to quit her job.
(D). Mary did very good work but now she is quitting her job.

9. (A). John will be able to buy groceries. 
(B). John doesn’t have enough money to buy groceries.
(C). John wouldn’t buy groceries even if he had enough money.
(D). John can’t find his grocery money.

10. (A). Hary sold no magazine 
(B). Hary sold only one magazine 
(C). Hary has never sold as many magazine as he sold today
(D). Hary sold five magazine at one house

11. (A). Eighty people came to the rally 
(B). Forty people came to the rally.
(C). One hundred sixty people came to the rally.
(D). One hundred people came to the rally.

12. (A). We are going to meet Fred and Mary at the movies if we had time. 
(B). We went to the movies with Fred and Mary, but the theatre was closed. 
(C). We couldn’t meet Fred and Mary at the movies because we didn’t have any money. 
(D). Fred and Mary were supposed to meet us at the movies, but their car broke down.

13. (A). Frank told the contractor to do the work in spite of the cost.
(B). Frank told the contractor that the price was too high. 
(C). Frank cannot afford the work on his house.
(D). Frank repaired his own house.

14. (A). I studied last night because I had to 
(B). I tried to study last night but the material was too hard.
(C). I couldn’t study last night because I was very tired.
(D). I studied last night because I was bored.

15. (A). John was supposed to give the awards at the banquet but he didn’t. 
(B). John was given an award, but he refused it.
(C). John didn’t go to the banquet.
(D). John went to the awards banquet but he refused to give a speech.

16. (A). Edna goes to the movie every year. 
(B). Edna hasn’t gone to the movie yet this year, but last year she did.
(C). Edna doesn’t go to the movie unless she has time.
(D). Edha hasn’t seen a movie for a long time.

17. (A). He is out of sugar 
(B). He puts only sugar in his coffee. 
(C). There isn’t enough sugar in his coffee.
(D). He likes sugar but the coffee he is drinking has too much. 

18. (A). Arnold was embarrassed because his date wanted to pay for her own meal. 
(B). Arnold had less than $15.
(C). Arnold didn’t want his date to know how much the food cost.
(D). Arnold didn’t want to pay for his date’s meal.

19. (A). George didn’t have $1000 for the man. 
(B). George wanted more than $1000 for the car.
(C). George agreed to take $1000 for his car. 
(D). George thought that $1000 was too much to pay for a used car. 

20. (A). Harvey turned around to answer the teacher’s question. 
(B). Harvey is an intelligent student.
(C). Harvey must have been embarrassed.
(D). Harvey looked in the red book for the answer to the question.

Sumber :

1. www.kursusmudahbahasainggris.com/2013/09/tips-mengerjakan-soal-toefl-listening.html

2. kumpulan-soal-dan-jawaban.blogspot.com/2013/03/contoh-soal-test-toefl-listening.html