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I’m wondering if there is any member who is preparing for a TOEFL exam as me. It’s been about 5 years since last time I took the CBT (Computer-Based TOEFL exam). Two years ago, the exam was transformed into the current iBT (Internet-Based TOEFL exam). They took out the grammar section, which Taiwanese students are known to be good at, while replaced it with the speaking part that most of us suck at. I bought a textbook last month but did not take a look at it until today. It is not only a speaking test but also an organization ability test. For example, in one question of them, you will read a passage and then listen to a lecture of the related topic, and then you will be asked to summarize the points verbally within 45 seconds. The topic I was asked to summarize today was regarding immunization and its pros and cons. Well, after the self-assessment, I did think I gotta study harder for this exam that comes in two months.

i took the TOEIC speaking and writing recently and it was challenging in that you had to think on your feet! i think the new TOEFL is even tougher though.

i think a good way to practice is to listen to speeches, lectures, or news clips on youtube and then summarize the main points.

http://tw.youtube.com/user/AssociatedPress <--- news clips

also u should try practicing in a noisy environment (internet cafe, nightmarket, shopping mall etc.) because when you're taking the test there will be people around you speaking quite loudly...so you have to practice not getting distracted.

Thank you so much, Dustin.
This is very useful information.
I bought two packages of simulation exams with 美加.
Hopefully it helps too.
Good day.

No No! Take a chill pill. You know I always have problems remembering all the foreign words..... (It's been bothering me a lot! You know that.....)
I suck!!!
Besides, you did a great job at CBT.
I dare not tell you how many points I got in 2003..... TOP SECRET !!!
I hope I'm gonna earn some more since they've added the speaking test.
Rock, you are swell!
By the way..... as I said:
studying abroad or pursuing a PhD degree - I'm not gonna tell you until the end of this year - 363 days to go!

rock 寫:

CarmenTao 寫:
Rock, you are swell!

I don't get it. What do you mean I am swell? Do you mean I'm getting fat or something?

Swell (slang) - adj. Fantastic, great, wonderful

Well, getting fat is not bad for you either. You'll still look as great as you are with 10 additional pounds.