我如何托福考 117 分

Kevin 英文不難

23 Nov 202308:19

Summary

TLDRThis video shares tips for preparing for the TOEFL exam in 2023 based on recent changes. It recommends resources like Smithsonian Magazine to improve reading, Scientific American podcasts to enhance listening, and toeflresources.com for speaking/writing structure. It notes the shortened test length, removal of unscored questions, and new academic discussion section. For reading, it advises close reading focused passages using context clues for vocabulary. For speaking, it suggests memorizing templates. For writing, it details the integrated and academic task structures. It emphasizes clearly expressing your perspective concisely for high scores.

Takeaways

😀 The TOEFL test format changed in 2023 - reduced to under 2 hours total and no unscored pretest sections.
📝 Reading section now only has 2 passages instead of 3-4 before.
✏️ Independent writing removed, replaced with more concise integrated academic discussion.
📚 For reading - focus on history, biology, and science articles. Read Smithsonian Magazine.
🎧 For listening - practice with 10 minute Scientific American podcasts with transcripts.
😄 Memorize simple speaking templates from TOEFL Resources for better structure and flow.
🖋 Spend time preparing carefully for writing section - study official scoring rubrics.
✍️ Integrated writing - summarize 3 points from reading and listening, no conclusion needed.
💡 Academic discussion - brainstorm 2-3 clear reasons to support your perspective.
🤖 Use ChatGPT to generate well-structured English ideas if you lack opinions initially.

Q & A

What are some of the most common reading challenges on the TOEFL test?
-Some common challenges are not finishing reading the passages in time, not understanding passages when words are combined together, and falling for trap answers that contain information not actually stated in the passage.
What are some of the best resources for practicing TOEFL reading comprehension?
-The website Smithsonian Magazine has many articles on TOEFL-relevant topics like history and science. You can also subscribe to free email newsletters that provide useful vocabulary and sentence structures.
How can you improve your TOEFL listening skills?
-Listen to short podcasts from Scientific American and take notes. Then read the transcript and compare it to your notes to identify gaps.
How can you improve your TOEFL speaking scores?
-Memorize and practice using simple speaking templates for different question types. Also practice transition phrases to connect your ideas smoothly.
What is the structure of the TOEFL integrated writing task?
-For integrated writing, summarize three points from the reading and contrast them with three opposing points from the lecture. Follow the introduction and body paragraph templates.
How can you generate ideas for the TOEFL independent writing task?
-If you can't think of ideas in English, first brainstorm in your native language. You can also use AI tools like ChatGPT to generate sample ideas and reasons.
What are some of the recent changes to the TOEFL test format?
-The test length is now under 2 hours. There are no unscored pretest questions, and independent writing is replaced with a simplified academic discussion.
What English proficiency level do Taiwanese test takers need to aim for on the TOEFL?
-Focus on clearly expressing your viewpoints in at least 100 words. With good comprehension and concise writing, Taiwanese test takers can achieve high scores.
What are some key TOEFL resources mentioned in the video?
-Smithsonian Magazine for reading, Scientific American for listening, TOEFL Resources for speaking/writing templates, and the official ETS website for free practice tests.
What is the speaker's background and motivation for taking the TOEFL?
-The speaker is Taiwanese and took the TOEFL to apply for master's programs in Taiwan. The test was required for English proficiency verification.

Outlines

00:00

😊 Steps to Prepare for TOEFL Test

The first paragraph introduces tips and strategies to prepare for upcoming TOEFL exam, including focusing on speaking and writing if test is very near, reading Smithsonian Magazine to get familiar with common TOEFL topics, practicing close reading to build vocabulary and reading comprehension, and signing up for a free email newsletter with sample articles and vocabulary/phrases.

05:01

😃 Approaches for Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing Sections

The second paragraph provides recommendations to improve performance in each TOEFL section - doing close reading for Reading, using Scientific American podcasts with transcripts for Listening practice, memorizing speaking templates to structure responses for Speaking section, and clearly understanding expected essay formats and using ChatGPT to generate ideas for Writing tasks.

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Keywords

💡托福

托福(TOEFL) refers to the Test of English as a Foreign Language, a standardized test that measures English language proficiency. It is a key test that Taiwanese students take when applying to study abroad programs. The video focuses on providing strategies and resources for preparing for and scoring well on the TOEFL exam.

💡口說

口說 (speaking) refers to the speaking section of the TOEFL exam. The video advises memorizing and internalizing standard speaking templates and transition phrases to improve speaking scores. For example, the video recommends learning templates for making campus announcements and participating in academic discussions.

💡寫作

寫作 (writing) refers to the writing section of the TOEFL exam. The video emphasizes understanding the expected structure and format for integrated and independent writing tasks. It notes that writing high-scoring essays relies on both language proficiency and logical development of ideas.

💡聽力

聽力 (listening) refers to the listening comprehension section of the TOEFL exam. The video recommends exercises such as taking notes while listening to podcasts and then comparing notes against transcripts to identify gaps.

💡閱讀

閱讀 (reading) refers to the reading comprehension section of the TOEFL exam. The video advises reading content related to common TOEFL topics like history and science to build vocabulary and familiarity with academic style texts.

💡單字

單字 (vocabulary) refers to the importance of vocabulary for the TOEFL exam. The video notes strategies for effective vocabulary learning and retention, emphasizing the need to understand words in context.

💡考試技巧

考試技巧 (exam strategies/tips) refers to the practical techniques and approaches the video recommends for succeeding on the TOEFL. This includes advice on time management, avoiding common mistakes, and making the most of one's language proficiency.

💡改版

改版 (revision/update) refers to the updates made to the TOEFL exam format that took effect in 2023. Key changes include shorter test duration, simplified writing tasks, and the removal of certain unscored test items.

💡分數

分數 (score) refers to students' performance on the TOEFL being measured by the score they achieve. The video aims to provide guidance for Taiwanese students to attain higher scores on the revised TOEFL exam.

💡申請

申請 (apply) refers to the context of students taking the TOEFL exam in order to apply for further studies abroad. The video creator took the TOEFL to meet application requirements for graduate school programs in Taiwan.

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