Toefl Basing Kayes

Nama: Karisma Nur Rasana
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A. Background Knowledge: Before watching the video, write anything you already know about this
topic
Answer: TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It is a standardized test used to
assess the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers, primarily those seeking
admission to English-speaking universities and colleges. The TOEFL evaluates reading, listening,
speaking, and writing skills.
B. Main Points in Video: Write down key points nd details you learned from this video
Answer:
Section 1: Reading Comprehension
Testing time: Approximately 2 hours
Total 140 questions, scores 310-677
1. Listening Comprehension 50 question 35 Minutes 31-68 score
2. Structure & Written Expression 40 questions 25 minutes 21-68 score
3. Reading Comprehension 50 questions 55 minutes 31-67 score
Score Criteria
1. 310-420 = Elementary
2. 420-480 = Low Intermediate
3. 480-520 = High Intermediate
4. 525-677 = Advance
General Strategies For Reading
1. Be familiar with the direction

2. Do not spend too much timme reading passages
3. Do not worry if a reading the passages is on a topic you are not familiar with
4. Do not spend too much time in a question you are unsure
5. Guess to complete the section before time is up
Section 2: Structure and Written Expression

There are 40 items divided into 2 types of tasks:
1. Complection (15 items)
2. Error identification (25 item)
General Pattern of a Sentence
1. Identify the elements and the general pattern of a sentence

-Subject + Verb + Object + Complement + Adverb
2. Recognize tthe words that occupy the position of the element

-Subject: noun, noun phrase, noun clause, gerund, some prepositional phrase
-Verbs: all verbs/verb phrases and to be (am, is, are, were, have been, had been, has been)
3. General pattern
-Object: noun/noun phrase, noun clause, gerund
-Complement: noun andd adjective
-Adverbs: all adverb of time, place, freuency
Section 3: Listening Comprehension
General Strategies for Listening Comprenhension
1. Be familiar with thr directions

2. Know where the easier and the more difficult questions are generally found
3. Be familiarr with the pacing of the test
4. Use the remaining time to preview the answer choices of the next item
5. Never leave any answer blank
General Strategies for Listening Comprehension
1. The answer is generally contained in what 2nd speaker says

2. Use the remaining time to preview to choices for the next item to anticipate the next
questions
3. Don`t understand the conversation? Find restatement from 2nd speaker guess and go
on
4. Avoid similar sound
5. Choose the answer with the synoym
Short Conversation, most of the conversations in part a involve a man and a woman. Each
speaker usually speaks one or two sentences.
Many conversations are about facets of life at American universities (attending class, talking to to
professors, writting research paper, taking tests)
Example: What are the speakers probably doing?
C. Write down the similarities and differences between MUEPT and TOEFL based on on the two
videos you have watched in the last two weeks.
Answer:
Similarities:
Purpose: Both tests are designed to measure an individual's English language proficiency.
Sections: Both tests typically consist of sections assessing reading, writing, listening, and
speaking skills.
Standardized: Both tests are standardized exams, meaning they follow a predetermined format
and scoring criteria.
Differences:
Test Format: MUEPT may vary in format depending on the institution administering it, while
TOEFL follows a standardized format worldwide.
Test Takers: MUEPT may be administered by specific institutions for admission or placement
purposes, while TOEFL is commonly taken by individuals seeking admission to universities or
colleges where English is the medium of instruction.
Scoring: While both tests provide a score indicating proficiency level, the scoring scales and
criteria may differ between MUEPT and TOEFL.
Recognition: TOEFL is widely recognized and accepted by institutions worldwide, whereas
MUEPT may be recognized by specific institutions or organizations.
Administration: MUEPT may be administered on-site by institutions, while TOEFL is often taken
at designated testing centers.
D. Questions You Have: Write any questions you still have about this topic
Answer: What are the four main sections of the TOEFL exam, and how is each section
structured? And also for MUEPT, what types of skills does the EPT typically assess, and how are
these skills evaluated during the test?

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Nama: Karisma Nur Rasana

General Strategies For Reading

1. Be familiar with the direction

Section 2: Structure and Written Expression

General Pattern of a Sentence

1. Identify the elements and the general pattern of a sentence

2. Recognize tthe words that occupy the position of the element

-Object: noun/noun phrase, noun clause, gerund

-Complement: noun andd adjective

-Adverbs: all adverb of time, place, freuency

Section 3: Listening Comprehension

General Strategies for Listening Comprenhension

1. Be familiar with thr directions

General Strategies for Listening Comprehension

1. The answer is generally contained in what 2nd speaker says

Example: What are the speakers probably doing?

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