TOEFL

Comprehensive study of TOEFL covering fundamental concepts and advanced applications.

Overview of the TOEFL TestReading Section FundamentalsListening Section EssentialsSpeaking Section BasicsWriting Section Introduction
Integrated Skills ApproachAcademic Vocabulary and CollocationsCritical Thinking in TOEFLAdvanced Writing TechniquesScoring and Performance Analysis
Applying TOEFL Skills to College LifeTOEFL for Career AdvancementCultural Adaptation through English
Time Management on Test DayEffective Note-Taking TechniquesOvercoming Test Anxiety
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Basic Concepts

Reading Section Fundamentals

Skills Tested

The Reading section checks your ability to understand and analyze academic texts. You'll answer questions about main ideas, details, inferences, and vocabulary.

Types of Questions

  • Multiple choice
  • Insert a sentence
  • Table completion

How to Approach

Skim the passage for main ideas, then read the questions. Go back to locate specific answers. Practice identifying the purpose and tone of the passage.

Pro Tip

Improve your reading speed and comprehension by practicing with academic articles and summarizing their main points.

Real-World Application

These skills are crucial for reading textbooks, research articles, and instructions in university courses.

Examples

  • Identifying the author’s purpose in a science article.

  • Figuring out the meaning of a word from context.

In a Nutshell

The Reading section measures your ability to understand academic texts.

Key Terms

Inference
A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.
Main Idea
The central point or message of a passage.
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