tailieunhanh - Toefl ibt internet based test 2006 - 2007 part 12

Take each model test without stopping for a break until you finish the Reading and Listening sections. Then take a five-minute break and work without stopping until you complete the Speaking and Writing sections. By simulating the test conditions, you will become familiar with the way that it feels to take the TOEFL and you will be able to concentrate on the questions instead of trying to figure out what is going to happen next. | TAKING NOTES 71 Practical Strategy A good lecturer will also give you ways to anticipate the purpose of a lecture or part of a lecture with verbal cues. Sometimes the lecturer will announce the topic in such a way that the purpose is directly stated. Other times you will have to draw a conclusion. Although the topic is stated a the beginning of the lecture there may be some references to previous lectures or some classroom business to conclude before the topic is announced. When the topic for a lecture is stated the lecturer may either pause just before saying the topic or stress the topic by raising the volume or using very clear pronunciation. To be a good listener you should prepare your mind to accept the information. If you know which class the lecturer is teaching you already know how to focus your attention. By hearing the cue that identifies the topic you have a context for the rest of the lecture. Practice Activity 3 Did you understand Try to anticipate the purpose of a lecture by listening to the beginning of it. Here are some short introductions to lectures tor practice. The first one is completed to give you an example. The answers are printed in Chapter 7 on page 504. Example Okay then let s get started. Uh today we re going to talk about the biosphere Activity 3 CD 2 Track 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Divide the paper into columns There are many variations of column note taking. This style is very simple and effective. Draw a fine down your note paper from the top to the bottom about two inches from the left margin as shown on the next page. This is called two-column notes. When you are taking notes put the topics or main ideas in the left column and add details and examples in the right column. This system helps you take notes more quickly because you don t have to identify the main ideas and the details or examples by writing out words or by using a more complicated outline Ophavsretiiq kyiiel materia 72 ACADEMIC SKILLS format that requires .