Diagnostic Test - Magoosh and TST

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TOEFL notes
Homework: Diagnostic test
Reading
Listening
Writing (1, 2)
Speaking
What resources can you use to practice?
Magoosh
https://toefl.magoosh.com/dashboard
adam@yourdreamschool.com
ydstoefl2020
https://www.ets.org/s/toefl/free-practice/start.html ← full length practice test in the style of the

actual test, provided by the test-makers
Link to Quick Prep sets:

https://web.archive.org/web/20190429133302/https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare/quick_prep/
Diagnostic Test from Magoosh:

http://dxdo2x6i0ocgk.cloudfront.net/a5fbfeb2329e7054cdbd5fde14eaa048fe871c80-
video-5116/web.mp4
EnglishCentral’s free video course for Speaking & Listening practice:

https://www.englishcentral.com/course/1939
Get familiar with Qwerty keyboard - suggested 20 minutes a day practice
Instructions to change keyboard on a Mac

https://finaldraftsupport.force.com/s/article/How-do-I-change-my-keyboard-language-input-Mac
Instructions to change keyboard on Windows 10

https://mspoweruser.com/make-windows-10-keyboard-work-switching-languages-
layouts
Getting used to QWERTY keyboard https://www.typingcourse-

online.com/Exercises/Characters
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Getting used to typing in English (scroll to BBC section) https://www.typingcourse-

online.com/Exercises/SampleText
What to expect on test day:

https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/test_day/expect/
ID documents are the only personal items you are allowed to have in the testing room.
You need to present them upon arrival. Dress in layers! You might not be able to keep
your coat. Your photo will be taken.
■ Take your ID → name on ID must match registration name exactly; it must include a
photo and a signature
■ Take 2 pencils to jot down notes
■ If you need help for any reason, simply raise your hand.
■ Phones, watches or any other electronic devices are not permitted during the test
or during breaks.
■ Personal items other than your ID document(s) are not allowed in the testing
room. Any items you choose to bring to the test center may be inspected and/or
confiscated.
■ “TCA” = test center administrator
■ Watch this to reassure yourself:
https://www.ets.org/s/toefl/flash/15571_toefl_prometric.html
■ There is a mandatory break between listening & speaking sections
■ Here is an interactive presentation about the TOEFL. You can view screens and
see some sample questions.
A standard QWERTY English-language keyboard is used for the test!

Scratch paper is provided and must all be returned at the end of the test.
What to expect after the test:

■ Your scores will be posted online approximately 10 days after the test date.
■ You can also download and print a PDF version of your score report from your
TOEFL iBT account approximately 13 days after your test.
Diagnostic test - Magoosh and TST

Please write your answers for each section in the space provided.
Reading Section - 36 minutes
Reading 1
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Please write your answer(s) in the white boxes below. Question 10 has 5 answers.
1.
2.
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9.
10. Chicken Pox: Shingles:

a._____________ a._____________
b._____________ b._____________
c._____________
Reading 2
Please write your answer(s) in the white boxes below. Question 10 has 3 answers.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Great Kangaroos:

a._____________
b._____________
c._____________
Listening Section - 25 minutes
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Listening 1
Listen only once and take notes while you listen. Give yourself 10 minutes to answer all the
questions. While listening to a recording pause the timer. In total this section will take about 25
minutes with 15 minutes spent listening and 10 minutes spent answering.
Please write your answer(s) in the white boxes below. Number 4 requires you to write “EMDR”
or “Other therapy”.
1.
2.
3.
4. Write “EMDR” or “Other therapy for each of

the letters below.
a.
b.
c.
5.
6.
Listening 2
Please write your answer(s) in the white boxes below.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Listening 2
Please write your answer(s) in the white boxes below. Questions 2 and 5 require two answers.
1.
2a. 2b.
3.
5
4.
5. 5b.
6.
----10 minute break----
Speaking Section
We will do this in class together. To prepare, please have a look at the phrases and
answers under Questions 2, 3, 4, and 6 of this document (Qs 1 and 5 are no longer
used)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dlNfg1fvKtdoleYar68kegjRYTOJZfbN/view?usp=sharing
You can also have a look at the test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zot2_HgAPnk
Writing Section
Writing - 60 minutes
(Note: An American ‘QWERTY’ keyboard is required on the official test)
Please complete both in one sitting. Open this video https://youtu.be/sbnFvC0BhyU, keep it
playing, and read when it tells you to, listen when it tells you to, and write when it tells you,
Please type your answers below.
Integrated Essay - read the document, listen to the audio, and write your
answer - 20 minutes writing
Directions: For this task, you will read a passage and listen to a lecture about an academic
topic.
You may take notes during this time. After the passages have finished, you will then be asked a
question
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about them. After the question, you will have 20 minutes to write your response. Effective
responses are usually between 200 to 350 words. You may look at the reading passage and
your notes as you write. Keep in mind that the question will not ask for your opinion.
You have 3 minutes to read. You may begin reading now.
These days, if you pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV or radio, you may hear or
read about the advantages of driverless cars, also called self-driving or autonomous
cars. The technology is simple to understand: using sensors and computers, these
cars can drive without input from a human. This might sound like science fiction, but
such vehicles are already on our roads and they will have a positive impact on our
driving experience.
Traffic accidents are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the United States,
and studies show that most crashes are caused by human error. The software that
runs driverless cars is not capable of making mistakes. As a result, such vehicles will
be much safer. One technology company has a self-driving car that has driven for
over 700,000 miles – over one million kilometers – without an accident: a better
record than all but the best human drivers.
In addition, self-driving vehicles are good for the environment because they drive
more efficiently. On a typical journey within a city, drivers deal with urban traffic by
stopping and starting their engines repeatedly. This type of driving means engines
work less efficiently and this causes a lot of pollution. Driverless cars, on the other
hand, can communicate with other vehicles, which will reduce traffic problems.
Autonomous cars will be able to start and stop their engines less often and travel at
higher speeds.
Finally, autonomous cars will give passengers time. Instead of having to focus on
driving, human occupants can focus on other things. The average time for
commuting to and from work in the United States is about thirty minutes each way.
Instead of using this time to focus on the road, passengers in driverless cars can
read, watch videos, or catch up on work.
Now listen to part of a lecture on the same topic you just read about. (in the video)
After you listen to the passage, answer the question.
Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they cast doubt on the
specific
points made in the reading passage.
You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response.
Please type your answer below

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Independent Essay - read the question and write your response - 30

minutes
Directions: For this task, you will write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state,
explain, and support your opinion on an issue.
Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. Your essay will be judged
based on the quality of your writing. This includes the development of your ideas, the
organization of your essay, and the quality and accuracy of the language you use to express
your ideas. Be sure to use your own words.
Do not use memorized examples.
You have 30 minutes to plan and complete your essay.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Our current way of life will have a negative impact on future generations.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your essay. Be sure to use your own words.
Do not use memorized examples.
Please type your answer below

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What resources can you use to practice?

https://www.ets.org/s/toefl/free-practice/start.html ← full length practice test in the style of the

Link to Quick Prep sets:

Diagnostic Test from Magoosh:

EnglishCentral’s free video course for Speaking & Listening practice:

Get familiar with Qwerty keyboard - suggested 20 minutes a day practice

Instructions to change keyboard on a Mac

Instructions to change keyboard on Windows 10

Getting used to QWERTY keyboard https://www.typingcourse-

Getting used to typing in English (scroll to BBC section) https://www.typingcourse-

What to expect on test day:

A standard QWERTY English-language keyboard is used for the test!

What to expect after the test:

Diagnostic test - Magoosh and TST

Reading Section - 36 minutes

10. Chicken Pox: Shingles:

10. Great Kangaroos:

4. Write “EMDR” or “Other therapy for each of

Please write your answer(s) in the white boxes below.

----10 minute break----

You can also have a look at the test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zot2_HgAPnk

Please type your answer below

Independent Essay - read the question and write your response - 30

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Please type your answer below

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