The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT with CD-ROM, Third Edition  (English, Book, Educational Testing Service)

This is an official guide to the TOEFL that has been created and developed by the designers of the test.

Summary Of The Book

The Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is used to determine a candidate’s ability to understand English in an academic setting and also in everyday usage. This score is used in addition to other tests for admission to Universities and colleges in America and in other English speaking countries.

This test is necessary to make sure that non-native English speaking students can understand the subjects being taught during the course.

It is also necessary to ensure that they can communicate well enough in English to handle normal daily situations like communicating with fellow students and being able to make themselves understood at shops etc.

The TOEFL is conducted by the Educational Testing Service, an independent, non-profit organization. The scores from this test is valid in several countries and can be used for admission to several Universities the world over.

The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test [With CDROM] starts with an overview of the test itself. It provides an introduction to the test, discusses test scores, and explains the test pattern. The test is mainly conducted online now, though a paper based version is still available in places where there is no internet access.

The online test is known as the iBT or internet Based Test and has replaced the computer based CBT. The first chapter explains the layout of the test paper, and provides some general test tips.

From chapter two to chapter five, the book does a thorough analysis of the test. The different kinds of questions asked in each section are discussed. Tips and suggestions for tackling each type of question and practice questions with detailed answers are provided to help the students prepare well.

The sixth and seventh chapters contain two full length TOEFL tests for practice. The CD contains electronic versions of the test and also contains reading passages from the book in audio format. along with the practice exercises for each passage.

The book is a good preparation material for TOEFL preparation. Additional practice papers are available at the ETS website.