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"Score High on TOEFL
Reading with These
Proven Techniques"

Introduction…

"Effective approaches for preparing for the TOEFL
reading section" is a comprehensive guide to help
you master the art of reading and score high on the
TOEFL exam
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From learning how to identify main ideas,
supporting details, and the purpose of a passage to
practicing summarizing and improving your timemanagement skills, these approaches will equip you
with the tools you need to ace the TOEFL reading
section confidently
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Whether you're looking to
improve your vocabulary, identify critical elements
in a passage, or work on your time-management
skills, our guide to practical approaches for the
TOEFL reading section has covered you
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Familiarize yourself with the TOEFL reading format and types of questions: To
perform well in the TOEFL reading section, it's crucial to understand the test’s

structure and the questions you'll be answering
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The questions will test
your reading comprehension and ability to identify main ideas, supporting details,
and the purpose of a passage, among other skills
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Example: What is the main idea of the passage?

Supporting details questions: These questions ask you to find specific information
in the passage to help the answer
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Example: What can be inferred about…?

Purpose questions: These questions ask you to identify why the author wrote the
passage
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Improved reading comprehension skills: The TOEFL reading section tests your
reading comprehension skills, and practicing with these questions can help
improve your reading comprehension abilities
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Increased confidence: Understanding the format and types of questions can also
increase your confidence when taking the TOEFL test, as you will know what to
expect and how to approach the questions
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Improve your reading speed and comprehension: TOEFL reading passages are
lengthy and require a reasonable amount of time to complete
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Practice reading regularly, and
try increasing the rate you read over time
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Gradually increase the time as you get faster
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This can help you get a general understanding of the passage
without getting bogged down in the details
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This can help you better
understand and retain the information
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This will help you focus your attention and find
information more quickly
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Better reading habits: Improving your reading speed and comprehension will help
you develop better reading habits that can be applied in other areas of your life
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Improved comprehension and retention: The ability to comprehend and retain
information is crucial for success in academic and professional settings
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This will help you
become more comfortable with the types of texts you'll encounter on the test
and improve your reading skills
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News articles: Read articles from reputable news sources on various topics,
including science, technology, politics, and more
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Challenging material: Read materials that push your limits and challenge you to
expand your knowledge and improve your skills
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Improved reading skills: Reading various materials will help you become a more
well-rounded reader and improve your reading skills
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Better prepared for academic and professional settings: The ability to read and
understand various materials is valuable in academic and professional
backgrounds, where you will need to understand and analyze complex texts
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Take practice tests and analyze your results: Taking practice tests is an excellent
way to see where your strengths and weaknesses lie and to track your progress
over time
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Examples of taking practice tests:

Official TOEFL practice tests: These tests are created by the organization that
administers the TOEFL and will give you a good sense of what to expect on the
test
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Paper-based practice tests: Some study guides and preparation books come with
paper-based practice tests that you can use to practice your test-taking skills
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Identifying strengths and weaknesses: Analyzing your results after each practice
test will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and focus your
preparation efforts on the areas where you need the most improvement
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Monitoring progress: Taking practice tests and tracking your results over time will
allow you to see how far you've come and monitor your progress as you prepare
for the TOEFL reading section
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Learn vocabulary specific to academic reading: TOEFL reading passages contain
academic language, and having a strong vocabulary will help you understand the
material more easily
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You can also use flashcards or other tools to help
you memorize words and their meanings
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Focus on challenging or
unfamiliar words and add them to your list
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Try to use the words in your writing and speaking to reinforce their usage
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For example, you can
write the definition of a word on one side of a card and the word itself on the
other and then test yourself on the words regularly
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For example, you can play vocabularyrelated games, take online quizzes, or join vocabulary-building groups to
challenge yourself and stay motivated
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This will help you identify
any words you may have trouble with and focus your efforts on those words
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Develop your skimming and scanning skills: Skimming and scanning are two
essential skills for the TOEFL reading section
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Both skills will help you save time and focus on the
most critical information in the passages
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This can help you get a general sense of the text's topic, main ideas, and
purpose, allowing you to focus on the most relevant information
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This can help you
save time and avoid getting bogged down by irrelevant details
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Before you start
reading, use skimming to get an overview of the text quickly
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Scanning: You have a question that asks about a specific detail in the passage
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This may involve looking for
keywords or phrases related to the question or looking in specific text parts, such
as headings or subheadings
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Identify the main idea and supporting details in a passage: Identifying a
course's main idea and supporting details is essential to reading comprehension
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Use case:
Let's consider an example of a reading passage about exercise’s benefits
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Supporting details in the passage could be: Regular exercise can help improve
cardiovascular health, increase muscle strength, reduce the risk of chronic
diseases, and alleviate stress and anxiety
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Example:
A question based on the above passage could be: What is the main benefit of
exercise mentioned in the course?

Based on the main idea, the answer would be: Exercise has numerous physical
and mental benefits
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Improving your
understanding of these elements will help you better understand the meaning of
a passage and improve your reading comprehension
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A person who is walking with a limp is probably in pain
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"Throw in the towel" means to give up on something
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"He has a heart of stone" means that he is emotionally unresponsive
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Improving your understanding of these elements can help you answer tone,
attitude, and purpose questions in the TOEFL reading section
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This can help you answer questions about the main idea, supporting details, and
the author's perspective
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The author's tone, in this case, could be severe and
informative
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The
author's tone, in this case, could be persuasive and optimistic
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The author's tone, in this case, could be informative and
objective
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In academic settings, understanding the purpose of a text and the author's tone
can help you critically evaluate the information presented and draw conclusions
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This skill is also helpful
for answering questions about the main idea and supporting details and tracking
your progress over time
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Examples of summarizing passages in your own words:

Passage: The study of history is essential because it allows us to understand the
past and make informed decisions about the future
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Passage: The rapid growth of technology has changed how we live, work, and
communicate
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Use cases of summarizing passages in your own words:

To help you understand and retain the content of a passage
To answer questions about the main idea and supporting details of a passage
To track your progress and see if you have information over time
To avoid getting bogged down by difficult language or complex courses
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Get comfortable with the multiple-choice question format: The TOEFL reading
section consists of multiple-choice questions, which can be in a different form
than you're used to
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One way to get satisfied with multiple-choice questions is to practice answering
them regularly
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To improve your time-management skills, you can
set a timer while practicing and focus on working efficiently
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For example, you can look at the surrounding sentences and try to
determine the meaning of the text, or you can eliminate incorrect answers and
make a guess based on the remaining options
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Stay focused and avoid getting bogged down by difficult passages: Some
TOEFL reading passages can be difficult, but staying focused and avoiding getting
bogged down by a single selection is essential
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Additionally, skipping and returning later is okay if
you're getting bogged down by a particular word or phrase
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Seek additional resources, such as tutors or study guides, if needed: If you
need help with the TOEFL reading section, seeking other resources can be helpful
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Additionally, you
can join study groups or online forums to connect with other TOEFL test-takers
and get support from the community

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