So many changes have been made in the design and content of the TOEFL over the years that one of the greatest challenges for teachers is to remain current and to help our students pre¬pare for the format that they will see when they take the TOEFL. | RESOURCES 727 parking ticket n. notice of a fine due for parking in a restricted area Example If you don t take care of your parking tickets you won t be able to register for classes next semester. Suggestion Assumption Problem You could avoid getting parking tickets by using the student parking lots. You mean Carol got a parking ticket because she didn t have a permit 1 have to save money to pay my parking tickets. part-time adj. less than the full work day or school day Example Suggestion Assumption Problem Laura has a part-time job after school. Why don t you get a part-time job to pay for your books You applied for a part-time job on campus 1 need to find a part-time job this summer. pass back v. to return tests and assignments to the owner Example Dr. Young is going to pass back our quizzes today. Suggestion You should ask Dr. Young for an appointment after he passes back the tests. Assumption Problem Dr. Young didn t pass back the papers 1 have to get my paper from Dr. Young because 1 wasn t there when he passed them back. placement office Example Suggestion Assumption Problem n. the office where students receive assistance in locating employment Several companies are interviewing students at the placement office this week. Why don t you check the interview listing in the placement office on Monday Joe got his job through the placement office 1 need to schedule an interview in the placement office. plagiarize v. to use someone else s written work without giving that person credit Example Suggestion Assumption To avoid plagiarizing always cite the source. If you change this sentence it will keep you from plagiarizing. You mean you know someone who plagiarized Problem The professor thought that 1 had plagiarized a report. pop quiz n. a quiz that is given without notice Example We had a pop quiz in our sociology class today. Suggestion Assumption You should always be prepared for a pop quiz. You passed all of the pop quizzes Problem 1 have to be on time to class
