Teachers wanted the units to comprise the various categories of questions contained in the TOEFL. We have analyzed these questions, categorized them, clearly described each type, and noted in what proportion each appears on the test. We have suggested strategies for the test in general and for each type of question in particular. We have also included discussion of "trick" questions. | Diagnostic Structure QQQQQQQQQ 9. The cougar is one of the New World s largest cats second not only to the jaguar. A BCD 10. The training manager must estimate the expenses for the program including costs for its develop A B CD delivery and evaluation. 11. Evaporation is the process that a liquid turns into a vapor at a temperature below its boiling point. ABC D 12. In paintings of cut flowers the artist has in most cases devoted just as much care to the vase than to ABC the blooms and sometimes the vase is the most effective part of the picture. D 13. Many machines use the centrifugal force generated by a sudden movement to activating catches A BCD and ratchets. 14. While the bear s vision is poor their sense of smell is keen enabling the remarkable bruin to smell ABC food as far away as a mile. D 15. If a stone thrown into a pond the ripples will spread out from the point where the stone hits the water. AB CD Diagnostic This is the end of Section 2. STOP Delta s Key to the TOEFL Test 25 Diagnostic Reading SECTION 5 READING Time 17 minutes including the reading of the directions Now set your clock for 17 minutes. Directions In the Reading section of the test you will read several passages. Each one is followed by a number of questions about it. For questions 1-15 below you are to choose the one best answer 7 7 or 2 to each question. Answer all questions about the information in a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage. Read the following passage The coffees of Central America profit from the area s steady climate and wealth of mountains. The mountains of the Pacific Cordillera which stretch in a virtually unbroken line from Guatemala to the middle of Panama provide the best combination of climate altitude and soil. 5 Guatemala was a relative latecomer to the commercial coffee business exporting beans only since 1875. This mountainous country is ideally suited for coffee production and its exports now surpass those of much larger .
