A high score on this test is an essential step in being admitted to graduate or undergraduate programs at almost all colleges and universities in North America. But preparing for this test can be a difficult, often frustrating experience. | viii Before You Begin Tip Tips draw your attention to valuable concepts advice and shortcuts for tackling the reading passages. Summing it up The review chapter ends with a point-by-point summary that captures the most important concepts. They are a convenient way to review the chapter s key points. Practice tests The three practice tests including the diagnostic test are designed to help you prepare with little anxiety. YOU RE WELL ON YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS Remember that knowledge is power. By using Peterson s Master TOEFL Reading Skills as a supplement to your other TOEFL test preparation you will fine tune your reading comprehension skills. GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK Peterson s publishes a full line of resources to help guide you and your family through the college admission process. We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have about this publication and invite you to complete our online survey at http booksurvey. Or you can fill out the survey at the back of this book tear it out and mail it to us at Publishing Department Peterson s 2000 Lenox Drive Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Your feedback will help us to provide personalized solutions for your educational advancement. Before You Begin ix Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your Score 1. As with other sections of the TOEFL be familiar with the directions and examples so you can begin work immediately. 2. For each passage begin by briefly looking over the questions but not the answer choices . Try to keep these questions in mind during your reading. 3. Scan passages to find and highlight the important facts and information. 4. Read each passage at a comfortable speed. 5. Answer the questions referring to the passage when necessary. 6. Eliminate answers that are clearly wrong or do not answer the question. If more than one option remains guess. 7. Mark difficult or time-consuming answers so that you can come back to them later if you have time. 8. Timing is an important factor. Don t spend .
