You will also learn to pace yourself so that you can finish each section within the time limits. Remember, you should not try to memorize the questions on the model tests. You will find similar questions on the official TOEFL, but you will not find exactly the same questions. Try to improve your skills, not your memory. | 7B ACADEMIC SKILLS Activity 7 CD 2 Track 6 Definition comparison three types of language Standard u age Permanent core Colloquial language Often evolves into standard Slang expressions Temporary phenomenon Continuum definitions words phrases found in dictionary used formal informal situations appropriate speech writing included in dictionary marked as colloquial idioms understood used in informal situations not formal more common in speech sometimes in dictionary marked as slang used by some speakers in informal situations more common in speech Most Formal Least Formal Standard-Colloquial Slang TAKE NOTES QUICKLY Strategies to Use Know what to ignore Use abbreviations and symbols Draw relationships Know what to Ignore Sometimes professors will pause to think before they continue their lectures. Some professors will use verbal pauses for example uh and urn as weli as words like now so okay welt Other professors will use repetition or restatement as a way to gather their thoughts or to clarify a previous point. In repetition the professor will use the same words or phrases several times. In restatement the professor will say the same thing in a slightly different way. Since repetition and restatement do not add to the meaning you can ignore them. Practical Strategy The time that the professor uses to think is advantageous to you because you can ignore these pauses repetitions and restatements and you can use the additional time to take notes. Practice Activity 8 Did you understand Try to identify the important information in the lecture. Cross out everything In the transcript that you could ignore. The first sentence from the lecture is shown to give you an example. The answers are printed in Chapter 7 on pages 507-508. Ophavsrolligl beskyllel material TAKING NOTES 79 Example Status position society group. Sociology Listen to the beginning of a lecture in a sociology class as you read the transcript. The professor is discussing status and roles. Activity 8 CD 2 Track
