Tham khảo tài liệu 'toeic theo chủ đề 5', ngoại ngữ, anh ngữ phổ thông phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | 12 TOEFL EXAM ESSENTIALS What You Need Before You Start To make your TOEFL exam study time more effective get the right study tools. Here are some suggestions a good English-language dictionary such as Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary 11th Edition paper or legal pads pencils or pens highlighter pens in different colors index or note cards notebooks and folders calendar or Personal Digital Assistant such as a Palm Pilot comfortable for you. A corner of your bedroom a study in your home the local library or your school are all possibilities. Once you have a place to work collect the study tools you will need. With study tools in hand and a place to study it s time to collect the information you need to make decisions about what to study and how much time to allocate to each area of study. Follow these five steps to create an effective study plan 1. Get the information you need. Find out the details about the TOEFL exam including When will it be held Where is the test center nearest you How do you register What do you need to register How much does it cost HOW TO USE THIS BOOK TO GET A TOP SCORE 13 What do you need to bring with you on exam day What exactly will be tested on the exam Some of this information is covered in this chapter and in Appendix A at the back of the book. For more information you may need to contact your nearby test center or university or go to . 2. Find out what you already know and what you need to learn. For your study plan to be useful you need to decide which subject areas require the most of your attention. Take a practice TOEFL exam. Your score will show both your strengths and the areas in which you need improvement. 3. Set a time frame. Now that you know where to focus your study you can decide how much time you can give to each subject area. First write down a list of specific study goals. Be realistic try to make goals that you can accomplish. Now use a calendar to set deadlines for these goals. Break up your .
