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TOEFL Ready

Date: May 17 2021

Themes: School

Grammar: First Conditional

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Tests don’t have to be scary. It seems like a lot can go wrong, but as long as you prepare and stay calm, you’ll be OK. And it’s no secret that being well-prepared helps you stay calm.

American students lose sleep over the SAT, which determines what colleges you can get into. People who live in other countries and want to study in the US have to do well on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or the TOEFL.

When you study for a test, it becomes a big part of your life. You think about it a lot and you might even dream about it. It’s on your mind so much that when you talk about the test to other people, you forget that they may not have taken a test in years.

Amanda’s Chinese cousin is studying for the TOEFL, but she doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Watch as Jason fills her in.

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Amanda

Jason

Amanda: So I got a call from my cousin, Jeff Wong, and I haven’t heard from him in months, but he was super stressed out because he’s practicing and cramming and studying for this toy-full exam…

Jason: Oh, the TOEFL?

Amanda: Yeah!

Jason: The Test of English as a Foreign Language?

Amanda: Yeah.

Jason: Where does he live?

Amanda: Exactly. He lives in China. He lives in Shanghai. And he’s just super-stressed about it but I don’t know if it’s like a one time you fail and you’re done, or if you just keep taking it. How’s it work?

Jason: Well, you can take it again but it’s kind of expensive and stuff, so the best thing to do is probably take the practice TOEFL, which you can get online from English, baby! now. And it’s sweet because it’s pretty much exactly the TOEFL except it’s just pretend, you know? So if you get your score from that, you’ll know exactly how well you’re going to do.

Amanda: So is it an online thing? You don’t go to a room with a bunch of other students…

Jason: Yeah, exactly. You take it online and then you can, like, take breaks and pause it and eat dinner…

Amanda: So you don’t have a maximum amount of time, like four hours, you have to be done…

Jason: You do, but you can, like, hit pause on it, or whatever.

Amanda: Oh that’s cool. So it’s pretty laid back.

Jason: Yeah, exactly, exactly.

Amanda: I mean, if you study enough, you should be able to get a pretty high mark, I would think.

Jason: Yeah, and it seems like if you sort of go through the motions on the practice test it will make it less stressful when you take the real test.

Amanda: Cool.

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Discussion

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Amanda’s cousin Jeff Wong, who lives in China, called her the other day. He was really worried about a test he has to take, but Amanda can’t remember the name exactly.

Jason asks if it’s the TOEFL, and Amanda says it is. She asks him how the test works. Can you take it again if you don’t do well?

Jason says you can, but that it’s probably easier to take the practice TOEFL online. It gives you a good idea of what your score will be, and it helps lower your stress level because you can take breaks whenever you want. When test day comes, there will be no surprises. You’ll remember how mellow taking the test at home was and you’ll do a lot better.

Have you ever had to prepare for a big test? How did you do? Remember, if you’re planning on taking the TOEFL soon, you can buy a practice test right here on Ebaby!

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dearpesar

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

just wanna thanks of all englishbaby stuffs…..jason, marni, devan, amanda, mason, and….... the manager and every one…really helpful and amazing teaching site…... more power to you….. honestly you are unique

daniel821

China

When you study for a test,it becomes a big part of your life.I really agree with this word.Pepole are often tied hand and foot to their tests when they start preparing for them,and as time flows,they become unable to extricate themselves from their plight.However,it's worthy when you pass the exams or get high mark.So taken in this sense,the process is a treasurable experience in your life.

lili_call

China

All people have the same experience no matter his/her education level. Study and test is really a part of our lifes. I still remember the days i prepared for the college entrance tests. It's ittersweet. Anyway, go ahead, do not beat by yourself.