reading section
summary
the toefl reading section challenges test-takers with academic topics and a strict time limit, requiring effective strategies for comprehension and question answering.
- the toefl reading section includes academic topics such as extinct animals, evolution, psychology, art history, earth science, meteorology, and astronomy.
- understanding the content does not require prior knowledge of the topics, as context within the passages provides necessary information.
- time management is crucial, with a focus on grasping the big picture rather than getting bogged down in details.
- two primary strategies are discussed: reading the passage first for a better understanding of the overall structure and going to questions first for a faster but more challenging approach.
- types of questions include detailed, vocabulary, reference, inference, purpose, paraphrase, insert text, and special drag and drop questions like summary and category.
chapters
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understanding toefl reading content
01:38
strategies for time management
02:33
approaches to reading comprehension
05:55
types of questions on the toefl reading section
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