Kaplan TOEFL for the Computer w/ CD-ROM [Paperback]

Kaplan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0684855348 | ISBN-13: 978-0684855349 | Publication Date: January 1, 1999 | Edition: Bk&CD-Rom

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* Powerful Strategies
for the new computer-based TOEFL

* 3 Full-Length Practice Tests

* Proven Techniques
to help you score higher on all parts of the TOEFL, including Structure, Reading, Listening and Writing

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

It is impossible to succeed at an American university without a good grasp of the English language. American universities require non-native speakers to prove their English proficiency, usually by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). High TOEFL scores won't guarantee you admission to the school of your choice, but low scores could damage your chances. Kaplan's TOEFL for the Computer can help you prepare for this challenging exam.

Kaplan's strategy is "know thy enemy"--the more you know about the TOEFL, the better you'll do. Detailed information about the exam is supplemented by an eight-step study plan and other general advice. A diagnostic sample test will help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses, and comprehensive "Power Lessons" focus on the four parts of the exam. These power lessons teach you to recognize everything from "distractors" (wrong answers that look correct) in the listening sections to "Main Ideas" in the reading sections. A great review of grammar rules and advice on how to plan and write a successful essay lead into a second practice exam so you can see how much you've improved. Best of all, the enclosed CD-ROM provides additional review questions, power lessons, and a sample test so you can familiarize yourself with the computer-based exam. There's even a typing test to help you determine whether you should take the essay-writing section on the computer or on paper. This incredibly thorough book comes highly recommended. --C.B. Delaney

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan; Bk&CD-Rom edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684855348
• ISBN-13: 978-0684855349
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,579,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars If you need a destressing thing, you must buy this!, April 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kaplan TOEFL for the Computer w/ CD-ROM (Paperback)

I was so destressed solving the reading part of this book. They are unbelievably difficult. My husband also said that the reading should be on S.A.T. there were no prinscription explaining the answers. I couldn't figure out why I got wrong for a lot of questions!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This book is NOT for the new computer TOEFL!, February 11, 2000

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TestMagic Inc. (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaplan TOEFL for the Computer w/ CD-ROM (Paperback)

Kaplan is trying to trick you with the title!

It is NOT for the new computer test and it will NOT prepare you for the CBT TOEFL.

Instead, you should try to find the Longman CBT book. It is much better!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT for the Computer TOEFL; TOO Simple; NOT Much Info!, March 12, 2000

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TestMagic Inc. (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaplan TOEFL for the Computer w/ CD-ROM (Paperback)

Advantages:

(1) reading section is satisfactory

Disadvantages:

(1) The CD-ROM with book has NO computer practice!; (2) CD-ROM has the listening section; (3) most of the explanations in the book are written in "native speaker English;" in other words, not in a clear, simple, direct way; (4)grammar section is too simple; (5)not enough grammar practice; (6) not enough grammar explanations; (7) many of the grammar questions are not like real TOEFL questions; (8) some of the listening samples are not like real TOEFL questions.

Review:

The CD-ROM with book has two computer practice tests, although I did find one mistake in the grammar section.

The grammar review is much, much too short and does not have enough exercises--most students need much more practice.

Furthermore, many of the questions use language that is TOO SIMPLE, in other words, you will not see this type of question on the real test.

Finally, the explanations seem to be written for native speakers of English; if you still have difficulty with English, some of the explanations will be hard to understand.

In short, I do NOT use this book with my students.

There are much better choices available!