Delta's Key to the TOEFL Test (Book and Cassette Edition) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"...excellent preparation text for the TOEFL... comprehensive, adaptable and straightforwardde guide to mastering necessary TOEFL test skills and concepts." -- Language Magazine, September/October, 1999

Product Description

Delta’s Key to the TOEFL Test is a comprehensive TOEFL preparation course. It is the first totally new TOEFL prep course to unlock the mysteries of the computerized TOEFL and the traditional paper–based test. The course design is based on sound instructional theory.

Fifty–four units of study each zero in on a specific skill in listening, language structure, reading, or writing. All units include a focus exercise, many sample test items, discussion of TOEFL “tricks,” several practice exercises, extension activities, and a skill assessment. The new “computer–unique” test items are clearly described with tips.

Students and teachers are given suggestions on various ways to use the text and cassettes.

Text features include

• Quick diagnostic test

• Over 2300 TOEFL–type questions in tests and exercises

• Tapescripts for all listening exercises

• Complete review of grammar points tested

• Mini–course in essay writing

• 32 quizzes and 3 section review tests

• 4 full–length practice tests

• Annotated answer keys that refer to units of study

• Graphs to record progress

Practice Tests for the CBT

Students and teachers want more practice for the computer–based test, and that is what Delta’s Key to the TOEFL Test CD–ROM provides. Ten full–length practice tests simulate the experience of taking the real computer–based TOEFL examination. Learners can choose to take each test in its entirety or focus on individual sections in Listening, Structure, Reading, and Writing.

CD–ROM features

• 1200 all new test questions

• Easy installation and navigation through screens

• Tutorials on how to answer each question type

• Review feature to check answers and explanations

• Scripts for all Listening texts

• Option to quit and save work to resume later

• Print features for essay and progress chart

System Requirements (dual platform CD–ROM)

Macintosh: Any PowerPC (with at least 120MHz; Mac OS 7.5 or later; 32 Mb of RAM; At least 16Mb of available hard disk space; CD–ROM drive (at least 16x); 640x480 monitor displaying 256 colors; QuickTime 3.0.1 with plugin version 2.0.1.

Windows: Multimedia PC with Pentium 120 MHz or higher; Windows 95/98/NT/2000 operating system; 32 Mb of RAM; At least 16Mb of available hard disk space; CD–ROM drive (at least 16x); 640x480 monitor with VGA graphic card (or compatible) supporting 256 colors.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 731 pages
• Publisher: Delta Systems Co Inc; Pap/Cas edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887744541
• ISBN-13: 978-1887744546
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,087,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best practice tool., April 22, 2003

By	Nazim Habibov (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delta's Key to the TOEFL Test (Audio Cassette)

A lot of practice. There are ten tests on CD Rom. Tests are very close to the real exam.In terms of practice it is the best book on the market. Be careful, do not forget to buy book with cassets and CD Rom. CD Rom has the tests all in the same computer format as the real test. Cassets have listening material for Listening Comprehansion part of the book. So you will need both CD Rom and cassets.
However, essay section in Cambridge Preparation for Toefl Test is certainly better.
In addition, for grammar section you may wish to buy Cliff's Toefl. Cliff's Toefl has better grammar review especially for those who are afraid of grammar in the test. After Cliff's Toefl you will more confident not only in Toefl grammar but also in English grammar as a whole. Cliff's Toefl also has 6 full lenght practice tests.
Therefore, if you want to save money just buy only CD Rom of Delat without book and cassetts for practicing and buy Cliff's Toefl for Grammar and Essay sections.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars YOU MUST BUY THE AUDIO-CASSETTES, October 20, 2004

By	Ivano Benedetti "Ivano" (Italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delta's Key to the TOEFL Test (Book and CD-Rom Edition) (Paperback)

The book is very well-organized and offers a lot of practice. It is probably one of the best textbooks for TOEFL preparation.
It could have been rated 5-STARS but I rated it only 3-STARS because it should be clearly said that the AUDIO-CASSETTES are fundamental for the listening preparation and that the CD-ROM doesn't contain the same listening material. I bought the CD-ROM package and I have not audio material for the paper-based test.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, March 29, 2002

By	Chiajung Lin "CJ Lin" (Pasaden, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Delta's Key to the TOEFL Test CD-ROM (CD-ROM)

This is the best CD-Rom for CBT TOEFL I ever had. It corrects and scores the test itself. It saves you lots of time in correcting the answers and calculating the scores yourself through page by page. If you are going to take CBT TOEFL test, buy this one. You can practice the tests timed or untimed. You can save the unfinished tests for later. I really highly recommend it.