Monday, February 9, 2015

Tips on the test day of TOEFL iBT



It is very important to know about what you will do on the test day to avoid surprises. Here are my tips

I registered for the 11.00 AM test slot. Please don’t take the test so early in the morning because our brain works well at the middle of the morning. I did not choose a slot at 12.00 am because I usually get hungry at lunch time. I arrived at the test center 30 minutes before. Do not arrive at the test center so early because you will get the stress to wait for a long time

When I entered the registration room, I need to sign a form. The test supervisor took a photo by a webcam. I think that this photo is to put on the test report.

The test supervisor asked me to put all personal belongings in a locker. I had to lock the locker and keep the key with me. He then showed me my seat. I saw my picture and my name on the screen. I needed to confirm my name before starting the test.

Then, I tested the volume and micro. When every thin was OK, I started the tests. 

My reading was a
long format. There were 5 passages. They were no so difficult but I had to concentrate because test takers continued to come and they made noise.

My listening section was difficult. I had some topics about psychology. I could not write down person names and places. But the questions asked about theses names and places so I did not do well I think.
 
When taking notes, you need not to use so many spaces of 3 sheets of paper. You can not ask for more paper when you listen
.

I took 10 minutes break to go to toilets. I spoke something to prepare for the speaking section. I just spoke to get ready.

The speaking section was not so difficult. The independent tastes had familiar topics. I had to speak loud on the micro because there were other people who spoke at the same time.

My writing questions were easy. I used 5 minutes to create layout. Then I typed the templates and fill in with information. I checked spelling and grammar when typing.

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