shreeankit Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Hi, Friends This is my first time to take toefl on 13th Feb and I don't know, what to do ? you know, I did a lot of practicle on reading but still getting only 21 -22..... its horrible for me. Structure is not a problem because i get the range of 10 -28 or 11-28 in any test. In listening, i get 24 or 25 without any effort. However, I need only 213 so i don't worry about this test as compared to TSE and that i already passed. But stil, I don't feel comfortable in reading..........PLs any suggestion... shreeankit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prashant Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 hi shreeankit Well stop worrying.....thats the last thing you'd want to do b4 ur exam...... and practice...thats the only thing thats gonna help you.... regards, prashant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreeankit Posted January 30, 2005 Author Share Posted January 30, 2005 Thanks....Prashant for your feedback I also assume that worry always creates the problems in performance. Thanks shreeankit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhig Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Attempt POWERPREP's mock tests. Do not do Cambridge at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audreyD Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Attempt POWERPREP's mock tests. Do not do Cambridge at this stage. I'm a wee bit curious...why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreeankit Posted January 31, 2005 Author Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hi, Awhig As you say : Powerprep is important. Ya, i understand but you know. Now after doing three times powerprep, I know what will be the topic and what will be the answer as soon as they start speaking. So what do i do ? you know that they are not going to ask the same things. Any suggestions pls Thanks Shreeankit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhig Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 ETS gives essay from the pool uploaded by them . Their number is around 300. Best thing is to just glance over their titles and think quickly. Stop at those topics that compell you to think a lot. Most of the essay topics have similar themes. Variations are there but little. Regarding Cambridge, if you have less time, do not do as their level is tough than POWERPREP. If you have perfected with the latter than switch to it. The tests of Cambridge should be attempted last. I did Cambridge last and it helped me. If you do it before POWERPREP your confidence will shake. For more practice, there are some posts in this forum that give you link for practicising on Listening part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prashant Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 hi ppl.... as far as essays are concerned go as awhig says...... listening, reading, structure......you can download them and practice.... try deithi.com....thay have quiet many free downloadable samples......plus other related good stuff..... and since i have no clue about the cambridge...i'll rather not give you "gyan" on that.....eh regards, prashant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreeankit Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 Thanks....Guys for sharing your experience You know, for me to do powerprep is useless because i know all those topics with answers. so it will not really judge my ability. However, I started doing practice from dethi.com and cambridge. and you know, awhig, you say cambridge is difficult but it seems that it is easier for me than powerprep because in cambridge, speakers speak in slow speed as compared to powerprep. so you have time to concentrate well on each word. however, some long conversation is tough. but still it is ok. Anyway, Awhig, prashant ....Thanks a lot for your suggestions.... Shreeankit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhig Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Sheeankit, you are finding Cambridge easier because you already did Powerprep. Your ears are tuned to speed of sppech. Anyway, it was my exp. with Cambridge that i wrote. Good Luck for your efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syl380 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I am nervous too............ where can i practice cambridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhig Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Conc. on Powerprep and Dethi.com . The later has lots of materials on each section. Cambridge is not that intimidating, but you can end up to scores like 210-260 max.(if you attempt its test papers first). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mela Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Thanks for the reply!!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesUtt Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Hi awhig! julesUtt here, i just want to know more about powerpreps,. How can I get one( mock exams)? Its my first time to take TOEFL i really need to go over the husle of reviewing. tnx pls reply ASAP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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