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Hi Shirley Download Realplayer or Divace software from the site.

CONGRATULATIONS! You did it Avni.

Hi It's a good attempt. But u need to improve in certain areas like grammar, typing. It is better if the argument consists of a introductory paragraph followed by 3-4 paragraphs exhibiting flaws in the argument and at the last the conclusion part(just my suggestion). u need to increase the length of ur composition.

Hi yogi, 1100 is a decent score. As sri said for CS quantitative score matters more than verbal, n Gre is just a part of the application, don't feel dejected. i also went through the same situation n i m going to apply with my present score only. Cheer up n start ur application procedure as deadline is coming nearer. ALL THE BEST

Hi Bakhtak I think u should change the format of ur introductory para. In ur introductory para. u r supposed to write what the author is trying to say and what u feel about it. It could be written as: The author concludes/asserts that ................................................. However, there are flaws associated with this argument which I will discuss below. This is just my suggestion. The problem with ur present intro. is that it's not stating the purpose of the argument.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Hi there, You have tried to point out the flaws in the argument but in a concise manner. You started ur composition without the intro. paragraph, which is must for any type of composition. A good argument should have intro. paragraph followed by atleast 3 flaw points paragraphs and the conclusion part. u need to increase the lenght of ur essay. The first point which i can think of is: First of all, it is entirely possible that replacing less popular books with more copies of popular new novels will undermine the library's primary function of providing wide variety of books to the public. People can get new novels at bookstores, whereas old less popular books are mainly accessible at libraries only. By adopting the new plan, the Bayhead public library might lose the patronage of a large percentage of people.

Wonderful scores. CONGRATULATIONS! In which universities are u applying?

I think the answer is D.

Answer is B. The correct answer should be "in" instead of "of". The final sentence- copper was the first metal used by man and is still in strong demand because it is a good conductor of electricity.

CONGRATULATIONS! That's a fantastic score. There is no doubt that u would get more than 250. you worked hard and now it's time to celebrate. ALL THE BEST.

Congrats Vrushali. Now u must be feeling very relieved. Go ahead with the application procedure.

Hi guys, Some of the sites which might help u in ur preparation are: http://www.downdowndown.net (lots of free practice) http://www.testtutor.com http://www.gettoefl.com http://www.4tests.com http://www.esl-lab.com http://www.languagesystems.com

Thanks xaero, vaya, atnoon, vrushali. All The Best to all of u for ur future.

Hi guys I got 5.5 in TWE. The final score becomes 257. I didn't understand one thing on the test day i got the range of 207-267. Does it mean that a score of 5 is same as that of 5.5? I am thankful to all of TM members for providing their insights and Erin for creating such a wonderful sight.

I studied from Barron's only and i got a score of 257. i think its basically good for structure and reading part. For listening u should use powerprep software. Though i didn't use it, others say that its contents are same as that of real test.

Hi Elena 240 is a decent score. there r many universities which ask for only 213. Anway, now when u r taking it again, ALL THE BEST. This time u would definitely get more than 250.

Are u sure that there is no typo? The comma should be after "that is" instead of "that".

After GRE, Toefl is going to be very easy for you. Most of the students face problem in listening section. For this u might get help from esl-lab.com. For structure section, Test magic has provided lots of practice tests. The essay will come from the list only. go through the sample essays already given here. All the Best.

hi sow, even i saw that in powerprep essay, but i think its better if u don't use it. you can make ur intro like this. The author asserts/concludes that ................................................... However, a close scrutiny of argument reveals the flaws associated with it, which i will discuss below.

Hi sow, nice composition there. First of all, as Erin has pointed out in one of my earlier composition that don't say that the argumet is sound or not, it doesn't give a nice impression. the other major flaw which u can pinpoint is: -the author hasn't cited the reasons behind the failure of Ida McAllister four years ago. In conclusion part, do write about those points which would strenghten the argument.

CONGRATS! Amazing scores there.

I think , it means not serious about a thing,i.e, take something very lightly.

According to the topic the purpose of rituals and ceremonies is to preserve cultural identity. In a very different manner u have dealt with the topic. But i can think of one point which will refute the issue. The initial purpose of ritual and ceremony is rooted not in cultural identity but rather superstitious and spiritual belief. There are many primitive cultre today which engage in rituals primarily to entreat god for various reasons, frighten away evil spirits etc. In some cultures still animals are immolated because of superstition. For any issue topic i think it is important that u write its strong points as well as provide explanation for its negative points to some extent.

CONGRATULATIONS vehomzzz for such wonderful scores.