Section 3 in Reading
comprehension is the TOEFL exam. It is used to measure kemempuan examinees in
understanding written text in English. This section examined the at least 5
readings, where each reading usually consists of ten questions. So the question
in this section amounts to fifty questions. You must complete all questions
within fifty minutes. This section only examined the reading text only, no
pictures, diagrams, or other visual aids.
Themes reading tested
in this section is quite varied, but in general related to the course material
taught by universities in the United States. For example, history, literature,
art, architecture, geology, biology, health, astronomy, geography, and so on.
As for the question in section 3 can be categorized into two forms of the
following questions:
Reading
comprehension
In section 3 of this
you will be asked to answer questions relating to the information contained in
the reading text. Start of main idea, the more detailed passages, until
inferasi or inference to information contained in the reading.
Vocabulary
Section 3 also ask you
to answer the meaning of certain words contained in the text reading. But if
you did not know the meaning of certain words, you still remain biased to know
the meaning of words to understand the context of reading. Thus you biased
estimate meaning of the words in question in terms of.
Problems commonly faced
by participants TOEFL test in Reading Comprehension test is a short time limit.
Many tests are not biased participants completed all questions when the
allotted time has run out. For the various skills needed in reading must be
mastered before you actually run the TOEFL exam. Nevertheless, you are still
likely to get a higher TOEFL score when mastering tactical tricks. Here are
presented some of the key that can help you compete with that tight at the same
time to get better results.
PUBLIC
KEY
Key 1: Do not be too long to read the text reading.
Key 1: Do not be too long to read the text reading.
It must be remembered
that you do not have enough time to read the text in depth reading. The
question that arises in this reading tests generally dpat answered correctly
with direct reading without reading in detail. You can allocate one or two
minutes to read the main idea in each paragraph of a reading before starting to
read the question. Thus you already get a glimpse of the information conveyed
by the reading.
Key 2: Consider all the questions in a bacaaan and remember the key word.
Key 2: Consider all the questions in a bacaaan and remember the key word.
After skimming the main
idea of each paragraph, then you should immediately read the questions on the
matters contained in the text. Record key words in each question on your mind
so you can find answers on reading with all due to some questions. You can also
sign counts on the keywords in the question paper, because you are not
prohibited from providing graffiti. This is very effective way to save time, so
you do not view back and forth between reading the text of the questions.
Key 3: Do not panic if the theme of reading is not a discipline that you control .
Key 3: Do not panic if the theme of reading is not a discipline that you control .
TOEFL exam has been
designed in such a way that the examinee is not required to master the themes
of specific disciplines. All of the information in question in terms of section
3 is already available in the reading text. So any scientific background that
you mastered you will still be able to answer the questions on the reading
completely different from your discipline.
SPECIAL
KEY
The material tested in
reading tests usually have patterns and specific standards. Usually you are
required to find a theme bacaaan, determining the main idea, knowing the
meaning of certain vocabulary, knowing specific information, perform inference,
ats identifying exceptions and determine the referral of a particular pronoun.
To equip yourself in
facing apersoalan are tested in reading tests, note the following keys:
Key 4: Perform previewing reading to find out the topic .
Key 4: Perform previewing reading to find out the topic .
Topic is one item that
is almost certainly out on every TOEFL test. To find a topic reading, you do
not need to read in detail and depth. You just read the first and last sentence
in each paragraph reading. You are not required to understand the readings in
detail but simply to determine the topic, because you have to read it as soon
as possible.
Key 5: Consider the first sentence of a paragraph to determine the main idea.
Key 5: Consider the first sentence of a paragraph to determine the main idea.
Often examined the
reading test questions related to the main idea. Main idea is usually contained
in the first sentence of a paragraph. By knowing it, you can understand what
the message to be conveyed by the author. Main Idea of a reading is usually
found on the first two sentences.
Key 6: Understand the context contained in the literature to determine the meaning of a particular word.
Key 6: Understand the context contained in the literature to determine the meaning of a particular word.
Context in English
reading is a combination of vocabulary and grammar that is used in a word. It
can be a sentence, paragraph, or reading. By understanding a context you will
be able to estimate the meaning of a word. Because by knowing the general
meaning of a sentence means that you also understand the meaning of the words
in the sentence terdapt.
Key 7: Perform scanning to locate specific information relating to the matter of the request
Key 7: Perform scanning to locate specific information relating to the matter of the request
A reading text in a
TOEFL exam is usually followed by ten questions, because the time limit is
urgent anada should read the tenth question. When reading all the questions you
have to find the key words of the question and record it in mind. Read quickly
by means of scanning to find specific words into the keywords from a query.
This sngat useful in clarifying the reading text to find the information in
question. By considering all keyword query, view, and you do not need to split
the focus to match the question with the text. Because the sequence numbers
usually do not inquire about a sentence or part of the text sequentially. So if
you read the question hnaya then look for it in the text readings will spend a
lot of time because you need to do the same thing over and over again.
Key 8: Gather facts and data in the literature to perform inferasi or inference
Key 8: Gather facts and data in the literature to perform inferasi or inference
Not all the answers
from a question in the TOEFL test can be found directly in the text reading.
This is because the information is not exclusively mentioned in a direct statement.
Often dlam reading exam you are required to make conclusions about specific
information. To read the text of it when you should pay special attention
terhada certain data or facts that lead to a conclusion that is informative.
Again in this case knowing the keywords from a question first is a distinct
advantage. Armed with your keyword data and facts will determine what is
appropriate and apilih and Kump [ulkan to make a conclusion.
Key 9: Concentrate for reading text reading.
Key 9: Concentrate for reading text reading.
Concentration is
required and is one of the most decisive key to success in Readng test.
Examinees often forgotten by what was said by the previous sentence or
paragraph when he first read a sentence or a new paragraph. Finally he re-read
the sentence again. If this happens to you, langlah following can be used to
minimize such errors.
When you read a
sentence, didri train you to guess or estimate what the content or information
to be presented by the next sentence.
Consider the suitability of a text with
the title or main idea you already know in advance, this way you can still get
the message that diasampaikan untama by each sentence even if you've moved to
the next sentences.
Key 10: Increase your reading speed.
Key 10: Increase your reading speed.
With the limitations of
a short test time, then your ability to read quickly and concisely is essential
in the TOEFL exam. Indeed, speed reading is not something that is instant. But
he must be trained continuously let alone read text that is not our native
language. One way is to choose the most important words in a sentence, in which
it will give you a summary of the meaning of a passage.
Sample
Reading Comprehension
It has been noted that,
traditionally, courts have granted divorces on fault grounds: one spouse is
deemed to be at fault in causing the divorce. More and more today, however,
divorces are being granted on a no-fault basis. Proponents of no-fault divorces
argue that when a marriage fails, it is rarely the case that one marriage
partner is completely to blame and the other blameless. A failed marriage is much
more often the result of mistakes by both partners.
Another argument in
favor of no-fault divorce is that proving fault in court, in a public arena, is
a destructive process that only serves to lengthen the divorce process and that
dramatically increases the negative feelings present in a divorce. If a couple
can reach a decision to divorce without first deciding which partner is to blame,
the divorce settlement can be negotiated more easily and equitably and the
postdivorce healing process can begin more rapidly.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
a. Traditional grounds for divorce
b. Who is at fault in a divorce
c. Why no-fault divorces are becoming more common
d. The various reasons for divorces
2. The word "spouse" in line 1 is closest in meaning to a
a. judge
b. problem
c. divorce decree
d. marriage partner
3. according to the passage, no-fault divorces
a. are on the increase
b. are the traditional form of divorce
c. are less popular that they used to be
d. were granted more in the past
4. It is implied in the passage that
a. there recently has been a decrease in no-fault divorces
b. not all divorces today are no-fault divorces
c. a no-fault divorce is not as equitable as a fault divorce
d. people recover more slowly from a no-fault divorce
5. The word "proponents" in line 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
a. Advocates
b. Recipients
c. Authorities
d. Enemies
6. The passage states that a public trial to prove the fault of one spouse can
a. be satisfying to the wronged spouse
b. lead to a shorter divorce process
c. reduce negative feelings
d. be a harmful process
7. Which of the following is NOT listed in this passage as an argument in favor of no-fault divorce?
a. Rarely is only one marriage partner to blame for a divorce
b. A no-fault divorce generally costs less in legal fees
c. Finding fault in a divorce increases negative feelings
d. A no-fault divorce settlement is generally easier to negotiate
8. The word "present" in line 9 could most easily be replaced by
a. existing
b. giving
c. introducing
d. resulting
9. The word "settlement" in line 10 is closest in meaning to
a. development
b. serenity
c. discussion
d. agreement
10. The tone of this passage is
a. emotional
b. enthusiastic
c. expository
d. reactionary
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