400 Must Have Words for TOEFL 1.3

400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL® offers a valuable resource for enhancing TOEFL test performance, specifically targeting vocabulary enhancement for the revised Internet-based TOEFL of 2005.

Designed as a self-study companion, this book features easily digestible chapters intended to be completed in one sitting, typically taking about 25 minutes each. Its utility extends to TOEFL preparation classrooms due to its effective structure.

Upon commencing each chapter, learners encounter a compilation of 10 key words accompanied by definitions and sample sentences demonstrating their use. Furthermore, practical usage tips and commonly used parts of speech tied to the focal word are provided.

Subsequent to these elucidations, the words are practiced through three different exercises. TOEFL Prep I and TOEFL Prep II offer uncomplicated practice through varying exercise formats. The final exercise, TOEFL Success, incorporates a reading passage in the TOEFL style followed by one or two authentic questions mirroring those in the actual test. These passages usually integrate all 10 target words and often present an additional bonus structure. An answer key is appended at the close of each chapter to facilitate self-assessment.

Additionally, an added feature is the “Six Quick Hints for Success on the TOEFL®” segment placed at the front of the book, offering practical advice beneficial for TOEFL exam success.

Composed by ELT experts specializing in preparing students for the TOEFL exam, the word selection in this book is a product of their substantial experience with the test, knowledge about the vocabulary compilation used in crafting the real exam, and insights drawn from ETS publications, the developers of the TOEFL test.