Publisher's Synopsis
Comments for Backcover Copy[Viewable in GHEPM only]Post a Comment Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Reading, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Reading section of the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive reading-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Reading section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Reading is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL reading courses. The Student Book features: * Updated material for all the new types of Reading passages and questions on the test * Diagnostic Reading Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement * Reading-Skills exercises in the new test formats, including filling in a table or chart and paraphrasing * Eight Reading Mini-Tests that preview the Reading section of the test * Two Reading Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing The CD-ROM features: * Completely different material from that in the Student Book * Practice sections for the Reading section of the test * Eight Reading Mini-Tests and two Reading Complete Tests * Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM * Easy-to-use diagnostic reports, scoring and record keeping to monitor progress * New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of results System Requirements Windows * Windows 2000, XP, or Vista * 500 MHz or higher processor * 25 MB available on hard drive Macintosh * Mas OS X (10.3.9 and higher) * Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended) * Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended) * 20 MB available on hard drive Both Systems * 128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended) * Quad-speed CD-ROM drive * Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device) * Internet connection (for sending and receiving data)
