Directions before each section in TOEFL

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jhilmil: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 2; Joined: Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:12 am; Thanked: 1 times

by jhilmil » Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:22 am

Hi all,

I am going to take the TOEFL in 2 days. I have a small doubt about the directions that appear before each question in TOEFL. If we read them, will it eat up the time that is given to solve that question?
Since I have read the OG and seen its tests, am aware of the directions that appear before each question. Is it a good idea to ignore the general directions (written as well as spoken) during the actual test. Are they significantly different from the directions mentioned in OG.

Do let me know.

Thanks.

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DanaJ: Site Admin; Posts: 2567; Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:05 amFollowed by: 550 members; Thanked: 712 times; GMAT Score:770

by DanaJ » Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:38 am

Hmm... I honestly can't remember if I read any instructions before starting. However, here's the deal: you'll have a clock showing you how much time is left for sure. If you see the clock ticking, then I guess it's eating away at your time.

navami: Legendary Member; Posts: 540; Joined: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:24 pmFollowed by: 6 members; Thanked: 37 times

by navami » Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:33 pm

can you guys suggest me some good materials ?

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DanaJ: Site Admin; Posts: 2567; Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:05 amFollowed by: 550 members; Thanked: 712 times; GMAT Score:770

by DanaJ » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:37 am

I used the Official Guide to the TOEFL. I've also heard that the Kaplan TOEFL book is good, but honestly if you're already at a good level, the OG TOEFL is enough.

heenakapoor: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 10; Joined: Thu Mar 01, 2012 2:57 am; Location: Mumbai, India

by heenakapoor » Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:15 am

I agree with you that the directions for each section eat your valuable time. I am sharing a link, where you can get the directions of each sections like
* Speaking
* Writing
* Structure

interface.edu.pk/tests/toefl/tips.asp

Hope it will helpful for save your exam time.

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