August 15, 2013

Today I began to prepare for my TOEFL test. Unlike SAT test, TOEFL has a really different style. The total score of a TOEFL test is 120 but the total score of a SAT test is 2400. In addition, there are four sections in a TOEFL test, including writing, reading, speaking, and listening. However, there are only parts in a SAT test, which are writing, reading, and math. The main purpose of the TOEFL test is to determine a person's ability to understand English. Therefore, math sections are not included in a TOEFL test. However, TOEFL test seems to be easier to me. I am not saying that the TOEFL test is easy. I am just saying that it is easier than the SAT test. I think that is because a SAT test has a harder reading passage than does a TOEFL test. I am aiming for at least 110 points out of 120 points. Having at least a 110 score is one way to show the colleges in United States that my ability to comprehend English is enough to apply for their schools. I prepared many sections of TOEFL for practice. So far, my score on reading is really unstable. Sometimes I only got a few questions wrong. Other times I score really low. I hope that I can minimize my mistake by the time I am taking the official TOEFL test.