Publisher's Synopsis
Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Writing, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Writing section of the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive writing-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Writing section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Speaking is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL writing courses. The Student Book features: * Updated material for all the new types of Writing passages and questions on the test * Diagnostic Writing Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement * Writing-Skills exercises that include personal and expository and integrated tasks: reading/listening/writing * Eight Writing Mini-Tests that preview the Writing section of the test * Two Writing Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing * An Appendix that covers transitions and editing of grammar and sentence structure The CD-ROM features: * Completely different material from that in the Student Book * Practice sections for the Writing section of the test * Eight Writing Mini-Tests and two Writing Complete Tests * Sample answers for each Writing task * Easy-to-use skill assessment and record keeping to monitor progress * New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of responses 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)
