The TOEFL iBT Official Prep Book (Volume I)

Reading Skill Contents 1. Making Predictions • Objective: Students will be able to anticipate content for effective comprehension • Skills Focus: Common prediction-based question types 2. Skimming and Scanning • Objectives: Students will be able to identify techniques for grasping main ideas • Skills Focus: Quickly locating specific information 3. Locating Information and Question Types • Objectives: Students will be able to recognize patterns in TOEFL question types • Skills Focus: Targeted information retrieval skills 4. Identifying Facts and Opinions • Objectives: Students will be able to identify tools for distinguishing facts from opinions • Skills Focus: Recognizing Opinion-Based Language 5. Paraphrasing Techniques • Objective: Students will be able to identify structure for clear understanding • Skills Focus: Tips for accurate restatement 6. Recognizing Cause and Effect • Objective: Students will be able to link causes to their effects • Skills Focus: Identifying cause-effect patterns 7. Compare and Contrast • Objective: Students will be able to identify comparison indicators and contrast signals • Skills Focus: Differentiating between related concepts Reading Skill Contents 1. Making Predictions • Objective: Students will be able to anticipate content for effective comprehension • Skills Focus: Common prediction-based question types 2. Skimming and Scanning • Objectives: Students will be able to identify techniques for grasping main ideas • Skills Focus: Quickly locating specific information 3. Locating Information and Question Types • Objectives: Students will be able to recognize patterns in TOEFL question types • Skills Focus: Targeted information retrieval skills 4. Identifying Facts and Opinions • Objectives: Students will be able to identify tools for distinguishing facts from opinions • Skills Focus: Recognizing Opinion-Based Language 5. Paraphrasing Techniques • Objective: Students will be able to identify structure for clear understanding • Skills Focus: Tips for accurate restatement 6. Recognizing Cause and Effect • Objective: Students will be able to link causes to their effects • Skills Focus: Identifying cause-effect patterns 7. Compare and Contrast • Objective: Students will be able to identify comparison indicators and contrast signals • Skills Focus: Differentiating between related concepts Reading Skill Contents 1. Making Predictions • Objective: Students will be able to anticipate content for effective comprehension • Skills Focus: Common prediction-based question types 2. Skimming and Scanning • Objectives: Students will be able to identify techniques for grasping main ideas • Skills Focus: Quickly locating specific information 3. Locating Information and Question Types • Objectives: Students will be able to recognize patterns in TOEFL question types • Skills Focus: Targeted information retrieval skills 4. Identifying Facts and Opinions • Objectives: Students will be able to identify tools for distinguishing facts from opinions • Skills Focus: Recognizing Opinion-Based Language 5. Paraphrasing Techniques • Objective: Students will be able to identify structure for clear understanding • Skills Focus: Tips for accurate restatement 6. Recognizing Cause and Effect • Objective: Students will be able to link causes to their effects • Skills Focus: Identifying cause-effect patterns 7. Compare and Contrast • Objective: Students will be able to identify comparison indicators and contrast signals • Skills Focus: Differentiating between related concepts Reading Skill Contents 1. Making Predictions • Objective: Students will be able to anticipate content for effective comprehension • Skills Focus: Common prediction-based question types 2. Skimming and Scanning • Objectives: Students will be able to identify techniques for grasping main ideas • Skills Focus: Quickly locating specific information 3. Locating Information and Question Types • Objectives: Students will be able to recognize patterns in TOEFL question types • Skills Focus: Targeted information retrieval skills 4. Identifying Facts and Opinions • Objectives: Students will be able to identify tools for distinguishing facts from opinions • Skills Focus: Recognizing Opinion-Based Language 5. Paraphrasing Techniques • Objective: Students will be able to identify structure for clear understanding • Skills Focus: Tips for accurate restatement 6. Recognizing Cause and Effect • Objective: Students will be able to link causes to their effects • Skills Focus: Identifying cause-effect patterns 7. Compare and Contrast • Objective: Students will be able to identify comparison indicators and contrast signals • Skills Focus: Differentiating between related concepts Copyright © 2025 by ETS. All rights reserved. TOEFL and TOEFL iBT are registered trademarks of ETS in the United States and other countries. The Eight-Point logo is a trademark of ETS. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Permission is granted to teachers to photocopy the designated pages of this publication for classroom use. This permission is limited to the individual teacher who purchased the publication and is not transferable. No other part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of ETS. Preface The journey to study abroad begins with a solid foundation in English language proficiency—and that journey starts in the classroom. The TOEFL iBT Official Lesson Plan is created to empower TOEFL Trainers and Teachers with structured, and comprehensive approach to teach the four core language skills assessed in the TOEFL test i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Each section of the Lesson Plan is meticulously crafted to help TOEFL trainers deliver focused, engaging, and effective training that aligns with the TOEFL test format and standards. More than just a teaching guide, this book is a practical toolkit. It aims to support trainers in not only delivering high-impact teaching but also in developing customized content based on the needs of the students. The activities and exercises included are designed to build confidence, provide test-taking strategies to help students achieve their desired scores and take the next step toward their study abroad aspirations. This book is dedicated to all TOEFL trainers and teachers —who play a vital role in shaping the future of students and help opening doors to global opportunities. Priank Chhabra Director Training ETS India & South Asia Preface The journey to study abroad begins with a solid foundation in English language proficiency—and that journey starts in the classroom. The TOEFL iBT Official Lesson Plan is created to empower TOEFL Trainers and Teachers with structured, and comprehensive approach to teach the four core language skills assessed in the TOEFL test i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Each section of the Lesson Plan is meticulously crafted to help TOEFL trainers deliver focused, engaging, and effective training that aligns with the TOEFL test format and standards. More than just a teaching guide, this book is a practical toolkit. It aims to support trainers in not only delivering high-impact teaching but also in developing customized content based on the needs of the students. The activities and exercises included are designed to build confidence, provide test-taking strategies to help students achieve their desired scores and take the next step toward their study abroad aspirations. This book is dedicated to all TOEFL trainers and teachers —who play a vital role in shaping the future of students and help opening doors to global opportunities. Priank Chhabra Director Training ETS India & South Asia The journey to study abroad begins with a solid foundation in English language proficiency—and that journey starts in the classroom. The TOEFL iBT Official Lesson Plan is created to empower TOEFL Trainers and Teachers with structured, and comprehensive approach to teach the four core language skills assessed in the TOEFL test i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Each section of the Lesson Plan is meticulously crafted to help TOEFL trainers deliver focused, engaging, and effective training that aligns with the TOEFL test format and standards. More than just a teaching guide, this book is a practical toolkit. It aims to support trainers in not only delivering high-impact teaching but also in developing customized content based on the needs of the students. The activities and exercises included are designed to build confidence, provide test-taking strategies to help students achieve their desired scores and take the next step toward their study abroad aspirations. This book is dedicated to all TOEFL trainers and teachers —who play a vital role in shaping the future of students and help opening doors to global opportunities. Director Training Table of Contents Reading 1 : General Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Reading 2 : Vocabulary Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Reading 3 : Word Roots 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Reading 4 : WordRoots2........................................................................14 Reading 5 : Affixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Reading 6 : FactandNegativeFactQuestions...................................................22 Reading 7 : Vocabulary from Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Reading 8 : Organizational Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Reading 9 : Identifying Main Ideas and Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Reading 10 : Reading Section Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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