Selasa, 30 Juni 2015

Benefits of TOEIC dan TOEFL for Everyday Life



Currently, colleges and English language institutions can use the TOEIC test. Speaking and Writing as a complement to the TOEIC test. Listening and Reading to ensure their students have the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing required for success in the global labor market is increasingly competitive.
TOEIC tests can measure the ability to speak English for individuals who are studying or working in an international environment. As we follow the TOEIC test we can communicate well in English with others in the world of education. This test does not require specialized knowledge or terms other than English are used everyday.
While we follow the TOEFL test we can apply for a job with a fairly high positions. With TOEFL we have our standards or our ability to know the English language skills of our how our views of TOEFL score.
But in us following the TOEFL test, TOEFL scores are also needed when we would go to college at one of the universities, both undergraduate majoring or more should be required to have a TOEFL certificate.
But at this point in Indonesian high school kids found to comply with the requirements of understand English with "good enough" if it has obtained a score above 450.

Selasa, 26 Mei 2015

TOEFL AND TOEIC



The Difference Between TOEFL and TOEIC :

TOEFL :
1.    The TOEFL is intended for students who wish to continue their studies in the United States and Canada.
2.    English is used on campus, such as between students and professors in the classroom, students and campus staff, among students. The theme total / pure / thoroughly only on the campus.
3.    TOEFL scores can not be used as the main criterion because each place has a different assessment.
4.    TOEFL test has three kinds of options among which are PBT (Paper Based Test), CBT (Computer Based Test), and IBT (Internet Based Test).
5.    Score TOEFL test is based on PBT (310-677), CBT (30-300), and IBT (8-120).
6.    Based Internet (using a computer with an Internet connection).

TOEIC :
1.    TOEIC is intended for those whose native language is not English dialog wear and want to show the ability to communicate in English in the world of work and take part in globalization.
2.    English language that we use daily, such as reading the memo, received a phone call, sending an email, etc.
3.    TOEIC tests using the international standard alignment.
4.    TOEIC has two kinds of tests that test reading and listening with a score range of 10-990.
5.    Skor TOEIC dimulai dari angka 400 hingga 990. Ada enam level yaitu level 0/0+ Novice (skor 10-250), level 1 Elementary (skor 255-400), level 1+ Intermediate (skor 405-600), level 2 Basic Working Proficiency (skor 605-780), level 2+ Advance Working Profiency ( skor 785-900) dan level 3/3+ General Professional Proficiency (skor 905-990).
6.    Paper Based (using pencil and answer sheets computers).

My opinion about the difference the TOEFL and TOEIC : TOEFL stands for Test of English as Foreign Language. In short toefl it is to determine English proficiency. While TOEIC is an acronym for Test of English for International Communication. TOEIC is an English language skills test for people whose native language is not English. TOEIC test materials easier than TOEFL test because only a multiple-choice test for 2 hours, divided into sessions listening and reading sessions. Score TOEFL test is based on PBT (310-677), CBT (30-300), and IBT (8-120), while the TOEIC score starting from the number 400 to 990. TOEFL is intended for students or students who wish to continue their studies in the United States and Canada. TOEIC is intended for those whose native language is not English dialog wear and want to show the ability to communicate in English in the world of work and take part in globalization. TOEFL use a computer with internet connection, while TOEIC answer sheet using a pencil and a computer.

Rabu, 29 April 2015

Structure and Reading




STRUCTURE
Pilihan Ganda :
1.      ....., you should read a lot of books.
a.       University Student
b.      When Study
c.       A Student at a University
d.      Being a Student
Answer : d. Being a Student
2.      Engineers ..... for work on the new space program.
a.       Necessary
b.      Are Needed
c.       Hopefully
d.      Next Month
Answer : b. Are needed
3.      John ..... going to the cinema with his friends.
a.       He is
b.      Always
c.       Is
d.      Are
Answer : c. Is
4.      Marmots spend their time foraging among meadow plants and flowers or ..... on rocky cliffs.
a.       Gets sun
b.      Sunning
c.       The sun
d.      Sunny
Answer : b. Sunning
5.      The city of Beverly Hills is surrounded on ..... the city of Los Angeles.
a.       Its sides
b.      The sides are
c.       It is the side of
d.      All sides by
Answer : d. All sides by

Mencari yang Benar :
1.      The King felt that no one were better than Sir Kay with the position of chief cook in
                                        A      B                            C
the royal palace.
        D
Jawab : Yang C, kata with seharusnya diganti dengan kata for.

2.      Guppies are sometimes call rainbow fish because of the males’ bright colors.
                                      A               B        C                              D
Jawab : Yang A, kata call seharusnya diganti dengan kata called.

3.      Serving several term in Congress, Shirley Chisholm became an important United
   A                    B                                                                             C        
States politican.
               D
Jawab : Yang B, kata term seharusnya diganti dengan kata terms.

4.      It is proving less costly and more profitability for drug makers to market directly to
                            A                            B                                           C           D
patients.
Jawab : Yang B, kata profitability seharusnya diganti dengan kata profitable.

5.      Like snakes, lizards can be found on all others continents except Antarctica.
 A                                     B                   C                         D
Jawab : Yang C, kata others seharusnya diganti dengan kata other.


READING
            Cabbage is a common vegetable native to England and northwestern France but now grown in many parts of Europe, Asia, and the American continents. There are three kinds of cabbage, all with the same basic characteristic : The leaves grow very close together, forming a hard, round head. The three types of cabbage are white, savoy, and red. While the white and red cabbages have prominent veins in their leaves, savoy has wrinkled and blistered leaves. All forms of cabbage have succulent leaves covered with awaxy coating. They are low in calories, have little fat, and are an excellent source of ascorbic acid, minerals, and bulk, which helps digestion.
            Cabbage seeds are quite small. Farmers normally sow the seeds in rows that are about 36 inches apart. After young plants have sprouted, the rows are thinned to allow a space of 18 to 24 inches between plants.
            Cabbage is a biennial, meaning that it grows vegetatively one season, and its flowering and seed production occurs in the second season, after which the plant dies. Cabbage plants grow best in mild to cool climates, although they will tolerate frost and maybe even colder climates. Very hot weather affects the quality of the cabbage and impairs growth.
Question :
1.      What is a biennial?
a.       A plant able to fertilize seeds without another plant.
b.      A member of the cabbage family
c.       A plant that grows over a two-year period, alternating between producing plants and seeds
d.      A plant that cannot withsand cold temperatures
Jawab : c. A plant that grows over a two-year period, alternating between producing plants and seeds

2.      Where was cabbage originally found?
a.       All over the world
b.      In France and England
c.       In Europe, the Americas, and Asia
d.      In Asia
Jawab : b. In France and England
3.      What is the main difference between the types of cabbage mentioned?
a.       Taste
b.      Method of cultivation
c.       Appearance
d.      Ability to withstand cold
Jawab : c. Appearance
4.      Which of the following is not a characteristic of all cabbage types?
a.       Loose leaves and soft heads
b.      Biennial growing season
c.       Being grown successfully in many parts of the world
d.      Small seeds
Jawab : a. Loose leaves and soft heads
5.      Which type of plant was discussed previously?
a.       Kale and collard greens
b.      Brussels sprouts
c.       Broccoli
d.      Cauliflower
Jawab : a. Kale and collard greens

Tips and Tricks Toefl Reading
1.      Reading text does not need to read all (from the beginning to the end). This will only be a waste of time.
2.      Read the first question and understand the meaning then just find the answer in the text.
3.      Read at a glance, observe the first sentence of each paragraph.
4.      Read the text carefully, mark the main points, names, definitions, conclusions, places, and figures.
5.      Answer the questions, but not for too long on one question.
6.      Test participants had to choose one best answer among 4 choices of answers were provided and then blacken the circle on the answer sheet in accordance with the code of the selected answer.
7.      Pick a matter that you think is easy advance to be done by marking clearly the answer choices. In general, the questions at the beginning of numbers easily and increases the difficulty in the numbers further, so the question is about the hardest last number.
8.      When the test participants feel unsure of the correct answer choice, mark the answer choices that are possible correct answers by marking different with answers that have been established.
9.      If you do have a problem and you are sure to find one selection of the most appropriate answer, you do not need to read all three answers are available.
10.  If all questions are answered and there is still time left, try to recheck answers you have given, especially answers you doubt its accuracy.
11.  If it does not know the correct answer, you can do an educated guess answers to sedpaat may choose the answer that most closely predicted the most appropriate answer. Keep all the questions were answered. An incorrect answer will not reduce your score.

Sumber :
1.      Purnaning, E.R, Alvina, K., Nurul, H., & Anggi, E. (2014). Big Book TOEFL,  Jakarta Selatan: Penerbit Cmedia.
2.      Martinus, S. (2008). Cara Cepat dan Mudah Menyelesaikan TOEFL, Bandung: Penerbit Agromedia Pustaka.
3.      Martinus, S. (2008). Sukses Menyelesaikan TOEFL (Structure), Bandung: Penerbit Indonesia Tera.
4.      Purnaning, E.R, Alvina, K.A., & Nurul, H. (2012). Tip & Trik Melejitkan Skor TOEFL, Jakarta Selatan : Penerbit Cmedia Imprint KawanPustaka