Açılımı “Test of English as a Foreign Language” olan, ilk olarak 1964 yılında düzenlenen ve ilk başlarda Amerika Birleşik Devletleri üniversitelerine girişte istenen bir test olan TOEFL günümüzde 130 ülkede 9000’den fazla üniversite ve kurum tarafından kabul ediliyor.
Puan sınırlaması 0 ila 120 arasında değişen TOEFL’ın taban puanı, kurumlara göre farklılık gösteriyor.
TOEFL sınavları, TOEFL iBT ve TOEFL PBT olarak iki farklı biçimde düzenleniyor. TOEFL iBT internet üzerinden yapılırken, TOEFL PBT ise kağıt üzerinde; Okuma, Dinleme, Konuşma ve Yazma olarak 4 bölüm olarak düzenleniyor.
TOEFL Sınavına Nasıl Hazırlanılır
TOEFL Sınavında En Çok Çıkan 30 Kelime
1. Considerable
Considerable (adjective): large or great in size, distance or amount
Jeff ate a considerable amount of ice cream. He couldn’t decide between chocolate, mint or strawberry, so he bought some of each.
2. Interpret
Interpret (verb): to give the meaning of something
Once you learn English, you can interpret for your Chinese-speaking parents when you travel to New York.
3. Attitude
Attitude (noun): manner, feeling or position, sometimes with regard to a person or thing
My teacher has a friendly attitude; she always says hello to me, smiles and helps me study.
4. Estimate
Estimate (verb): to form an approximate judgment or opinion
I estimate that we will arrive around 5:00 p.m., if we don’t get lost!
5. Authority
Authority (noun): the power or right to control
The judge has the authority to decide the man’s punishment.
6. Demonstrate
Demonstrate (verb): to describe, explain or show by arguments or reasoning
I’ll demonstrate how to make cookies. First, we mix the ingredients, then we put it them in the oven to bake.
7. Proceed
Proceed (verb): to move or go forward
The marching band will proceed through the street for the parade.
8. Stable
Stable (adjective): not likely to fall or change suddenly
The bridge was old and falling apart; it didn’t seem very stable!
9. Contribute
Contribute (verb): to give, especially to a common cause
A generous man decided to contribute all of his savings to charity.
10. Risk
Risk (noun): chance of injury or loss
The risk of losing my purse at this music festival is high, so I’ll leave it at home.
11. Prior
Prior (adjective): preceding in time or order; previous
Prior to the Internet, students looked up vocabulary words in big, heavy dictionaries.
12. Shift
Shift (verb): to transfer, change or exchange
Maria felt the weather shift from warm to cool very quickly.
13. Benefit
Benefit (noun): something that is good; an advantage
One of the benefits of my job is that I get free snacks at work every day!
14. Impact
Impact (noun): influence, effect or striking of one thing against another
The oil spill had a terrible impact on the animals and their environment.
15. Distribute
Distribute (verb): to divide or give out
The teacher distributed a test paper to each student.
16. Challenge
Challenge (verb): to call into question
The librarian challenged the idea that books are no longer important.
17. Evaluate
Evaluate (verb): to determine the value or significance
My teacher will evaluate my speaking ability during the test. I’m so nervous!
18. Former
Former (adjective): preceding in time, prior, earlier
My former boss helped me to get a new job.
19. Interfere
Interfere (verb): to come into opposition or conflict (one thing with another)
Megan’s new boyfriend interfered with her studies. She spent so much time with him that she didn’t have time to do her homework.
20. Issue
Issue (noun): a point, matter or dispute
The leaders disagreed on the issue of global warming.
21. Reinforce
Reinforce (verb): to strengthen; make more effective
Reinforced by a hot meal, I felt ready for the day.
22. Significantly
Significantly (adverb): in a great or important way
My cooking skills improved significantly after I took the cooking class.
23. Widespread
Widespread (adjective): found or distributed over a large area or group
There was widespread excitement in the school on the day of the concert!
24. Imply
Imply (verb): to suggest but not directly state
The angry look on my mother’s face implied that I was in big trouble.
25. Increase
Increase (verb): to become greater in size or quantity
The price of the movie ticket increased from $10 to $12.
26. Effective
Effective (adjective): successful at producing the desired result
The teacher was very effective; all of her students did well on the TOEFL!
27. Debate
Debate (verb): to argue about a subject, sometimes in a formal manner
My brother and I debated over what to eat for dinner. He wanted pizza, but I wanted sandwiches.
28. Sustain
Sustain (verb): to strengthen or support
The roof wasn’t able to sustain the weight of the heavy snow; it collapsed.
29. Support
Support (verb): to agree with or approve
The man couldn’t decide which presidential candidate to support, so he read about each of them.
30. Measure
Measure (verb): calculate the size, amount or degree of something
The seamstress measured her fabric for the dress.
IELTS
IELTS (Uluslararası İngilizce Dil Yeterlilik Sınavı), İngilizcenin kullanıldığı ülkelerde çalışmak veya eğitim almak isteyenlerin İngilizce düzeylerini belirlemek ve değerlendirmek amacıyla yapılan ve en fazla tercih edilen İngilizce dil sınavdır. IELTS dört aşamadan oluşmaktadır: dinleme, okuma, yazma ve konuşma. Adaylar her bir bölüm için ayrı puan almaktadır ve bu puanların ortalaması da genel sınav notunu oluşturmaktadır. IELTS, Genel eğitim ve akademik olmak üzere iki çeşittir. Genel eğitim sınavı, İngilizce konuşulan ülkelerde eğitim almak, çalışmak ya da göçmenlik başvurusunda bulunmak isteyenler içindir. Akademik sınav ise İngilizce konuşulan ülkelerde eğitim almak isteyen adaylar için uygundur.
IELTS Sınavına Hazırlanmak İçin En İyi 10 Site
| English | Synonyms for IELTS |
| Amazing | Incredible, Fantastic, Fabulous, Astonishing, Extraordinary |
| Answer | Respond |
| Awful | Terrible, Abominable, Dreadful |
| Bad | Evil, Spoiled, Imperfect, Infamous, Dismal |
| Beautiful | Gorgeous, Ravishing, Dazzling, Exquisite, Stunning |
| Begin | Initiate, Commence, Inaugurate |
| Big | Huge, Enormous, Gigantic, Humongous, Substantial, Mammoth |
| Break | Rupture, Fracture, Shatter |
| Calm | Serene, Peace, Tranquil |
| Come | Approach, Arrive |
| Cool | Chilly, Frosty, Icy |
| Cut | Chop, Slash, Slit |
| Dangerous | Hazardous, Risky, Precarious |
| Decide | Determine, Settle |
| Definite | Certain, Positive, Obvious |
| Delicious | Savoury, Titbit, Delectable |
| Describe | Portray, Characterise |
| Destroy | Demolish, Slay, Ruin, Raze |
| Difference | Disagreement, Inequity, Dissimilarity |
| Dull | Boring, Uninteresting, Monotonous, Humdrum, Dreary |
| End | Terminate, Conclude, Cessation |
| Explain | Elaborate, Interpret |
| Fall | Drop, Descend, Topple |
| Famous | Well-known, Renowned, Eminent, Illustrious |
| Fast | Quick, Rapid, Hasty, Snappy |
| Fat | Stout, Corpulent, Chubby, Bulky |
| Funny | Amusing, Humorous, Droll |
| Get | Acquire, Obtain, Secure, Procure, Gather |
| Good | Excellent, Fine, Wonderful, Superior, Gracious, Superb, Splendid, Genuine, Sterling, Top-notch, |
| Great | Worthy, Distinguished, Grand, Considerable, Mighty |
| Happy | Pleased, Delighted, Elated, Joyful, Ecstatic, Jubilant, Jaunty |
| Hate | Despise, Loathe, Abhor, Abominate |
| Have | Possess, Own, Acquire, |
| Help | Aid, Assist, Support, Encourage, Relieve |
| Hide | Conceal, Cover, Mask, Veil |
| Idea | Thought, Concept, Notion |
| Important | Necessary, Vital, Critical, Indispensable, Valuable, Essential, Famous, Notable |
| Interesting | Fascinating, Engaging, Spirited, Intriguing, Gripping, Enthralling, Captivating |
| Little | Tiny, Diminutive, Exiguous, Dinky, Cramped |
| Look | Gaze, Glance, Peek, Glimpse, Stare, Leer |
| Love | Like, Admire, Fancy, Care for, Adore |
| Make | Create, Originate, Invent, Construct, Manufacture, Produce, Compose |
| Move | Plod, Creep, Crawl, Drag, Toddle, shuffle, Trot, Lumber, Meander |
| Neat | Orderly, Tidy, Trim, Natty, Smart, Elegant |
| New | Unique, Modern, Current, Recent |
| Old | Feeble, Ancient, Aged, Veteran, Mature, Primitive, Stale |
| Place | Draw, Map, Diagram, Procedure, Method, Blueprint |
| Show | Display, Exhibit, Indicate, Reveal, Demonstrate |
| Tell | Disclose, Reveal, Expose, Narrate, Inform, Divulge |
| Use | Employ, Utilise, Exhaust, Spend |
| Wrong | Incorrect, Inaccurate, Mistaken, Erroneous, Improper, Unsuitable |
