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Advanced Test-taking Strategies

Advanced Test-taking Strategies

3年

2単位

2025年度春学期

木曜1限

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This course helps develop the necessary skills for students to take English proficiency tests at a more advanced level (over 450 TOEIC)、 focusing on the speaking and writing parts of the TOEFL and IELTS exams.
The goals are、 to help students learn TOEFL and IELTS test-taking techniques、 and help increase their test scores.
This class will be taught interactively with a native English speaker、 and students are required to participate in a variety of solo and pair work activities.

Summarize、 compare、 and contrast academic texts for TOEFL-type questions (20%)

Write short essay answers for TOEFL-type questions (20%)

Express an opinion on a variety of topics (20%)

Read and understand short academic articles (20%)

Listen and comprehend TOEFL-type questions (20%)

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Class Introduction. An introduction to the TOEFL and IELTS exams、 and to this course.

Preparation: read the textbook ‘TOEFL Skills 1’ introduction ‘To the Student’、 p.3. Sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Education 1: Reading and listening to academic conversations.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 1(A) to 1(D)、 pp. 8-11 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Education 2: Summarizing academic lectures. Writing integrated essays.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 1(E) to 1(K)、 pp. 12-16 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Technology 1: Listening to academic lectures. Speaking opinions.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 2(A) to 2(I)、 pp. 24-31 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Technology 2: Summarizing conversations. Independent essay writing.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 2(J) to 2(N)、 pp. 31-38 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

The Environment 1: Reading and listening to academic conversations. Speaking opinions.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 3(A) to 3(I)、 pp. 40-46 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

The Environment 2: Summarizing academic lectures. Writing integrated essays.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 3(J) to 3(Q)、 pp. 46-54 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Culture 1: Listening to academic lectures. Speaking opinions.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 4(A) to 4(I)、 pp. 56-62 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Culture 2: Summarizing conversations. Independent Essay writing.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 4(J) to 4(N)、 pp. 62-68 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Business 1: Listening to academic conversations. Speaking opinions.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 5(A) to 5(I)、 pp. 70-76 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Business 2: Summarizing academic lectures. Writing integrated essays.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 5(J) to 5(Q)、 pp. 76-82 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Science 1: Listening to academic lectures. Speaking opinions.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 6(A) to 6(I)、 pp. 84–91 (45 min).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Science 2: Summarizing conversations. Independent essay writing.

Preparation: using the textbook、 read and answer questions Unit 6(J) to 6(N)、 pp. 91-97 (45 minutes).
Review: sign in to the LMS and complete the questions available (45 minutes).

Review.

As directed (45 minutes).

Feedback will be provided in class and/or on Teams for all student assignments.

Homework tasks: 40 points.
In-class assessments: 60 points.
Students require 60 points or more to pass.

Graham-Marr、 A.、　TOEFL Skills 1、　Abax ELT Publishers、　(2022).
[ISBN 978-1-78547-027-1]
Note: this class will use a Learning Management System (LMS)、 using an activation code included in this textbook.

No particular reference book.

This course is for 3rd and 4th year students. A TOEIC score　of 450 (or more)、 or an equivalent test、 is preferable.

There is no specific preparation before registering for this course.