Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: iBT Listening (Package: Student Book with CD-ROM, 6 Audio CDs, and Answer Key) (Longman Preparation Course for the Toefl Ibt) - Tapa blanda

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Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.

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Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Listening,  by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Listening section of the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive listening-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Listening section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Listening   is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL listening courses.

The Student Book features: 

• Updated materials for all the new types of Listening passages and questions on the test
• Diagnostic Listening Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement
• Listening-Skills exercises that provide authentic conversations in an academic setting and academic lectures with new questions about a speakers’ attitude or purpose
• Eight Listening Mini-Tests that preview the Listening section of the test
• Two Listening Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing

 The CD-ROM features:

• Completely different material from that in the Student Book
• Practice sections for the Listening section of the test
• Eight Listening Mini-Tests and two Listening Complete Tests
• Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM
• Easy-to-use diagnostic reports, scoring and record keeping to monitor progress
• New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of results

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)