READING (4) BUILDING SKILLS CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL® IBT TEST

 

CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION FOR THE TOEFL® IBT TEST BUILDING SKILLS READING (4)

 

EXERCISES R1-R3 Use Reading Exercises R1-R3 to practice understanding meaning from context EXERCISE R1 Understanding words in context This exercise consists of two types of questions. Examples of these two types, including directions, are shown in the boxes below: Using or to understand meanings 19 Altitude, or the height above sea level, is a factor that determines climate. _________________________________________________________________________________ 20 Osteoblasts, or cells responsible for the formation of new bone tend to be concentrated on bone surface. _________________________________________________________________________________ 21 In seagoing vessels, bulkheads, or internal walls, form watertight compartments and strengthen the overall structure. _________________________________________________________________________________

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