Description

Pearson Longman and ETS combine their expertise in language learning and test development to create an innovative approach to developing the skills assessed in the new TOEFL® iBT test. This three-level series, links learning and assessment with a skill-building curriculum that incorporates authentic test material from the makers of the TOEFL® iBT.

Table of Contents

Part One: NorthStar Practice Units for the TOEFL® iBT

Unit 1               Media

Unit 2               Overcoming Obstacles

Unit 3               Medicine

Unit 4               Natural Disasters

Unit 5               Conservation

Unit 6               Philanthropy

Unit 7               Education

Unit 8               Food

Unit 9               Immigration

Unit 10             Technology

Evaluation Forms for Integrated and Independent Tasks

Audioscript

Answer Key

 

Part Two: ETS Practice Sets for the TOEFL® iBT

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Audioscript

Answer Key

TOEFL® iBT Writing and Speaking Rubrics

CD Tracking Lists

 

Back Cover

NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL® iBT: High Intermediate, by Helen Solórzano (Series Editors: Frances Boyd and Carol Numrich) is published in cooperation with ETS.

 

Pearson Longman and ETS combine their expertise in language learning and test development to create an innovative approach to building the skills assessed in the new TOEFL® Internet-based test (iBT).

 

Each text features 

• Ten thematic units to develop academic skills in English while building test-taking confidence
• Integrated skill practice to develop critical thinking and communicative competence
• Authentic TOEFL® iBT practice sets created by ETS especially for this series
• Practical tips to sharpen test-taking strategies
• Teacher's Manuals with evaluation tools to track students' progress and actual student responses (speaking and writing) at all score levels

 Available in Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced levels.

 

Use NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL® iBT with the integrated skills series NorthStar to build a strong foundation for success on the TOEFL® iBT.

 

(ETS, the ETS logo, and TOEFL are used registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS), used under license by Pearson Longman.)