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📖TOEFL Primary Step 130 dk
Reading ComprehensionTOEFL Primary Step 1 Exam Guide
30
minutes
27
questions
3
task type
ETS TOEFL Primary Step 1 reports a friendly scaled reading score with badges and a CEFR/Lexile measure at the Pre-A1/A1 level.
Tested Skills
Basic readingMain idea comprehensionDetail comprehensionVocabulary in contextSentence completion
Question Types
1Word-Picture Matching
2Signs & Labels
3Short Stories
Task Types
TOEFL Primary Step 1 Reading Comprehension
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Word-Picture Matching
9 questionsRead a word and choose the picture it names.
Strategies:
- •Sound out the word slowly and clearly.
- •Match the first letter to help you choose.
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Signs & Labels
9 questionsRead short, simple signs or labels and answer a question.
Strategies:
- •Think about where you would see each sign.
- •Look for one helpful picture clue near the words.
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Short Stories
9 questionsRead a very simple story and answer easy questions.
Strategies:
- •Read the whole little story first.
- •Find the part that answers each question.
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Golden Tips
- ✓Read picture books in English a little each day.
- ✓Point to words as you read them aloud.
- ✓Learn fun, simple words with pictures.
- ✓Enjoy reading and smile; it is meant to be friendly.
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Guessing a word without sounding it out.
- ✗Ignoring the picture clues that help you.
- ✗Choosing an answer before reading the whole story.
- ✗Giving up on a word instead of trying letter by letter.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Reading Comprehension section
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Practice
ETS TOEFL Primary Reading Samples
Official simple reading examples for the youngest learners.
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Guide
Beginner Picture Books
Easy, colorful books that make early reading fun.
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Video
Sight Word Flashcards
Common first words to recognize quickly while reading.
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