Here are some sample TOEFL test questions for the advanced level.

Be tough and give it a try!

Q1: _____ his illness, John continued to play rugby.
Despite
Although
Even though


Q2: After many peace corps teachers return to the States, ___________ professional English teachers.
often they become
they often become
and often become


Q3: _______ that the American Indian crossed a land bridge into North America from what is now Russia.
It is considered
It is thought
It was thought 


Q4: None of the students _____ a car.
has
have
have got


Q5: _______ the Depression, individual stock ownership was common in the United States.

It was during
By the time of
Because


Q6: Never before _____ as rapidly, as during the last three decades.
communications have developed
have communications developed
have developed communications


Q7: It is not yet clearly understood _________ cause obesity.
why eating too many hamburgers can
why can eating too many hamburgers
eating too many hamburgers can







 

Does speaking English make you fat?

 30.6% Of Americans Are Obese, Compared To 3.2% Of Japanese And Koreans

The USA has the highest percentage of obese people in the world, followed by Mexico 24.2%. The top seven countries include the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - all English-speaking countries!

Let's eat! 

Gerund versus Infinitive Quiz

"To do" or "not to do"? or is it "doing"?

1. What do you recommend _____________ in New York?  (do)
2. Julian wants a new car, but he can't afford __________   one this year. (buy)
3. Jack tried _________ me, but he couldn't.  (help)
4. Brent is looking forward to _______ a short break next month. (take)
5. Karen was real hungry, so she stopped __________ a quick snack. (have)

Is English scary?

Just hang on for a wild ride!

Idiom Fun!

Use these words one time in the following phrases:
blind, busy, clear, cunning, fresh, light, old, quiet, slippery, stubborn

1. As __________ as a fox
2. As __________ as a daisy
3. As __________ as a mouse
4. As _________ as a bat
5. As _________ as an eel
6. As _________ as a bee
7. As _________ as a mule
8. As _________ as the hills
9. As _________ as a feather
10. As ________ as a bell

How does this thing work?

Where are the smiles? Enjoying this blog is supposed to be fun!

Fall Semester Begins at Perimeter!

We're off and running! For more pictures, checkout the slideshow at the right.

Do you ever complain about your work commute here in Atlanta? Watch this video!

You might want to reconsider?

Truth or Consequences

Here are some famous quotes. Some will make you smile, and some will make you think. Some of these quotes are loaded with idioms.  Have fun reading them and ask any questions that you want.

Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.  Thomas Jefferson

Pretty much all the honest truth telling in the world is done by children. Oliver Wendall

If you want to ruin the truth,  stretch it. Unknown

A lie gets half way around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on. Winston Churchill

Always tell the truth. That way you don't have to remember what you said. Mark Twain

And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. Jesus Christ

Kids say the darnedest things!!

Can you guess who is in these photos?