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    本社编的《THE OFFICIAL ACT PREP GUIDE(2018-2019)》包括四个实际行动测试，所有这些测试都包含可选的写作测试——你可以用自己的速度练习。它能帮助你复习考试科目，提高你的理解，这个指南为每一个答案提供清晰的解释，同时你也会得到实用的提示，提高你的英语，数学，阅读和科学考试成绩，以及写作水平。

Preface
  How This Book Is Arranged
  Before You Begin
Part One: Getting Acquainted with the ACT Test
  Chapter 1: About the ACT
    Description of the ACT
      English Test
      Mathematics Test
      Reading Test
      Science Test
      Writing Test (Optional)
    The Fifth Test
    ACT Test Formats: Paper and Online
    Using a Calculator
    Taking the Test
    Summary
  Chapter 2: Preparation, Skills, and Strategies
    Mental Preparation
      Identify Strengths and Address Areas of Improvement
      Develop a Positive Mental Attitude
      Keep the Test in Perspective
    General Test-Taking Strategies and Skills
      Remain Calm
      Pace Yourself
      Know the Directions Ahead of Time
      Read Carefully and Thoroughly
      Choose Strategies for Answering Easier and More Difficult Questions
      Use Logic on More Difficult Questions
      Choose a Strategy for Guessing on Multiple-Choice Questions..
      Choose a Strategy for Changing Answers
      Write Notes in Your Test Booklet
      Mark Your Answers Carefully
      Plan to Check Your Answers
      Learn Strategies for Specific Tests
    Summary
Part Two: Taking and Evaluating Your First Practice Test
  Chapter 3: Taking and Scoring Your First ACT Practice Test
    Simulating Testing Conditions
      Practice Test 1
    Scoring Your Practice Test
      Scoring Your Multiple-Choice Practice Tests
      Scoring Your Practice Writing Test Essay
    Reviewing Explanatory Answers
  Chapter 4: Identifying Areas for Improvement
    Reviewing Your Overall Performance
    Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the English Test
      Test-Taking Skills
    Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Mathematics Test
      Math Subject Areas
      Test-Taking Errors
    Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Reading Test
      Types of Reading Passages
      Reading Skills Tested
      Test-Taking Errors
    Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Science Test
      Subject Matter
      Types of Science Questions
      Common Science Test-Taking Errors
    Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Writing Test
      Writing Skills Tested
      Writing Strategy or Process Errors
Part Three: Improving Your Score
  Chapter 5: Improving Your English Score
    Content of the ACT English Test
    Types of Questions on the ACT English Test
    Strategies for Taking the ACT English Test
  Chapter 6: Improving Your Math Score
    Content of the ACT Mathematics Test
      Preparing for Higher Math
      Integrating Essential Skills
      Modeling
    Types of Questions on the ACT Mathematics Test
      Basic Math Problems
      Basic Math Problems in Settings
      Very Challenging Problems
      Question Sets
    Strategies for Taking the ACT Mathematics Test
      Pace Yourself
      Answer All Questions
      Answer All the Easy Questions First, Then Go Back to Answer the Hard Ones
      Read Each Problem Carefully
      Look for Information in the Answer Choices
      Use Illustrations Wisely and Whenever You Can
      Use Your Calculator Wisely
      Think!
      Show Your Work
      Check Your Answers
  Chapter 7: Improving Your Reading Score
    Content of the ACT Reading Test
      Key Ideas and Details
      Craft and Structure
      Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
    Types of Questions on the ACT Reading Test
    Representative ACT Reading Test Questions
    Strategies for Taking the ACT Reading Test
      Pace Yourself
      Use the Time Allotted
      Think of an Overall Strategy That Works for You
      Keep the Passage as a Whole in Mind
      Find a Strategy for Approaching Each Question
      Reading Strategies Summary
  Chapter 8: Improving Your Science Score
    Content of the ACT Science Test
    Format of the ACT Science Test
      Data Representation Format
    Discussion of Sample Passage I (Data Representation)
      Research Summaries Format
    Discussion of Sample Passage II (Research Summaries)
      Conflicting Viewpoints Format
    Discussion of Sample Passage III (Conflicting Viewpoints)
    Strategies for Taking the ACT Science Test
      Develop a Problem-Solving Method
      Take Notes
      Pace Yourself
      Practice Interpreting Graphs, Tables, and Diagrams
      Make the Most of the Information in Graphs
      Make the Most of the Information in Tables
      Develop an Understanding of Scientific Investigations
      Carefully Analyze Conflicting Viewpoints
  Chapter 9: Improving Your Score on the Optional Writing Test
    Content of the ACT Writing Test
    How Your Essay Will Be Scored
    Sample Prompt and Essays
      Sample ACT Writing Test Prompt
      Sample Essay Responses
    Strategies for Taking the ACT Writing Test
      Prewrite
      Write
      Review Your Essay
      Practice
Part Four: Taking Additional Practice Tests
  Chapter 10: Taking Additional Practice Tests
    Practice Test 2
      Explanatory Answers
    Practice Test 3
      Explanatory Answers
    Practice Test 4
      Explanatory Answers
  Chapter 11 : Scoring the Additional Practice Tests
    Scoring Your Practice Tests
    Scoring Practice Test 2
      Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests
      Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 2 Essay
    Scoring Practice Test 3
      Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests
      Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 3 Essay
    Scoring Practice Test 4
      Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests
      Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 4 Essay
  Chapter 12: Interpreting Your ACT Test Scores and Ranks
    Understanding Your ACT Test Results
      How ACT Scores Your Multiple-Choice Tests
      How ACT Scores Your Writing Test
      Recognizing That Test Scores Are Estimates of Educational Achievement
      Using Ranks to Interpret Your Scores
      Comparing Your Test Scores to Each Other
      Comparing Your Scores and Ranks to Your High School Grades
      Comparing Your Scores to Those of Enrolled First-Year College Students
      Using ACT College and Career Readiness Standards to Help You Understand Your ACT Scores
    Planning Your Education and Career
    Seeking Additional Information and Guidance
    ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--English Production of Writing
    ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Mathematics
    ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Reading Text Complexity Rubric--Reading
    ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Science
Part Five: Moving Forward to Test Day
  Chapter 13: Registering, Planning, and Packing for Test Day
    National Testing Program versus State and District Testing
    Registering for the ACT
      Selecting a National Testing Date and Location
      Selecting a Test Option
      Registering
      Registering Under Special Circumstances
    Planning and Packing for Test Day
      Getting to the Test Center
      Dressing for Test Day
      Packing for Test Day: What to Bring
    Obtaining Additional Test Details
    At the Test Center
      Checking In
      Following the Rules
      Communicating with the Testing Staff
      Maintaining Your Composure and Energy
    Voiding Your Answer Documents on Test Day
    Testing More Than Once