與上一版相比，《（19）ACT官方指南》新增1套模擬試題，共計4套ACT考試模擬試題。同時，本書提供400道在線試題，并且全面覆蓋ACT寫作考試，提供評分標(biāo)準和解析，以及答題技巧和應(yīng)考策略，為考生準備ACT考試提供來自出題方的豐富的備考資料。另外，本書還為考生提供詳盡的選校信息和申請攻略。

ACT：ACT考試主辦方，美國大學(xué)測驗組織機構(gòu)，是總部位于美國愛荷華州的一個非營利性教育組織，它提供教育評估、研究、項目管理等服務(wù)，以支持教育和人力發(fā)展。作為著名的ACT考試命題方，ACT每年向180萬準備申請大學(xué)的高中生提供ACT考試。ACT嚴謹?shù)难芯抗ぷ鳛檎邲Q策提供信息，并幫助研發(fā)了在全球?qū)W校和工作場所提高終身學(xué)習(xí)潛力的項目。

Preface xi

How This Book Is Arranged  xii

Before You Begin  xii

Part One: Getting Acquainted with the ACT Test  1

Chapter 1: About the ACT  3

Description of the ACT 4

English Test   4

Mathematics Test  6

Reading Test 14 

Science Test   17

Writing Test (Optional)  19

The Fifth Test  21

ACT Test Formats: Paper and Online  21

Using a Calculator 21

Taking the Test 22

Summary   23

Chapter 2: Preparation, Skills, and Strategies 25

Mental Preparation 26

Identify Strengths and Address Areas of Improvement 26

Develop a Positive Mental Attitude  27

Keep the Test in Perspective  27

General Test-Taking Strategies and Skills   27

Remain Calm    27

Pace Yourself    28

Know the Directions Ahead of Time     29

Read Carefully and Thoroughly 29

Choose Strategies for Answering Easier and More Difficult Questions  30

Use Logic on More Difficult Questions  30

Choose a Strategy for Guessing on Multiple-Choice Questions   30

Choose a Strategy for Changing Answers 31

Write Notes in Your Test Booklet  31

Mark Your Answers Carefully  31

Plan to Check Your Answers 32

Learn Strategies for Specific Tests 32 

Summary   32

Part Two: Taking and Evaluating Your First Practice Test  33

Chapter 3: Taking and Scoring Your First ACT Practice Test 35

Simulating Testing Conditions  35

Practice Test 1  41

Scoring Your Practice Test  101

Scoring Your Multiple-Choice Practice Tests 102

Scoring Your Practice Writing Test Essay    108

Reviewing Explanatory Answers 113

Chapter 4: Identifying Areas for Improvement 188

Reviewing Your Overall Performance 189

Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the English Test  189

Test-Taking Skills 190

Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement

on the Mathematics Test 192

Math Subject Areas 192

Test-Taking Errors 192

Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Reading Test 193

Types of Reading Passages  194

Reading Skills Tested 194

Test-Taking Errors 195

Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Science Test  196

Subject Matter  196

Types of Science Questions 197 

Common Science Test-Taking Errors   197

Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Writing Test 198

Writing Skills Tested 198

Writing Strategy or Process Errors 199

Part Three: Improving Your Score 201

Chapter 5: Improving Your English Score 203

Content of the ACT English Test 203

Types of Questions on the ACT English Test 204

Strategies for Taking the ACT English Test 213

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Chapter 6: Improving Your Math Score     229

Content of the ACT Mathematics Test  230

Preparing for Higher Math  230

Integrating Essential Skills  230

Modeling 231

Types of Questions on the ACT Mathematics Test   231

Basic Math Problems  231

Basic Math Problems in Settings  235

Very Challenging Problems  239

Question Sets    246

Strategies for Taking the ACT Mathematics Test   251

Pace Yourself    251

Answer All Questions  251

Answer All the Easy Questions First, Then Go Back to

Answer the Hard Ones  252

Read Each Problem Carefully  252

Look for Information in the Answer Choices 252

Use Illustrations Wisely and Whenever You Can 253

Use Your Calculator Wisely  253 

Think!  253

Show Your Work     254

Check Your Answers  254

Chapter 7: Improving Your Reading Score   255

Content of the ACT Reading Test 255

Key Ideas and Details  256

Craft and Structure    256

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas  256

Types of Questions on the ACT Reading Test 256

Representative ACT Reading Test Questions  257

Strategies for Taking the ACT Reading Test   267

Pace Yourself    267

Use the Time Allotted  267

Think of an Overall Strategy That Works for You 268

Keep the Passage as a Whole in Mind   268

Find a Strategy for Approaching Each Question   268

Reading Strategies Summary  269

Chapter 8: Improving Your Science Score   277

Content of the ACT Science Test 277

Format of the ACT Science Test  278 

Data Representation Format 279

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Discussion of Sample Passage I (Data Representation)   281

Research Summaries Format 284

Discussion of Sample Passage II (Research Summaries) 286

Conflicting Viewpoints Format  288

Discussion of Sample Passage III (Conflicting Viewpoints) 290

Strategies for Taking the ACT Science Test 293

Develop a Problem-Solving Method  293

Take Notes 294

Pace Yourself    294

Practice Interpreting Graphs, Tables, and Diagrams   294

Make the Most of the Information in Graphs  295

Make the Most of the Information in Tables   297

Develop an Understanding of Scientific Investigations   298

Carefully Analyze Conflicting Viewpoints  298

Chapter 9: Improving Your Score on the Optional Writing Test    299

Content of the ACT Writing Test  300

How Your Essay Will Be Scored  300

Sample Prompt and Essays    300

Sample ACT Writing Test Prompt  301

Sample Essay Responses  303

Strategies for Taking the ACT Writing Test   327

Prewrite 327

Write   327

Review Your Essay   328 

Practice 328

Part Four: Taking Additional Practice Tests 329

Chapter 10: Taking Additional Practice Tests     331

Practice Test 2  337

Explanatory Answers  397

Practice Test 3  477

Explanatory Answers  537

Practice Test 4  625

Explanatory Answers  683

Chapter 11: Scoring the Additional Practice Tests   752

Scoring Your Practice Tests    753

Scoring Practice Test 2    754

Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests  754

Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 2 Essay  760

Scoring Practice Test 3    763

Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests  768

Scoring Practice Test 4  770

Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests  770

Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 4 Essay  775

Chapter 12: Interpreting Your ACT Test Scores and Ranks    777

Understanding Your ACT Test Results  779

How ACT Scores Your Multiple-Choice Tests   779

How ACT Scores Your Writing Test  779 

Recognizing That Test Scores Are Estimates of

Educational Achievement 779

Using Ranks to Interpret Your Scores   780

Comparing Your Test Scores to Each Other   780

Comparing Your Scores and Ranks to Your

High School Grades   780

Comparing Your Scores to Those of Enrolled First-Year College Students  780

Using ACT College and Career Readiness Standards to Help You Understand Your ACT Scores  781

Planning Your Education and Career  782

Seeking Additional Information and Guidance     782

ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--English   783

Production of Writing   783

ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Mathematics  790

ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Reading     799

Text Complexity Rubric--Reading 806

ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Science 823

Part Five: Moving Forward to Test Day 817

Chapter 13: Registering, Planning, and Packing for Test Day 819

National Testing Program versus School/District/State Testing 820

Registering for the ACT 820

Selecting a National Testing Date and Location 820

Selecting a Test Option 822

Registering 822

Registering Under Special Circumstances 823

Planning and Packing for Test Day 823

Getting to the Test Center 823

Dressing for Test Day 824 

Packing for Test Day: What to Bring 824

Obtaining Additional Test Details 825

At the Test Center 825

Checking In  825

The ONLY Official Prep Guide from the Makers of the ACT Following the Rules 826

Communicating with the Testing Staff 827

Maintaining Your Composure and Energy 828

Voiding Your Answer Documents on Test Day  828

Testing More Than Once 829