"nightmare" TOEFL Test!

Test Preparation
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<p>Hi guys,</p>

<p>All of you must be surprised when glance at my "weird" topic. Absolutely! I have been thinking about this problem for a long time, but, I never have enough brave to mention it right here, in such a international forum. Just because I felt like a ridiculous person. Anyway, I still need someone can give me advices about my problem. </p>

<p>It's not SAT, it's Toefl. I have suffered from the stress conditions of 4 tests. Before taking this test the first time, I am too confident in myself. "Oh! It's easy! I can make it" but then, I receive the low score. The first is not good, the second is higher but still not good, the third is higher two points than the second one but it made me frustrated with 77 and 27 in writing, but other sections were not good. And I decided to take the test the fourth time. Do you think I should take 4 test like these? My reading received bad score that I have ever seen, just 18. From then on, I nearly lose my direction. I want to reach the high goals. I want to have a better life not only for myself, but also for my family. But test scores hinder my motivation. I turn into the kind of person who is always scared of taking tests. But in fact, I don't think I could be too bad. </p>

<p>How can I do now? 4 times is not a good sign of success.
I really need your advice.
Thank you!</p>

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<p>When do you need the scores? Do you still have time?
If so, I suggest practice, practice, practice. Your score depends not on the number of times you take it, but on your English skills.
Watch movies, read books, talk, write in English. It will take some time, but the result will be worth it.
So my advice is to prepare, and only when you feel ready, take the TOEFL.</p>

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<p>thanks for your encouragement! I plan to apply for universities in US but I dont have enough time to take. Deadline will be 15 Jan. It’s awful!</p>

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<p>What is the TOEFL requirement? Do you think you’ll be able to pass it? If yes, good. If no, have you considered taking a gap year?
Good luck anyway!</p>