2568150 toefl introduction

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The official website for TOEFL to get more information is :

TOEFL Official Web Site

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers ofEnglish to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and universitysettings.TOEFL scores are accepted by more than 6,000 colleges, universities, and licensing agencies in 110countries. Every test center is open to everyone who is properly registered, regardless of race,color, creed, or national origin (subject to U.S. sanctions programs and embargoes).TOEFL Web site at www.ets.org/toefl

Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the tests under the general direction of aboard that was established by, and is affiliated with, the College Board and the Graduate RecordExaminations Board.

Test Content

After September 30, 2006, TOEFL CBT will no longer be offered. The TOEFL program is phasing inthe Internet-based version of the TOEFL test - TOEFL iBT. In areas where TOEFL iBT is not yetavailable, the paper-based version of the TOEFL test will be offered to continue to provide access forTOEFL test takers in these areas.

Internet-based Test

The TOEFL Internet-based test emphasizes integrated skills and measures all four language skills,including speaking. The content on the test is authentic, and the language is consistent with thatused in everyday, real academic settings.

The test has four sections

1. Reading measures the ability to understand academic reading matter.2. Listening measures the ability to understand English as it is used in colleges and

universities.3. Speaking measures the ability to speak English.4. Writing measures the ability to write in a way that is appropriate for college and university

course work.

Test content is based on a corpus, or database, of spoken and written language that currentlycontains more than 2.7 million words, collected from educational institutions throughout the UnitedStates. The spoken language in the database was collected from

Lectures and Interactive Classes

Labs

Office Hours

Study Groups

Everyday Service Interactions (for example, at the bookstore or registrar's office)

The written language was collected from sources, such as textbooks and course materials. Listeningand reading texts in the test conform to the characteristics of the language in the database.
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Paper-based Test

The paper-based TOEFL test has three sections plus a 30-minute writing test (the Test of WrittenEnglish) that is required of everyone who takes the paper-based test.

Listening Comprehensionmeasures the ability to understand English as it is spoken inNorth America.

Structure and Language measures the ability to recognize language that is appropriatefor standard written English.

Reading Comprehension measures the ability to understand non-technical reading

matter

There is no scheduled break during the paper-based test.

Test Centers

The TOEFL test is offered in different formats depending on your location.Paper Based TOEFL:Banglore, Hyderabad, Trivendrum

Internet Based: Ahmedabad; Allahabad; Bangalore; Calcutta; Chennai; Cochin; Coimbatore;Dehradun; Greater Noida; Gurgaon; Hyderabad; Indore; Jaipur; Kurukeshetra; Mumbai; Nagpur;New Delhi; Panji; Pune; Ranchi; Secunderabad; Surat; Trivandrum; Vadodara; Visakhapatnam.

Eligibility

Anybody can appear for the TOEFL, as there are no restrictions on applicant age or qualifications.The validity period of TOEFL Scores is two years.

How to Apply

Internet-Based Testing (iBT) -The TOEFL test is offered in Internet-Based Testing (iBT) formatat an authorized ETS test center in your chosen location. The TOEFL iBT test fee is US$150. See

Testing and Service Fees for information about payment policies.

You must bring the proper identification (ID) documents with you on test day. Without the requireddocuments, you may not be admitted to the test, and your test fee will be forfeited. Seeidentification requirements for TOEFL iBT for specific information.

Register Online (for fastest and most convenient service)

Register by Phone

Register by Mail

Paper-Based Testing (PBT)

The TOEFL test is offered in Paper-Based Testing (PBT) format at an authorized ETS test center in

your chosen location. The TOEFL PBT test fee is US$140. See Testing and Service Fees forinformation about payment policies. You must bring the proper identification (ID) documents withyou on test day. Without the required documents, you may not be admitted to the test, and yourtest fee will be forfeited. See identification requirements for TOEFL PBT for specific information.

Register Online (for fastest and most convenient service)

Register by Mail
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HOW LONG ARE SCORES VALID ?

TOEFL scores are valid for two years. Because language proficiency can change

considerably in a relatively short period of time, scores more than two years old cannot bereported or verified.

If you took the TOEFL test more than two years ago and need to submit scores to anagency or institution, you must take the test again to have your scores reported.

Some Important Links

The TOEFL test is offered in Internet-based Testing (iBT) format at an authorized ETS test center inyour chosen location.

Get TOEFL Details

Register for the Test

Free Test Preparation Materials

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why TOEFL?

Resource for the Latest Material ofWhy TOEFL?. It contains a large free material ofWhy

TOEFL? along with free preparation material of IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, English Grammar and

other English Tests.

The main reason behind TOEFL is that you can complete your Education in English

successfully.The TOEFL is now only available as a computer-adaptive test.

Universities in America, Eruope and Australia require international students whose mother tongue

is not English to complete an English proficiency test called the TOEFL (Test Of English as a

Foreign Language) to determine if they can function in an English teaching environment.

Taking the TOEFL is a necessary step for any non US or Canadian educated student who wants

to study at a American or Eruopean university. It is also increasingly required from other

educational institutions throughout the world, as well as a desired or mandatory job qualification.

This is how TOEFL works:

Instead of having a pre-determined mixture of easy, medium, and hard questions, the computer
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will select questions for you based on how well you are doing.

The first question will be of medium difficulty; if you get it right, the second question will be

selected from a large group of questions that are a little harder; if you get the first question

wrong, the second will be a little easier. The result is that the test automatically adjusts to your

skill level. But the Reading Comprehension is not computer adaptive. The Tough questions havemore credit than easier ones.

TOEFL score is valid for two years.

You can take TOEFL once in a month.

213(CBT) is equivalent to 550(Paper based) and 250 to 600.

TOEFL may not be required by students of those countries whose native language is

English.

Acceptance Of TOEFL

The TOEFL test opens more doors than any other academic English test. More than 6,000institutions and agencies in 110 countries rely on TOEFL scores to select students with the

English skills needed to succeed.

Most universities and colleges in the US and Canada require you to take the TOEFL test if youwant to apply for a place to study there.

Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities whereinstruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, andlicensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.

In most universities TOEFL is required to get the scholarships and also TOEFL is required forthe purpose of immigration to USA, UK, Canada, Australia and others.

Formats and Sections Of TOEFL

The paper-based TOEFL (PBT) test consists of three sections, similar to the first three sections

of the computer-based TOEFL test. The TOEFL PBT contains only multiple-choice questions.

Listening Section of TOEFL

The Listening Section of TOEFL test is made up of three parts. In the first part you will

hear short conversations usually containing two sentences which are followed by a singlequestion. In the second part you will hear a longer dialogue between two people. After the

dialogue you will hear four of five questions. Each of those questions is followed by four

answers (A, B, C and D). Only one of those four answers is correct. You have to select the

correct answer.

In the final part ofthe Listening Section you will hear longer pieces of spoken

communication such as lectures, radio talks, TV announcements or other broadcasts. Each of


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those talks lasts between one to two minutes and it is delivered by a single speaker. After

every piece of information you have listened to, you must answer four to five questions.

Most of the questions in the Listening Section use the traditional multiple-choice format, this

means you have to choose the correct answer out of three or more options. However, some

questions involve visual elements you have to recognize and somtimes two out of fourpossible answers are correct. There are also some questions that require you to re-arrange or

match objects, phrases or words.

Structure Section of TOEFL

In the Structure Section of TOEFL you have to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in

vocabulary, grammar and proper usage of standard North American written English. You will

have to recognize vocabulary items of an academic nature, this means, there will be subjects

related to science, the arts, literature, culture and history. To answer the questions correctly it

will be sufficient if you have an average level of knowledge of those subjects

You will find two types of questions in the Structure Section of the TOEFL test. The first

question type is a sentence containing a gap. You must select a word or phrase that fills in the

gap appropriately.

The second question type can be called "Errors in Sentences". Those questions consist of

complete sentences with four separate underlined words. You must select which of the four

underlinded words or word combinations contains an error in grammar or usage.

Reading Section of TOEFL

In the Reading Section of TOEFL you will find short passages similar to the sort of texts used

for academic purposes in the US, Canada or other internationally recognized universities. For

example there will be texts about the arts, literature, biography of important people, science

and scientific research as well as history related to North America. Even if you know a lot

about any of the subjects covered in the Reading Section of TOEFL test, it will not

necessarily be to your advantage in answering the questions correctly because the TOEFL

measures your English language proficiency rather than your knowledge of a specific area.

After all, you take the TOEFL test before you actually start your study program at university.

So, your success on the TOEFL Reading Section depends on how well you understand the

text passages and the attached questions. The Reading Section tests and evaluates your

comprehension of main ideas and vocabulary as well as your ability to identify important facts

and inferences. As is the case with the Listening Section the Reading Section too uses the

traditional multiple-choice format. In addition there are also a number of computer-specific

questions that either require you to match a particular word, phrase or paragraph from the

text with a definition or to insert a sentence in the text where it is most appropriate.

Writing Section of TOEFL

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single assigned topic. Your essay should include such elements as original

thought, analysis, examples, evidence and organization in English. You can

choose between composing your essay at a computer or using the traditional

hand-written format.

Because computer-adaptive testing is not possible on the paper-based TOEFLtest (PBT), the PBT has three question difficulty levels. Thirty percent of PBT

TOEFL test questions are categorized as easy, forty percent are medium and

thirty percent are difficult. At the beginning of each section you will find easy-

level questions which are followed by medium-level questions and difficult

questions at the end.

Scoring At TOEFL

Computer and Paper-Based Test Scoring Guide

The following are guidelines for scores relating to the Writing portion of the TOEFL CBT/PBT

test:

Score of 6

An essay at this level

effectively addresses the writing task

is well-organized and well-developed

uses clear, appropriate details to support a thesis or illustrate ideas

displays consistent facility in the use of language

demonstrates syntactic variety and appropriate word choice.

Score of 5


may address some parts of the task more effectively than others

is generally well-organized and developed

uses details to support a thesis or illustrate an idea

displays facility in the use of the language

demonstrates some syntactic variety and range of vocabulary.

Score of 4An essay at this level

addresses the writing topic adequately but may slight parts of the task

is adequately organized and developed

uses some details to support a thesis or illustrate an idea

demonstrates adequate but possibly inconsistent facility with syntax, and usage may

contain some errors that occasionally obscure meaning.


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Score of 3

An essay at this level may reveal one or more of the following weaknesses:

inadequate organization or development

inappropriate or insufficient details to support or illustrate generalizations a noticeably inappropriate choice of words or word forms

an accumulation of errors in sentence structure and/or usage.

Score of 2

An essay at this level is seriously flawed by one or more of the following

weaknesses:

serious disorganization or underdevelopment

little or no detail, or irrelevant specifics

serious and frequent errors in sentence structure or usage

serious problems with focus.

Score of 1


may be incoherent may be undeveloped

may contain severe and persistent writing errors.

Score of 0

An essay will be rated 0 if it

contains no response

merely copies the topic

is off-topic, is written in a foreign language, or consists only of keystroke characters.

TWE Scores

The TWE score is reported on a scale of 1 to 6. It is printed in a separate box on the TOEFL

score report. It is not added to the TOEFL score.Your TWE essay is rated in the same manner as the essay portion of the computer-based

TOEFL test.

Preparation of TOEFL

TOEFL is an acronym that stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It measuresyour proficiency in the English language in an academic context. Most universities and colleges


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in the US and Canada require you to take the TOEFL test if you want to apply for a place tostudy there.

In most countries the TOEFL is a computer-based test (CBT), this means you have to followinstructions on a screen and answer questions interactively. The TOEFL test consists of thefollowing disciplines: reading, listening and writing. If you want to score high marks in allthree sections, you need an extensive vocabulary. That's why we have analyzed typical TOEFL

test questions to pick out those words that occur frequently. We then created interactivemultiple choice tests that will help you learn essential TOEFL vocabulary. There is a total of120 vocabulary tests for you in this section containing 600 frequently used TOEFL words.

You can test and improve your knowledge in two ways: You can either match words with theirmeanings or meanings with their words. Every test contains 10 questions and each questionhas 4 answer options. You have to select the correct answer. Once you have completed a test,you can check your results by clicking on the "check your score" button.

Preparation Tips

Resource for the Latest Material ofPreparation Tips. It contains a large free material of

Preparation Tips along with free preparation material of IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, English

Grammar and other English Tests.

You should follow the following Tips for the preparation of TOEFL tests.

1.You must review the test format, subject matter, and sample test questions in the testing

program's information bulletin or the testing program's Web site.

2.Prior to beginning the test, you can meet with the test taker, who should be encouraged to

discuss matters that will affect test performance, e.g., how to determine the amount of

remaining time and how you can help pace the test-taker through the test. The opportunity to

discuss such questions and concerns before the test administration begins will make the test

administration more effective and fair and will help to minimize misunderstandings andmisinterpretations.

3.Test takers who are blind or who have low vision may also have special tools or equipment

(e.g., abacus, brailler, slate, stylus) that have been approved for use during the test. These

tools offer no special advantage but are comparable to paper and pencil. The most important

consideration is for you and the test taker to share the same expectations about what is to

happen, how much time is allowed, and how all the tasks will be accomplished.

4.The test taker may require all or portions of the test to be read aloud. The test taker

depends on the reader to read the test questions accurately, pronounce words correctly, and

speak in a clear voice throughout the test, which may go on for several hours. It is a

demanding and somewhat tedious task. Not everyone is suited to do it. Drinking water should

be available for you.

5.Your task is to read only the test questions. Do not try to solve problems or determine the

correct answer as you read because this may result in an unconscious pause or change in

inflection that could be misleading or disconcerting to the test taker. The expression on your

face should remain neutral. Do not look at the test-taker or smile or frown to indicate approval

or disapproval.


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6.Read each question as clearly as possible. Give special emphasis to words printed in

boldface, italics, or capitals, and tell the test taker that the words are printed that way. Do not

give your own emphasis to words not emphasized in print.

7.If you find an unfamiliar word or one that you are not sure how to pronounce, advise thetest taker of your uncertainty about the word and spell it.

8.When reading a word that is pronounced like another word with a different spelling, if there

can be any doubt about which word is intended, spell the word after you have pronounced it.

9.Spell any words requested by the test taker.

10.Avoid getting into conversation about the test questions, but try to respond to the test

taker's questions by repeating the item, words, or instructions as needed.

11.When reading passages, pay attention to all punctuation marks. Read the passage

through once so that the test taker can grasp the content of the passage. Some test-takers

may ask for the passage to be read through a second time with punctuation marks indicated.

When required or asked to read, with punctuation, specific lines within a passage, indicate all

punctuation found within those lines.

12.When test questions refer to particular lines of a passage, reread the lines before reading

the question and answer choices. For example, you might say, 'Question X refers to the

following lines ...' Reading the lines referred to would then be followed by reading question X

and its response options.

Special Considerations for Multiple-Choice Tests

1.Be particularly careful to equally stress each response option and read all of them before

waiting for a response. The test taker will record the answer or provide the answer to the test

administrator (writer), who will record it for the test taker.

2.If you are recording answers and if the test-taker designates a response choice by letter

only ("D," for example), ask if you should reread the complete response before the answer is

recorded.

3.If the test taker chooses an answer before you have read all the answer choices, ask if you

should read the other response options.

4.Allow the test taker to pause before responding. However, if the test taker pauses for a

considerable time following your reading of the answer choices, say: "Do you want me to read

the question again ... or any part of it?" In rereading questions, be careful to avoid any special

emphasis on words not emphasized in the printed copy by italics or capitals.


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Computer Based TOEFL

When you take the computer based TOEFL (TOEFL CBT) you will first read a seven-step

tutorial teaching you the computer skills necessary for taking the test. For reading the

tutorial you have as much time as you want because it is not part of the test itself. The

tutorial will teach you such things as how to use a mouse, how to scroll down a page and

click on icons. All four sections of the Computer Based TOEFL test (Listening, Structure,

Reading and Writing) are covered in the tutorial so you when you have finished studying the

information you will be well prepared the test.

The Listening and Structure sections of the TOEFL computer-based test (CBT) are

computer-adaptive. This means that the computer first gives you a question of average

difficulty. If you answer this first question correctly the computer gives you a question of

higher difficulty. If your first answer was wrong your second question will be of lower

difficulty. So, based on your answers the computer can evaluate your level of English and

give you questions according to your level.

The format of the computer-based TOEFL (CBT TOEFL) test is as follows:

You start by reading the tutorials for which you have unlimited time. Then you take the

Listening Section, which lasts between 40 and 60 minutes and you will answer between 30

and 50 questions. After the Listening Section you move on to the section called "Structure".

This part takes between 15 and 20 minutes and there will be between 20 and 25 questions.

After you have finished the Structure Section there is a short break of 5 minutes and then

you start the Reading Section which takes 70 to 90 minutes and includes 44 to 55 questions.

The last part of the TOEFL CBT is the Writing Section. Here you will be given one topic on

which you have to write an essay within 30 minutes.

How to Score High Marks in TOEFL ?

This is a question millions of test candidates seek an answer to every year. Now you are one

of those people. Congratulations! You have made the decision to take the most widely used

English language exam for academic purposes. Your TOEFL score will be an indicator of your

linguistic proficiency as well as your capability of setting and achieving goals. Doing well in the

TOEFL test you can accomplish various objectives:

You will boost your self-confidence, your friends, family and colleagues will look up to you and

of course your career chances will increase. Research shows that your professional success -no

matter what industry you work in - largely depends on your command of the English language.That's why your employer or university, your study grant organization or any other potential

partner requires you to take the TOEFL test and have your language and communication skill

sassessed.

So, how do you get prepared for the TOEFL test? Let's examine this question and find the

answers together. First of all, you should be aware of the fact that there is no short cut to a

high TOEFL score -you have to earn it. Also, it's important for you to focus on the bigger


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picture when you prepare for the TOEFL test - you shouldn't just learn for the sake of the

exam. Instead, make it your goal to gain a higher command of the English language because

this is an asset you will benefit from throughout your life. When you aim at improving your

communication skills on a regular basis you will be ready to take an English language test

any time.

As a matter of fact, every time you use your knowledge of English (listening to an audio tape,

reading a newspaper article, writing an email or speaking English to another person) you pass

a "mini-test" of the English language. Before you take the TOEFL or any other English

language exam you have to prove to yourself that you are capable oflearning English and

that you know how to use the language effectively.

There a lots of ways you can assess and improve your English yourself. Learning a language is

a bit like practising a sport: The more you practise and train the better are your chances to

gain a top position in a competition. Before we go into the details of your individual TOEFL test

preparation program we should establish some fundamentals - some basic facts that are

essential to your success. Let's be honest - most people don't like examinations or tests. You

probably remember how you used to feel when your teacher announced yet another English

test paper and you had to cram all those grammar rules into head knowing that most the

information was rather useless for your future career anyway. Getting poor grades in

Englishat school reduced your level of self-confidence. You thought that English was very

complicated language to learn and that because of your test paper results you came to the

conclusion that you "probably have no talent in learning languages anyway".

Now, you want to study medicine, law, architecture, computer engineering or any other

subject at a university in an English speaking country. Chances are your parents are

supporting you financially but they also want you to "doyour homework" - part of which is

your preparation for the TOEFL test. When you approach this task properly you will benefit in

various ways. Here is an important piece of advice for you:

No matter what your grades were in English at school - you have everything you need to excel

in the language. You see, your school grades were not very objective to say the least. You

might have been the best English student in your class and still, if you took the TOEFL test

right now your score could be way below average. On the other hand, your English grades

might always have been rather MEDIOCRE but with a concentrated systematic training you

can do brilliantly at the TOEFL exam. Forget about the notion that you must have "a talent

for languages" to attain a high command of the English language. Do you speak your

mother tongue fluently? If your answer is yes then you already know the basic principles of

learning a language. All you have to do now is PUT the min to practice in a more goal-oriented

way. What does that mean in regards to the TOEFL test?

As you know the TOEFL assesses and evaluates your ability to use English in an academic

context. Here is another of the fundamental facts you have to understand when you want to

prepare successfully for the TOEFL test:

There is no such thing as "TOEFL vocabulary". When you search the Internet or browse your

local book store you will come across hundreds of websites and at least a dozen books

claiming they would teach you "essential TOEFL words" or "TOEFL phrases" etc. Be careful


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when you encounter such products because they might trick you into thinking that is possible

to learn the "TOEFL vocabulary" by heart. This is non sense. As we've just established,

"TOEFL vocabulary" doesn't exist. Do you remember the purpose of the TOEFL test?

Exactly, the TOEFL assesses and evaluates your ability touse English in an academic context.

The TOEFL doesn't assess and evaluate your ability to understand or memorize TOEFL

vocabulary.

Once you have grasped this basic concept it will be much easier for you to score high in the

actual TOEFL test. If you agree I will remind you over and over again throughout our entire

course that the idea of the TOEFL test is completely different from other tests such as the

one you have to pass when you want to obtain your driver's licence. With a language exam

there is an unlimited number of possible test questions so it doesn't make much sense to learn

certain sentences by heart. Instead, we will analyse together which language items to focus on

in our TOEFL preparation program and how to learn the appropriate vocabulary and

information in the most effective way.

Let's take a look at what areas of the English language are covered in the TOEFL test. As you

know the TOEFL is used as an entrance exam for people who want to study at a university in

an English speaking country. So, when you enrol in an academic study course your English

must be sufficient to follow the program, take notes and express the main ideas. As the

TOEFL test is not intended for students of a particular subject or major we have to learn the

basic vocabulary of a wide range of possible topics. The following is an overview of the

sciences including a brief description.

When you read through text you shouldn't translate any new words in a bi-lingual dictionary.

Instead, you can focus on the words you already know and guess the meaning of any new

vocabulary. If you find that are a too many new words for you to understand the general

meaning of the text you should use an English-English dictionary to look up some of the main

key words. When you are finished reading the definitions of the sciences we'll examine sometechniques that help you absorb, comprehend and memorize new vocabulary. You can then

apply those methods in your further TOEFL testpreparation program.

Your first step toward acquiring a general academic English vocabulary is to define the term

"Science". When you search reference books and dictionaries you will find various definitions

for this word - the following is taken from the Cambridge Online Dictionaries:

1. Knowledge obtained from the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the

physical world, especially by observing, measuring and experimenting, and the

development of theories to describe the results of these activities:

o

Pure/applied scienceo Recent developments in science and technology

o [Space travel is one of the marvels/wonders of modern science.]

2. A particular subject that is studied using scientific methods:

o Physical sciences


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o Economics is not an exact science

o Advances in medical science

3. The study of science:o a science graduate/teacher

o a science course/lesson

According to Napoleon Hill, "science is the art of classifying facts into categories". Now, what

are these categories the facts can be classified into? Here is a concise structure of some of the

sciences you can study at a modern university:

Category 1:

Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Category 2:

Applied Arts and Sciences

Category 3:

Social Sciences and Philosophy

As you can see there are four main categories all the sciences can be divided into. Which of

them is your favourite one? Maybe, weshould take a closer look to see what particular

sciences there are in the main categories? Here is a more detailed view: [based on Wikipedia]

Category 1 - Mathematical and Natural Sciences:

Astronomy

Biology

Chemistry

Computer science

Earth science

Ecology

Health science

Mathematics

Physics

Statistics

Category 2 - Applied Arts and Sciences:

Agriculture

Architecture

Business

Communication


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Education

Engineering

Family and consumer science

Government

Law

Library and information science

Medicine

Politics

Public affairs

Software engineering

Technology

Transport

Category 3 - Social Sciences and Philosophy:

Anthropology

Archaeology

Economics

Geography

History

History of science and technology

Language

Linguistics

Mythology

Philosophy

Political science

Psychology

Sociology

So, what do you think now? How many of the topics above do you know? Is your favouritesubject on the list? Ir you want to prepare for the TOEFL it is vital that you take a keeninterest in the themes you are familiarizing yourself with. Also, getting ready for taking theTOEFL test you can kill at least two birds with one stone: You improve your command of theEnglish language and on top of that you obtain valuable knowledge for your further study atuniversity or college. That's why we'll have a third go on the sciences - this time you will readthe definitions we mentioned earlier. Try to take in the vocabulary because this is good TOEFLpractice. Maybe, you should read one definition at a time - no need to rush yourself throughthese texts. Follow the "How-do-you-eat-an-elephant" principle absorbing and digesting theinformation and vocabulary in many small installments rather than trying to "swallow" theentire chunk at once. You can refer to the following descriptions of the sciences often, as amatter of fact you might even use this glossary as some kind of dictionary that you usewhenever you read a newspaper article or any kind of academic text.

Duration of TOEFL testThe TOEFL test measures English language proficiency in these three disciplines: reading,listening and writing. In most regions of the world you can take the TOEFL on a computer(CBT: Computer-Based Test) somewhere near your home. In areas with limited access tocomputer-based testing facilities you can take a paper-and-pencil version of the tes


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You start by reading the tutorials for which you have unlimited time.

Then you take the Listening Section, which lasts between 40 and 60 minutes and you willanswer between 30 and 50 questions.

After the Listening Section you move on to the section called "Structure". This part takes

between 15 and 20 minutes and there will be between 20 and 25 questions.

After you have finished the Structure Section there is a short break of 5 minutes and then youstart the Reading Section which takes 70 to 90 minutes and includes 44 to 55 questions.

The last part of the TOEFL is the Writing Section. Here you will be given one topic on whichyou have to write an essay within 30 minutes.

Section Questions DurationListening : 30/49 : 15/25Structure : 20 : 15Reading : 44 : 70Writing : 1 Essay : 30

Skill Building Activities of TOEFL

Taking and analyzing practice TOEFL tests is only part of a comprehensive plan for TOEFL

prep. In addition, you should continue to work on improving your global level of English

fluency, keep in good physical shape, and relax and enjoy American culture. Fortunately, there

are many activities in which you can combine two or even all three of these goals.

Below are some specific suggestions for activities to build skills for specific parts of the TOEFL:

For Listening Skills

Listen to the radio

Watch TV

Go to the movies

Use the telephone (in English)

Buy books on tape

Go to bars or restaurants and eavesdrop

Look in the Boston Globe Calendar for lectures, readings or free classes

Visit the courthouse

Start conversations with strangers

Get a job or volunteer

For Structure Skills

Study the list of most frequently tested grammar points, and then...

Look for grammar exercises in your favorite grammar book on those points

When you read, identify sentence components

Practice writing TOEFL grammar questions

Study lists of regularities, such as make/do, infinitive/gerund, etc.


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Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension

Read for pleasure, EVERY day or night

Read the newspaper and look up 5 new words each day

Own an English language dictionary and thesaurus and USE them

Study the list of reading passage topics, and...

Read popular science articles whenever possible

Read encyclopedia articles on science and history

Read introductory-level college textbooks

Become familiar with English roots, prefixes and suffixes

Buy a television with close-captioning

Get on-line and read electronically on the Internet

Free TOEFL Listening QuestionsPART A: QUESTIONS 1-30: SHORT CONVERSATIONSON THIS PART OF THE PAPER AND PENCIL TEST YOU WILL HEAR 30 SHORT CONVERSATIONS.LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THE SPEAKERS. FOCUS ESPECIALLY ON THE SECOND SPEAKER.

MEANING QUESTIONS

EX.1Man: I've heard that the new Chemistry class is really difficult.Woman: Oh, I wouldn't say that. I took Chemistry 402 last quarter, and I think the coursewent very smoothly.

Narrator: What does the woman mean?

(A) The chemistry class is very tough.

(B) The chemistry class is not teaching this quarter.(C) The chemistry class is easier than the man thinks.(D) The chemistry class should be avoided if possible.

"Oh, I wouldn't say that" indicates that the woman disagrees with the man. The best answer isC.

EX.2

Woman: I've heard great things about that movie that just came out. You want to go see it

tonight?

Man: I'd love to, but I've got a history final in two days, and I haven't studied all quarter. Ithink I'd better takea rain check this time.

Narrator: What does the man mean?

(A) He needs to take a break from his studying.(B) He loves the woman very much.


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(C) He doesn't like going out in the rain.(D) He will not be able to accompany the woman.

"I'd better take a rain check this time" means that the person "cannot do the activity." Thecorrect answer is D.

IMPLICATION QUESTIONS

EX.3

Woman: The milk in the refrigerator is sour. I don't think it's drinkable.

Man: No joke. The expiration date was three weeks ago.

Narrator: What does the man imply?

(A) The woman has an extremely sour disposition.

(B) They need to replace the refrigerator.

(C) The woman is just kidding.(D) It's not surprising the milk has ruined.

EX.4

Man: It looks like Jane is coming apart at the seams. I think she should seek psychologicalhelp.

Woman: Oh, I wouldn't say that. She seems to be coping with her problems reasonably well.

Narrator: What does the woman imply?

(A) Jane is not losing emotional control.(B) Jane is more intelligent than she seems.

(C) Jane made an excellent copy of the parts.(D) Jane wouldn't say that.

Answers: Ex.3: D, Ex. 4 A

REFERENCE QUESTIONS

EX.5

Man: What does Susan think about her new job? I've heard it through the grapevine that she'sdissatisfied.

Woman: It's not exactly that. She simply feels that she's not cut out for it.

Narrator: What does the woman say about Susan?

(A) She is cutting classes.

(B) She works on grape vines.

(C) She feels she isn't suited for her new job.

(D) Susan's new job is too simple.


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EX.6

Woman: I'd like to buy a new car, but this model of Toyota is too expensive.

Man: More so than I thought.

Narrator: What does the man say about the car?

(A) He thinks it is extremely nice.

(B) He thought the car was less expensive.(C) He would like to take it for a test ride.

(D) He would prefer more choices.

Answers: Ex. 5: C, Ex. 6: B

ACTION QUESTIONS

EX.7Man: John's grades in math are incredibly low. Maybe he needs a tutor to get through theclass.

Woman: That could be true, but we should talk to him first.

Narrator: What are these people probably going to do next?

(A) Study math with John.(B) Take John to a doctor.(C) Discuss the problem with John.(D) Find John a study group.

EX.8

Woman: What a birthday party! All of the food is great--but this strawberry cheesecake isespecially good.Why don't you try some?Man: If I weren't on a diet I would. Strawberry cheesecake is my favorite.

Narrator: What is the man probably going to do?

(A) Pass up the food.

(B) Try a bite of the cake.(C) Buy a strawberry cheesecake.(D) Get the recipe for the cake.

Answers: Ex.7: C, Ex. 8 A

SUGGESTION QUESTIONS

EX.9Man: It's really hot today. The temperature must be over a hundred. The forecast is for rain inthe afternoon.

Woman: How about putting off the picnic until tomorrow?


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Narrator: What does the woman suggest that they do?(A) Take a walk in the rain.(B) Delay their outing.(C) Go on a picnic.(D) Find out the weather forecast.

EX. 10Woman: I just can't stand my job anymore. My boss is not supportive at all.Man: If I were you I wouldn't take it anymore. I'd let her know how you feel.

Narrator: What does the man suggest the woman do?

(A) Take more rest breaks while at work..(B) Quit her job and find a new one.(C) Request an immediate leave of absence from her boss.(D) Confront her supervisor.

Answers: Ex. 9: B, Ex. 10: D

ASSUMPTION QUESTIONS

EX.11

Woman: The truck is gone and I don't see Fred anywhere.

Man: He must have decided to go to work after all.

Narrator: What had the man assumed about Fred?

(A) Fred had stolen a truck.(B) Fred wasn't going to work.(C) Fred couldn't make a decision..(D) Fred's truck was broken down..

.EX.12

Man: Michael passed the GRE test easily.

Woman: You're surprised?

Narrator: What had the woman assumed about Michael?(A) Michael would do well on the test.(B) Michael never talked about his past.(C) Michael surprised his professor.(D) Michael was in love with her.

Answers: Ex 11: B, Ex. 12: A

INFERENTIAL QUESTIONS

EX.13Man: When it comes to fixing faucets, I hear you're the best in town..

Woman: That, and replacing pipes.

Narrator: What can be inferred about the woman?


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(A) She's a heavy smoker.(B) She plays the organ.(C) She owns four sets of pipes.(D) She is a plumber.

EX.14

Woman: You had three rebounds and four blocked shots on the court tonight.

Man: Don't forget my twelve assists and twenty points.

Narrator: What can be inferred about the man?

(A) He needs assistance to solve his problem.(B) He was shot four times during the robbery.(C) He played in a basketball game.(D) His case was blocked in court.

Answers: 13:D, 14:C

SUBJECT QUESTIONS

EX.15Man: It sounds like it is going to be extremely tough. I've heard that at the end of the quartermost of thequestions are essay.

Woman: I hope not. I really prefer matching or multiple choice.

Narrator: What are these people talking about?

(A) A final exam they are going to take.(B) A multiplication problem that they cannot find the solution to.

(C) A journey they are about to take.(D) Something they forgot to say to their friend.

EX.16Woman: She said to cut down on my fat intake and to get more exercise. The checkup didn'tlast long.

Man: Did you talk to her about the problem with your ear?Narrator: What are these speakers discussing?(A) A sporting event.(B) A doctor's appointment.

(C) A grammar exercise.(D) Taking overweight people to the gym..

Answers: 15:A, 16: B

PROBLEM QUESTIONS

EX.17Woman: Put your foot on the clutch and gently depress it.

Man: But every time I do it, it jumps.


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Narrator: What is the man's problem?(A) His bicycle is broken.

(B) He doesn't perform well in the clutch.

(C) He doesn't know how to drive.(D) He is extremely depressed and nervous.

EX.18

Man: Here, take this towel. You're dripping all over the floor.

Woman: I got caught in a downpour.

Narrator: What is the woman's problem?

(A) She spilled her coffee as she was pouring it.(B) She was arrested by the police.

(C) She tripped on the floor.

(D) She is soaked.

Answers: 17: C, 18 D

Most Common TOEFL Essay Mistakes

Here's the first mistake, although it is not necessarily the most common mistake orthe most important one:

Failure to restate the topic/

We see a lot of essays that start like this:

Yes, I agree wholeheartedly with this point. This issue is a very important one,

and I agree with it for several important reasons.

First,

Can you figure out why this essay introduction is not good? It sounds pretty

good. The grammar is good. So what's wrong with it?

This introduction is not good for the TOEFL because it does not introduce the

reader to the topic. In other words, after we read this introduction, we are not

sure what the essay is going to be about.

The person who writes an essay introductoin like this is probably thinking that

the reader already knows the essay prompt (the "question" or topic of the


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essay) and doesn't think that she needs to restate the topic.

For the TOEFLessay, it is most certainly true that the reader of your essay does

know what the essay prompt is, but the TOEFL test taker must still introduce the

topic of the essay in the introduction.

The rule of thumb in English (our English teachers tell us this over and over) is

that we should write the essay as if the reader had no previous knowledge of

the topic we are writing about. This means that you should be sure to restate

the essay prompt (it's best to paraphrase the prompt, not copy it word for word)

and to explain the things in the essay that the average reader would not know

about.

If you really do not know how to restate the topic, and you only need a TOEFL

score of 4.0 or maybe 5.0, you could simply copy part of the prompt in your

introduction.

Let's look at the simplest way to do this.

Imagine that our TOEFL essay topic is something like "do you agree or disagree

that learning about the past is not important?"

In a perfect world, you would paraphrase (restate in your own words) the essay

prompt when you wrote your introduction, something like this:

Although many believe that we should live in the present, I strongly believe that

the past holds valuable lessons for everybody to learn.

First, ...

However, for some people, doing this may be difficult, especially if they are still

learning English. (Actually, we're all still learning English, but you know what I

mean.)

So, if you need something simpler, the easiest way to restate the topic would be

to copy the words exactly as they appear in the essay prompt, but make them fit

in your introduction:

I strongly disagree that learning about the past is not important. This issue is a

very important one, and I disagree with it for several important reasons.

First,

This intro is not great writing, but it at least tells us what the essay is going to

be about.

That's it for this tip. I hope it helped!


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TOEFL Test Locations

Allahabad, Bangalore ,Calcutta, Chennai ,Hyderabad,Indore,

Mumbai, New Delhi, Panjim, Trivandrum .

History Of TOEFL

TOEFL stands for Test Of English as a Foreign Language. The TOEFL was introduced

in the 1960ies by ETS Educational Testing Services. Now, almost 800,000

people take the TOEFL exam every year worldwide.

You probably know that a growing number of universities and colleges offer

courses and academic study programs in English so if you want to enrol in one

of them you must have a good command of the English language. This is where

the TOEFL comes into play. It is the most widely used academic Englishproficiency test in the world. Thousands of colleges and universities use the

TOEFL to test and evaluate the English language competency of their students

and academic personnel.

In addition, many government agencies, sponsoring institutions and other

authorities require TOEFL scores.

The TOEFL test measures English language proficiency in these three disciplines:

reading, listening and writing. In most regions of the world you can take the

TOEFL on a computer (CBT: Computer-Based Test) somewhere near your home.

In areas with limited access to computer-based testing facilities you can take apaper-and-pencil version of the test.


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Exams: TOEFL

About The Computer-Based TOEFL Test

The purpose of the TOEFL test is to evaluate the English proficiencyof people whose native language is not English. In 2000-01, more than517,915 people registered to take the computer-based TOEFL test.

The scores are required for purposes of admission by more than 4,200two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States andCanada. TOEFL is also used by institutions in other countries where

English is the language of instruction. In addition, governmentagencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agenciesuse TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.

The test is offered on computer throughout most regions of the world.In areas where access to computer-based testing is limited, asupplemental paper-and-pencil version of the test is administered.

The Four Sections of the Test

The computer-based TOEFL test has four sections. The first twosections of the test -- Listening and Structure -- are computer-adaptive, meaning that you will receive test questions targeted toyour performance level. In these two sections, your first question willbe of average difficulty. The question you receive next will be one thatbest fits your performance and the design of the test. In the Listeningand Structure sections, you will be able to change your answer asoften as you like until you have made your final choice, confirmed your

answer, and moved on to the next one. Once you move on to the nextquestion, you will NOT be allowed to go back to a previous question.Your answer to each question presented on the screen helps determinethe difficulty level of the next question you will be given. You mustanswer at least one question in each section and compose an essay toreceive an official score report.

Listening - Measures ability to understand English as it is spoken in
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North America.You will use headphones to listen to the conversations and talks. Whileyou are listening, pictures of the speakers or other information will bepresented on your computer screen. There are two parts to theListening section, with special directions for each part.

On the day of the test, the amount of time you will have to answer allthe questions will appear on the computer screen. The time you spendlistening to the test material will not be counted. The listening materialand questions about it will be presented only one time. You will not beallowed to take notes or have any paper at your computer. You willboth see and hear the questions before the answer choices appear.You can take as much time as you need to select an answer; however,it will be to your advantage to answer the questions as quickly aspossible. You may change your answer as many times as you wantbefore you confirm it. After you have confirmed an answer, you willnot be able to return to the questions.Before you begin working on the Listening section, you will have anopportunity to adjust the sound. You will be able to change the volumeon your headset.

Structure- Measures ability to recognize language that is appropriatefor standard written English.There are two types of questions in this section. The first type consistsof incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence are four words orphrases. You will choose the one word or phrase that best completesthe sentence.

The second type of question has four underlined words or phrases. Youwill choose the one underlined word or phrase that must be changedfor the sentence to be correct.

Reading - Measures ability to read and understand short passagessimilar in topic and style to those that students are likely to encounterin North American universities and colleges. This section containsreading passages and questions about the passages.

Writing- Measures ability to write in English on an assigned topic. In

this section, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your abilityto write in English. This includes the ability to generate and organizeideas, to support those ideas with examples or evidence, and tocompose in standard written English in response to an assigned topic.On the day of the test, you will be given a topic and will have 30minutes to write an essay on that topic. Before the topic is presented,you must choose whether to type your essay on the computer or tohand write your essay on the answer sheet provided.
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Scratch paper will be given to you for making notes. However, onlyyour response - whether handwritten or typed - will be scored.The essay topic will be presented to you on the computer screen.

About the Tutorials

On the day of the test, you will be required to go through seventutorial lessons. The tutorials will teach you basic computer skills andhow to answer the test questions. The tutorials are not scored; youcan spend as much time as you need on them.BEFORE the test begins, you will be shown tutorials on:How to use a mouse - to answer most questions, you will use amouse. The tutorial will demonstrate how to use a mouse and givesyou an opportunity to practice.

How to scroll - to view reading passages that do not fit on the screenat one time, you will need to move the passage up and down on thescreen. This tutorial will demonstrate how to use the scroll bar andprovides practice in scrolling.If you have experience using a computer, you may feel you do notneed to review the "mouse" and "scroll" tutorials before the day of thetest. However, you are encouraged to go through the following fivetutorials BEFORE you go to the test center. The more familiar you arewith them, the more comfortable you will be taking the test.

How to use the testing tools - at the bottom of each test screenyou will see some boxes with pictures or symbols in them (icons).These "testing tools" will help you to move through the test and getinformation.

Answering the test questions - there is one tutorial for each sectionof the test: Listening, Structure, Reading, and Writing. The tutorialswill demonstrate how to answer the questions and provide additionalpractice to help reinforce what you learned in the lessons. When you

have finished the practice questions, you will see which questions youanswered correctly and incorrectly.

Test-Taking Suggestions

To be comfortable with all sections of the test, spend as much time as
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you need with the tutorial for each timed section.To use the allotted time for each section wisely, familiarize yourselfwith how to use the computer and the types of materials, questions,and directions that are in the test. Become familiar with the formatsand requirements of each section of the test as described in the

tutorials.The directions at the beginning of each section will tell you the totalnumber of questions in the section and time allowed for the section.Read the directions carefully. They explain exactly what is required toanswer each question type and can be reviewed as needed.

Read each question carefully and thoroughly. Before answering aquestion, determine exactly what is being asked. Always read andunderstand all possible answers. If you do not, you may missimportant information.Pace yourself so that you have enough time to answer every question.Pay attention to the number of questions and the amount of timeremaining during your testing session. Do not spend too much time ona single question.Answer every question in each section. This will allow you to get yourbest possible score.

You must answer each question in the Listening and Structure sections(the computer-adaptive sections) before you can go on to the nextone. If you do not know the answer to a question, eliminate anyanswer choices that are obviously incorrect.

In Listening and Structure, confirm your answer only when you arecertain you are ready to move on to the next question. You cannotomit questions or go back and change answers. In Reading, you will beallowed to go back and change your answers.

To prepare for the Writing section of the test, practice by using theWriting Topics found in the TOEFL Information Bulletin. You will have30 minutes to compose your assigned essay. You may eitherhandwrite your essay or type it on the computer.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Computer-BasedTOEFL Test

Test Format

1. What is the test like?The test includes four sections, plus computer tutorials and a break. Ittakes between three and one-half and four hours to complete
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everything.

Section Time Limit No. of QuestionsTutorials no time limitListening 40-60 minutes 30-50

Structure 15-20 minutes 20-25Break 5 minutesReading 70-90 minutes 44-55Writing 30 minutes 1 topic

2. What is tested in each section?Listening: measures ability to comprehend spoken North AmericanEnglish.Structure: measures ability to recognize language appropriate forstandard written English.Reading: measures ability to read and understand short passagesWriting: measures ability to write in English. You are given 30 minutesto compose one required essay on an assigned topic.

3. Are all the questions multiple choice?Most of the questions are multiple choice. However, there are severalnew types of questions, such as ones that require selecting a visual orpart of a visual, answering questions with more than one response,ordering items, and matching objects or text to categories.

Test Preparation

1. How can I prepare?No prior computer experience is necessary, but if you would like toprepare before the test, official products are available from ETS.

The TOEFL Sampler is an instructional CD-ROM that contains tutorialssimilar to the ones you will view on the day of the test.POWERPREP, Software Preparation for the Computer-based TOEFL Test

includes two timed practice tests with authentic TOEFL questions.Tutorials and practice exercises are available for viewing.

To order these products from ETS, call 1-609-771-7243. They are alsoavailable from some representative offices and some educationaladvising centers.


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Other Topics

1. What is an adaptive test? Which sections of the TOEFL CBT areadaptive?A computer-adaptive test (CAT) is tailored to the individual examinee.Each examinee receives a set of questions that meet the test designand are generally appropriate for his or her performance level.The computer scores each question before selecting the next one.Therefore, only one test question is presented at a time.Examinees must answer each question as it is presented, and cannotskip questions.

2. Is scratch paper provided during the test?For the essayThe test center administrator will provide scratch paper following thebreak so you can organize your essay. If you decide to handwrite youressay, the test center will provide writing materials. You must turn allscratch paper to the test center administrator at the end of the test.For Listening and StructureScratch paper and notetaking are NOT permitted during the Listeningand Structure sections.

3. Will I be able to control the volume during the Listening section?

Yes, you will have headphones and will be able to control the volume.

4. If I am running out of time, should I guess or is it better to leavesome answers blank?You should make every effort to complete each section. Data indicatethat most candidates get higher scores if they finish the test.There is a chance that random guessing at the end of a section canseriously lower scores. The best strategy is to pace oneself so youhave enough time to consider each question without guessing.See pacing guidelines for more information.

5. What is it like at the test center?You will take the test in individual testing stations similar to partitionedstudy areas that might be found in a library. Each station has acomputer, headphone set for listening to the audio material, and deskspace for writing.


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Contacting TOEFL

How can I contact TOEFL?

[email protected]

TOEFL Services

Educational Testing Services

P.O. Box 6151Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA

Telephone: 1-609-771-7100

Tel:+650-361-0553Fax: 1-609-771-7500

TTY: 1-609-771-7714

TOEFL ORIENTATION

INFORMATION

Test of English as a Foreign Language

It tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking,

listening, reading, and writing.

Some questions require test takers to combine more than one skill: To succeed

academically in English-speaking colleges and universities, students need to be able tocombine their language skills in the classroom. Integrated questions, or tasks, in the

new test will help learners build the skills and confidence needed to communicate

effectively in the academic environments they plan to enter. The new integrated tasks willask test takers to

read, listen, and then speak in response to a question listen and then speak in response to a question

read, listen, and then write in response to a question

The new TOEFL test includes a Speaking section. This section includes six tasks, and test

takers wear headphones and speak into a microphone when they respond. The responses

are digitally recorded and transmitted to ETSs Online Scoring Network where humanscorers rate them. The scorers are carefully monitored for accuracy, so test takers and

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The Writing section has been expanded. The new test requires test takers to write a

response to material they have heard and read, and to compose an essay in support of an

opinion. Human scorers also rate the responses to the Writing tasks via ETSs OnlineScoring Network.

The new test is about 4 hours long. All sections will be completed in one day, so there isno need to travel to the test center twice.

Note taking is allowed. Test takers can take notes throughout the test.

The new scores help to explain the test takers English language ability. ETS providescomprehensive scoring information that will include scores for four skills and a total

score. Competency descriptors for each skill and level are available at

www.ets.org/toefland in our publications. These descriptors help to explain what thenew scores mean. In addition, test takers will receive helpful performance feedback on

their score reports.

The new scores are eported online. Beginning in September 2005, test takers are able toview scores online 15 business days after the test, as well as receive a copy of their score

report by mail. Colleges and universities are able to view online scores.

How does the new Internet-based TOEFL compare with the computer-based and paper-

based versions of the test?

INTERNET-BASED TEST(iBT)

COMPUTER-BASEDTEST (CBT)

PAPER-BASED TEST(PBT)

SKILLS TESTED Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Listening

Structure(Grammar)

Reading

Writing

Listening

Structure(Grammar)

Reading

Writing

TEST TIME 4 hours 3,5 hours 3 hours

INTEGRATEDTASKS

Yes No No

NOTE TAKING Yes No No

COMPUTERTUTORIALS

Instructions for answeringquestions are given within

each section; there is nocomputer tutorial.

A computer tutorial andinstructions for answering

questions are providedbefore the test.

Not applicable

COMPUTERADAPTIVE

Not computer adaptive. Eachtest taker receives the samerange of questions in anygiven form of the test.

Listening and Structureare computer adaptive.Reading and Writing arenot.

Not applicable

LISTENING 4 6 lectures, somewith classroom

11 17 dialogues - 1 3 4 mini-talks -each 60 90 seconds
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discussion - each 3 5

minutes long, 6

questions each

2 3 conversations -

each 3 minutes long, 5questions each

Introduction ofadditional native

English accents

Time: 60 90 minutes

Score scale: 0 30

Whats different?

Longer, moreauthenticconversations andlectures

Note taking allowed

New questions thatmeasureunderstanding of aspeakers attitude,

degree of certainty,purpose, ormotivation

question each

2 3 short

conversations - eachup to 1 minute long, 2

- 3 questions each

4 6 mini-lectures

and discussions - eachup to 2 minutes long,

3 6 questions each

Time: 40 60

minutes

Score scale: 0 30

long, 3 5 questions

each

2 3 extendedconversations each 60

90 seconds long, 3 5 questions each

30 40 dialogues -each 5 15 seconds

long, 1 question each

Time: 30 40

minutes

Score scale: 31 68

SPEAKING 6 tasks

2 independent tasks expressan opinion on afamiliar topic

4 integrated tasks speak basedon what is read andheard

Up to 30 seconds to

prepare the

responseUp to 1 minute to

respond

Time: 20 minutesScore scale: 0 4

None None


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points; total of

ratings converted to 0

30 scorescale

Whats different?

Everything its abrand new section!

READING 3 5 passages from

academic textsApproximately 700

words long

Includes multiple-focus

passages

(compare/contrast,cause/effect)

12 14 questions foreach passage

Time: 60 100 minutes

Score scale: 0 30

Whats different?

Glossary to definekey words; easy-to-use review feature

New task categorizeinformationand fill inchart/completesummary

4 5 passages from

academic texts 250 350 words long

11 questions per

passage

Time: 70 90

minutes

Score scale: 0 30

5 passages from

academic texts 250 350 words long

10 questions per

passage

Time: 55 minutes

Score scale: 31 67

WRITING 2 tasks- 1 integrated task

write based on what isread and heard

Time: 50 minutes (20minutes for integrated

task and 30 minutes for

independent task)Score scale: 0 5

points; total of ratings

1 independent task support an opinion on atopic

Time: 30 minutesScore scale: 0 6 points;combined with Structureand converted to scorescale of 0-30

1 independent task (Testof Written English)Rating: 0 6 points,

reported separately onscore reportTime: 30 minutesHandwriting only


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converted to 0 30

score scale

Whats different?

Integrated task 0 5 points

Typing required

STRUCTURE(GRAMMAR)

No grammar section,although grammaris evaluated in Speaking andWritingresponses.

20 25 questionsTime: 15 20 minutesScore scale: scorecombined withWriting section score (seeabove)

40 questionsTime: 25 minutesScore scale: 31 68

TOTAL SCORE 0 120 0 - 300 311 - 677

COMPETENCY

DESCRIPTORS

Yes. They describe

performance atmajor score points

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