iBT TOEFL

1. Test contents
Section Reading Listening Break Speaking writing Time Limit 6080 minutes 6090 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 50 minutes Questions
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Tasks
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions. Listen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions. Express an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks. Write essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.

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2. Test structure
Question number 1 Required task The test taker is asked to speak about a topic about familiar topic related to person, place, object, or event Two situations or opinions are presented. The test taker is 2 asked which he/she prefer and needs to explain about the choice A reading passage about a campus related topic is presented and a listening passage which is a response to that topic. The 3 test taker is asked what the opinion is of a speaker in the listening passage and need to explain how that persons opinion relates to the issue presented in the reading passage. A reading passage about an academic subject and a listening passage of a part of a lecture on that same subject are 4 presented. The reading passage is always about important academic term or concept. The test taker is asked to speak about how the example supports or illustrates the term or concept. A listening passage of a part of a conversation about campus 5 problem and one or more solutions are presented. The test taker needs to describe the problem and then give opinion about what the solution should be. A listening passage of a part of a lecture is presented. It is an 6 excerpt from an academic lecture on a single topic. The test taker is asked to explain the main concept of the issue using the points and examples that were given in the lecture. 20 seconds 60 seconds 20 seconds 60 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds 15 seconds 45 seconds Given time to prepare 15 seconds Given time to speak 45 seconds

3. Scoring criteria
1) Delivery Clear and fluid speech Good pronunciation Natural pace Good intonation 2) Language use Use of grammar and vocabulary to express your ideas 3) Topic development How fully you answer How clearly you express your ideas How you connect ideas

4. Sample questions
Question 1. Talk about a pleasant and memorable event that happened while you were in school. Explain why this event brings back fond memories. Question 2. Some people think it is more fun to spend time with friends in restaurants of cafes. Others think it is more fun to spend time with friends at home. Which do you think is better? Explain why. Question 3. The man expresses his opinion of the Student Associations recent purchase. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion. Question 4. Explain flow and how the example used by the professor illustrates the concept. Question 5. Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing. Then state which solution you would recommend. Explain the reasons for your recommendation. Question 6. Using the points and examples used in the talk, describe the two different definitions of tools given by the professor.