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TOEFL |
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Test of English as a Foreign Language |
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Overview
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a compulsory English test conducted
for every student from non-English speaking country looking for overseas education
in English speaking countries like, USA, UK, etc. It is a test conducted for assessing
the fundamental abilities in English and is accepted by over 6000 colleges and universities
in 110 countries. This is over 3 times the number of any other English-language
proficiency test. The test is administered in 180 countries at more than 1275 test
sites. A TOEFL score is valid for two years and then is deleted from the official
database. The maximum score for Internet based TOEFL (Computer Based TOEFL) is 120.
Why TOEFL test?
Performing TOEFL test provides several benefits that help you to assists for your
overseas education. Some of them are:
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Regardless to the place where you want to study, TOEFL test enables you to reach
your desired destination. Depending on the test score will be eligible for getting
admission in college or university in the world. |
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There is much flexibility in performing a TOEFL test whenever you want to take.
You will be offered practice tools and feedback, and more alternatives to study
abroad than any other English-language test in the world |
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TOEFL enables you various amenities such as, listening to lectures, view films,
attend seminars, read textbooks, perform online research, speak with professors
and other students, write academic papers, reports, e-mails and more |
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Test Modules
TOEFL test consists of four distinct modules, each determining the essential language
proficiency that is used in the atmosphere of the academic. |
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Reading
This module determines the proficiency of understanding intellectual reading issues.
The Reading module consists of 3-5 comprehensive passages (long passages and questions
asked about them). They are chosen from the academic topics, which are found in
undergraduate university textbooks. |
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Listening
This module determines the proficiency of understanding the English since it is
used in the colleges and universities. Listening module consists of 6 comprehensive
passages, two passages will be the conversations of the students and the other four
will be academic lectures or discussions. Students have to understand the conversations
and answer for the passage questions. |
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Speaking
This module determines the proficiency of speaking in English. Speaking module consists
of 6 tasks, two independent tasks and four integrated tasks. In the independent
tasks, students have to answer opinion questions concerning to the academic life.
In two of the integrated tasks, students have to read a passage, listen to a passage
and speak about how the ideas in the two passages are related. In the other two
integrated tasks, students have to listen to long passages, review them and speak
about the information in the passages. |
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Writing
This module determines the proficiency of writing that is pertinent for colleges
and universities assignments. This module consists of two tasks, one independent
task where students have to read an academic passage, listen to an academic passage
and write their reviews about the two passages. Another is the integrated task where
students have to write an own essay |
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Structure of the TOEFL iBT Test |
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Description
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Testing Time
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Questions |
Score Scale
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Reading |
3-5 passages from academic texts; approximately 700 words long; 12-14 questions
per passage.
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60-100 minutes
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36-70 questions
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0-30
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Listening |
4-6 lectures, some with classroom discussion; each
3-5 minutes long; 6 questions each. 2-3 conversations; each 3 minutes long; 5 questions
each.
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60-90 minutes
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34-51 questions
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0-30
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Break |
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10 minutes
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Speaking |
2 tasks to express an opinion on a familiar topic;
4 tasks to speak based on what is read and listened to.
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20 minutes
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6 tasks
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0-4 points converted to 0-30 score scale
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Writing |
1 task to write based on what is read and listened to; 1 task to support an opinion
on a topic.
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50 minutes
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2 tasks
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0-5 points converted to 0-30 score scale
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Total Score
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0-120
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Variations in Different TOEFL Tests iBT / CBT / PBT |
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Post Secondary Level
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TOEFL @ iBT
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Maximum Score
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120 |
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Graduate Programs
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100 |
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Maximum Undergraduate
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92 |
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Minimum Undergraduate
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86 |
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College
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80 |
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Community College
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61 |
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Fee |
$ 165 |
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$ 17
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Time Length
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4:30 hrs
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