Wednesday 9 January 2013

Sample test for the Internet-Based TOEFL


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This test includes sample tasks for the TOEFL Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT). The skills for the Internet-Based TOEFL are READING, LISTENING, SPEAKING and WRITING.

The sample test will be dedicated to the Speaking and the Writing Sections.


SPEAKING SECTION

The Speaking section tests your ability to communicate in English in an academic setting. During the test, you will be presented with six speaking questions. The questions ask for a response to a single question, a conversation, a talk or a lecture.

Question

1. Describe an ideal marriage partner. What qualities do you think are most important for a husband or wife? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choices.

Preparation Time: 15 seconds

Recording Time: 45 seconds


2. Some people like to watch the news on television. Other people prefer to read the news in a newspaper. Still others use their computers to get the news. How do you prefer to be informed about the news and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

Preparation Time: 15 seconds

Recording Time: 45 seconds


3. Independent Speaking Question 1 “A Birthday’’

Listen to a question about a familiar topic.

Question

Explain how birthdays are celebrated in your country. Use specific examples and details in your explanation.

Preparation Time: 15 seconds

Recording Time: 45 seconds


4. Independent Speaking Question 2 “Course Requirements”

Listen to a question that asks your opinion about a familiar topic.

Question

Some students would rather write a paper than take a test. Other students would rather take a test instead of writing a paper. Which option do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Preparation Time: 15 seconds

Recording Time: 45 seconds


WRITING SECTION

The writing section tests your ability to write essays in English similar to those that you would write in college courses.

There will be 2 essays during the test. The sample test for the TOEFL iBT is dedicated to the second essay or the independent essay. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write and revise your response. Typically, a good essay for the independent topic will require that you write 300-350 words.


INDEPENDENT ESSAY: Family Pets

Question

Read and think about the following statement:

Pets should be treated like family members.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to support your opinion.



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