Introduction to TOEFL internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT®)

The TOEFL internet Based Test ®(TOEFL iBT®),managed and administered by the Education Testing Service (ETS), is the only TOEFL test program co-organized by the Ministry of Education Testing Center in cooperation with ETS. The test was introduced to China in 2006 and has been offered in more than 100 test centers. It is considered as the authoritative standard for overseas universities, colleges, organizations and institutions to measure the English ability of applicants or practitioners. The format of the test questions is designed to simulate the university classroom environment, emphasizing the comprehensive diversity of information sources. Through the four parts of reading, listening, speaking and writing, the test comprehensively evaluates the candidates’ academic English application ability, and helps them successfully complete overseas study and further study.

Accepted by more than 12,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries, and preferred worldwide, the TOEFL iBT test is the world’s premier English-language test for study, work and immigration. For example, the immigration department issue residence and work visas based on their applicants’ TOEFL iBT® score; medical and certification bodies issue professional qualifications based on their practitioners’ TOEFL iBT® score. In addition, more and more English learners self-assess their progress in English based on their TOEFL iBT® scores.

The TOEFL iBT test is divided into four sections and takes about 2 hours to complete. The total score is 120.

Reading:

· 2 passages, each 700 words

multiple-focus passages (compare/contrast, cause/effect)

10 questions for each passage

· Estimated Timing: 35 minutes

· Score scale: 0–30

Listening

· 3 lectures, some with classroom discussion, each 3–5 minutes, 6 questions each

· 2 conversations, each 3 minutes, 5 questions each

· Estimated Timing: 36 minutes

· Score scale: 0–30

Speaking

· 4 tasks:

1 independent task to express an opinion on a familiar topic

3 integrated tasks based on what is read and heard

Up to 30 seconds to prepare the response, up to 1 minute to respond

· Estimated Timing: 16 minutes

· Score scale: 0–30

Writing:

· 2 tasks:

1 20-minute integrated task based on what is read and heard

1 10-minute Writing for an Academic Discussion task to state and support an opinion in an online classroom discussion

· Estimated Timing: 29 minutes

· Score scale: 0–30

TOEFL iBT® scores are valid for two years. The registration system will be available approximately 6 business days after the test day. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the TOEFL iBT®, but the interval between tests must not be less than 3 nature days.

If you are taking the TOEFL iBT® in Mainland China, please log on to the TOEFL iBT® registration website of the Ministry of Education.

Website address: https://toefl-main.neea.cn

TELE: 86-10-82345672

Email: ibtcsr@mail.neea.edu.cn