The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT Test, Seventh Edition (2024)
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The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT® Test
Using the Digital Resources
Authentic TOEFL iBT test questions are used in this book. However, the screens and delivery formats are not
identical to the actual test. When you take the actual TOEFL iBT test, you may notice some variations in how the
questions are presented to you on screen.
Installation
First, go to www.mhprofessional.com/toefl7e. Once on the site, you’ll be prompted to enter your access code—
if you are using a paperback, you will find your code inside the back cover. If you are using an eBook, your code
will be in your ETS account. Please note that this code is redeemable only by you and a maximum of four times.
Once you enter your access code, a download will automatically begin. This download will contain the audio
files you need as well as files that contain the practice tests in both PC and Mac® format.
Main Menu for Practice Tests
When you launch the program, the following screen will appear:
Taking TOEFL iBT® Practice Tests on Your Computer
From the Main Menu, choose Practice Test 1, 2, 3, or 4. Then select the test section you wish to take: Reading,
Listening, Speaking, or Writing. Note that you can take each section more than once.
Using the Digital Resources
Authentic TOEFL iBT test questions are used in this book. However, the screens and delivery formats are not
identical to the actual test. When you take the actual TOEFL iBT test, you may notice some variations in how the
questions are presented to you on screen.
Installation
First, go to www.mhprofessional.com/toefl7e. Once on the site, you’ll be prompted to enter your access code—
if you are using a paperback, you will find your code inside the back cover. If you are using an eBook, your code
will be in your ETS account. Please note that this code is redeemable only by you and a maximum of four times.
Once you enter your access code, a download will automatically begin. This download will contain the audio
files you need as well as files that contain the practice tests in both PC and Mac® format.
Main Menu for Practice Tests
When you launch the program, the following screen will appear:
Taking TOEFL iBT® Practice Tests on Your Computer
From the Main Menu, choose Practice Test 1, 2, 3, or 4. Then select the test section you wish to take: Reading,
Listening, Speaking, or Writing. Note that you can take each section more than once.
The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT® Test
Using the Digital Resources
Authentic TOEFL iBT test questions are used in this book. However, the screens and delivery formats are not
identical to the actual test. When you take the actual TOEFL iBT test, you may notice some variations in how the
questions are presented to you on screen.
Installation
First, go to www.mhprofessional.com/toefl7e. Once on the site, you’ll be prompted to enter your access code—
if you are using a paperback, you will find your code inside the back cover. If you are using an eBook, your code
will be in your ETS account. Please note that this code is redeemable only by you and a maximum of four times.
Once you enter your access code, a download will automatically begin. This download will contain the audio
files you need as well as files that contain the practice tests in both PC and Mac® format.
Main Menu for Practice Tests
When you launch the program, the following screen will appear:
Taking TOEFL iBT® Practice Tests on Your Computer
From the Main Menu, choose Practice Test 1, 2, 3, or 4. Then select the test section you wish to take: Reading,
Listening, Speaking, or Writing. Note that you can take each section more than once.
Using the Digital Resources
Authentic TOEFL iBT test questions are used in this book. However, the screens and delivery formats are not
identical to the actual test. When you take the actual TOEFL iBT test, you may notice some variations in how the
questions are presented to you on screen.
Installation
First, go to www.mhprofessional.com/toefl7e. Once on the site, you’ll be prompted to enter your access code—
if you are using a paperback, you will find your code inside the back cover. If you are using an eBook, your code
will be in your ETS account. Please note that this code is redeemable only by you and a maximum of four times.
Once you enter your access code, a download will automatically begin. This download will contain the audio
files you need as well as files that contain the practice tests in both PC and Mac® format.
Main Menu for Practice Tests
When you launch the program, the following screen will appear:
Taking TOEFL iBT® Practice Tests on Your Computer
From the Main Menu, choose Practice Test 1, 2, 3, or 4. Then select the test section you wish to take: Reading,
Listening, Speaking, or Writing. Note that you can take each section more than once.
When you open a test section, you will first be provided with instructions for that section. A timer on the
screen shows how many minutes and seconds you have left for that section. You can hide the timer if you find it
distracting.
If you must take a break during the test, select Main Menu at the top of the screen. This will take you back to
the main menu. When you are ready to resume, open the test section again, and select the Continue button.
Your work will not be lost, and you will begin exactly where you left off. The timer clock will stop while you are on
your break and will restart immediately when you resume the test. Try not to take breaks too often, because on
the actual test the clock keeps running even if you leave the room on a break.
Answering Questions
To answer the questions in the Reading and Listening sections, select the best answer or follow the instructions
given. For some questions, you will need to select more than one answer. Select the Next button to move
forward to the next question. In the Listening section, the Next button is enabled only after you select an answer
choice or choices. In the Reading section, you can select the Next button at any time to move forward to the next
question, and you can select the Back button to move back to the previous question.
For the Speaking section, you should record your response to each question using a recording device after
you hear the instruction telling you to begin speaking. Stop recording once the response time expires.
For the Writing section, write your response to each question in the space provided within the time allowed.
When all the questions in a section have been answered, select the Next button to complete the section.
Playing Audio Tracks
In the Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections, you will listen to audio tracks. Audio controls are available at the
bottom of the screen. At the end of a track, select the Next button to start answering questions.
Your Performance
On the Main Menu, select any test you have taken. The percentage of questions answered correctly will be
displayed for only the Reading and Listening sections. By selecting a test section and then selecting Review,
you will be able to review the questions from that section. For the Reading and Listening sections, you will see
the correct answer for each question and the rationale explaining why the answer is correct. For the Speaking
section, you will be provided with important points for each question, sample responses, and rater comments on
the responses. Use these to evaluate your performance on the Speaking section. For the Writing section, you will
be given topic notes, sample essays, and rater comments on the essays. Use these to evaluate your performance
on the Writing section.
Audio Files for Working Through the Tests in the Book
You may choose to work with the tests printed in the book rather than with the tests on your computer. If so, you
will still need to listen to the audio tracks. Once you copy the folder named “Audio Files” to your computer, you
will be able to select the audio tracks by number as you proceed through the book. As you work through the
tests in the book, a headphones symbol will indicate each time you need to play a track. Select the number
of the track as instructed in the book.
screen shows how many minutes and seconds you have left for that section. You can hide the timer if you find it
distracting.
If you must take a break during the test, select Main Menu at the top of the screen. This will take you back to
the main menu. When you are ready to resume, open the test section again, and select the Continue button.
Your work will not be lost, and you will begin exactly where you left off. The timer clock will stop while you are on
your break and will restart immediately when you resume the test. Try not to take breaks too often, because on
the actual test the clock keeps running even if you leave the room on a break.
Answering Questions
To answer the questions in the Reading and Listening sections, select the best answer or follow the instructions
given. For some questions, you will need to select more than one answer. Select the Next button to move
forward to the next question. In the Listening section, the Next button is enabled only after you select an answer
choice or choices. In the Reading section, you can select the Next button at any time to move forward to the next
question, and you can select the Back button to move back to the previous question.
For the Speaking section, you should record your response to each question using a recording device after
you hear the instruction telling you to begin speaking. Stop recording once the response time expires.
For the Writing section, write your response to each question in the space provided within the time allowed.
When all the questions in a section have been answered, select the Next button to complete the section.
Playing Audio Tracks
In the Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections, you will listen to audio tracks. Audio controls are available at the
bottom of the screen. At the end of a track, select the Next button to start answering questions.
Your Performance
On the Main Menu, select any test you have taken. The percentage of questions answered correctly will be
displayed for only the Reading and Listening sections. By selecting a test section and then selecting Review,
you will be able to review the questions from that section. For the Reading and Listening sections, you will see
the correct answer for each question and the rationale explaining why the answer is correct. For the Speaking
section, you will be provided with important points for each question, sample responses, and rater comments on
the responses. Use these to evaluate your performance on the Speaking section. For the Writing section, you will
be given topic notes, sample essays, and rater comments on the essays. Use these to evaluate your performance
on the Writing section.
Audio Files for Working Through the Tests in the Book
You may choose to work with the tests printed in the book rather than with the tests on your computer. If so, you
will still need to listen to the audio tracks. Once you copy the folder named “Audio Files” to your computer, you
will be able to select the audio tracks by number as you proceed through the book. As you work through the
tests in the book, a headphones symbol will indicate each time you need to play a track. Select the number
of the track as instructed in the book.
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reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the
United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced
or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval
system, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LOV 29 28 27 26 25 24
Domestic Edition
ISBN 978-1-265-47731-8
MHID 1-265-47731-0
e-ISBN 978-1-265-47787-5
e-MHID 1-265-47787-6
Copyright © 2024, 2021, 2017, 2012, 2009. Exclusive rights by McGraw Hill for
manufacture and export. This book cannot be re-exported from the country to
which it is consigned by McGraw Hill. The International Edition is not available in
North America.
ETS, the ETS logo, SpeechRater, TOEFL, TOEFL iBT, and TOEFL GO! are registered
trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States. TOEFL
GOLEARN! and MyBest are trademarks of ETS in the United States and other
countries.
McGraw Hill books are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums
and sales promotions or for use in corporate training programs. To contact a
representative, please visit the Contact Us pages at www.mhprofessional.com.
McGraw Hill is committed to making our products accessible to all learners. To
learn more about the available support and accommodations we offer, please
contact us at accessibility@ mheducation.com. We also participate in the Access
Text Network (www.accesstext.org), and ATN members may submit requests
through ATN.
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Contents
Contents
1 About the TOEFL iBT® Test 1
Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 1
How to Use This Book .............................................................................................. 2
All About the TOEFL iBT ® Test ................................................................................ 4
Reading Section ........................................................................................................ 7
Listening Section .................................................................................................... 12
Speaking Section..................................................................................................... 17
Writing Section ....................................................................................................... 19
About Test Scores .................................................................................................... 21
General Skill-Building Tips .................................................................................... 25
Test Preparation Tips from ETS ............................................................................. 32
Questions Frequently Asked by Test Takers .......................................................... 33
2 Reading Section 37
Reading Passages .................................................................................................... 37
Reading Questions .................................................................................................. 38
Basic Information and Inferencing Questions .................................................. 38
Inferencing Questions......................................................................................... 45
Reading-to-Learn Questions............................................................................... 51
Strategies for Preparing for and Taking the Reading Section .............................. 56
Practice Set 1....................................................................................................... 58
Practice Set 2....................................................................................................... 69
Practice Set 3....................................................................................................... 78
Practice Set 4....................................................................................................... 88
Practice Set 5....................................................................................................... 99
Practice Set 6..................................................................................................... 110
Contents
1 About the TOEFL iBT® Test 1
Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 1
How to Use This Book .............................................................................................. 2
All About the TOEFL iBT ® Test ................................................................................ 4
Reading Section ........................................................................................................ 7
Listening Section .................................................................................................... 12
Speaking Section..................................................................................................... 17
Writing Section ....................................................................................................... 19
About Test Scores .................................................................................................... 21
General Skill-Building Tips .................................................................................... 25
Test Preparation Tips from ETS ............................................................................. 32
Questions Frequently Asked by Test Takers .......................................................... 33
2 Reading Section 37
Reading Passages .................................................................................................... 37
Reading Questions .................................................................................................. 38
Basic Information and Inferencing Questions .................................................. 38
Inferencing Questions......................................................................................... 45
Reading-to-Learn Questions............................................................................... 51
Strategies for Preparing for and Taking the Reading Section .............................. 56
Practice Set 1....................................................................................................... 58
Practice Set 2....................................................................................................... 69
Practice Set 3....................................................................................................... 78
Practice Set 4....................................................................................................... 88
Practice Set 5....................................................................................................... 99
Practice Set 6..................................................................................................... 110
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3 Listening Section 121
Listening Passages ................................................................................................ 121
Conversations .................................................................................................... 121
Lectures ............................................................................................................. 122
Listening Questions .............................................................................................. 123
Basic Comprehension Questions ..................................................................... 124
Pragmatic Understanding Questions ............................................................... 130
Connecting Information Questions ................................................................. 133
Strategies for Preparing for and Taking the Listening Section .......................... 139
Listening Practice Sets ......................................................................................... 141
Practice Set 1..................................................................................................... 141
Practice Set 2..................................................................................................... 146
Practice Set 3..................................................................................................... 151
Practice Set 4..................................................................................................... 156
Practice Set 5..................................................................................................... 162
4 Speaking Section 167
The Speaking Section ........................................................................................... 167
Speaking Tasks ...................................................................................................... 169
The Independent Task....................................................................................... 169
The Integrated Tasks ......................................................................................... 171
Speaking Scoring Rubric ...................................................................................... 184
Independent Task: Question 1 .......................................................................... 184
Integrated Tasks: Questions 2, 3, and 4 ........................................................... 186
Strategies for Preparing for and Taking the Speaking Section .......................... 188
Frequently Asked Questions About the Speaking Section.................................. 189
3 Listening Section 121
Listening Passages ................................................................................................ 121
Conversations .................................................................................................... 121
Lectures ............................................................................................................. 122
Listening Questions .............................................................................................. 123
Basic Comprehension Questions ..................................................................... 124
Pragmatic Understanding Questions ............................................................... 130
Connecting Information Questions ................................................................. 133
Strategies for Preparing for and Taking the Listening Section .......................... 139
Listening Practice Sets ......................................................................................... 141
Practice Set 1..................................................................................................... 141
Practice Set 2..................................................................................................... 146
Practice Set 3..................................................................................................... 151
Practice Set 4..................................................................................................... 156
Practice Set 5..................................................................................................... 162
4 Speaking Section 167
The Speaking Section ........................................................................................... 167
Speaking Tasks ...................................................................................................... 169
The Independent Task....................................................................................... 169
The Integrated Tasks ......................................................................................... 171
Speaking Scoring Rubric ...................................................................................... 184
Independent Task: Question 1 .......................................................................... 184
Integrated Tasks: Questions 2, 3, and 4 ........................................................... 186
Strategies for Preparing for and Taking the Speaking Section .......................... 188
Frequently Asked Questions About the Speaking Section.................................. 189
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5 Writing Section 191
The Writing Section .............................................................................................. 191
The Integrated Writing Task ................................................................................. 192
How the Task Is Phrased .................................................................................. 194
Strategies for Taking the Integrated Writing Task .......................................... 195
How Responses Are Scored .............................................................................. 197
Integrated Writing Scoring Rubric .................................................................. 199
Sample Scored Responses for the Integrated Writing Task ........................... 201
Writing for an Academic Discussion ................................................................... 205
How Responses Are Scored .............................................................................. 207
Writing for an Academic Discussion Rubric ................................................... 210
Sample Scored Responses for the Academic Discussion Writing Task ......... 212
Practice Topics for Responding to the Writing for an
Academic Discussion Task............................................................................ 215
Topic List ........................................................................................................... 215
6 Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 1 217
Reading .................................................................................................................. 219
Listening ................................................................................................................ 233
Speaking ................................................................................................................ 245
Writing ................................................................................................................... 251
Answers, Explanations, and Listening Scripts .................................................... 257
7 Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 2 309
Reading .................................................................................................................. 311
Listening ................................................................................................................ 325
Speaking ................................................................................................................ 337
Writing ................................................................................................................... 343
Answers, Explanations, and Listening Scripts .................................................... 349
5 Writing Section 191
The Writing Section .............................................................................................. 191
The Integrated Writing Task ................................................................................. 192
How the Task Is Phrased .................................................................................. 194
Strategies for Taking the Integrated Writing Task .......................................... 195
How Responses Are Scored .............................................................................. 197
Integrated Writing Scoring Rubric .................................................................. 199
Sample Scored Responses for the Integrated Writing Task ........................... 201
Writing for an Academic Discussion ................................................................... 205
How Responses Are Scored .............................................................................. 207
Writing for an Academic Discussion Rubric ................................................... 210
Sample Scored Responses for the Academic Discussion Writing Task ......... 212
Practice Topics for Responding to the Writing for an
Academic Discussion Task............................................................................ 215
Topic List ........................................................................................................... 215
6 Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 1 217
Reading .................................................................................................................. 219
Listening ................................................................................................................ 233
Speaking ................................................................................................................ 245
Writing ................................................................................................................... 251
Answers, Explanations, and Listening Scripts .................................................... 257
7 Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 2 309
Reading .................................................................................................................. 311
Listening ................................................................................................................ 325
Speaking ................................................................................................................ 337
Writing ................................................................................................................... 343
Answers, Explanations, and Listening Scripts .................................................... 349
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8 Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 3 395
Reading .................................................................................................................. 397
Listening ................................................................................................................ 411
Speaking ................................................................................................................ 425
Writing ................................................................................................................... 431
Answers, Explanations, and Listening Scripts .................................................... 437
9 Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 4 487
Reading .................................................................................................................. 489
Listening ................................................................................................................ 503
Speaking ................................................................................................................ 517
Writing ................................................................................................................... 523
Answers, Explanations, and Listening Scripts .................................................... 529
10 Writer’s Handbook for
English Language Learners 581
Grammar ............................................................................................................... 581
Usage ..................................................................................................................... 594
Mechanics.............................................................................................................. 601
Style ....................................................................................................................... 610
Organization and Development ........................................................................... 616
Advice to Writers ................................................................................................... 629
Revising, Editing, and Proofreading .................................................................... 635
Glossary ................................................................................................................. 638
Appendix: Performance Feedback for Test Takers ................................................... 643
8 Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 3 395
Reading .................................................................................................................. 397
Listening ................................................................................................................ 411
Speaking ................................................................................................................ 425
Writing ................................................................................................................... 431
Answers, Explanations, and Listening Scripts .................................................... 437
9 Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 4 487
Reading .................................................................................................................. 489
Listening ................................................................................................................ 503
Speaking ................................................................................................................ 517
Writing ................................................................................................................... 523
Answers, Explanations, and Listening Scripts .................................................... 529
10 Writer’s Handbook for
English Language Learners 581
Grammar ............................................................................................................... 581
Usage ..................................................................................................................... 594
Mechanics.............................................................................................................. 601
Style ....................................................................................................................... 610
Organization and Development ........................................................................... 616
Advice to Writers ................................................................................................... 629
Revising, Editing, and Proofreading .................................................................... 635
Glossary ................................................................................................................. 638
Appendix: Performance Feedback for Test Takers ................................................... 643
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About the
TOEFL iBT® Test
g The main features of the TOEFL iBT test
g What kind of questions are on the test
g How you can use this book to help you prepare for the test
Read this
chapter
to learn
1
1This Official Guide has been created to help English language learners
understand the TOEFL iBT test and prepare for it. By preparing for the
test, you will also be building the skills you need to succeed in an academic
setting and go anywhere in your career and in life.
Getting Started
Start your preparation for the TOEFL iBT test by reading the following important
information about the test, testing requirements, and your TOEFL iBT scores.
Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs around the world
require students to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English as an
entrance requirement.
The TOEFL iBT test gives test takers the opportunity to prove they can com-
municate ideas effectively by simulating university classroom and student-life
communication. The language used in the test reflects real-life English language
usage in university lectures, classes, and laboratories. It is the same language
professors use when they discuss coursework or concepts with students. It is the
language students use in study groups and everyday university situations, such
as buying books at the bookstore. The academic reading passages are based on
textbooks and other academic publications.
TOEFL iBT Scores Can Help You Go Anywhere
The TOEFL iBT test measures how well test takers use English, not just their
knowledge of the language. Because it is a valid and reliable test with unbiased,
objective scoring, the TOEFL iBT test confirms that a student has the English
language skills necessary to succeed in an academic setting.
That’s why it’s the world’s premier academic English test. TOEFL iBT scores
are accepted by more than 12,000 universities and other institutions in more
than 160 countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States,
TOEFL iBT® Test
g The main features of the TOEFL iBT test
g What kind of questions are on the test
g How you can use this book to help you prepare for the test
Read this
chapter
to learn
1
1This Official Guide has been created to help English language learners
understand the TOEFL iBT test and prepare for it. By preparing for the
test, you will also be building the skills you need to succeed in an academic
setting and go anywhere in your career and in life.
Getting Started
Start your preparation for the TOEFL iBT test by reading the following important
information about the test, testing requirements, and your TOEFL iBT scores.
Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs around the world
require students to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English as an
entrance requirement.
The TOEFL iBT test gives test takers the opportunity to prove they can com-
municate ideas effectively by simulating university classroom and student-life
communication. The language used in the test reflects real-life English language
usage in university lectures, classes, and laboratories. It is the same language
professors use when they discuss coursework or concepts with students. It is the
language students use in study groups and everyday university situations, such
as buying books at the bookstore. The academic reading passages are based on
textbooks and other academic publications.
TOEFL iBT Scores Can Help You Go Anywhere
The TOEFL iBT test measures how well test takers use English, not just their
knowledge of the language. Because it is a valid and reliable test with unbiased,
objective scoring, the TOEFL iBT test confirms that a student has the English
language skills necessary to succeed in an academic setting.
That’s why it’s the world’s premier academic English test. TOEFL iBT scores
are accepted by more than 12,000 universities and other institutions in more
than 160 countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States,
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About the TOEFL iBT® TestAbout the TOEFL iBT® Test
the United Kingdom, and all across Europe and Asia. The test is administered
at thousands of secure, ETS-approved test centers in more than 180 countries.
More than 35 million people around the world have taken the TOEFL test to help
achieve their dreams.
Who Creates the TOEFL iBT Test?
The TOEFL iBT test is developed and administered by ETS, the world’s largest
private educational testing and measurement organization. Our mission is to
advance quality and equity in education. Providing fair, valid, and reliable assess-
ments is central to why we exist.
Who Is Required to Take the TOEFL iBT Test?
Most colleges and universities where English is the language of instruction
require an English proficiency test. The TOEFL iBT test is the most widely
accepted English-language test worldwide, so it’s a great choice to meet those
requirements. Be sure to check with each institution where you are applying to
confirm what scores they accept.
How Is the TOEFL iBT Test Used in the Admissions Process?
Your test scores will be considered together with other information you supply
to the institution to determine if you have the appropriate academic and lan-
guage background to be admitted to a regular or modified program of study.
Often, your field of study and if you are applying as a graduate or undergraduate
student will determine what TOEFL iBT scores you need.
Is There a Minimum Acceptable Score?
Each institution that uses TOEFL iBT scores sets its own minimum level of accept-
able performance. These minimums vary from one institution to another, depend-
ing on factors such as the applicant’s field of study, the level of study (undergraduate
or graduate), whether the applicant will be a teaching assistant, and whether the
institution offers English as a Second Language support for its students.
How to Use This Book
This book and its digital resources give you instruction, practice, and advice on
strategies for performing well on the TOEFL iBT test.
b Chapter 1 provides an overview of the test, information about test scores,
and an introduction to the on-screen appearance of the different parts of
the TOEFL iBT test, along with general test-taking suggestions.
About the TOEFL iBT® TestAbout the TOEFL iBT® Test
the United Kingdom, and all across Europe and Asia. The test is administered
at thousands of secure, ETS-approved test centers in more than 180 countries.
More than 35 million people around the world have taken the TOEFL test to help
achieve their dreams.
Who Creates the TOEFL iBT Test?
The TOEFL iBT test is developed and administered by ETS, the world’s largest
private educational testing and measurement organization. Our mission is to
advance quality and equity in education. Providing fair, valid, and reliable assess-
ments is central to why we exist.
Who Is Required to Take the TOEFL iBT Test?
Most colleges and universities where English is the language of instruction
require an English proficiency test. The TOEFL iBT test is the most widely
accepted English-language test worldwide, so it’s a great choice to meet those
requirements. Be sure to check with each institution where you are applying to
confirm what scores they accept.
How Is the TOEFL iBT Test Used in the Admissions Process?
Your test scores will be considered together with other information you supply
to the institution to determine if you have the appropriate academic and lan-
guage background to be admitted to a regular or modified program of study.
Often, your field of study and if you are applying as a graduate or undergraduate
student will determine what TOEFL iBT scores you need.
Is There a Minimum Acceptable Score?
Each institution that uses TOEFL iBT scores sets its own minimum level of accept-
able performance. These minimums vary from one institution to another, depend-
ing on factors such as the applicant’s field of study, the level of study (undergraduate
or graduate), whether the applicant will be a teaching assistant, and whether the
institution offers English as a Second Language support for its students.
How to Use This Book
This book and its digital resources give you instruction, practice, and advice on
strategies for performing well on the TOEFL iBT test.
b Chapter 1 provides an overview of the test, information about test scores,
and an introduction to the on-screen appearance of the different parts of
the TOEFL iBT test, along with general test-taking suggestions.
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