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TOEFEL Examination
Test Structure of the paper-based TOEFL
The purpose of the TOEFL test is to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The test uses a multiple choice format to measure the ability to understand North American English.
The test comprises 3 sections:
Listening Comprehension
This section measures the ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America
Structured and Written Expression
This section measures ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English
Reading Comprehension
Measures ability to understand non technical reading matter
Test Structure of theComputer-based TOEFL
The test has 4 four sections, all of which are mandatory.
Listening Comprehension
This section measures the ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America. You will both see and hear the questions before the answer choices appear.
Structured Expression
This section measures ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English. The language tested is formal, rather than conversational. When topics have a national context, they refer to US or Canadian history, culture, art or literature. However knowledge of these contexts is not necessary to answer the questions.
Reading Comprehension
This section measures the ability to understand short passages similar in topic and style to academic texts used in North American colleges and universities.
Written Expression
This section measures the ability to write in English on an assigned topic. You must compose an Essay.
The Computer Based Test is administered by Sylvan Learning Systems.
One does not need computer expertise to take the test. The TOEFL CBT bulletin has a tutorial on Pages 28-32, which must be read prior to the Test.
TOEFL candidates in INDIA must take the Paper based Test.
For all other details refer to the bulletin or visit the site : http:// www.toefl.org
TOEFL Question Types
Listening Comprehension
In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts in this section with special directions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers you hear. Do not take notes or write in your test book at any time. Do not turn the pages until you are told so.
Part A
Here a short conversation between two people will be played. After each conversation a question is asked. The conversations and the questions will not be repeated. One has to tick the correct answer among the 4 options given :
E.g.
On the recording one would hear:
(woman) I don’t like this painting very much
(man) Neither do I.
(narrator) What does the man mean ?
Options:
(A) He does not like the painting either
(B) He doesn’t know how to paint
(C) He doesn’t have any paintings
(D) He doesn’t know what to do
The correct answer in this case is (A).
Part B
In this part of the test conversations will be longer. After each conversation, one would hear several questions. The conversations and the questions will not be repeated. One has to tick the correct answer among the 4 options given :
E.g.
(narrator) Questions 4 through 7. Listen to the conversation about a trip.
(man) Are you ready for the Big Apple?
(woman) Excuse me ?
(man) You know, New York city. You are going to New York with us, aren’t you? I wanted to show everybody around my old neighbourhood.
(woman) Oh...sure! I wouldn’t miss it-especially when the tour guide is a native New Yorker.
(man) I thought we could start at the Museum of Modern Art. Right now there is an exhibit on 20th century American painters.
(woman) Fine with me...but what are you saying about..a big apple?
(man) The Big Apple.It’s a nickname for New York. I think i heard once that it started with jazz musicians in the 20’s.
(woman) Oh!
(man) Whenever they played a concert in a city, they called that city an ‘apple’. In those days, New York was the biggest city in the country, so they called it The Big Apple.
(woman) Hey, I have an idea! Lets go to a jazz club while we’re there.
(man) Sounds good.
Questions:
4. You will hear :
(narrator) What is the man planning to see?
A. An art exhibit
B. A Broadway play
C. A modern dance production
D. An opera
5. What can be inferred about the man?
A. He is a jazz musician
B. He wants to join the woman's club.
C. He is in his 20’s.
D. He was born in New York
6. What does the word Apple in the phrase The Big Apple refer to ?
A. An instrument
B. A city
C. A theatre
D. A concert
7. Who gave New York its nickname ?
A. Painters
B. Tour Guides
C. Musicians
D. Grocers
Part C
In this part of the test you will hear several talks. After each talk you will hear some questions. The talks and the questions will not be repeated.
E.g.
On the recording you will hear:
(narrator) Listen to the instructor’s talk about a television program.
(man) I’d like to tell you about an interesting TV program that’ll be shown this coming Thursday. It’ll be from 9p.m. to 10p.m. on Channel 4. It’s a part of a series called Mysteries of Human Biology. The subject of the program is The Human Brain- How it functions and how it can malfunction. Topics that will be covered are dreams, memory, and depression. These topics are illustrated with outstanding computer animation that makes explanation easy to follow. Make an effort to see this show. Since we have been studying nervous system in the class, you will find it extremely useful.
1. What is the main purpose of the program?
A. To demonstrate the latest use of computer graphics.
B. To discuss the possibility of economic depression
C. To explain the workings of the brain
D. To dramatize a famous mystery story.
Ans: C
2. Why does the speaker recommend watching the program ?
A. It is required of all science majors
B. It will never be shown again
C. It can help viewers improve their memory skills.
D. It will help in the course work.
Ans: D
Structured and Written Expression
There are 2 types of questions in this section, with special directions for each type.
Type 1: Complete the sentences with the best phrase
E.g.
Geysers have often been compared to volcanoes _____________ they both emit hot liquids from below the Earth's surface.
A. due to
B. because
C. in spite of
D. regardless of
Ans : B
Type 1: Sentence Correction
The sentence has 4 underlined words or phrases. Identify one underlined word or phrase that must be changed to correct the sentence.
E.g.
Guppies are sometimes call rainbow fish because of the male’s bright colours. A B C D
Ans: A
Reading Comprehension
A passage is given. One has to read the passage and answer the questions given beneath the passage.
Despite the many cultural and political differences among nations, the objectives and curriculum at least of elementary education tend to be similar. Nearly all nations are officially committed to mass education, which is viewed as eventually including a full elementary education for all. An increasing agreement may therefore be found among nations to the effect that preparation for citizenship is one of the major objectives of elementary education. In terms of curriculum, this objective suggests an emphasis on language competence, arithmetic skills, and basic social studies and science. The proportion of school time devoted to each of these areas may vary from nation to nation, but taken as a whole, they typically comprise the bulk of the curriculum.
Some observers viewing the less developed nations have suggested that such a curriculum does not cover enough ground and that community or vocational skills should be included. Many innovations in this direction have been attempted. Local crafts are taught in the basic schools of India, for example; agriculture has been introduced in some of the primary schools of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania; and introductory skills in wood and metalworking are included in the curriculum of mainland China. The specific reasons for teaching hand skills in the elementary school vary from nation to nation. In a few nations, such teaching is viewed as providing vocational or pre-vocational skills; in some nations it is hoped that the products of the children's work will be marketable and hence defray the expenses of schooling; and in still other nations handwork is seen as a way of instilling an appreciation for labour. Some parents have voiced objections to these changes, however, and students who fear that the introduction of "practical" subjects may lessen the possibility of entrance to secondary schools a widely held pupil aspiration.
E.g. Q. All the following have been mentioned as purpose of vocationalising elementary education except
(a) earning some revenue for the school by sale of objects produced by students
(b) teaching agriculture to students
(c) lack of adequate trained teachers to teach traditional subjects
(d) instilling an appreciation of labour
Ans : C
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