TOEIC Test of English for International Communication

There are two different tests

The TOEIC Listening and Reading test measures proficiency in English
reading and listening skills, from beginner to advanced level (A1-C1). It is a
multiple-choice test.
o Takes 45 minutes to complete the Listening Test
75 minutes for the reading section.
o Each section has 100 questions
o There are 4 parts in the listening (45 minutes) and 3 parts in the reading
(75 minutes)

Old version New version

Part 1 photographs of 10 questions
Part 2 Question-Response: 30 questions
Part 3 Conversation 30 questions.
= 10 conversations, 3 questions
per conversation
photographs of 6 questions
Question-Response: 25 questions
Conversation 39 questions
= 13 conversations, 3 questions
per conversation.

Part 4 Talks: 30 questions Talks: 30 questions

= 10 talks, 3 questions per talk. = 10 talks, 3 questions per talk
Part 5 Incomplete Sentence: 40 Incomplete Sentence: 30
questions questions

Part 6 Text Completion: 12 questions Text Completion: 16 questions

Single Passage 28 questions
= 9 single passage, 2-5 questions
per passage
Part 7 Double Passage: 20 questions
= 4 double passages,
5 questions per set
Single Passage 29 questions
= 10 single passage, 2-4 questions
per passage
Multiple Passage: 25 questions
=2 set-based double passages,
3 set-based triple passages,
5 questions per set.

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The changes to the questions – New Toeic format
Listening section
A lower number of Photograph and Question Response questions
To increased number of Conversation questions
Conversations that include shorter turns and more exchanges
More speakers in some conversations

Reading section
A lower number of Incomplete Sentence questions
Two new question-types testing understanding of the overall organization of
passages:
Text completion questions that ask test takers to choose which new sentence
fits best in the context of the overall passage
A small increase in the number of single- and multiple-passage questions
New questions about understating the writer’s words in context

SCORES

Each candidate receives a score between 5 and 495 points for each section.
The final score is the sum of these two intermediary scores. Thus, the best
possible score you can get in the TOEIC exam is 990 and the worst score is
10 points.

The new TOEIC exam score is valid for two years; the date of the exam is
noted on the confirmation of your results. You will receive your score within
3 weeks maximum.

The Listening and Reading exam is the more traditional TOEIC test and takes
place with pen and paper in a testing center, whereas the TOEIC Speaking and
Writing exam has been developed more recently and takes place online.

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Test information
Format: paper-and-pencil or online
Levels assessed: Beginner to Advanced (A1 to C1 on the CEFR)
Recommended score validity: 2 years
Skills assessed: “receptive” skills (Listening and Reading) with multiple choice
questions

The TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests measure proficiency in English

speaking and writing skills, from beginner to advanced level (A1-C1). The
Speaking and Writing tests are online.

The TOEIC Speaking and Writing test structure

The Speaking and Writing exam lasts for around 90 minutes altogether,
although the two components take place separately and are scored individually.

The Speaking test takes approximately 20 minutes and includes:

- Reading a paragraph aloud to test pronunciation
- Describing a picture with correct vocabulary and grammar
- Responding to recorded questions with fluent, extended answers
- Proposing a solution to a problem
- Expressing your opinion on a subject
The TOEIC® Speaking Test Format
Content: 11 questions Time: approximately 20 minutes
Score scale: 0–200
Q 1-2 Read a text aloud Test takers will read out loud the text on the
screen.
They will have 45 seconds to prepare.
Then they will have 45 seconds to read the text out
loud.
Q3 Describe a picture Test takers will describe the picture on their
screen in as much detail as they can.
They will have 45 seconds to prepare their
response.

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 Then they will have 45 seconds to speak about the
picture.
Q4-6 Respond to Test takers will answer three questions.
questions They will have 3 seconds per question to prepare
their response.
They will have 15 seconds to respond to questions 4
and 5.
They will have 30 seconds to respond to question 6
Q7-9 Respond to Test takers will answer three questions based on
questions using information provided.
information They will have 45 seconds to read the information
provided before the questions begin.
They will have 3 seconds per question to prepare
their response.
They will have 15 seconds to respond to questions 7
and 8.
They will have 30 seconds to respond to question 9.
Q10 Propose a solution Test takers will be presented with a problem and
asked to propose a solution.
They will have 45 seconds to prepare their
response.
Then they will have 60 seconds to speak. In their
response, they should be sure to:
Show that they recognize the problem
Propose a way of dealing with the problem
Q11 Express an opinion Test takers will give their opinion about a specific
topic.
They will have 30 seconds to prepare their
response.
Then they will have 60 seconds to speak

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Speaking Test Score
Questions 1–9 are rated on a scale of 0–3
Questions 10–11 are rated on a scale of 0–5
The sum of the ratings is converted to a scaled score of 0–200
Eight proficiency levels are provided
Correlated to CEFR levels: A1 to C1

The Writing test takes 60 minutes and includes:

- Writing sentences based on pictures
- Writing an email response
- Writing a short essay
Q1-5 Write a sentence Test takers will write one sentence that is
based on a picture based on a picture.
With each picture, they will be given two
words or phrases that they must use in
their sentence.
They can change the forms of the words
and use the words in any order.
Q6-7 Respond to a written Test takers will show how well they can
Request write a response to an email.
They will have 10 minutes to read and
answer each email
Q8 Write an opinion Test takers will write an essay in response
essay to a question that asks them to state,
explain and support their opinion on an
issue.
Typically, an effective essay will contain a
minimum of 300 words.

Writing Test Score

Questions 1–5 are rated on a scale of 0–3
Questions 6–7 are rated on a scale of 0–4
Question 8 is rated on a scale of 0–5
The sum of the ratings is converted to a scaled score of 0–200
Nine proficiency levels are provided

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Correlated to CEFR levels: A1 to C1

The individual TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests are scored out of a maximum
mark of 200. You will receive your score within 3 weeks maximum.
For the Speaking test, each candidate receives a score that falls into one of
eight bands, corresponding to a proficiency level, as outlined below
Speaking score Proficiency level

0-30 1

40-50 2

60-70 3

80-100 4

110-120 5

130-150 6

160-180 7

190-200 8

For the Writing test, scores fall into one of the following nine bands and
proficiency levels:
Writing score Proficiency level

0-30 1

40 2

50-60 3

70-80 4

90-100 5

110-130 6

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 Writing score
140-160 7
170-190 8
200 9
TOEIC Bridge® is used for people with lower level English skills: beginner to
lower-intermediate level range.
TOEIC
Typically used for employment purposes
Contains business and academic English
Language is presented at a normal pace
There are two separate parts to the TOEIC
test:
Listening and Reading/Speaking and Writing
Approximately 2.5 hours long
Results are valid for 2 years
Listening and Reading gives a score between
10 and 990, ranging from no useful
proficiency (10-180) up to international
proficiency (905-990)
Speaking and Writing tests are scored out of
200; Scores from 170 – 200 are excellent
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Proficiency level
TOEIC Bridge
Is used for people with lower
level English language skills
Contains everyday English with
slowed down speaking
There are two parts:
Listening/Reading
About one hour long
100 questions
Results are valid for a 2 year
period
Scores range from 10 to 90 on
each section for a total score
range of 20-180
Score of 40 in listening, for
example, would indicate an A1
level on the CEFR
Score of 85 in reading, for
example, would indicate B1 level
on the CEFR in that skill
Listening Test Score
Minimum score: 15 – Maximum score: 50
Correlated to CEFR levels: A1 to B1

Reading Test Score

Minimum score: 15 – Maximum score: 50
Correlated to CEFR levels: A1 to B1

Total Test Score

Minimum score: 30 – Maximum score: 100
Correlated to CEFR levels: A1 to B1

CEFR The Common European Framework of Reference

The CEFR describes language proficiency in listening, reading, speaking and

writing on a six-level scale:
• A1– A2 (Basic User)
• B1– B2 (Independent User)
• C1–C2 (Proficient User)

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TOEFL
TOEFL

- Test of English as a Foreign Language

- is a standardized test to measure the English of non-native speakers willing to apply for American Universities
The TOEFL test is divided into three groups: TOEFL iBT test, TOEFL ITP tests and the TOEFL Young Students Series,
including the TOEFL Junior® and the TOEFL Primary® tests.
1. TOEFL iBT® test
Measures the ability to use and understand English at the university level
2. TOEFL PBT – is a paper test
3. TOEFL ITP® tests
Measure the English-language proficiency needed to succeed in an academic setting.
4. TOEFL Junior® tests
Measure your young students’ English proficiency and set a strong foundation for their future.
5. TOEFL Primary® tests
Measure students’ proficiency in the early stages of their English-language learning
What are the differences between the TOEIC tests and the TOEFL tests?
The TOEIC® tests measure proficiency in English relevant to the global workplace whereas the TOEFL® tests
measure the academic communication skills in English. Both tests aim to measure the level of English proficiency
for non-native English speakers.
1. TOEFL IBT
-to measure a test taker’s ability to use and understand English at the university level.
-to evaluates their listening, reading, speaking and writing skills in an academic context.
-stands for internet-based test

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TEST FORMAT TOEFL iBT
Section Order Time # of questions Details
Reading 1 60-80 minutes 35-36 Read 3-4passages and answer questions

Listening 2 60-90 minutes 34-51 Listen 4-6 lecturers and 2-3 conversations
and answer questions
Break (10 minutes)
Speaking 4 20 minutes 6 tasks Answer prompts about familiar topics,
campus situations, and academic course
content
Writing 5 50 minutes 2 tasks Compare a passage and a lecture, write about
opinion
Total About 4 hrs

√ You’ll have one 10-minute break in the middle of the test. All test takers are required to take this break
 TOEFL Reading Question Types
There are three Reading question types: multiple choice, Inserting a Sentence, and Reading to Learn.
Multiple Choice
Most Reading questions are standard multiple choice. These questions are each worth 1 raw point and give you four
answer choices to choose from.
For this question type, you may have to define a vocabulary word in the text or answer a question about the content
or form of the passage

Inserting a Sentence
You’ll get one Inserting a Sentence question, worth 1 raw point, with each passage. This question is always the
second-to-last question in a question set
With this question, you get a new sentence and four possible places to insert it in the passage. Your task is to put
the sentence in the area of the passage where it makes the most sense.

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Reading to Learn
This is perhaps one of the most unique question types on the TOEFL. The Reading to Learn question requires you to
arrange the main points of the passage in a chart or summary by clicking and dragging sentences.
There is only one Reading to Learn question per passage, and it’ll always come at the end of a question set.
In addition, this is the only Reading question type worth 2-3 raw points, meaning you can get partial credit if you
only get some of the answers correct.

This second question type is similar to the multiple-choice question type above in that

you’ll have four answers to choose from; however, you may select more than one answer

choice (denoted by boxes instead of ovals).

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 TOEFL Listening Questions Types

There are three question types on Listening: standard multiple choice, multiple answer, and Replay. We discuss each
of these below.
Multiple Choice
This is your basic multiple-choice question and by far the most common question type you’ll see on Listening. Each
question is worth 1 raw point and comes with four answer choices and one correct answer.

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Multiple Answer
This second question type is similar to the multiple-choice question type above in that you’ll have four answers to
choose from; however, you may select more than one answer choice (denoted by boxes instead of ovals).
The question will tell you how many answers to select (usually two). You get 1 raw point for each of these questions
you answer correctly. There is no partial credit for this question type, so you must get all answers correct to get
the point

Replay
These questions replay part of the audio clip and then ask you a multiple-choice question about that part of the
clip. Like the other Listening question, this one, too, is worth 1 raw point.
 TOEFL Speaking
is the shortest section on the TOEFL, lasting just 20 minutes in total.
For this section, you’ll have six tasks. The first two tasks, the Independent tasks, require you to speak for 45 seconds
about your opinion on familiar topics. The latter four tasks, the Integrated tasks, require you to speak for 60
seconds about passages and audio clips.

Speaking is scored differently than the Reading and Listening sections: each task is scored on a special scale of 0-
4. These scores are then summed and converted to a final speaking score on a scale of 0-30. While the definition
of a good Speaking score varies depending on what schools you’re applying to, a good score is typically considered
anything above 22
Independent Speaking Tasks
The Independent tasks, or tasks 1 and 2, focus on familiar topics. For task 1 you must choose one of many options,
and for task 2 you must choose one of two options.
For both tasks, you’ll read a prompt and then have 15 seconds to prepare your response.
Once that time is up, you’ll have 45 seconds to speak. As you speak, you must support your opinions clearly and with
ample examples and reasons.
a. Personal Preference
-the test taker expresses and defends a personal choice from a given category (important pp/ places/ events/
activities that the test taker enjoys)
b. Choice
- The test taker makes and defends a personal choice b/w two contrasting behaviour or courses of action.
Integrated Speaking Tasks
Integrated tasks, or tasks 3-6, require you to combine your reading and listening skills with your speaking skills.
Tasks 3 and 5 focus on campus situations, while tasks 4 and 6 focus on academic course content.
For tasks 3 and 4, you must read a passage, listen to an audio clip, and answer a question about both the passage
and audio clip. You’ll have 45-50 seconds to read the passage, about one minute to listen to the clip, 30 seconds to
prepare your response, and 60 seconds to speak.

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For tasks 5 and 6, you must listen to an audio clip and then answer a question about it. The audio clip is usually about
two minutes long, and you’ll have 20 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. There are no
reading passages for tasks 5 and 6.

TOEFL Writing
For this section, you must write two essays (an Integrated essay and an Independent essay) within 50 minutes. You’ll
have 20 minutes for the first essay and 30 minutes for the second essay.
Each essay is scored using a scale of 0-5. The two essay scores are then combined and converted to a scaled Writing
score out of 30. While a good Writing score varies depending on where you’re applying, in general anything above
22 (the 50th percentile) is considered a good score
There are two types of essays you must write for this section: the Integrated task and the Independent task.
Integrated Writing Task
The first essay is the Integrated essay. For this task, you’ll have three minutes to read an academic passage of
about 300 words. After, you’ll listen to an approximately two-minute long audio clip of a lecture and then write an
Essay explaining how the lecture and passage support or challenge each other.

You’ll have 20 minutes to prepare and write your response. You will be able to see the passage the entire time you
write. The length of your essay should be about 150-225 words.
Independent Writing Task
The second essay you must write is the Independent task. Unlike the Integrated essay above, you’ll have no reading
passages to read or audio clips to listen to for this task; all you’ll get is a prompt.

This prompt will focus on a familiar topic and ask for your opinion on it. You may write about your own opinion or
make one up. You’ll have 30 minutes to plan and write a response of at lest 300 words.

TOEFL Writing types task 2

- agree/ disagree
- stating a preference
- making an argument
- giving an explanation

2. TOEFL PBT
To stand for Paper Based Test.
To measure listening, reading, writing and grammar skills.
To take about 2.5 hours to complete.
To have different format from the iBT (having an essay section -the listening has shorter records)

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3. TOEFL ITP
TOEFL ITP stands for Institutional Training Program. The test is used to assess English Language Proficiency for
institute
Is given by teachers in class to evaluate students for English proficiency
Is used as a placement test, progressive test
To be valid for 2 years. The scores are only valid at the institution where the test was administrated.
Format
A. Listening Comprehension 50 questions 35 minutes score from 31-68
B. Structure and Written Expression 40 questions 40 minutes 31-68
C. Reading Comprehension 50 questions 55 minutes 31-67
TOTAL 140 115 310-677
What are the differences between TOEFL iBT and TOEF PBT
- It doesn’t have a Speaking section: Since you can’t record your responses without a computer, there is no feasible
way to recreate the Speaking section on the paper test.
- It doesn’t have any experimental questions: On the TOEFL iBT, you’ll have unscored questions on either the Reading
or Listening section, but you won’t get any such questions on the paper TOEFL. Thus, all Reading and Listening
questions you get on the paper TOEFL will count toward your final score.
- It’s a full hour shorter than the TOEFL iBT: Without a Speaking section and experimental questions, the paper
TOEFL is about an hour shorter (three hours) than the TOEFL iBT (four hours).
- Listening comes before Reading: On the TOEFL iBT, Reading comes first and Listening comes second, but these
two sections switch positions on the paper TOEFL.
- It doesn’t have a 10-minute break (or any break at all): Because the paper TOEFL is shorter than the TOEFL iBT,
there is no mandatory break in the middle of the test. In other words, you must take the entire paper TOEFL in one
sitting.
What is the difference between the TOEFL Junior test and the TOEFL IBT test?
Intended for students ages 11+, the TOEFL Junior tests are an objective and reliable measure of students’ English-
language proficiency. For more information on TOEFL Junior tests
The TOEFL iBT test measures English skills students must use in an English speaking academic environment,
including reading, listening, speaking and writing. It is mainly used for Higher Education/University admissions
(ages 16+)
4. TOEFL Junior:
TOEFL junior is assessment of middle school level English Proficiency Test.
TOEFL junior standard is paper-delivered or computer-delivered test
Is used to measure Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, and Language Form and Meaning during 110
minutes (42 questions for each skill- the scale score is from 200-300)
-Listening: 35 minutes
-Language form and meaning: 25 minutes
-Reading comprehension: 50 minutes
Speaking test is a computer-delivered test that measures students' English-speaking proficiency.
TOEFL Junior test scores are determined by the number of questions a student has answered correctly. There is no
penalty for wrong answers. The number of correct responses on each section is converted to a scale score of 200–
300 points. The total score is a sum of the three section scores and therefore ranges from 600–900 points.
Sections Scale Scores
Listening Comprehension 200–300
Language Form and Meaning 200–300
Reading Comprehension 200–300

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The TOEFL Junior section scores are mapped to the CEFR levels to give students, parents and instructors an
opportunity to see a student’s level on a global scale

TOEFL Junior Speaking Test Scores

The TOEFL Junior Speaking test is scored by ETS-trained human raters.
The TOEFL Junior Speaking test score report provides a score range from 0-16.
These scores are accompanied by performance descriptors. In addition to a score report, the TOEFL Junior
programme offers a certificate of achievement based on scores and CEFR levels:

Scores from 14-16: level B2 of the CEFR

Scores from 11-13: level B1 of the CEFR
Scores from 8-10: level A2 of the CEFR
Scores below 8: level below A2 of the CEFR

5. TOEFL Primary
They are for students ages 8+ and are offered as three different tests: the Reading and Listening Test — Step 1,
the Reading and Listening Test — Step 2 and the Speaking test.
TOEFL Junior Speaking Test Scores
The TOEFL Junior Speaking test is scored by ETS-trained human raters. The TOEFL Junior Speaking test score
report provides a score range from 0-16. These scores are accompanied by performance descriptors. In addition to
a score report, the TOEFL Junior programme offers a certificate of achievement based on scores and CEFR levels:

Scores from 14-16: level B2 of the CEFR

Scores from 11-13: level B1 of the CEFR
Scores from 8-10: level A2 of the CEFR
Scores below 8: level below A2 of the CEFR
TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening Test – Step 1
Scores are determined by the number of questions a student has answered correctly, and there is no penalty for
wrong answers. The number of correct responses in each section is converted to a ranking of 1-4 Stars and a scaled
score of 101-109.

TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening Test – Step 2

Scores are determined by the number of questions a student has answered correctly, and there is no penalty for
wrong answers. The number of correct responses in each section is converted to a ranking of 1-5 Badges and a
scaled score of 104-115.

TOEFL Primary Speaking Test

TOEFL Primary Speaking levels are known as Ribbons. Scores are shown at the bottom of the score report and can
help show student progress within a level. The score range is 0-27. Each Speaking test score report provides:

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What is the format and what type of questions are used in the TOEFL Primary test?
The TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening tests are multiple-choice question paper-based tests.
- The TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening Test — Step 1: 39 questions (Reading section) and 41 questions
(Listening section).
- The TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening Test — Step 2: 37 questions (Reading section) and 39 questions
(Listening section).
- The TOEFL Primary Speaking test is an 8 multiple choice question computer-based test.

How long are the TOEFL Primary tests?

We offer 3 TOEFL Primary® tests:
- the paper-delivered TOEFL® Primary Reading and Listening Test - Step 1: 1 hour

- the paper-delivered TOEFL® Primary Reading and Listening Test - Step 2: 1 hour
- the computer-delivered TOEFL® Primary Speaking Test: 20 minutes

What skills do the TOEFL Primary tests measure?

The TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening tests measure English reading and listening comprehension skills. Two
levels of proficiency have been created (Step 1 and Step 2) in order to measure precisely the English skills acquired
by students depending on their learning path.
The TOEFL Primary Speaking also measures speaking skills.

Are TOEFL Primary test scores mapped to the CEFR?

Yes, TOEFL Primary test scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages) levels A1 to B2.

What is the format and what type of questions are used in the TOEFL Junior Standard test?
The TOEFL Junior Standard test is a 126 multiple-choice question paper-based test. It takes 1 hour 55 minutes to
complete and scores are scaled from 600 to 900 points.
Information about a student's current level of English-speaking proficiency.

How long is the TOEFL Junior Standard test?

The TOEFL Junior® Standard test takes 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete and includes 3 sections:
Listening Comprehension: 40 minutes
Language Form and Meaning: 25 minutes
Reading Comprehension: 50 minutes

What skills do the TOEFL Junior Standard tests measure?

The TOEFL Junior Standard tests measure skills in the three following areas for students ages 11+: reading
comprehension, listening comprehension and language form and meaning.

Are TOEFL Junior Standard test scores mapped to the CEFR?

Yes, TOEFL Junior tests scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages) levels A1 to B2.

How long is the TOEFL Junior Standard test?

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The TOEFL Junior® Standard test takes 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete and includes 3 sections:
Listening Comprehension: 40 minutes
Language Form and Meaning: 25 minutes
Reading Comprehension: 50 minutes

What Is the TOEFL Total Score?

- is the overall score you get on the exam and is equivalent to the sum of your four section
scores for Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
- is calculated on a scale of 0-120 in 1-point increments, on which 120 is the maximum and
0 is the minimum.
- each section uses a smaller scale of 0-30.
Example : 25 on Reading,
26 on Listening
24 on Speaking
19 on Writing,
total TOEFL score would be 94 (the sum of these four scores).

What are the differences between the TOEIC tests and the TOEFL tests?
The TOEIC® tests measure proficiency in English relevant to the global workplace whereas the TOEFL® tests
measure the academic communication skills in English. Both tests aim to measure the level of English proficiency
for non-native English speakers.

Tips to improve TOEFL Reading

Improve Reading Speed
The Reading section can have up to 56 questions for 3 or 4 passages, and the maximum time given for the section
is 80 minutes. That means you will have only 5 minutes to read each text and about 1 minute to answer each question
in the Reading section
If you want to have more time to answer the questions, you will need read each passage in just 3 or 4 minutes—and
you’re probably going to want to read each passage more than once. That’s tough!
To succeed, you’ll need start improving your reading speed.
Use the Line Numbering
The TOEFL quirk of numbering every fifth line in the passage is meant to help you navigate to the words or
sentences referred to in the questions. Practice locating specific lines by the numbers provided—you might be
surprised by how much time you can actually waste looking for line 29 or 47!
Find keywords and focus on them
For many of the question types, you can rely on the keywords in both the question and answer choices to help you
find the correct option.
Keywords are important words in the question that you can use to help you find answers quickly.

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- (The International English Language Testing System)
- the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher
education and global migration.
IELTS Academic - measures whether your level of English language
proficiency is suitable for an academic environment.

IELTS General Training - measures English language proficiency in a practical,

everyday context. The tasks and tests reflect both workplace and social
situations.
Who owns IELTS?

IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and

Cambridge Assessment English.

IELTS test format

Listening test (30 listen to four recordings and then answer the
minutes) questions asked. The recordings are of native English
speakers and the duration of the test is 30 minutes.
Reading test answer 40 questions
(60 minutes)
Writing test (60 requires you to complete two tasks and covers topics
minutes) of general interest based on the module you are
taking.
Speaking Test (11- assesses your spoken English skills. The test is
14 minutes) recorded and conducted in three parts.

Level and scores

Get a score between 1 and 9. Half scores such as 6.5 are possible.
Universities often demand a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or 7.0.

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IELTS test fees

IELTS Academic and General Training - in centre (paper or VND

computer) 4,664,000

IELTS on computer
You will answer the Listening, Reading and Writing sections on a computer at
one of our official test centres. The Speaking test will still be face-to-face
with a trained IELTS examiner, as this is the most effective way to assess
your speaking skills.

Taking IELTS on computer, you will now have more test dates to choose from
and your results will be available in three to five days.

* Results for taking IELTS on computer are usually available in three to five
days after you finish all components of your test. Please note that if the result
release day falls on Sunday or a public holiday, the test report form (TRF) will
be distributed on the next working day.

IELTS on paper
If you choose this option, you will write the answers to the Listening, Reading
and Writing sections on paper. The Speaking test will be conducted face-to-
face with a trained IELTS Examiner.

Your results will be available after 13 calendar days from the test date.

Reschedule or cancel your IELTS test

If you reschedule or cancel your application more than five (5) weeks before
the test date, you will receive a refund minus an administration charge.

If you reschedule or cancel within five (5) weeks of the test date, you will
be charged the full fee unless you have a serious medical reason.

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If you provide a medical certificate within five (5) days of the test date,
you will receive a refund minus the local administrative cost.

How is the Overall Band Score calculated?

The Overall Band Score is the average of the four component scores, rounded
to the nearest whole or half band. The component scores are weighted equally.

If the average of the four components ends in .25, the Overall Band Score is
rounded up to the next half band, and if it ends in .75, the Overall Band Score
is rounded up to the next whole band. If the average ends with a fraction
below .25 or .75, the overall score is rounded down.

Some examples:
Reading 6.5 + Writing 5 + Speaking 7 + Listening 6.5 = 25
Divide 25 by 4 = 6.25
Ends in .25 so round up to the next half band
Overall band score = 6.5

Reading 6.5 + Writing 5.5 + Speaking 6.0 + Listening 6.5 = 24.5

Divide 24.5 by 4 = 6.125
Ends with a fraction below .25 so round down to the next whole band
Overall band score = 6.0

Test format – Academic Writing (60 minutes)

Task 1
Do the graph, table, chart, diagram or process writing. It is taken in 20
minutes.

Task 2
Write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. It is done
in 40 minutes

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Marking and assessment
Task achievement
Coherence and cohesion
Lexical resource
Grammatical range and accuracy.

Example of writing task 1 scoring calculated

Task Achievement : 7
Coherence and Cohesion 8
Grammar 6
Vocabulary 7
28 4
7.0
Are IELTS writing task 1 and writing task 2 worth the same points?
Writing task 2 is worth more than writing task 1. You get twice the points for
writing task 2 than you get for writing task 1. In other words, writing task 2
is about 60% of your marks and writing task 1 is about 30%

For example writing task 1 band score 8

Writing task 2 band score 6
Total writing score: 6.5

The format IELTS writing task 2

a. Opinion (Agree or Disagree)

The format questions
- To what extend do you agree or disagree?
- What is your opinion on this?
b. Advantages and Disadvantages
c. Problem and Solution
d. Discussion (Discuss both views)
The format questions
- Discuss both sides
- Discuss these two views and give your opinion
e. Two-part Question

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QUESTIONS
1 How many minutes do you have for IELTS Writing Task 2 of the General or
Academic test?
a 30 minutes b 35 minutes c 40 minutes

2. What is the format of the IELTS General Writing exam?

a. a report and an essay b two reports
c. a letter and an essay

3 What is the minimum word length for Writing Task 1 in the IELTS General
and Academic tests?
a 175 words b. 150 words c. 125 words

4. Which of the following will you have to do in IELTS Academic Writing Task
2?
a present your own view on a matter b respond to an email
c review a fictional story

5. Is spelling important for the IELTS writing exam?

a. Spelling does not affect grading on the IELTS.
b. Spelling is not particularly important for a General IELTS, but it is for
Academic tasks.
c. Spelling is regularly part of the grading process for the General and

6. What stationery can you use for the IELTS writing exam?
a pencils, pens, and an eraser b pencils and erasers only
c pens only

7. What is the minimum word length for Writing Task 2 in the IELTS General
and Academic tests?
a. 300 words b 250 words c 450 words

8 Is there a word limit for IELTS Writing Task 1 and 2?

a Yes, not more than 250 words for task 1. No limit for task 2.
b Yes, not more than 200 words for task 1 and not more than 300 for task 2.

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c. No, though it is recommended to not go too far over the minimum amounts.

9 How many minutes do you have for IELTS Writing Task 1 of the General or
Academic test?
a. 30 minutes b 25 minutes c 20 minutes

10 The total length for the writing exam is 1 hour. How many minutes should
you spend on the essay?
a 20 b 30 c 40 d 60

11. The more you write in the essay, the more likely you are to get a higher
score
a. True b. False

12. You should start writing as soon as you have read the essay question
a. True b False

13. You can write all of your essay in capital letters if you like
a True b False

14. It's 'Lexical Resource'. This refers to your vocabulary and how you use it.
a. Task Response b. Coherence and Cohesion
c. Academic Style d. Grammatical Range and Accuracy

15. What are the modules that you must take in the IELTS exam?
a. Speaking and Writing b Speaking, Writing and Reading
c. Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening and Grammar
d Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening

16. You can take Academic or General Training IELTS. If you want to emigrate
to an English-speaking country, which one should you take?
a. Academic b. General

17. What are the minimum number of words you should write in the Writing
Test for Task 1 and Task 2?

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a. 100 (T1) 200 (T2) b. 150 (T1) 250 (T2)
c. 200 (T1) 300 (T2) d 250 (T1) 350 (T2)

18 How many minutes is the IELTS Speaking Test?

a 8-12 mins b 9-13 mins c 11-14 mins d 12-15 mins

19. When is your IELTS result available for the paper-based test?
a After the test on the same day b. 7 days later
c 13 days later d 18 days later

20. How long does the test result remain valid after taking the exam?
a 6 months b. 1 year c 2 years d 3 years

21. How long do you have to complete the writing section of the IELTS exam?
answer choices
a 20 minutes b 40 minutes c 1 hour d 1 hour and 20 minutes

22. Should you give your opinion and your own ideas when writing IELTS task
1?
a Yes b No

23. Which of the following is NOT a Writing Task Type 1?

a Describe two views and give your opinion.
b Describe a chart / graph.
c Describe a process.
d Compare two maps.

24 In the introduction you should paraphrase the question. This means you
should...
a Copy the question word for word.
b Rewrite the question in your own words - use synonyms / change the word
order.

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25. You need a conclusion for
a Writing task 1 only. b Writing task 2 only.
c Both writing tasks 1 and 2.

26. Which of the following is an appropriate structure for a task 1 writing?

a introduction, body, conclusion b introduction, overview, conclusion
c introduction, overview, detailed description

27. What is paraphrasing?

a Copying words/phrases as given
b Copying words/phrases with minor changes
c Not copying anything
d Rewriting something in your own words

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