A Highlight of Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT)

Here I give you specific information about Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT). Read and comprehend carefully!


Language Skills tested:
Listening
Structure (grammar)
Reading
Writing

Total time:
3 hours

Integrated tasks:
No

Note taking:
No

Computer adaptive:
Not applicable

Reading materials:
5 passages from academic texts
250-350 words long
10 questions per passage
Time: 55 minutes
Score scale: 31-67

Listening materials:
3-4 mini-talks
• each 60-90 seconds long, 3-5 questions each 2-3 extended conversations
• each 60-90 seconds long, 3-5 questions each 30-40 dialogues
• each 5-15 seconds long,1 question each
Time: 30-40 minutes
Score scale: 31-68

Speaking materials:
Not measured
Writing materials:
1 independent task (Test of Written English)
Time: 30 minutes
Score scale: 0-6 points, reported separately on score report
Handwriting only

Structure (grammar):
40 questions
Time: 25 minutes
Score scale: 31-68

Total score:
310-677

Performance feedback:
Not provided

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