A Highlight of Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT)

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

Language Skills tested:
· Listening
· Speaking
· Reading
· Writing

Total time:
4 hours

Integrated tasks:
Yes

Note taking:
Yes

Computer adaptive:
Not computer adaptive. Each test taker receives the same range of questions in any given form of the test

Reading materials:
3-5 passages from academic texts.
Approximately 700 words long
Includes multiple-focus passages (compare/contrast, cause/effect)
12-14 questions for each passage
Time: 60-100 minutes
Score scale: 0-30

Listening materials:
4-6 lectures, some with classroom discussion
• each 3-5 minutes long,
6 questions each2-3 conversations
• each 3 minutes long, 5 questions each
Time: 60-90 minutes
Score scale: 0-30

Speaking materials:
Six tasks
• 2 independent tasks — express an opinion on a familiar topic
• 4 integrated tasks — speak based on what is read and heard
Up to 30 seconds to prepare the response
Up to 1 minute to respond
Time: 20 minutes
Score scale: 0-4 points; total of ratings converted to 0-30 score scale

Writing materials:
Two tasks
• 1 integrated task — write based on what is read and heard
• 1 independent task — support an opinion on a topic
Time: 50 minutes
• 20 minutes for integrated task
• 30 minutes for independent task

Score scale: 0-5 points; total of ratings converted to 0-30 score scale

Structure (grammar):
No grammar section on the test, although grammar is
evaluated in speaking and writing responses.

Total score:
0-120

Performance feedback:
Performance feedback for each skill is provided on the test-taker report.


-----
For further information you can see in
www.ets.org/toefl/info.

What is TOEFL- iBT*?

As we all know that The TOEFL test is the world’s most popular English-language Test which is accepted at more than twice the number of institutions as any other exam. TOEFL- iBT test is used for various needs. For example, for students who want to join in high world class universities, they must pass it. By scoring well on it, it means that they can be eligible for admission to virtually any school in the world, including top colleges and universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada etc.

To make you more interesting to try TOEFL- iBT, here the eight facts of TOEFL- iBT will be discussed briefly.

The first fact, It is effective to do. The Internet-based version of the TOEFL test is available in a city near you through internet. Thousands of test centers provide access to the TOEFL iBT in the world. But when in a place where the Internet-based test is not available, the TOEFL paper-based test is used to supplement the TOEFL iBT test center network. In short, TOEFL- iBT is effective.

The second fact, It is only one day service. It means that all four test sections are conveniently taken on the same day. There’s no need to travel to another location on a different day as with other tests.

The third fact, It is easy to register our self in order to do TOEFL- iBT test. It must be an easy online test registration. You can register your name here: www.ets.org/toefl/info/register.

The fourth fact, your TOEFL- iBT scores are reported online. After you took your TOEFL- iBT test, you can view your TOEFL iBT scores online about 15 business days after. Besides, you will also receive a copy of your score report by mail.

The fifth fact, It comprises four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing. TOEFL iBT helps you prove that you can combine your English-language skills to communicate effectively in an academic environment. For example, if you read a passage, listen to a short lecture about a topic and then speak or write in response.

The sixth fact, Your speaking is fully assessed authentically. In the Speaking section, you wear headphones and speak your responses into a microphone. When you speak, your speaking or responses are recorded and sent digitally to ETS’s Online Scoring Network (OSN). The three to six certified ETS examiners evaluate your responses in order to ensure maximum objectivity and reliability.They undergo constant monitoring to ensure the highest accuracy and quality control.

The seventh fact, Your writing is also fully assessed authentically. In the Writing section, you just type responses to two Writing tasks. Your answers are sent to the ETS OSN, where they are evaluated by four examiners.

The last fact, You will get meaningful and great feedback. Everything about it will be given to you. For example, The information about your TOEFL iBT scores will be explained briefly. Your English language skill level will be known. The scores of four skill and a total score will be given. And the most important thing is, you receive performance feedback about your strengths and weaknesses so you know what you can improve upon.

I think that all. If you get that points, so you can try this right now. For further information you can see in www.ets.org.

--------
* iBT = Internet-based TOEFL Test