The document provides a comprehensive overview of the TOEFL iBT test, including its structure, question types, and scoring strategies for reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections. It emphasizes the importance of TOEFL scores for admission into English-speaking institutions and offers tips to maximize scores, such as managing time effectively and using note-taking techniques. Additionally, it outlines specific preparation strategies for each section to help candidates perform better on the test.

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4.  Introduction
 Structure of the TOEFL iBT®
 Question types
 Tips to score high on TOEFL iBT® (Reading)
 Tips to score high on TOEFL iBT® (Listening)
 Tips to score high on TOEFL iBT® (Speaking)
 Tips to score high on TOEFL iBT® (Writing)
 The concluding word

6. TOEFL stands for
TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN
LANGUAGE

7.  If you intend to study in an English speaking country.
 In order to demonstrate your proficiency in English language.
 TOEFL score is an important part of the admission criteria of many
universities around the globe.
 TOEFL is accepted by more than 9,000 universities and institutions
in over 130 countries.

9. TOEFL iBT ® Test Sections
Section Time Limit Questions Tasks
Reading 60–80 minutes 36–56 questions
Read 3 or 4 passages from academic texts
and answer questions.
Listening 60–90 minutes 34–51 questions
Listen to lectures, classroom discussions
and conversations, then answer
questions.
Break 10 minutes — —
Speaking 20 minutes 6 tasks
Express an opinion on a familiar topic;
speak based on reading and listening
tasks.
Writing 50 minutes 2 tasks
Write essay responses based on reading
and listening tasks; support an opinion in
writing.

10. QuestionTypes -TOEFL (Reading)

11.  Factual Information Questions
 Negative Factual Information Questions
 Inference Questions
 Rhetorical Purpose Questions
 Vocabulary Questions
 Reference Questions
 Sentence Simplification Questions
 Insert text Questions
 Prose Summary Questions
 Fill in a table Questions

12. Tips to Score High on TOEFL (Reading)

13.  DO NOT READ the entire passage but do memorise the key ingredient
of the passage.
 MANAGE TIME as this seems to be the major concern of the students
taking the test.
 1min.- Read the heading of the passage and first line of every
paragraph.
 6 min. 20 sec.- Questions 1-5
 6 min. 20 sec.- Questions 6-10
 6 min. 20 sec.- Questions 11-14
 IDENTIFY QUESTION TYPE
4-5 Questions in every passage are ‘detail’ questions (32% of your
reading score if attempted correctly)

14. Type#1 Factual information
Read the following part of the passage:
Archeology delivers traces of dance from prehistoric times such as the 9,000
year old Bhimbetka rock shelters paintings in India and Egyptian tomb paintings
depicting dancing figures from 3300 BC. One of the earliest structured uses of
dances may have been in the performance and in the telling of myths. Before
the production of written languages, dance was one of the methods of passing
these stories down from generation to generation. Another early use of dance
may have been as a precursor to ecstatic trance states in healing rituals. Dance
is still used for this purpose by many cultures from the Brazilian rain forest to
the Kalahari Desert. Some European tribes also used loud group singing and
dancing in order to prepare themselves for the dangerous combat with other
tribes.

15. Now look at the question…
According to paragraph one, why was dance used to pass stories down between
generations?
A. Because it was more expressive than writing
B. Because writing had not been developed
C. It was a good way of depicting stories from myth
D. Dances could be shared between tribes

16. According to paragraph one, why was dance used to pass stories down between
generations?
A. Because it was more expressive than writing
B. Because writing had not been developed
C. It was a good way of depicting stories from myth
D. Dances could be shared between tribes
Refer to the third line of the passage which states the answer explicitly without using the
exact words….
"Before the production of written languages, dance was one of the methods of passing
these stories down from one generation to the next."
Locate your answer using the keywords or phrases….here ‘writing ‘ appears in passage as
well as in question . Hence, option B is the correct answer.

17. QuestionTypes -TOEFL (Listening)

18.  Main Idea
 Detail
 Purpose
 Organisation
 Inference
Number of
conversations/lectures
Length of
conversations/lectures
Timing
4-6 lectures with
classroom discussion;
2-3 conversations
3-5 minutes;
approximately 6
questions each
60-90 minutes

19. Tips to Score High on TOEFL (Listening)

20. 1. Take ‘NOTES’ (notes -taking is allowed )
2. The conversation questions -Between two students/ student and
professor or the person of authority should be solved :
3. Take notes during the lecture while concentrating on the
information provided, restating it using synonymous
language, reference words/ideas and signal words.
4. Use process of elimination (P.O.E.) to answer the questions.
Problem : Stance: Resolution:

21. 1. Take notes while you listen:
Problem/Issue :
Student
Stance:
Librarian
Resolution:
● Reviews on the
play Happy
Strangers.
● publication date of
reviews
● find boring
● optimistic
● critical reaction
positive -present
● first play seen
● emotional
● find video tape
2 . Now look at the questions, use your notes to answer them.

22. 1. Why does the man need the woman’s assistance? Choose 2 answers.
A. He does not know the publication date of some reviews he needs.
B. He does not know the location of the library’s video collection of plays.
C. He does not know how to find out where the play is currently being performed.
D. He does not know how to determine which newspapers he should look at.
2. What does the woman imply about critical reaction to the play Happy Strangers?
A. Negative critical reaction led to its content being revised after it premiered.
B. The play has always been quite popular among university students.
C. Reactions to the play are more positive nowadays than they were in the past.
D. The play is rarely performed nowadays because critics have never liked it.
Refer to your notes…...

23. 1. Why does the man need the woman’s assistance? Choose 2 answers.
A. He does not know the publication date of some reviews he needs.
B. He does not know the location of the library’s video collection of plays.
C. He does not know how to find out where the play is currently being performed.
D. He does not know how to determine which newspapers he should look at.
2. What does the woman imply about critical reaction to the play Happy Strangers?
A. Negative critical reaction led to its content being revised after it premiered.
B. The play has always been quite popular among university students.
C. Reactions to the play are more positive nowadays than they were in the past.
D. The play is rarely performed nowadays because critics have never liked it.

24. QuestionTypes -TOEFL (Speaking)

25. 1. Independent task (Familiar, opinion based question)
Preparation time: 15 seconds Response time: 45 seconds
2. Independent task (Familiar, opinion based; versus question)
Preparation time: 15 seconds Response time: 45 seconds
3. Integrated Task(Reading & listening)
Preparation time: 30 seconds Response time: 60 seconds
4. Integrated Task(Reading & listening)
Preparation time: 30 seconds Response time: 60 seconds
5. Integrated Task(Reading & listening)
Preparation time: 30 seconds Response time: 60 seconds
6. Integrated Task(Reading & listening)
Preparation time: 30 seconds Response time: 60 seconds

26. Tips to Score High on TOEFL (Speaking)

27. 1. Take notes the moment you hear the question.
2. Take care of your rate of speech.
3. Do not use fillers ( unh.., hmm ,umm etc.).
4. For tasks 1 & 2 keep 2-3 reasons handy with examples for your opinion.
Start your Response:
In my view….for two/three reasons.
First,.....for example… .
Second,.....for example… .
That’s why….

28. 5. For tasks 3&4 ; write your notes: who opposes or supports
Start your Response: TITLE….
Opinion (male)
listening
opinion (female)
listening
reason 1 reason 1
reason 2 reason 2
change(reading) - reason 1
reason 2
6. For tasks 5&6; make your notes and summarise.

29. Look at the question:
What is the most important characteristic in a teacher?
Preparation time: 15s
Response time: 45s
 Plan your answer in 15 sec
Answer: knowledge
Reason 1: learn more
Reason 2: fun
Sample response:
In my view knowledge is the most important characteristic in a teacher for two reasons.
First, we can learn more ,as teachers with vast knowledge have so much to give. For example, when I
was in grade 10 my Math teacher used to share new techniques to solve the questions. new and
interesting facts and questions to challenge us. Second, we can have fun while learning. For example,
when I was in grade 11 our English teacher used to teach in different way using games and activities
which made the class interesting.
That is why …...

30. QuestionTypes -TOEFL (Writing)

31. 1. Task 1 - Integrated task (reading, listening & writing)
150-225 words Response time: 20 Minutes
2. Task 2- Essay (opinion based)
Minimum 300 words Response time: 30 Minutes

32. Tips to Score High on TOEFL (Writing)

33. 1. Devote 3 minutes in reading . Do not read the entire passage .Read
first and the last line of first paragraph.
2. Then read first line of every paragraph.
3. Quickly scan rest of the passage
4. Make notes and then compare and contrast . Avoiding repetitions.
Start your response :The article /passage states that….. and
provides…. while...
READING LECTURE
OPINION OPINION
REASON 1 REASON 1
REASON 2 REASON 2

34. 1. Read topic carefully.
2. Devote 3min. to outline your essay into introduction,body1, body2 and
conclusion
3. Plan your essay and write.
3min.-Outline
4min.-Introduction
9 min.-Body 1
9min.-Body 2
3min.- Conclusion
2min.- Fix your essay
4. Write your essay in about 450-500 words if you want to score high.

35. Now look at the question…
Read the question below. You have 30 min to plan, write, and revise your
essay. Typically, an effective response will contain a minimum of 300 words
Response time:30 minutes
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
People today spend too much time on personal enjoyment - doing things they
like to do- rather than doing things should do.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
 Write a multi paragraph essay. To score high write the essay in about 450-
500 words.
 Plan your essay in first three minutes.
 Hold on to your stance
 Make notes and write effectively giving examples.

36.  Keep yourself cool during the test.
 Identify question type in every section.
 Use your understanding and comprehension to find the correct
answer .
 Follow the appropriate strategy
 Don’t doubt yourself ‘self-doubt will kill your performance’
 Be careful of the timing.
ALLTHE BEST!

37. THANK YOU!