TOEFL Examination Scheme

The test recently based on internet is called as iBT test and is carried out in four sections:

A. Reading: Consists of 3-5 passages from academic texts; approximately 700 words long; 12-14 questions per passage. The testing time varies from 60 to 100 minutes and questions vary from 36 to 70. The score scale is 0-30.

B. Listening: Consists of 4-6 lectures, some with classroom discussion; each 3-5 minutes long; 6 questions each. 2-3 conversations; each 3 minutes long; 5 questions each. The testing time varies from 60 to 90 minutes and the questions vary from 34 to 51. The score scale is 0 to 30.

C. Speaking: Consists of 2 tasks to express an opinion on a familiar topic; 4 tasks to speak based on what is read and listened to. The total time is 20 minutes which includes 6 tasks. The score is on a 0-4 scale which is converted to 0-30 scale.

D. Writing: Consists of 1task to write based on what is read and listened to; 1 task to support an opinion on a topic. The total time is 50 minutes to cover 2 tasks. the score is made on a 0-5 scale which is converted to a 0-30 scale.

The total score is on 0 to 120 scale.

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