TOEFL Practice Test 3

Question 1

In the TOEFL iBT Reading section, how many passages are typically included?

Accepted Answer

2–3 passages

Answer

The current TOEFL iBT Reading section contains 2 passages, each approximately 700 words long, with 10 questions per passage.

Question 2

Which TOEFL iBT Listening question type asks you to determine WHY a speaker says something?

Accepted Answer

Function question

Answer

Function questions ask why a speaker uses specific words or phrases — the purpose or intention behind the utterance, not just its literal meaning.

Question 3

In TOEFL iBT Speaking Task 1 (Independent Speaking), what is the recommended response time?

Accepted Answer

60 seconds

Answer

Task 1 gives you 15 seconds of preparation time and 60 seconds to deliver your spoken response on a familiar topic.

Question 4

The TOEFL iBT Writing section's 'Academic Discussion' task requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Post a meaningful contribution to an online class discussion

Answer

The Academic Discussion task presents a professor's question and two student responses; you must post a reply that contributes meaningfully to the discussion with your own opinion and reasoning.

Question 5

Which score range is used for each of the four TOEFL iBT sections?

Accepted Answer

0–30

Answer

Each of the four TOEFL iBT sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) is scored 0–30, for a total possible score of 120.