TOEFL Practice Test

Question 1

Read the passage: "Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.
This energy is stored in glucose molecules, which serve as fuel for the plant's metabolic activities." According to the passage, what do glucose molecules do?

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They serve as fuel for the plant's metabolic activities

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They convert sunlight into heat energy

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They produce oxygen as a byproduct

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They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Question 2

A TOEFL Reading passage contains the word "ephemeral." Based on context — "The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms, which last only one to two weeks, has made them a powerful symbol in Japanese culture" — what does "ephemeral" mean?

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short-lived

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everlasting

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extraordinary

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seasonal

Question 3

In a TOEFL Listening conversation, a student tells an advisor: "I've been thinking about switching my major, but I'm not sure it's the right move." The advisor responds: "That's a big decision. Have you spoken to your current professors about your interests?" What is the advisor primarily doing?

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Encouraging the student to gather more information before deciding

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Telling the student to keep their current major

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Expressing that the student should not switch majors

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Scheduling a meeting with the student's professors

Question 4

A TOEFL Writing prompt asks: "Do you agree or disagree that technology has made human beings less creative? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer." Which introduction is MOST effective?

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Although technology has transformed communication and productivity, it has paradoxically enhanced human creativity by democratizing tools for artistic and innovative expression.

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Technology is a broad topic. There are many opinions about creativity.

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In this essay, I will discuss whether technology affects creativity.

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I agree that technology has made humans less creative because of video games and social media.

Question 5

A TOEFL Reading question asks: "Why does the author mention the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in paragraph 3?" The passage describes how the Rosetta Stone allowed scholars to decode Egyptian hieroglyphics. The BEST answer is:

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To provide an example of how a single artifact can unlock understanding of an entire language system

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To argue that Egyptian culture was superior to other ancient cultures

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To explain the historical timeline of ancient Egypt in detail

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To suggest that modern technology is unnecessary for archaeological research

Question 6

In TOEFL Listening, you hear a professor say: "Now, I know this seems counterintuitive, but bear with me." This phrase most likely signals that:

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The professor is going to explain something that contradicts common expectations

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The professor is about to present the course's final conclusion

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The professor wants students to stop taking notes

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The professor is quoting from the textbook

Read the passage: "Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.This energy is stored in glucose molecules, which serve as fuel for the plant's metabolic activities." According to the passage, what do glucose molecules do?

Read the passage: "Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.
This energy is stored in glucose molecules, which serve as fuel for the plant's metabolic activities." According to the passage, what do glucose molecules do?