TOEFL Practice Test

Reading Section Directions

The Reading section of the TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to understand academic passages written in English.

Technology

Part 1

Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smartphones. Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media, internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools for documents and presentations. Businesspeople that are often mobile may maximize the use of these critical features on smartphones. Individuals who simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed on one’s head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives.

Part 2

But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

Listening Section Directions

The Listening section of the TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to understand conversations and lectures in English.
After each conversation or lecture, you will answer some questions about it.  Answer the questions based on what is stated or implied by the speakers. You may take notes while you listen. You may use your notes to help you answer the questions. Your notes will not be scored.

Listening 1

Speaking Section Directions

The Speaking section of the TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to communicate effectively in spoken English. You will be asked to express your ideas, opinions, and experiences on familiar topics.

Writing Section Directions

The Writing section of the TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to write in English to communicate in an academic environment. There are two writing tasks. For the first task, you will need to choose your preferred option from multiple choice answers and explain why you have selected that option. The second writing task will ask you to write your opinion about a topic or issue.