How long Toefl test takes?
Dec 20th, 2007 by Study Abroad
| READING | 3 passages and 39 questions | 60 minutes |
| LISTENING | 6 passages and 34 questions | 50 minutes |
| SPEAKING | 6 tasks and 6 questions | 20 minutes |
| WRITING | 2 tasks and 6 questions | 55 minutes |
Computer-Based Test
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) was abolished on September 30, 2006. It was divided into four sections, measuring language proficiency in listening, structure (grammar), reading and writing. Note-taking was not allowed. The test took an average of 4 and a half hours. The test could not be taken more than once a month.
- Listening Comprehension (40–60 minutes)
- Type of Questions: «Short dialogues between two or more people in academic environments. Short conversations between students, and lectures and discussions may be possible as well.» Questions were basically of the who said what type. There were 11-17 short dialogues, 2-3 short conversations and 4-6 lectures and discussions. The total number of questions was between 30 and 59.
- Structure (grammar) (15–20 minutes)
- Type of Questions: «Identify the erroneous word(s) in the sentence and complete sentences correctly through filling in the blanks using the appropriate word.» The test had 10-15 questions for identifying errors and 10-15 questions for completing sentences correctly.
- Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (70-90 minutes)
- Type of Questions: Questions were posed about content, intent of the author, and ideas inferred from each of the 4–5 passages given.
- Essay Writing (30 minutes)
- Type of Questions: «Write an essay on a given general topic and take a position toward it, e.g., “Is stem cell research necessary? Explain your stance.”»