The TOEFL measures the test-taker's
ability to function in an English-speaking academic environment. The target
test-taker for the TOEFL is a candidate for higher education in an
English-speaking country. The TOEIC, on the other hand, measures the ability to
function in a general work environment. This test is used in nonacademic
settings as a measure of the ability of a current or potential employee to
communicate effectively in English in a variety of business settings and
situations.
Test
Formats
The TOEFL is a four-section test
that includes sections for reading, listening, speaking and writing. It is
taken exclusively on the computer. The TOEIC is broken into two separate but
complementary exams: the Reading and Listening Test, which is a
paper-and-pencil test, and the Speaking and Writing Test, which is taken on a
computer. The exams are broken up in this way so potential employers can choose
to measure an employee's reading and listening or speaking and writing skills
only, or all four language skills. The Reading and Listening Test will take
about two-and-a-half hours to complete, and for the Speaking and Writing Test,
the speaking section will last about 20 minutes, and the writing section will
take 60 minutes to complete.
Test
Content
In the TOEFL, the test-taker is
measured on his ability to function in an academic environment. In this regard,
the vocabulary on this test is academic in nature and is similar to the
vocabulary used in college text books. The topics of the reading and listening
passages are similarly academic. You may read a passage on bird migration, for
example, or listen to a lecture from an economics course. The TOEIC, on the
other hand, measures the test-taker's ability to function in a business
environment. Topics may range from dining out in a restaurant to presenting in
a budget meeting.
Test
Scores
On the TOEFL iBT, the maximum
possible score is 120 -- 30 points for each of the four sections. There is no
"passing score" and colleges and universities will have their own
requirements for admission, which test-takers can find information about
through the admissions office. The TOEIC Reading and Listening test gives the
test-taker a score of 10 to 990, which corresponds to bands in the Common
European Framework measure of English proficiency. A test-taker will receive
scores of zero to 200 for the Speaking and Writing Tests separately, again
which corresponds to the CEF standards of English-language proficiency
measurements.
Examples of questions for TOEFL:
Listening Comprehension Practice Questions — Section 1
Here is an example.
On the recording, you will hear:
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(woman)
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I don't like this painting very
much.
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(man)
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Neither do I.
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(narrator)
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What does the man mean?
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In your test book, you will read:
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A. He doesn't like the painting
either.
B. He doesn't know how to paint.
C. He doesn't have any paintings.
D. He doesn't know what to do
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Structure and Written Expression Practice Questions — Section 2
Structure
Directions: Questions 1–4 are incomplete sentences. Beneath each
sentence you will see four words or phrases, marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one
word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer
sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds
to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Look at the following examples:
Geysers have often been compared to
volcanoes _______ they both emit hot liquids from below the Earth's surface.
- due to
- because
- in spite of
- regardless of
Written Expression
Directions: In questions 5–10, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.Look at the following examples:
The sentence should read, "Guppies are sometimes called rainbow fish because of the males' bright colors." Therefore, you should choose answer A.
Reading Comprehension Practice Questions
— Section 3
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The railroad was not the first institution to impose
regularity on
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society, or to draw attention to the importance of precise
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timekeeping. For as long as merchants have set out their
wares at
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daybreak and communal festivities have been celebrated,
people
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(5)
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have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to
the time of
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day. The value of this tradition is today more apparent
than ever.
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Were it not for public acceptance of a single yardstick of
time,
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social life would be unbearably chaotic: the massive daily
transfers
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of goods, services, and information would proceed in fits
and
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starts; the very fabric of modern society would begin to
unravel.
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Example
What is the main idea of the passage?- In modern society we must make more time for our neighbors.
- The traditions of society are timeless.
- An accepted way of measuring time is essential for the smooth functioning of society.
- Society judges people by the times at which they conduct certain activities.
Examples of questions for TOEIC:
LISTENING TEST
Directions: For a question in this part, you
will hear four statements about the picture. When you hear the statements, you
must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
Look at the photo below. Then listen to the four statements, by clicking on the
audio icon; choose your response. 
Listen to the statements:
Statement (A), “The boat is tied to the dock,” is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (A).
READING TEST
The financial audit of Soft Peach Software ------- completed on Wednesday by a
certified accounting firm.
(A) to be
(B) having been
(C) was
(D) were
The missing phrase is ‘was’, (C) is the correct answer.
SPEAKING TEST
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read aloud the text on
the screen. You will have 45 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 45 seconds
to read the text aloud.
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If you're shopping, sightseeing
and running around every minute, your vacation can seem like hard work. To
avoid vacation stress, come to the Blue Valley Inn on beautiful Lake Mead.
While staying at our inn, you'll breathe clean country air as you view
spectacular sights. With its spacious rooms, swimming pool and many outdoor
activities, the inn is the perfect place for a vacation you won't forget. The
Blue Valley Inn prides itself on the personal attention it provides to every
guest. The Blue Valley motto has always been "A happy guest is our
greatest treasure."
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WRITING TEST
Directions: In this part of the test, you will show how well you can write a response to an e-mail. Your response will be scored on
• the quality and variety of your
sentences,
• vocabulary, and
• organization
• vocabulary, and
• organization
You will have 10 minutes to read and
answer the e-mail.
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Directions: Read the e-mail
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From: Dale City Welcome Committee
To: New Dale City Resident
Subject: Welcome to your new home!
Sent: July 23, 4:32 P.M.
Welcome! We would like to be the
first to welcome you to Dale City. We know that there are many things to do
when you move, from finding your way around town to setting up your
utilities. Please contact us if you need any help at all.
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Directions: Respond to the e-mail. Respond as if you have recently
moved to a new city. In your e-mail to the committee, make at least TWO
requests for information.
Sumber:
