What is the TOEFL iBT?

The TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) is the most widely accepted English-language proficiency test for academic purposes. It measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level.

Test Structure

The test consists of four sections:

1. Reading (54-72 minutes)

   • 3-4 passages

   • 10 questions per passage

2. Listening (41-57 minutes)

   • Lectures and conversations

   • 28-39 questions

3. Speaking (17 minutes)

   • 4 tasks

   • Express opinions on familiar topics

4. Writing (50 minutes)

   • 2 tasks

   • Write essay responses

Scoring

• Each section is scored 0-30

• Total score range: 0-120

• Scores valid for 2 years

Test Features

• Administered via internet

• Measures academic English skills

• Accepted by 11,000+ institutions worldwide

• Offered 60+ times per year

什麼是TOEFL iBT？

TOEFL iBT（托福網路考試）是最廣泛被接受的學術英語能力測驗，評估考生在大學階段使用和理解英語的能力。

考試結構

考試包含四個部分：

1. 閱讀 (54-72分鐘)

   • 3-4篇學術文章

   • 每篇10個問題

2. 聽力 (41-57分鐘)

   • 講座和對話

   • 28-39個問題

3. 口說 (17分鐘)

   • 4項任務

   • 針對熟悉話題發表意見

4. 寫作 (50分鐘)

   • 2項任務

   • 撰寫論述回答

分數計算

• 每部分分數範圍：0-30分

• 總分範圍：0-120分

• 成績有效期：2年

考試特點

• 透過網路進行

• 測量學術英語能力

• 全球11,000+機構認可

• 每年舉辦60+場次

1. Understand the Test Format

• Study the official TOEFL iBT test structure

• Practice with authentic ETS materials

• Memorize section time limits

2. Reading Section Tips

• 📖 Skim-first technique: Read questions before passages

• 🔍 Highlight key information (dates, names, opinions)

• 📚 Build academic vocabulary (e.g., “hypothesis”, “empirical”)

• ⏱ Practice with 20-minute timed drills

3. Listening Section Tips

• 🎧 Train with TED Talks and university lectures

• ✍️ Develop shorthand note-taking symbols

• 🤔 Focus on speaker’s purpose & attitude

• Recommended resources:

  • NPR’s Science Friday

  • BBC The Documentary Podcast

4. Speaking Section Framewor

Template for Independent Speaking (Task 1)

1. State preference: “I strongly believe…”

2. Reason 1 + example

3. Reason 2 + example

4. Conclusion: “That’s why…”

5. Writing Section Techniques

• ✍️ Master two structures:

  1. Integrated Writing:

     • Reading summary (30 words)

     • Lecture contrast (150 words)

  2. Independent Essay:

     • 5-paragraph format

     • Thesis-first approach

• 📈 Use transition words: “Furthermore”, “Conversely”

Advanced Preparation Timeline

Month Focus Area Weekly Hours

1 Vocabulary & Reading 6-8

2 Listening & Speaking 8-10

3 Full Practice Tests 10-12

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Overusing templates in Speaking

• ❌ Writing beyond word limits

• ❌ Ignoring tone in Listening questions