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TOEFL Test (iBT) Structure


TOEFL Test (iBT) Structure

SectionTime LimitQuestionsTasksScore
Reading60-80 minutes36-56 questionsRead 3 or 4 passages from academic texts and answer questions.0-30
Listening60-90 minutes34-51 questionsListen to lectures, classroom discussions and conversations, then answer questions.0-30
Speaking20 minutes6 tasksExpress an opinion on a familiar topic; speak based on reading and listening tasks.0-30
Writing50 minutes2 tasksWrite essay responses based on reading and listening tasks; support an opinion in writing.0-30

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