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Listen and choose a response. A classmate says: I missed yesterday's discussion because my bus was delayed. Did the professor assign anything new? Which response is most appropriate?
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Key Facts: TOEFL iBT Exam
4 sections
Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing
ETS TOEFL iBT
Approx. 2 hours
Time ETS says to allow for the updated TOEFL iBT
ETS Test Content and Structure
1-6
Current TOEFL iBT section and overall score scale in half-point increments
ETS TOEFL Scores
3 days
Typical electronic score availability after the test date
ETS TOEFL Scores
2 years
TOEFL score validity period
ETS TOEFL Scores
Test center or Home Edition
Current TOEFL iBT delivery options listed by ETS
ETS Test Content and Structure
The updated TOEFL iBT is an adaptive, approximately two-hour academic English test administered by ETS at test centers and through Home Edition. Current task families cover concise reading texts, academic passages, listening response selection, conversations, announcements, academic talks, sentence building, emails, academic discussion writing, listen-and-repeat speaking, and simulated interview speaking. Since January 21, 2026, scores are reported on a 1-6 scale in half-point increments, with a comparable 0-120 overall score during a two-year transition.
Sample TOEFL iBT Practice Questions
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1Read the campus notice: The north entrance to Harlow Library will close from Monday through Wednesday while workers replace the automatic doors. Students should use the courtyard entrance. Book returns will remain open outside the north entrance. What is the main purpose of the notice?
2Complete the word in context: The biology lab postponed the field trip because several students requested addi____ time to analyze their samples. Which completion best fits?
3Read the academic passage: In many coastal wetlands, plants slow moving water and trap sediment around their roots. Over time, this trapped material can raise the level of the marsh surface, helping it keep pace with moderate sea-level rise. However, when storms remove vegetation or when development blocks sediment flow, wetlands may lose this ability to rebuild themselves. Which statement best expresses the main idea?
4Read the sentence: Planting trees along city streets can mitigate summer heat by shading pavement and releasing water vapor. As used here, mitigate most nearly means:
5Read the passage: A professor studying ancient trade routes found seashells hundreds of kilometers inland. The shells were not local, and they appeared in layers dated before the first known roads in the region. The professor argues that exchange networks probably existed earlier than previously thought. What can be inferred from the passage?
6Read the paragraph: Many insects can see ultraviolet patterns on flowers. These patterns, invisible to humans, often guide insects toward nectar. In return, the insects carry pollen between plants. Why does the author mention that the patterns are invisible to humans?
7Read the email from a teaching assistant: Hi everyone, I uploaded the revised problem set after several students noticed a formatting error in question 4. If you downloaded the file before 10 a.m., please replace it with the newer version. The due date has not changed. What should students who downloaded the file early do?
8Complete the word in context: The historian called the new evidence signi____ because it changed how scholars dated the settlement. Which completion best fits?
9Read the passage: During the nineteenth century, some cities installed gas lamps along major streets. The lamps improved nighttime visibility, but they also required workers to light and extinguish them by hand. Electric streetlights later reduced this labor and provided steadier illumination. Which choice best describes the organization of the passage?
10Read the sentence: When lava cools quickly, it forms fine-grained rock; this process can occur at the surface after a volcanic eruption. The phrase this process refers to:
About the TOEFL iBT Exam
TOEFL iBT is ETS's academic English proficiency test for university study, work, and other institutional uses. The current version measures reading, listening, speaking, and writing in classroom and campus contexts, using adaptive delivery and a broader mix of academic and practical communication tasks.
Assessment
Adaptive academic English proficiency test with Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking sections. Current ETS task types include Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, Read an Academic Passage, Listen and Choose a Response, Listen to a Conversation, Listen to an Announcement, Listen to an Academic Talk, Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Write for an Academic Discussion, Listen and Repeat, and Take an Interview.
Time Limit
Allow approximately 2 hours; base section times total about 90 minutes before directions and adaptive variation.
Passing Score
No universal pass/fail; section and overall scores use a 1-6 scale in half-point increments, with a comparable 0-120 overall score during ETS's transition period after January 2026.
Exam Fee
Varies by testing location; check the official ETS fee selector during registration. (Educational Testing Service (ETS))
TOEFL iBT Exam Content Outline
Reading
Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, and Read an Academic Passage tasks test vocabulary, context clues, main ideas, details, inference, organization, and comprehension of concise academic and campus-life texts.
Listening
Listen and Choose a Response, conversations, announcements, and academic talks test main idea, detail, speaker purpose, attitude, inference, organization, and lecture/dialogue comprehension.
Writing
Build a Sentence, Write an Email, and Write for an Academic Discussion tasks measure sentence structure, purpose, tone, cohesion, grammar, vocabulary, development, and academic response quality.
Speaking
Listen and Repeat and Take an Interview tasks measure speech processing, accurate repetition, intelligibility, natural pace, grammar, vocabulary, organization, and supported spoken responses.
How to Pass the TOEFL iBT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No universal pass/fail; section and overall scores use a 1-6 scale in half-point increments, with a comparable 0-120 overall score during ETS's transition period after January 2026.
- Assessment: Adaptive academic English proficiency test with Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking sections. Current ETS task types include Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, Read an Academic Passage, Listen and Choose a Response, Listen to a Conversation, Listen to an Announcement, Listen to an Academic Talk, Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Write for an Academic Discussion, Listen and Repeat, and Take an Interview.
- Time limit: Allow approximately 2 hours; base section times total about 90 minutes before directions and adaptive variation.
- Exam fee: Varies by testing location; check the official ETS fee selector during registration.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the current TOEFL iBT?
ETS says to allow approximately two hours. The current base table lists about 30 minutes for Reading, 29 for Listening, 23 for Writing, and 8 for Speaking, not including directions; time and item counts can vary because the test adapts.
What sections are on TOEFL iBT?
TOEFL iBT has Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking sections. The updated test includes concise task families such as Complete the Words, Read in Daily Life, academic passages, conversations, announcements, academic talks, Build a Sentence, Write an Email, Write for an Academic Discussion, Listen and Repeat, and Take an Interview.
How is TOEFL iBT scored in 2026?
As of January 21, 2026, ETS reports four section scores and an overall score on a 1-6 scale in half-point increments. During a two-year transition period after January 2026, score reports also include a comparable 0-120 overall score.
Is there a passing TOEFL score?
No. ETS does not set a universal passing score. Each university, agency, or program sets its own score requirement.
Can I take TOEFL iBT at home?
Yes. ETS lists two delivery options: a computer-based TOEFL iBT at an authorized test center and TOEFL iBT Home Edition at home with live human proctoring, where available.
When are TOEFL scores available?
ETS states that scores are available in the test taker's ETS account 3 days after the test date, with PDF score reports ready for download 1 day after electronic scores are received.