OVERVIEW OF THE TEST
The TOEFL test is a test to measure the English proficiency of nonnative speaker of English. It is required by the English-language colleges and universities. Additionally, institutions such as government agencies, business, or scholarship programs may require this test. The TOEFL test currently exists in paper and computer formats. (The purpose of this book is to prepare students for the paper version of the TOEFL Test. There are other Longman products to prepare students for the computer version of the TOEFL test).
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST
The paper version of the TOEFL test currently has the following sections:
- Listening Comprehension: To demonstrate their ability to understand spoken English, examinees must listen to various types of passages on a recording and respond to multiply choice questions about the passages.
- Structure and Written Expression: To demonstrate their ability to recognize grammatically correct English, examinees must either choose the correct way to complete sentences or find errors in sentence.
- Reading Comprehension: To demonstrate their ability to understand written English, examinees must answer multiple-choice questions about the ideas and the meanings of words in reading passages.
