TOEFL IBT

MOCK TEST
 General Test Information
This free practice test will familiarize you with most of the question types found on the TOEFL iBT® test. This
test is not a simulation of the TOEFL iBT® test. You will not receive scores and your answers will not be saved.

● In the Reading section, you will answer questions about reading passages. In this practice test, you will be
able to review the correct answer for each question by reviewing the answer key at the end of the section.
● In the Listening section, you will answer questions about conversations and lectures. In this practice test,
you will be able to review the correct answer for each question by reviewing the answer key at the end of
the section.
● In the Speaking section, you will be presented with four questions. The first question is about a familiar
topic. The other questions ask you to speak about reading passages, conversations, and lectures. In this
practice test, your responses will not be scored. Instead, you will see sample responses to each question.
● In the Writing section, you will be presented with two writing tasks. The first task asks you to write about
a reading passage and a lecture. The second task asks you to write a post for an academic discussion. In
this practice test, your responses will not be scored. Instead, you will see sample responses to each
question.
Reading Section Directions
In this section, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to understand
academic passages in English. You will read and answer questions about
two passages. In the actual test, you will have 36 minutes total to read both
passages and respond to the questions. A clock will indicate how much time is
remaining.

In the actual test, some passages may include an underlined word or phrase
that you can select to see a definition, an explanation, or an illustration.

You can skip questions and go back later. In this practice test, you can review the
correct answer for each question by reviewing the answer key.
The
Reading
Section
Question
Types
Reading Strategies
SKIM = Read the text quickly to understand gist (main idea)

Read the instructions and questions.

Underline/notice “keywords” in the questions and read the possible answers.

SCAN = Read the text quickly again, but this time to get specifical information
(the answers to the previous questions.
Reading
Passage 1
18 min
Reading Passage 1:
Examining the Problem of Bycatch

1 C
ANSWER KEY 2 A

3 B
Do you know why
these answers are 4 D
correct?
5 B

6 A
Read the Passage 1 again to 7 C
underline information in the
text that confirms these 8 D
answers!
9 C

10 A, C, E.
Listening Section Directions
In this section, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to understand
conversations and lectures in English. Answer the questions based on what is
stated or implied by the speakers.
In the actual test, the Listening section is divided into two separately timed
parts, and you can listen to each conversation and lecture only one time. You
must answer each question and you cannot return to previous questions. A clock will
indicate how much time is remaining. The clock will count down only while you are
answering questions, not while you are listening.
For this practice test, a useful guideline is to spend no more than 35 seconds to
answer a question. You can review the correct answer for each question by
reviewing the answer key at the end of the section.
The Listening
Section
Question
Types
Listening Questions
You’ll hear lectures and conversations in this section. Both use language you
would hear on a university campus.
● 3 lectures, 3-5 minutes each, some with classroom discussion; 6
questions per lecture
● 2 conversations, 3 minutes each; 5 questions per conversation
You can take notes on any audio item throughout the test to help you answer
questions.
Test time: It should take about 36 minutes to complete the Listening
section.
Listening Strategies
TAKE NOTES!!!

First, you’ll listen to the audio once.

After that, you’ll be able to read the questions and answer them, your best
strategy is “note-taking”

Remember to focus on the type of audio; lecture (1 speaker) or conversation

(2 speakers).
Take notes in order to get the gist (main idea) and specific information, such
as the speaker’s point of view, dates, additional information, etc.
Listen to
Lecture 1
Take notes
Answer the
questions to
Lecture 1
Lecture 1: ANSWER KEY
TOEFL IBT Listening: Lecture 1

1 D

2 D

3 B

4 D

5 D

6 B
 In this section, you will hear short conversations. In
the exam you will hear each conversation once. In
this practice test you can control the audio yourself.
Listen to You can also see the script of the conversation.
Conversation 1
Take notes
Answer the
questions to
Conversation 1
Conversation 1: ANSWER KEY
TOEFL IBT Listening: Lecture 1

1 A

2 A

3 A

4 A

5 A
Writing Section Directions
In this section, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to use writing
to communicate in an academic environment. There will be two writing
tasks.
In this practice test, you will be able to practice writing a response to each
task and review sample responses.
In the actual test, your responses will be scored on your ability to write
correctly, clearly, and coherently, as well as on your ability to respond to the
questions as fully as possible.
Now read the directions for the first writing task.