In the TOEFL iBT Reading section you have 60 minutes to:
- Read three academic texts, totaling around 2100 words
- Understand how to answer 10 different types of questions
- Answer 30 questions in total
There are 10 different question types:
- Vocabulary Questions
- Rhetorical Purpose Questions
- Inference Questions
- Sentence Simplification Questions
- Insert Text Questions
- Factual Information Questions
- Negative Factual Information Questions
- Reference Questions
- Fill in a Table Questions
- Organization Questions
https://www.bestmytest.com/sites/default/files/pdf/bestmytest_toefl_reading_practice_test.pdf
https://www.bestmytest.com/toefl/reading
https://www.examenglish.com/TOEFL/TOEFL_reading1.htm
https://www.test-guide.com/toefl/free-toefl-practice-tests/toefl-reading-practice-test-1.html
https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/toefl-reading.php
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gPcuTr-VDDb8MhXXN0vQjF8YGnmz9CDrjtontfUtZC4/edit
Independent Essays
4 different styles of independent questions
· agree/disagree
· multiple choice
· paired choice
· preference
Agree/Disagree Style TOEFL Essays
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? | |
EXAMPLE 1 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People in today’s world have become too dependent on automobiles.. |
EXAMPLE 2 | The knowledge we gain from personal experiences is more valuable than the knowledge we gain from books. |
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer | |
Multiple Choice Style TOEFL Essays
Which of the following do you think…? | |
EXAMPLE 1 | · Technological improvements · Changes to education systems · Improvements to our diets |
EXAMPLE 2 | · Build additional parks · Construct more libraries · Improve public transportation |
Use specific details and examples in your answer. Do not use memorized examples | |
