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The TOEFL test measures your ability to communicate in English in colleges and universities. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programmes, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency. In fact, more institutions accept TOEFL test scores than any other test scores in the world—more than 6,000 colleges, universities and licensing agencies in 136 countries to be exact.  \nWhat is involved in taking the TOEFL exam?  \nYou can do the test on a computer (next generation internet-based test (iBT))  \nThe TOEFL iBT test has four sections:  \nReading: 60 – 100 minutes  \n3-5 passages, 12-14 questions each  \nListening: 60 – 90 minutes  \n4-6 lectures, 6 questions each 2-3 conversations, 5 questions each  \nSpeaking: 20 minutes  \n6 tasks, 2 independent and 2 integrated  \nWriting: 50 minutes  \nOne integrated task and one independent task  \nAn integrated task is one where you have to use more than one skill. For example, you read about something, listen to a lecture, and then write about what you have heard and read.  \nHow is the TOEFL exam graded?  \nThe iBT (Internet Based Test) is graded out of 120 marks. Please refer to the Mapping  your Level / Grade grid ([www.kli.ie/map](www.kli.ie/map)) for a breakdown of the results.  \nDisclaimer: The above information on examinations is for reference purposes only for Kildare Language Institute students. This is general examination information only. The Kildare Language Institute Ltd. accepts no responsibility whatsoever if any of the information is inaccurate. For a comprehensive breakdown of each exam please refer to the relevant exam’s website, exam descriptor and course book.  \nKildare Language Institute Ireland.","cbCairh6OIQcFCpZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairh6OIQcFCpZ","pdf",147815,"English","# TOEFL Overview\n## Purpose and Recognition\n# Exam Structure\n## Reading Section\n## Listening Section\n## Speaking Section\n## Writing Section\n# Grading and References","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary purpose of the TOEFL exam?\",\"answer\":\"The TOEFL exam measures an individual's ability to communicate in English within academic environments, including colleges and universities, and is also used by government and licensing agencies to evaluate English proficiency.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the four sections of the TOEFL iBT?\",\"answer\":\"The TOEFL iBT consists of four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing, each with specific timing and task requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the TOEFL iBT graded?\",\"answer\":\"The iBT is graded on a scale of 120 marks, with results mapped to specific proficiency levels for student reference.\"}]","Kildare Language Institute - TOEFL Exam Preparation Guide | PDF"]