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Purpose of the TOEFL^®

The purpose of the TOEFL^® test is to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. More than 300,000 people register each year to take the computer-based TOEFL^® test. The scores are required for purposes of admission by more than 2,400 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. TOEFL^® is also used by institutions in other countries where English is the language of instruction. In addition, government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL^® scores to evaluate English proficiency.

TOEFL® on Computer

The TOEFL® test was introduced as a computer-based test (CBT) in July 1998 in many parts of the world. In Pakistan, TOEFL® is only available as a CBT. It combines many of the same question types as the traditional paper-based test with new question types that can be offered only on the computer. There are several advantages to taking the computer-based TOEFL® test:

testing at 3 test centers in Pakistan
convenient scheduling
comfortable testing environment
fewer test questions than on the paper-based test
questions that are tailored to your ability level
immediate viewing of scores on screen
opportunity to choose up to four score recipients after seeing your scores
official score reports mailed approximately 14 days after testing

TOEFL® Information Bulletin for Computer-Based Testing

This free publication is the primary source of information for individuals who wish to take the computer-based TOEFL^® test. It contains information about scheduling an appointment for the test, a list of test centers, identification requirements, information about scores, and more. It is important that you obtain a copy of the TOEFL^® Information bulletin from our headoffice, WES, Suite # 203, Kassam Court, Block-5 Clifron, Karachi 75600.

Official Website of TOEFL®

TOEFL.org is the official website of the TOEFL^® program, and has many resources you may find helpful:

Practice questions for TOEFL^® testing, http://www.toefl.org/
Complete listing of TOEFL^® writing topics, www.toefl.org/testprep/preindx.html#wrtgtopics
Free online tutorial that will help you get ready to take the computer (CBT) version of the test, www.toefl.org/testprep/cbtutprq.html
Frequently asked questions about the CBT test, www.toefl.org/toeflcbt/cbtfaq.html

Additional Help

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Some more Help

Besides TOEFL.org the official website of the TOEFL^® program, you can visit following links for further information about TOEFL^® exam and help:

http://www.toefl.org
http://myenglishteacher.net/
www.etaleem.com/channels/education/toefl.asp
www.university.ca/eng/instudent/instudent/toefl.htm

Test Registration

The TOEFL^® Test is a copyright of Educational Testing Service U.S.A. Further information is available on the official TOEFL^® website http://www.gmat.org/.

Please also note that for all computer based tests, e.g. TOEFL^®,GMAT^®and GRE^®,the test registration center is in Malaysia, you need to register through them. Test centers are located in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. You need to visit the web sites and download the International Test Scheduling Form to register yourself for the test. Please e mail us if you have any queries at wes@cyber.net.pk.

The Regional Registration Center for Pakistan is:

Prometric B. V. Branch Office,
PO Box 12964, 50794 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

Registration Phone:
60-3-7628-3333, Fax 60-3-7628-3366 (call between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Pakistan time)

On-line Practice Test

Test of English as a Foreign Language

Check the sections to include in your exam:
	Listening (15 questions) provided by Encomium Publications.
	Reading (18 questions) provided by Encomium Publications.
	Structure (22 questions)

Begin Exam

Available Practice Material:
	Essential Words for the TOEFL
	How to Prepare for the Toefl Test
	Online TOEFL Test Prep
	TOEFL For Dummies
	TOEFL for the Computer w/ CD-ROM
	Toefl Reading and Vocabulary Workbook
	TOEFL Interactive Test Prep

Additional Information

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Exam Description:
The purpose of the TOEFL® test is to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The scores are required for purposes of admission by more than 2,400 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.

The computer-based TOEFL test has four sections.

Listening -- Measures ability to understand English as it is spoken in North America.

Structure -- Measures ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English.

Reading -- Measures ability to read and understand short passages similar in topic and style to those that students are likely to encounter in North American universities and colleges.

Writing -- Measures ability to write in English on an assigned topic. In this section, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to write in English. This includes the ability to generate and organize ideas, to support those ideas with examples or evidence, and to compose in standard written English in response to an assigned topic.

Sample Questions

Sentence Completion

Q.1. Duplicating the recent history of airborne acheivements, the galleries of the National Air and Space Museum _________

(A) exhibit a collection fascinating

(B) fascinate an exhibit collection

(D) exhibit a fascinating collection

Answer: D

Error Identification

Q.2. Aspirin is recommend to many people for its ability to thin the blood.

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Answer: A

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