TOEFL ITP tests academic English skills in 3 sections: Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, and Reading Comprehension. No Speaking or Writing sections.
A
Listening
Part A: Short Conversations Part B: Longer Talks 35 minutes
50 Qs
Level 1-2
B
Structure
Sentence Completion Error Recognition 25 minutes
40 Qs
Level 1-2
C
Reading
Vocabulary Reading Comprehension 55 minutes
50 Qs
Level 1-2
Test Information
140
Total Questions
115
Minutes
310-677
Score Range
Paper
Based Test
Your Progress
A Listening Comprehension0/50
B Structure & Written Expression0/40
C Reading Comprehension0/50
Estimated Score310
310493 (Level 1)677
A Listening Comprehension
Part A: Short Conversations (Questions 1-30) | Part B: Longer Talks (Questions 31-50)
35:00
Directions Part A
In Part A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversation and question will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers and decide which one is the best answer.
1
Explanation
Audio Transcript:
"Man: I'd like to return this textbook. I bought it yesterday but I realized I need the new edition instead. Woman: No problem. Do you have the receipt? Man: Yes, here it is. Woman: Okay, I'll process the refund. It will go back to your credit card in 3-5 business days. Man: Thank you. Also, do you have the new edition in stock? Woman: Let me check... Yes, we have two copies left. Man: Great, I'll take one."
Correct Answer: (B) At a bookstore
The key clues are "return this textbook," "bought it yesterday," "new edition," and "refund." These words indicate a commercial transaction involving books, which takes place at a bookstore. While libraries have books, they don't sell them or process refunds for purchases.
2
Explanation
Audio Transcript:
"Man: Have you finished the biology assignment that's due tomorrow? Woman: Don't remind me! I've been so busy with my part-time job that I haven't even looked at it yet. Man: Neither have I. Maybe we can work on it together tonight? Woman: Sounds good. I get off work at 6."
Correct Answer: (C) She hasn't started the assignment yet
The woman says "I haven't even looked at it yet," which clearly indicates she hasn't started. The phrase "Don't remind me!" expresses stress about not having done it. While she agrees to work with the man later, the question asks about her current status, not future plans.
3
Explanation
Audio Transcript:
"Woman: Are you driving to the conference this weekend? Man: Yes, I was planning to leave Saturday morning. Woman: You might want to reconsider. There's a big storm predicted for Saturday, and the highways could be dangerous. Man: Oh no, I didn't know that. I really need to be there by Saturday evening. Woman: Then you should probably leave Friday night instead. Man: Good idea. I'll change my hotel reservation."
Correct Answer: (B) Leave earlier than planned
The woman suggests leaving "Friday night instead" of Saturday morning to avoid the storm. The man agrees and mentions changing his hotel reservation. This shows he is leaving earlier than originally planned (Saturday morning → Friday night).
Directions Part B
In Part B, you will hear longer conversations and talks. After each, you will hear several questions. The conversations, talks, and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers and decide which one is the best answer.
Talk 1: Campus Announcement
31What is the main purpose of the announcement?
Explanation
Audio Transcript:
"Attention all students. This is an important announcement from the university library. Beginning next Monday, the main library will extend its hours during finals week. Instead of closing at midnight, the library will remain open 24 hours a day from Monday through Friday. Additionally, the third floor, which was previously closed for renovations, will reopen with 50 new computer stations and expanded study spaces. Please note that during this period, all food and drinks must be consumed in the designated café area on the first floor. Thank you for your cooperation, and good luck with your exams."
Correct Answer: (B) To inform students about library changes
The announcement specifically discusses library hours extension, reopening of the third floor, new computer stations, and food policy changes. All of these relate to library operations and facilities, making (B) the clear answer.
32According to the announcement, what will be available on the third floor?
Explanation
Correct Answer: (C) Additional computer stations
The announcement specifically mentions "50 new computer stations" on the reopened third floor. The café is mentioned as being on the first floor, not the third.
B Structure & Written Expression
Structure: Questions 1-15 | Written Expression: Questions 16-40
25:00
Directions: Sentence Completion
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1Level 1
Geologists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory rely on a network of seismometers data about the movement of magma beneath the surface of the earth.
Explanation
Correct Answer: (B) to collect
Grammar Point: Infinitive of purpose
The sentence requires an infinitive phrase "to collect" to show purpose. The geologists use seismometers in order to collect data. "That collected" would require a different sentence structure (relative clause with subject). "Collecting" would suggest the seismometers are currently collecting, but doesn't convey purpose as clearly. "Collection" is a noun and doesn't fit grammatically after "seismometers."
2Level 2
Not until the seventeenth century to measure the speed of light.
Explanation
Correct Answer: (C) did anyone attempt
Grammar Point: Inversion after negative adverbial phrases
When a sentence begins with a negative adverbial phrase like "Not until," the subject and auxiliary verb must be inverted. The correct structure is: Not until + time expression + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb. "Did anyone attempt" follows this pattern with the auxiliary "did" before the subject "anyone."
3Level 1
The art of landscape architecture is that of architecture or town planning.
Explanation
Correct Answer: (B) as almost old as
Grammar Point: Corrected: Actually (A) is correct - "almost as old as"
Correction: The correct answer is (A) almost as old as. This follows the comparative structure: adverb + as + adjective + as. "Almost" is an adverb modifying "as old as." The other options place "almost" in incorrect positions within the comparative structure.
Directions: Error Recognition
In these questions, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts are marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
16Level 1
The professor (A) had already(B) gave(C) the assignment(D) when I arrived.
Explanation
Correct Answer: (B) gave → given
Grammar Point: Past Perfect tense
The sentence uses "had already," which requires the past participle (given), not the simple past (gave). The correct form is "had already given." This is the past perfect tense, used to show that one action was completed before another action in the past.
17Level 2
The number of students (A) studying(B) foreign languages(C) have increased(D) significantly this year.
Explanation
Correct Answer: (C) have increased → has increased
Grammar Point: Subject-verb agreement with "the number of"
"The number of" is always followed by a plural noun but takes a singular verb because the subject is actually "number" (singular), not "students." The phrase "a number of" (meaning several) takes a plural verb, but "the number of" (referring to a specific quantity) takes a singular verb.
In these questions, choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.
1Vocab
The scientist's hypothesis was confirmed by the experimental data.
Explanation
Correct Answer: (B) tentative explanation
Vocabulary: hypothesis (noun) - a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
A hypothesis is not yet proven (that's why it's "tentative"), whereas a conclusion (A) comes after evidence is gathered. The sentence mentions it was "confirmed by data," indicating it was a preliminary idea tested by experiment.
2Vocab
The company decided to discontinue the unpopular product line.
Explanation
Correct Answer: (C) stop producing
Vocabulary: discontinue (verb) - to cease doing, producing, or providing something.
The prefix "dis-" means "not" or "opposite of," and "continue" means to keep doing something. Therefore, "discontinue" means to stop. The context clue "unpopular product line" supports this meaning—unpopular products are typically stopped, not expanded or promoted.
Directions: Reading Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the questions based on what is stated or implied in the passage.
The History of Chocolate
Chocolate has been enjoyed by people for thousands of years, but its journey from ancient Mesoamerican civilizations to modern-day confectionery is a fascinating tale of cultural exchange and technological innovation. The story begins with the ancient Maya and Aztec peoples, who cultivated cacao trees and consumed chocolate as a bitter, frothy beverage reserved for royalty and religious ceremonies.
The cacao bean was so valuable to the Aztecs that it was used as currency. A single bean could purchase a tamale, while a hundred beans could buy a slave. The Aztec emperor Montezuma reportedly consumed vast quantities of chocolate, believing it to be an aphrodisiac and source of wisdom. The scientific name for the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, literally means "food of the gods."
When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the Americas in the 16th century, they encountered chocolate and initially rejected it as a "bitter drink for pigs." However, they soon began adding sugar and other spices, transforming it into a beverage that became popular among the Spanish aristocracy. For nearly a century, Spain kept chocolate a closely guarded secret from the rest of Europe.
The Industrial Revolution brought dramatic changes to chocolate production. In 1828, Dutch chemist Coenraad van Houten invented the cocoa press, which separated cocoa butter from cocoa powder, making chocolate more affordable and consistent. In 1847, British company J.S. Fry & Sons created the first solid chocolate bar by combining cocoa powder, sugar, and melted cocoa butter. Milk chocolate was developed by Daniel Peter in Switzerland in 1875, with help from Henri Nestlé's condensed milk. Today, chocolate is a global industry worth over $100 billion annually.
11According to paragraph 1, chocolate was first consumed as:
Explanation
Correct Answer: (C) a bitter beverage
Evidence: Paragraph 1 states: "The story begins with the ancient Maya and Aztec peoples, who cultivated cacao trees and consumed chocolate as a bitter, frothy beverage reserved for royalty and religious ceremonies."
The other options describe later developments: solid candy bars (1847), sweet dessert (after sugar was added), and cooking spice (not mentioned).
12The word "vast" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
Explanation
Correct Answer: (B) enormous
Vocabulary in context: "Vast" means very great in amount or extent. The context describes Montezuma as an emperor who valued chocolate highly (used as currency, "food of the gods"), suggesting he consumed large amounts. "Enormous" is the only synonym that conveys this meaning of great quantity.
13According to paragraph 3, the Spanish initially:
Explanation
Correct Answer: (B) disliked the taste of chocolate
Evidence: Paragraph 3 states: "they encountered chocolate and initially rejected it as a 'bitter drink for pigs.'" This clearly indicates their initial dislike. While they did later keep it secret (A), that was not their initial reaction. Milk was added much later (1875), and the Spanish came from Europe to the Americas, not vice versa.
14Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 4?
Explanation
Correct Answer: (C) Technological innovations made chocolate more accessible
Inference: Paragraph 4 mentions multiple inventions (cocoa press, solid chocolate bar, milk chocolate) and states the cocoa press made chocolate "more affordable and consistent." This supports the inference that technology improved accessibility. (A) is probably true but not explicitly supported. (B) is false—the Dutch invented the press, but the British made solid chocolate. (D) is false—dark/solid chocolate (1847) came before milk chocolate (1875).
15What is the main purpose of the passage?
Explanation
Correct Answer: (B) To trace the historical development of chocolate
Main idea: The passage follows a chronological order from ancient Maya/Aztecs → Spanish conquest → Industrial Revolution → modern day. It traces how chocolate changed from a bitter beverage to a global industry. Health benefits (A) are not discussed. Country comparisons (C) are mentioned but not the main focus. Chemical properties (D) are not discussed.
Test Results
TOEFL ITP Score Report
Total Score
543
Level 2 (Intermediate)
52
Listening
52%
38
Structure
63%
48
Reading
48%
Performance Analysis
Listening: Good comprehension of main ideas and details
Structure: Review verb tenses and subject-verb agreement