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Free Reading tests: part 5 :incomplete sentences | part 6: error recognition
Test of English for International Communication
TOEIC test questions are based on real-life work settings in an international environment (meetings, travel, telephone conversations, etc).
Who is it for?
The Test is used by organisations to determine
whether an employee is suitable for a particular task. If you work or
want to work for a large organisation, particularily in Asia, then the
TOEIC test will be useful to you.
What is the TOEIC test like?
The test takes 2.5 hours and has two sections:
- Listening - 100 questions
- Structure - 100 questions
These break down as follows.
| Listening |
| Part 1 photos 20 questions |
| Part 2: Question – Response: 30 questions |
| Part 3: Short conversation: 30 questions |
| Part 4: Short talks: 20 questions |
| Reading |
| Part 5: Incomplete sentences: 40 questions |
| Part 6: Error recognition: 20 questions |
| Part 7: Reading comprehension: 40 questions |
The TOEIC exam is under review with some changes being introduced to the new TOEIC. The main change is that you will also be able to take a Writing and Speaking exam alomg with the Reading and Listening.
What about scores?
The TOEIC gives a score between 10 and 990:
- 905 - 990 International Proficiency
- 785 – 900 Working Proficiency Plus
- 605 – 780 Limited Working Proficiency
- 405 – 600 Elementary Proficiency Plus
- 255 – 400 Elementary Proficiency
- 185 – 250 Memorised Proficiency
- 10 – 180 No Useful Proficiency
How much does it cost to take TOEIC?
Fees are set by test centres.
Expect to pay around $65 USD.
