TOEFL ITP

Level 1
Sample Questions

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 General Information
1. What is the TOEFL ITP It is an international exam of
Level 1? English.

2. What levels is it for? From Intermediate to Advanced

(B1 – C1 based on the Common
European Framework)

3. What is it for? It certifies the candidate’s English

level and it is accepted by most public
and private universities in Peru.

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 Test Format
• You will take a written test (paper-and-pencil).
• You will find 140 multiple-choice questions divided in
three major sections:

Section # of items Time

Listening Comprehension 50 35 min

Structure and Written Expressions 40 25 min
Reading Comprehension 50 55 min

Develop task awareness: Knowing what the test format is

can be very helpful (sections, number of items, etc.)
Additional information can be found here.

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 Section 1: Listening
In this section of the test, you will show your ability to
understand spoken English. This section has 3 parts.

PART 1
Short conversations between two people.

PART 2
Longer conversations.

PART 3
Several talks.

If possible, read the alternatives before you listen.

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 Sample Listening Questions: Part 1
You will hear short conversations between two people. After each
conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The
conversations and questions will not be repeated.

AUDIO

Narrator: Question 1. Question 1

Man: Should I lock up the
computer lab now before I go A. Lock the computer lab later
home? B. Leave with the man
Woman: Don’t bother. I’m not
leaving for a while –I can check it C. Buy a new lock for the
on my way out. computer lab
D. Show the man where the lab is
Narrator: What will the woman
probably do?

Questions do not appear in the booklet, so listen

carefully.

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 Sample Listening Questions: Part 2
You will hear longer conversations. After each conversation you will
hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be
repeated.

AUDIO Question 31

Narrator: Questions 31-34. Listen to part of a A. Work opportunities for

conversation between a student and a professor. students
Man: Hi, Professor Adams. My name is Larry. B. The professor’s work at the
Woman: Hi, Larry. How can I help you? museum
Man: I was told that you place students in C. The man’s qualifications for a
internships for various university programs.
job
(continues…)
D. Possible careers for the man
Narrator: Question 4. What do speakers mainly after he graduates
discuss?

Listen and mark your answers on your answer sheet quickly.

You will not have enough time to transfer them later.

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 Sample Listening Questions: Part 3
You will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some
questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated.

AUDIO
Question 39
Narrator: Questions 39-42. Listen to a talk in an animal
behavior class.
Man: Today’s discussion is about a common animal A. Animals yawn for a number of
reaction –the yawn. The dictionary defines a yawn as reasons.
“an involuntary reaction to fatigue or boredom.” That’s B. Yawning results only from
certainly true for human yawns, but not necessarily for fatigue or boredom.
animal yawns. The action can have quite different C. Human yawns are the same
meanings in different species. (continues…)
as those of other animals.
D. Only social animals yawn.
Narrator: Question 8. What is the speaker’s main
point?

Think about how the lecture is organized. Listen for signal words
that indicate the introduction, major steps or ideas, examples,
and the conclusion or summary.

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 Main Listening Skills
The main sub-kills you will find questions about
appear below.
1. Listening for main ideas
2. Listening for specific information / details
3. Inferencing

Make sure you practice. These skills are common in

many International exams.

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 Question stems per skill
Listening for main ideas

• What are the speakers mainly discussing?

• What is the student discussing with the professor?
• What are the speakers talking about?
• What was the research study about?
• What is the speaker’s main purpose?

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 Question stems per skill
Listening for specific information / details

• What problem does the woman have?

• Why did the man talk to the professor? Focus on
• What does the man suggest the woman do? question words,
such as “what,
• How has the man helped the woman? when, where,
• What does the man want to know? how,” etc.
• What was John’s concern?
• What is not included in the monthly rent?
• What does the man tell the woman about the delivery?
• What does the man say he wants to do?
• How was the information for the study collected?

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 Question stems per skill
Inferencing (meaning/content)

• What will the woman probably do next?

• What can be inferred about the man?
• What does the woman imply about her new passport?
• How does the man feel?
• What does the woman say about the figures?
• According to the woman, what will happen soon?
• What does the woman mean when she says: ?
• Why does the woman say: ?
• What does the woman mean?

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 General Study Tips for Listening

• Focus on the content and flow of spoken

material.
• Anticipate what a person is going to say as
a way to stay focused.
• Stay active by asking yourself questions
(for example, what main idea is the
professor communicating?)
• Listen for words that show connections
and relationships between ideas.

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 Section 2: Structure and
Written Expression
In this section of the test, you will show your ability
to recognize language that is appropriate for
standard written English.

PART 2
PART 1
These items are
These items are
sentences with one
incomplete
mistake in them and
sentences and focus
focus on Written
on Structure.
Expression.

You only have 25 minutes for this section. Pace yourself

so you have enough time to answer every question.

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 Sample Questions: Structure
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. Refrigerating meats _____ 2. Throughout the animal

the spread of bacteria. kingdom, _____ bigger than
the elephant.
A. slows
B. slowing A. whale is only the
C. to slow B. is the whale only
D. is slowed C. only whale is the
D. only the whale is

Don’t spend too much time on a given item. If you are

not sure about an answer, make an educated guess.

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 Sample Questions: Written Expression
Each sentence has four highlighted words or phrases. The four
highlighted parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, and D. Identify
the one highlighted word or phrase that must be changed in order
for the sentence to be correct.

15. A deficient of folic acid is rarely a problem in humans

A B
because the vitamin is present in a wide variety of foods.
C D

Pay attention to the information that comes before and after

the word or phrase. It may give you hints of what word class is
needed (a noun, an adjective, a past participle?)

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 General Study Tips for Grammar
• Review your grammar charts.
• Focus on the form such as type of grammatical words
(nouns, verbs, etc.), plural and singular forms, tense,
auxiliary verbs, and word order among other
grammatical aspects.
• Also focus on the use and meaning of a given
language item. Make sure the choice of words is
correct.
• Pay attention to the sequence of tenses when
dealing with structures such as conditionals or time
clauses.
• Practice on your own and time yourself. Remember
you only have 40 minutes.

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 Section 3: Reading Comprehension
In this section of the test, you will show your ability
to read and understand short passages on
academic subjects.

Enough context is provided so that no subject-specific

familiarity with the topic is required to answer the
questions.

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 Sample Reading Questions
You will read several passages. Each one is followed by several
questions about it. You are to choose the one best answer to each
question.

The railroad was not the first institution 1. What is the main idea of the passage?
to impose regularity on society, or to A. In modern society we must make
draw attention to the importance of
more time for our neighbors.
precise timekeeping. For as long as
B. The traditions of society are timeless.
merchants have set out their wares at
daybreak and communal festivities C. An accepted way of measuring time
have been celebrated, people have is essential for the smooth functioning
been in rough agreement with their of society.
neighbors as to the time of day. D. Society judges people by the times at
(continues…) which they conduct certain activities.

Remember to answer all questions on the basis of

what is stated or implied in the passage.

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 Main Reading Skills
The main reading sub-skills tested appear below:

1. Reading for main ideas

2. Reading for specific information / details
3. Inferencing
4. Recognizing function and discourse patterns

Make sure you practice. These skills are common in

many International exams.

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 Question stems per skill
Reading for main ideas

• What does the passage mainly discuss?

• What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
• The passage focuses on the United States in the
1920s primarily in terms of the…
• Which of the following statements is supported by
the passage?

Question stems will help you anticipate the type

of information required to answer the question.

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 Question stems per skill
Reading for specific information / details

• What is image processing?

• According to the passage, when did the United States experience a brief
depression?
• According to the passage, the growth in automobile production caused
an increase in the demand for…
• Which of the following is NOT true of the professional piano players
mentioned in the fourth paragraph?
• What was the purpose of the Sutro Tunnel?
• The author compares the construction of the Sutro Tunnel to the first
transcontinental railroad in North America because both projects…
• Why does the author mention “x-ray emissions” in line 25?
• Which of the following statements is true of the ball in a ballpoint pen?

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 Question stems per skill
Inferencing (vocabulary/meaning)

• The word “expire” in line 8 is closest in

meaning to…
• The author mentions a “suction pump” in
line 17 to indicate a function of the…

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 Question stems per skill
Inferencing (information/content)

• It can be inferred from the passage that there was

interest in designing a new type of pen because the old
ones…
• What can be inferred from the passage that the
characters in the novel This Side of Paradise are…
• The paragraph following the passage most probably
discusses…
• The passage probably continues with a discussion of…

Be sure you are familiar with all of the words in the

stem questions. (What does “inferred” mean?)

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 Question stems per skill
Recognizing function and discourse patterns

• The word “it” in line 2 refers to…

• Where in the passage does the author mention an
historical account of early attempts at flight?

Referents can be found before or after

the pronoun in question.

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 General Study Tips for Reading
• Develop the ability to skim quickly and
identify major points.
• Scan passages to find and highlight key
facts.
• Choose unfamiliar words and guess the
meaning from the context; then, look
them up to confirm their meaning.
• Underline all pronouns and identify the
nouns to which they refer in the
passage.
• Practice drawing conclusions based
on what is mentioned in the passage.

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 On exam day…

• Remember to bring your ID

• Be on time
• Use a 2B pencil to record your
answers
• Read instructions carefully
• Work diligently and don’t spend
too much time on a given item

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 Final Recommendations
• Become familiar with the standard
directions for the test.
• Carefully follow directions in each
section of the test to avoid wasting
time.
• Become familiar with typical sample
questions for the test.
• Avoid spending too much time on any
single question. If you are not sure,
make an educated guess (guess
based on clues).

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