托福介绍IBT VS PBT.doc

iBT TOEFL VS Paper-Based TOEFL(2006年新托福)很多人问起这个,so, here is the deal:iBT TOEFL VS Paper-Based TOEFL【关键词】收费 特点 机考 能力 时间 听力 口语 阅读 写作 备考工具【Abstract】主要关于2006年5月登陆中国的新托福的一些问题。Q: 新托福如何收费？A: 目前，新托福费用尚未确定，但预计将与其他被广泛采用、用于申请高校的英语能力测试的费用相当。Q: 新托福有何独特之处?A: 新托福的特点是：听说读写四部分有机结合考试内容基于真实的语言环境考试在官方考试中心的网络内以互联网的形式进行分数报告提供有关考生考试表现的重要信息分析性反馈帮助考生认识自己的学习需求Q: 新托福是基于计算机的考试吗？A: 是的，更确切地说，新托福是基于计算机因特网环境的考试（IBT=Internet-BasedTest），每套考题有固定时间和题目。在新托福考试前，没有计算机和因特网使用方面的讲解。考试中每一部分开始前，会有英文文字提示，告知考生如何回答问题。Q: 新托福是将听说读写四部分有机地结合在一起吗？A: 是的，新托福是将听说读写四部分有机地结合在一起。例如，考生在考试中会阅读一段文章，然后就该文章内容进行写作，或者先听一段大学授课片断，然后用英文谈论相关内容。Q: 新托福考试时间为多长？A: 新托福考试大概持续四个小时。四个部分的考试将在一天内完成。新TOEFL 听力 口语 阅读 写作Q：新托福听力部分怎么考？A: 听力部分包含两个对话，每个对话涉及2个或2个以上的说话者，每个对话对应5道试题。包含4段演讲（包括教室对话在内），每段演讲对应6道试题听力部分共包括34道试题。每道试题是12分，共3436分。听力部分的时间大约是40分钟。每个对话是23分钟，每个演讲是46分钟。听力部分共3436分，分数范围是030。考生可以在听录音的过程中做笔记帮助答题。Q: 新托福口语部分怎么考？A: 本部分共有6题，总时间约为15分钟。第1题和第2题为独立回答题，准备时间为15秒，回答问题时间为45秒。问题会被朗读出来，同时会出现在屏幕上。第3题和第4题以考试中的阅读和听力材料为基础，要求考生回答相关问题。通常一道题是情景题，另一道是学术题，阅读材料只含一个自然段。听力材料可能是对话，也可能是演讲，其长度大约为1分半钟，考生可以在听录音的过程中做笔记来帮助答题。考生有30秒的准备时间，60秒的回答问题时间。第5题和第6题以考试中的听力材料为基础，要求考生回答相关问题。听力材料通常一道题是情景题，另一道是学术题。听力材料可能是对话，也可能是演讲，其长度大约为1分半钟，考生可以在听录音的过程中做笔记来帮助答题。考生有20秒的准备时间，60秒的时间回答问题。每个回答的得分是04分，分数范围是030。考查综合语言技能的题目的评分以回答的质量、完整性和准确性为依据。Q: 新托福阅读部分怎么考？A: 阅读部分本部分包括3篇文章，每篇650至750个单词，每篇对应11至13道试题。题目类型包括：图表题，篇章总结题（从给出的选项中选择能够概括文章内容的句子），变换措辞，词汇题（在一定的上下文中），指代关系题，简化句子题，插入文本题，事实信息题，推断题，修辞目的题，以及否定排除题（例如，下列各项均正确除之外。）在完成3339个试题的过程中，考生可以使用复查功能瞬间找出没有回答的题目，而不必每道题都过一遍。除了篇章应用题之外，每道题的分值都是1分，篇章应用题每题的分值可能是2，3，或4分。阅读部分的时间约为60分钟。注意，每个考生都会被分配一个考前试题，可能阅读题，也可能是听力题。但是事先无法确定考前试题的具体形式。考生会获得额外的时间来完成考前试题。阅读部分的总分是4245点，分数范围是030。Q: 新托福写作怎么考？A: 作文部分包括两道试题，需在大约50分钟的时间内完成。独立写作试题部分需30分钟的时间，与现行机考托福的写作或托福写作考试（TWE）类似，需要考生根据自己的知识和经验陈述、解释并支持对待某一问题的某个看法。通常有效的回答应是一篇300个单词左右的作文。对于以阅读或听力材料为基础的写作试题，考生首先需要阅读一篇学术演讲，阅读的时间是3分钟。然后文章隐去，这时考生需要听一段大约为1分半钟的演讲。但是考生在写作文时可以看到在放听力材料时隐去的阅读材料。考生在听录音的过程中可以做笔记来帮助答题。考生有20分钟的时间来总结听力材料中的要点，并解释这些要点与阅读材料中的要求有何不同。通常有效的回答应是一篇150225个单词的作文。每个写作任务的分数是04分，分数范围是030。考查综合语言技能的作文题目的评分以回答的质量、完整性和准确性为依据。其他问题Q: 新托福考试将取代口语考试（TSE）考试吗？A: 新托福包括口语部分的考试，所以大学院校和机构不必再将口语考试（TSE）成绩作为录取学生的附加要求。Q: 新托福采用计算机适性出题的方式吗？A: 虽然新TOEFL考试采用机考形式，但不采用计算机适性出题的方式，即：题目难度与上一题回答是否正确无关。新托福考试是线形的，也就是说考生需要回答各种难度的试题，而不仅仅是难度与考生能力水平相当的试题。Q: 新托福比现行托福更难吗？A: 与现行托福相比，新托福的阅读和听力部分没有大的变动。但新托福中的阅读篇章和听力内容更接近于北美大学校园的真实情况。新托福口语和写作部分中的测试考生综合语言技能的试题将运用更实际的方法测评考生在学术环境中的交流能力。该部分将检测考生是否具有参与北美大学学术学习并在学术学习中获得成功所需要的各方面能力。Q: 新托福的评分情况A: 分数范围： 新托福中，听说读写这四种语言技能将用同样的分数范围来体现，新托福还将提供一个总分来体现考生的总体表现。分数报告：分数报告将显示考生是否已具备在英语语言环境中参加学术学习并在学习中取得成功所需的技能。该报告的结构如下：四项技能的分数总分机考托福对照分数通过机考托福对照分数，大学可以将考生的新托福分数与现行机考托福分数进行对比，在对新托福分数了解的情况下，设定录取分数线。分数报告将帮助大学在信息充足的情况下做出决定，录取最合格的学生。四项技能的分数可以让大学不同院系或专业的教师考查申请者是否符合本院系或本专业对英语技能的要求。分数说明：分数范围将分数划分为不同的级别，分数说明将对每一级别进行说明。分数说明将帮助英语学习项目的教师识别学生的学习需求，将学生分到适当的级别和班级。分析性反馈：考生在获取分数的同时将获得分析性反馈。该反馈将帮助考生和其英语教师了解在英语学习中需要加强的地方。分数报告时间：目前分数报告时间尚未确定。评分后，考生可以在线查看其分数，而不必等待邮寄成绩单。大学院校标准设置工具：美国教育考试服务中心（ETS）将为大学院校和机构提供设定新分数线的工具，让新托福与现行托福完满地过渡。2004年6月，ETS将提供分数范围信息机考托福分数对照表口语、写作评分标准答案样本分数说明分数线设置指导口语（TSE）考试分数与新托福口语分数对比2005新TOEFL考试官方正式样题新托福官方备考工具之一CriterionSM （英语文豪）CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统，又称在线英语写作培训系统，是基于网络的英语写作练习、测评和分析系统。该系统提供的作文题目均由美国著名的大学教授及写作专家设计制定，其中包括TOEFL考试作文试题以及其他不同级别的英文写作题目。CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统模拟人工评阅过程，通过该系统，学生在线提交作文后，30秒之内即可获得评分结果及详尽的分析意见。这些分析结果可以作为教师指导学生英文写作的参考，帮助教师提高工作效率。目前，该系统已在美国的大中小学得到广泛应用。 CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统是目前最具突破性的在线英文写作系统CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统是根据自然语言的发展过程(NLP)进行审慎的调查及研究，以及专业阅卷老师所使用的典型评分标准，所开发出来的在线写作测评系统。根据计算机中指定的题目，英语文豪的使用者可在线写作，并由计算机实时完成阅卷及分析。 CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统是采用美国权威写作标准的评分系统CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统提供的作文题目均由美国著名的大学教授及写作专家设计制定，它应用了目前美国高中、大学各项写作测验（如TOEFL考试、GMAT考试、PRAXIS考试等）的权威标准。CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统使用e-raterTM评分引擎作为评分工具，全球有超过200万份的作文采用e-raterTM评分引擎做过成绩比对，报告证明e-raterTM评分引擎的阅卷结果与阅卷老师的人工评分结果的吻合度高达97%以上。 CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统是教师英语写作教学的得力助手CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统模拟人工评阅过程，在对学生作文给出总体评分的同时，还从语法、句法、文章组织和逻辑推理等方面对学生的作文进行全面分析，并对全班学生的写作情况进行统计、总结，是对英语教师的有益辅助。 CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统是学生练习地道英文写作的测评工具学生提交作文后，可迅速获得评分结果。CriterionSM（英语文豪）系统对学生的文章在语法、用法、拼写等方面出现的问题进行全面分析，并提供建设性修改意见，同时还提供每个分数线上的范文以及其他学生在同一题目下写出的作文供学生参考。点击下载CriterionSM DEMO版/criterion/demo0424.exe购买该软件 -点击此处/criterion/criterion.asp新托福官方备考工具之二Q: LanguEdgeTM是什么？A: LanguEdgeTM是一个课件，是美国教育考试服务中心（ETS）耗时十年专门开发的一种首先用于理解和准备新托福的全新英语教学和测评工具。它采用2005年9月推出的新托福试题结构，全面囊括听、说、读、写四项语言技能，可以帮助学生准备新托福及与英语语言水平测评相关的其他考试。同时，LanguEdgeTM课件采用了结构灵活的模块式设计，模拟北美大专院校的真实学习环境，便于教师培训和评估学生的交际技能,提高教师对学生英语能力评分的专业水平。Q: 如何获得LanguEdgeTM课件及新托福相关的培训？A: 北京泰德英语教育发展有限公司是LanguEdgeTM课件在中国的独家代理，我们将在自己的培训机构与ETS的专家一起，培养一批能深刻理解新托福精髓和熟练运用LanguEdgeTM教学的英语教师，并通过我们的培训机构和加盟学校为中国的托福考生提供最正宗的LanguEdgeTM训练，使他们完全适应托福/新托福考试。我们还将把LanguEdgeTM和新托福的先进理念运用于基础英语教育，构建全新的英语教学和测评模式。Q: 请介绍一下LanguEdgeTM培训？A: LanguEdgeTM培训分为教师认证培训和学生培训两部分，将在上海和北京两地陆续展开。LanguEdgeTM教师培训认证的目的是培养一批能深刻理解新托福精髓和熟练运用LanguEdgeTM教学的英语教师，从而保障广大接受新托福考前培训的考生能够在其后的学生培训中接受专业教师所提供的LanguEdgeTM正宗培训。LanguEdgeTM学生培训则是为准备参加新托福考试的人员提供的考前培训。目前，LanguEdgeTM教师认证培训和学生培训正在筹备中，我们将及时公布项目的进展及最新情况。官方消息TOEFL (iBT) Internet-based Testing OverviewWhat Is the TOEFL Test?The Internet-based TOEFL TestWhy Take the TOEFL Test?Who Should Take the TOEFL Test?Where Can People Take the Test?Who Accepts TOEFL Scores?What Is the TOEFL Test?The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.The TOEFL test is offered in different formats depending on a test takers location.The Internet-based TOEFL TestThe TOEFL Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The test helps students demonstrate that they have the English skills needed for success.What Is the Benefit of An Internet-based Test?TOEFL iBT emphasizes integrated skills and provides better information to institutions about students ability to communicate in an academic setting and their readiness for academic coursework. With Internet-based testing, ETS can capture speech and score responses in a standardized manner.Online registration and online score reporting make it easier for students to register for TOEFL iBT and receive their test scores.When Will TOEFL iBT Be Available?ETS is introducing the new test in phases. Location First Test Date United States (excluding U.S. Territories) September 24, 2005 Canada, France, Germany, Italy October 22, 2005 Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands November 4, 2005 American Samoa November 5, 2005 Worldwide In 2006 See the TOEFL Worldwide Introduction Schedule to find out when testing is scheduled to be introduced in your area.(TOEFL Worldwide Introducion Schedule底下有下载)What Is Happening To The Current TOEFL Tests?The computer- and paper-based (CBT, PBT) versions of the TOEFL test will be given at a particular location until the Internet-based version is implemented.Why Take the TOEFL Test?Most people take the TOEFL test as a prerequisite for admission into colleges and universities where English is used or required. In addition, many government, licensing, and certification agencies and exchange and scholarship programs use TOEFL scores to evaluate the English proficiency of people for whom English is not their native language.Who Should Take the TOEFL Test?Nonnative English speakers at the 11th-grade level or above should take the TOEFL test to provide evidence of their English proficiency before beginning academic work. The test content is considered too difficult for students below 11th grade.Many institutions report that they frequently do not require TOEFL test scores of certain kinds of international applicants. These includeNonnative speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from postsecondary institutions in English-speaking countries (e.g., the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) Nonnative speakers who have successfully completed at least a two-year course of study in which English was the language of instruction Transfer students from institutions in the United States or Canada whose academic course work was favorably evaluated in relation to its demands and duration. Nonnative speakers who have taken the TOEFL test within the past two years Nonnative speakers who have successfully pursued academic work at schools where English was the language of instruction in an English-speaking country for a specified period, generally two years. Students should contact their prospective institutions directly concerning their specific admission requirements.Where Can People Take the Test?TOEFL iBT is taken via the Internet at ETS-certified test centers. This makes it possible to greatly expand the number of locations where the test can be taken.Who Accepts TOEFL Scores?More than 5,000 colleges, universities, and licensing agencies in 90 countries accept TOEFL scores.See a list of these institutions (PDF).See Also:TOEFL Computer-based and Paper-based Testing OverviewTest ContentThe TOEFL Internet-based test emphasizes integrated skills and measures all four language skills, including speaking. The content on the test is authentic, and the language is consistent with that used in everyday, real academic settings.The test has four sectionsReading measures the ability to understand academic reading matter.Listening measures the ability to understand English as it is used in colleges and universities.Speaking measures the ability to speak English.Writing measures the ability to write in a way that is appropriate for college and university course work.Test content is based on a “corpus,” or database, of spoken and written language that currently contains more than 2.7 million words, collected from educational institutions throughout the United States.The spoken language in the database was collected fromlectures and interactive classeslabsoffice hoursstudy groupseveryday service interactions (for example, at the bookstore or registrars office).The written language was collected from sources, such as textbooks and course materials.Listening and reading texts in the test conform to the characteristics of the language in the database.The TOEFL Internet-based test is unique because it is the only large-scale, standardized test that integrates, or combines, four basic communication skills.For example, you might read a passage of text and listen to a lecture, and then write or speak about it in response.These integrated tasks are excellent measures of your ability to communicate in English because they more closely reflect how we use real language. These practical, everyday tasks allow ETS to obtain a more realistic measure of how well you will be able to communicate in an academic setting.This approach also helps you prepare for success in the real academic environments you will face once you begin coursework.The new test consists of four sections. It is approximately four hours long. Information about each section is provided below.All four sections can be taken on one day. Note-taking is allowed throughout the test to help test takers answer the questions.ReadingThree to five academic reading passages followed by comprehension questions that measure the ability to understand and analyze the meaning of the passagesFamiliar question types from the computer-based TOEFL testNew question types in which test takersdemonstrate they have learned what they have read, either by filling out a table or completing a narrative summarychoose a correct paraphrase of a readingNew features that make the testing experience easier for test takers, including a glossary and review feature.ListeningTwo to three conversations that include two or more speakers in eachFour to six lectures, which include classroom dialogueOpportunity to take notes while listeningFamiliar question types from the computer-based TOEFL testNew question types that measure test takers ability to understand a speakers attitude or meaning.SpeakingTwo independent tasks about familiar topics. View a sample task. Test takers state, explain, and support their response using personal knowledge and experience. Two tasks based on Reading and Listening material. View a sample task. Tasks include a short reading passage and a short talk (These are shorter than those in the Reading and Listening sections.) Questions require test takers to combine information from both the reading and the listening material in the responses One task is based on a campus-related situation, and the other is based on academic classroom material. Test takers can take notes and use them to respond. Two tasks based on Listening material, including a short lecture or conversation. View a sample task. Questions require test takers to summarize key ideas from the talks in the responses One task is based on a campus-related situation, and the other is based on academic classroom material. Test takers can take notes and use them to respond. Trained raters evaluate test takers ability in: Topic development - show they understand and can make connections, and convey relevant information Delivery - use clear, smooth, sustained speech for overall intelligibility Language use - demonstrate control of grammar and word choice, and respond coherently WritingOne Reading/Listening/Writing task Academic reading and lecture Test takers must answer a question discussing the key points in the lecture and explaining how they relate to those in the reading passage. Reading passage appears first, then is removed from the screen during the lecture. Test takers can view the passage again while responding the question. Test takers can take notes and use them to respond One independent task about a familiar topic Test takers state, explain and support their response using personal knowledge and experience. This task is similar to the writing task on the computer-based TOEFL test and the Test of Written English (TWE). Trained raters evaluate test takers ability to demonstrate an understanding of the material, as well as write clearly, accurately, and in a well-organized manner. The integrated skills approach to assessment reflects real English use in everyday university situations-both in and out of the classroom.Find out what people are saying about the TOEFL Internet-based test.Testing and Service FeesPreferred Forms of Payment Payment Policies Paying by Check or Money Order Paying by Electronic Check (e-check) Acceptable Currencies Refunds Item Fees (as of July 1, 2005) TOEFL Internet-Based Test(includes 1 examinee score record and 4 score reports sent to institutions designated when you register) $140 (U.S.) Rescheduling Fee $40 (U.S.) Reinstatement of Canceled iBT Scores $20 (U.S.) Additional Score Report Requests (per recipient) $17 (U.S.) Fee for Returned Check $20 (U.S.) Fees may change without notice. Taxes will be added where applicable. In Canada, add GST/HST (Reg. # 131414468RT), QST (Reg. # 1087967545).Preferred Forms of PaymentCredit card (required for online registration) American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, or VISA Electronic check (e-check) drawn on a U.S.-based bank Check in U.S. dollars or any other acceptable currency listed below, made payable to ETS-TOEFL iBT. Money order Payment PoliciesAll payments must bepaid in full dated within 90 days of the date of receipt at the Regional Registration Center or ETS have the correct numeric and written dollar amount, have appropriate signature(s). Services may be withheld for nonpayment of fees. If you do not submit the correct fee, your registration form or your request for service will be returned. Scores will not be released if a payment is returned for any reason.Do not send cash or demand drafts. Receipts for bank checks are not acceptable. UNESCO coupons are not being accepted at this time. Unless an e-check is used, the actual negotiable check must be sent with your request for service.Paying by Check or Money OrderPost-dated checks are not acceptable. Checks and money orders in U.S. dollars must be drawn on a bank in the U.S. and made payable to ETS-TOEFL iBT. Checks in Canadian dollars must be drawn on a bank in Canada at the prevailing rate of the U.S. dollar plus GST/HST/QST. The bank name and its address should be preprinted on the face of the check. By sending your check, you are authorizing ETS to make a one-time electronic debit from your account for the amount of your check. No additional amount will be added. If you do not have sufficient funds in your account, an additional service fee of $20 (U.S.) will be debited electronically from your account. Paying by Electronic Check (E-check)Electronic checks (e-checks) may be used for online payment if you have a bank account in the United States or its territories. E-check payments are processed in U.S. dollars. Electronic Check Processing (ECP) directly debits your checking or savings account for payment of goods and services.To complete this type of payment, you must have available, or be able to provide, the basic bank account information located at the bottom of a check: bank account number,