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Purpose
The sample questions in the Getting to Know TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening Student Booklet are for
students to get to know the TOEFL Primary® reading and listening test questions and structure and how to
complete the answer sheet before taking the test.
The sample questions used in the booklet were created by professional test developers at ETS. The sample
questions are an accurate reflection of what is found in an actual TOEFL Primary Step1 or Step 2 test book.
Follow directions for completing the answer sheet as provided in the TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening
Test Administration Manual. You may want to complete the first side of the answer sheet one day and go over
sample questions the next day. Completing the first side of the answer sheet and the sample items is about 1
hour.

Items Needed
Use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need to give the
sample questions booklet.

Checklist
 TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening Test Administration Manual
 The Get to Know booklet for each student
 Copies of the answer sheet
 Pencils
 CD/Link for the Listening Section
 A place on which to write information so that students can see easily
it.

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TOEFL Primary Sample Questions Answer Key

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2.
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B (Example)
A (Example)
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Reading
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15. B
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Listening
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13. C (Example)
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25. C

19. C
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25. C
26. B
27. B

Where types of questions appear
Section
Reading
Listening

Appears on Step 1
1-6
1-3,9-12

Appears on Step 2
15-17; 20-25
21-27

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Appears on Step 1 & 2
8-14; 18-19
5-8; 13-20


Get to know TOEFL® Primary™ Reading and Listening - Answer Sheet

Print your name in your first language:

Test Center Name:


SCHOOL USE ONLY

Test Date:

1. NAME: Print your name. Using one box for each letter, first print your Given (first) name, then your Family (last) name.

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Below each box, use a No. 2 pencil and fill in the circle matching the same letter.

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Step 1
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Reading
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Total correct

Listening
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Total correct

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Get to know TOEFL® Primary™
Reading and Listening
Student Booklet

lephone: 609-921-9000
Copyright 2013 © by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS and the ETS logo, Listening. Learning. Leading., TOEFL
are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and other countries. TOEFL Primary is a
trademark of ETS. Other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. No part of this publication may
be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any other
information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from ETS, Princeton, NJ, USA.


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Part 1
Look at the picture. Read the words.Which words go with the picture?
Fill in the correct circles on your answer sheet.
Let’s do two example questions.
1.

The boy is drawing a picture.
(B) The boy is taking a photo.
(C) The boy is talking on the phone.
(A)

The answer is “B.” Fill in “B” on your answer sheet for 1.
2.
What does the arrow show?

The boy with the arrow is ahead of the other boy.
(A) Ahead
(B) Beside
(C) Under
The answer is “A.” Fill in “A” on your answer sheet for 2.
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3.

(A)
(B)
(C)


Rain
Wind
Sun

4.

(A)
(B)
(C)

Riding
Reading
Walking

5


5.

(A)
(B)
(C)

The girl is swimming.
The girl is playing with the sand.
The girl is taking a bath.

6.


(A)
(B)
(C)

He is filling the jar.
The jar is falling.
He is fixing the jar.

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Part 2
Read and find the answer.
Fill in the correct circles on your answer sheet.
Let’s do an example.
7. Students go to class here.Teachers work here. It has many desks.
What is it?
(A)

A house

(B)

A school

(C)

A bank

The correct answer is a school. Fill in “B” on your answer sheet for 7.


8. It flies high in the air outside. It is outside a school or government building. Each
country has one.
What is it?
(A)
(B)
(C)

A flag
A land
A language

9. Your brother is a fast runner.When you run together, you are often behind him.You
try to run faster so that you can run next to your brother.
What are you trying to do?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Catch up
Cheer up
Grow up

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10. You have a pencil in your hand.Then, you let go of it.The pencil falls to the floor.
What are you doing?
(A)
(B)

(C)

Keeping the pencil
Drawing with the pencil
Dropping the pencil

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Part 3
Fill in the correct circles on your answer sheet.
Read a school music lesson schedule.Then answer questions 11 to 14.

11. Who plays both the piano and the drums?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Albert
Chloe
Nina

12. On what day does Chloe have lessons?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Tuesday
Thursday
Friday


13. What instrument do students practice on Wednesdays?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Piano
Drums
Hand bells

14. At what time does Nina have lessons?
(A)
(B)
(C)

2:30 P.M.
3:45 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
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Read how to make a card.Then answer questions 15 to 17.

You can make a beautiful card for your friend.When is a good time to make a
card? A good time is when your friend wins a sports game or does well in school
and wins an award. Show your friend that you are proud of him or her.
You need:
• Two large sheets of colored paper
• Scissors
• Markers or colored pencils

• Glue
• Ribbons or stickers
Directions:
1. Take one sheet of colored paper. Cut a square from this sheet.
2. Write a note to your friend on the square.Write about why you are
proud of your friend.
3. Take the second sheet of colored paper. Fold it in half so that you can
open the card like a book.
4. Now unfold the sheet of paper and glue the square inside the card.
5. Fold the sheet of paper again.
6. Write "Good job" on the outside of the folded sheet of paper. Use
markers and colored pencils.
7. Put ribbons or stickers next to the words "Good job" on the front of the
card.
8. Give the card to your friend.

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15. You do not need _____.
(A)
(B)
(C)

scissors
tape
paper

16. What do you do after you glue the square?
(A)

(B)
(C)

Cut a square from a sheet of paper
Write a note on the square
Write on the front of the card

17. Where do you put the ribbons or stickers?
(A)
(B)
(C)

On the square with the note to your friend
Inside the card
On the outside of the folded sheet of paper

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Read the letter.Then answer questions 18 and 19.
Dear Grandma,
Thank you so much for taking my friend Michiko and me to the amusement park on
Saturday.We had a really good time! Michiko’s favorite part was going on the water rides.
But I liked going on the roller coaster with you. Usually I’m afraid of going up high, but with
you sitting next to me, I didn’t mind at all. Can we go again soon?
Love,
Michaela

18. Why is Michaela writing a letter to her grandmother?
(A)

(B)
(C)

To tell her about her school day
To thank her for taking her to a park
To ask her what she did on Saturday

19. What is true about Michaela?
(A)
(B)
(C)

She is usually afraid of heights.
She likes water rides best.
She has an older sister.

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13


Read the story about Lucy and her mother.Then answer questions 20 to 23.
“Please, Mom,” Lucy said.“Can we drive to the school? I won’t get out of the car—I
promise—and we can keep the windows closed. Just one little look. Please?”
“Lucy, you know we should not go to the school today,” Lucy’s mother, Ms. Caleb, said. Early
that morning, Lucy and her mom read that somebody saw a bear near the school. Every
year, usually after spring vacation, sometimes—not often but sometimes—bears walk out
from the woods next to the school.
“But Mom,” Lucy said.“This is my chance to see a bear outside the zoo. It is like a science

project.”
“No, Lucy.You know it is not safe, and we are not going anywhere near the school today.We
can see bears at the zoo any time.” Lucy was no longer listening.
“Mom,” Lucy said, her voice suddenly very quiet.“You are not going to believe this.”
“What is it Lucy?” Ms. Caleb said.
“Behind the house,” Lucy whispered.“On our swing, under the tree . . . ” Ms. Caleb already
knew what was behind the house before she looked out the window. But she was not
prepared to see a little bear sitting in the swing and gently rocking back and forth. Lucy and
her mother stayed very quiet and just watched.

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20. Where are Lucy and her mother?
(A)
(B)
(C)

At the school
At home
In the car

21. Why are Lucy and her mother not going to the school today?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Because it is spring vacation
Because they are going to the zoo
Because there is a bear near the school


22. What is the story about?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Lucy and her mother see a bear near the house.
Lucy and her mother want to look for a bear.
Lucy and her mother go to the zoo and see a bear.

23. How do Lucy and her mother feel at the end of the story?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Angry
Excited
Surprised

15


Read the text.Then answer questions 24 and 25.

There are many ways to communicate. People communicate with other people not only by
speaking and writing but also by making faces and moving their arms and heads.Animals
communicate too. For example, blackbirds make loud noises to communicate danger. Bees use
a special dance to explain where to find food. Elephants move their ears up and down when
they are excited.


24. What is the reading about?
(A)
(B)
(C)

How animals and people are different
How animals and people communicate
How animals and people move their bodies

25. When do bees dance?
(A)
(B)
(C)

When they are excited
When they are in danger
When they are telling others about food

You f inished the reading test.
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Part 1
Listen to the words. Look at the pictures.
Fill in the correct circles on your answer sheet.
Let’s do an example.
1.


(A)

(B)

(C)

The answer is “A.” Fill in “A” for question 1 on your answer sheet.
Now, you do it.

2.

(A)

(B)

(C)

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(A)

(B)

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(C)