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accurate reflection of the questions found in an actual TOEFL® Primary™ test.

Notes to User

The TOEFL® Primary™ practice materials were created by professional test developers at ETS. The test questions are an
The ideas expressed in the reading materials contained in the practice test do not necessarily reflect the opinions of
accurate reflection of the questions found in an actual TOEFL® Primary™ test.
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Contents

About the TOEFL® Primary™ Tests ............................................................................................................................ i
What Is in the Tests?......................................................................................................................................................ii
Reading Test ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Listening Test .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iii

Preparing for the TOEFL® Primary™ Tests .............................................................................................................. iv
Taking the Reading and Listening–Step 2 Tests ..........................................................................................................................................................iv

Answer Sheet ..................................................................................................................................................................v
Completing Your Answer Sheet ............................................................................................................................................................................................ v
Practice Tests Answer Sheet .................................................................................................................................................................................................... vii

Practice Tests ...................................................................................................................................................................3
Reading Test ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Listening Test ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24


Review Materials .......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Answer Key ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Listening Test Script .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Taking the TOEFL® Primary™ Tests ........................................................................................................................................................................................57



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ABOUT THE TOEFL® PRIMARY™ TESTS
English-language proficiency is an increasingly important skill for students worldwide, as it provides access to a wide range
of educational, personal, and professional opportunities. Reliable assessment of progress in English language learning at a
young age provides students with an advantage in their language proficiency development.
Educational trends indicate a global need for a well-designed, objective measure of proficiency in English to help
younger students.
Educational Testing Service (ETS) developed the TOEFL® Primary™ tests for the English language learning needs of students
as young as 8 years old who have been learning English for about a year or more, though the tests may be appropriate for
other students as well.
The TOEFL® Primary™ tests are not based on or limited to any specific curriculum. All TOEFL® Primary™ tests assess students’
knowledge, skills, and abilities for fulfilling core communication goals in English. These communication goals are shared
across curricula worldwide. The tests allow teachers and parents to learn about young students’ developing English skills.
Scores can be used to plan future lessons that match students’ needs and to support decisions to place students in classes
appropriate for their ability levels. The tests can also be used to measure student progress in developing English language
proficiency over time.
These practice tests will help students know what to expect when they take the TOEFL® Primary™ Reading and Listening
Test–Step 2 tests. Students will become familiar with the types of questions and how to mark the answer sheet. Students

will not receive scores based on their performance on the practice tests.
There are no passing or failing scores set by ETS for the TOEFL® Primary™ tests — each school decides for itself how to
use scores.

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WHAT IS IN THE TESTS?
The TOEFL® Primary™ Reading and Listening–Step 2 tests are paper-and-pencil tests of reading and listening proficiencies
and are designed for young students who have acquired some communicative skills. The Reading test has 37 questions,
including example questions. The Listening test has 39 questions, including example questions. The total testing time for
both tests together is about 1 hour.

READING TEST
The Reading test assesses students’ abilities to:
• recognise simple words.
• understand simple sentences.
• understand 2–4 simple sentences about a topic.
• find information in menus, schedules, and posters.
• understand a paragraph of about 150 words on an everyday topic.
• locate and connect information within a sentence or in a paragraph.
• understand sentences that are more complex and include less familiar vocabulary.
• find and interpret information in menus, schedules, or posters.

• understand a sequence of instructions.
• understand a story of about 250 words.
• understand a paragraph on an academic subject.
• locate and connect information throughout text.
• infer and draw conclusions.
The Reading test contains 2 different question types:
◾ Sentence clues
Students read a short description and select one option that matches what is described.
◾ Reading sets
Students read a passage, which may be one or more paragraphs or which may be of another type (menu, schedule,
poster, etc.) and answer 2–4 questions about the passage.

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LISTENING TEST
The Listening test assesses students’ abilities to:
• recognise simple words.
• understand simple directions heard at home and at school.
• comprehend commonly used expressions and phrases.
• identify details in short social conversations.
• understand the purpose of messages and announcements of about 50 words.
• understand conversations and messages that contain less familiar vocabulary.

• understand stories and simple academic texts of about 250 words.
• connect information within teacher instructions, messages, stories, dialogues, conversations, and simple academic texts.
• infer and draw conclusions from spoken texts.
The Listening test contains 4 different question types:
◾ Listen to directions
Students see 3 pictures and hear some directions. Students select the picture that shows the person(s) who followed the
directions they heard.
◾ Details in conversation
Students listen to a conversation and answer one question about a detail in the conversation. The question and answer
choices are both spoken on the audio track and shown in the test book.
◾ Messages
Students listen to a message and answer one question about the message. The question and answer choices are both
spoken on the audio track and shown in the test book.
◾ Listening sets
Students listen to a passage and answer 3–4 questions about the passage. The questions are both spoken on the audio
track and printed in the test book.

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PREPARING FOR THE TOEFL® PRIMARY™ TESTS
TAKING THE READING AND LISTENING–STEP 2 TESTS
Taking the practice tests in this book will give students a good idea of what actual testing is like in terms of the types of

questions and the time limits they will have. Students will have 30 minutes to complete the Reading test, and the Listening
test time is controlled by a recording. During actual testing, if a student finishes the Reading test in less than 30 minutes, he
or she cannot go on to the Listening test. In the same way, students are not permitted to go back to the Reading test when
they are working on the Listening test.
Each test begins with a set of directions that includes sample questions and answers. It is important that students read or
listen to these directions so they understand exactly what to do before they start to work.
Here are more guidelines for using the practice tests:
◾ Choose a quiet room in which to work.
◾ Use a stopwatch or a clock so students can know the correct amount of time for the Reading test.
◾ Use a sharpened No. 2 or HB black lead pencil and an eraser.
◾Remove any study materials from the work area.

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ANSWER SHEET
COMPLETING YOUR ANSWER SHEET
When marking answers on the answer sheet, students must:
◾ Use a No. 2 or HB black lead pencil.
◾ Be sure to match the question number you are answering in the test book to the same number on the answer sheet.
◾ Do not mark in the test book.
◾ Fill in only one circle for each question.
◾ Fill in the entire circle completely.

Taking the practice tests:
◾ Remove the Reading and Listening answer sheet from this book (page vii).
◾ Leave this book open to page 3. Place the book and the answer sheet in front of you.
◾ Set your timer for 30 minutes and begin the Reading test.
◾ You have 30 minutes to finish the Reading test.
◾ After 30 minutes, stop working on the Reading test.
◾ The audio files for the Listening practice test can be accessed from the following website:
Students will play the audio file from a computer.
The test narrator will tell them what to do.
◾ Turn to page 38 in this book to review your answers. You can find the scripts for the Listening items on page 39.
◾ If you did not have time to answer all of the Reading questions, go back and try to answer those questions.

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Part 1
Read and find the answer.
Fill in the correct circles on your answer sheet.
Let’s do an example.
1.

Students go to class here. Teachers work here. It has many desks.
What is it?
(A)
(B)
(C)

A house
A school
A bank

The correct answer is a school. Fill in "B" on your answer sheet.


2.

You borrowed a book from the library. You think it is on your table. You want to
read it, but it is not there.
The book is _____.
(A)
(B)
(C)

3.

owned
bought
lost

Seasons do this. Leaves do this. People do this when they put on different clothes.
They _____.
(A)
(B)
(C)

end
change
fall

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4.

There are many things to drink in your kitchen. For example, you can drink some
juice. Or, you can drink some water instead.
You have a _____.
(A)
(B)
(C)

5.

This word describes some colors. People use this word to talk about the light from
the sun. This word can also describe a smart person.
(A)
(B)
(C)

6.

friend
choice
gift

clear
bright
clever

You have four pieces of candy. You want to share the candy with three friends. You
give one piece of candy to each friend. Now, everyone has the same amount of

candy.
You are being _____.
(A)
(B)
(C)

7.

proud
fair
difficult

You are waiting in line at the water fountain. Your friend is in front of you. She tells
you to drink first.
She tells you to________.
(A)
(B)
(C)

go ahead
calm down
pick out

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8.

Where can you go to buy plant food?
(A)
(B)
(C)

9.

The playground
A classroom
A garden

You can buy both flowers and _____.
(A)
(B)

(C)

seeds
vegetables
flower pictures

10. Where is the flower sale?
(A)
(B)
(C)

In a garden
At a school
At someone’s home

11. When is the flower sale?
(A)
(B)
(C)

On a weekend
In the winter
During a holiday

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Read the e-mail. Answer questions 12 and 13.
To:
Jess
From: Erika
Subject: Aquarium Trip
I had a really great time at the aquarium this weekend with my mom and dad. We saw a
lot of big fish, and I even got to feed some. I also saw some sharks. They were not too
scary. I can show you some funny pictures of them. Do you want to know what I liked
most about the trip? I got to see penguins jumping and swimming in the water. I hope
you can go to the aquarium with me the next time I go.
From,
Erika

12. What was Erika's favorite part of the aquarium?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Taking pictures of sharks
Feeding the big fish
Watching the penguins

13. Why does Erika write to Jess?
(A)
(B)
(C)

To teach Jess about penguins
To tell Jess about a family trip

To invite Jess to the beach

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Read the e-mail. Answer questions 14 and 15.
To:
Cory
From: Daniella
Subject: Our friend Lee
Thank you for telling us again that Lee is moving to a new school next week. Art class is
his favorite class, and I thought we could make a painting for him as a present. Do you
think this is a good idea?
I do not have any paint at home, so I am going to the art store tomorrow after school
with my mom. We can work on the painting together. Lee’s last day at our school is
Friday, so we have to finish it before then. Let me know what you think.
Daniella

14. Why is Daniella going to the store?
(A)
(B)
(C)

To buy paint
To help her mother
To choose a present for Lee


15. Why does Daniella write to Cory?
(A)
(B)
(C)

To tell him that Lee is moving
To thank him for a painting
To ask him to help with a painting

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Read the e-mail. Answer questions 16 and 17.
To:
Lucy.Rae
From: Grandma.Rae
Subject: Something special for you
You know that early in the morning I like to take a nice walk on the beach near my
house, right? Well, today while I was walking, I felt something hard under my foot. I
looked down and saw a beautiful seashell hiding in the sand. It is blue and white, and
since it had no animal inside, I took it home with me. I know how much you like seashells,
so I’ll give it to you the next time I see you!
Love,
Grandma

16. What does Grandma like to do in the morning?

(A)
(B)
(C)

Visit Lucy
Take a walk
Sleep late

17. Why does Grandma write to Lucy?
(A)
(B)
(C)

To describe what she sees from her house
To invite her to come to the beach
To tell her about something she found

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Read the instructions. Answer questions 18 to 20.


Surprise others with this great trick!
This is a fun science trick that you can show your family and friends. All you need is
some water, a bowl, some pepper, and some liquid soap (the type used to wash dishes).
Here is what to do:
1. Put some water in the bowl.
2. Put some pepper in the bowl. The pepper will float on top of the water. It
does not fall to the bottom of the bowl. Use enough pepper to cover the
water.
3. Place the tip of your finger in the water. Nothing happens.
4. Now, put a bit of liquid soap on your finger.
5. Place the tip of your finger in the water again. This time, the pepper should
move quickly to the sides of the bowl. It looks like the pepper is afraid of the
soap!
Try again!
What happens if you try using other materials, such as milk or lemon juice? Find out!
Start with a new bowl, and put some water and pepper in it, just like you did before.
Now, put some lemon juice on your finger. When you place your finger in the water, the
pepper should not move. Try again with milk. The pepper should stay where it is again.
The trick only works with soap!

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18. What do you put in the bowl first?
(A)
(B)

(C)

Pepper
Water
Soap

19. What happens when you touch the water with soap on your finger?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Nothing happens to the pepper.
The pepper falls to the bottom of the bowl.
The pepper moves to the sides of the bowl.

20. What happens when you do not use soap?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Nothing happens to the pepper.
The pepper falls to the bottom of the bowl.
The pepper moves to the sides of the bowl.

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Read the instructions. Answer questions 21 to 23.

How to Make a Puppet
If you have one sock but not the other, what can you do? Have some fun and make a
puppet! A puppet is a toy you put on your hand. Learn how to make one with a sock.
Things you need:
• One sock
• Glue
• A pair of scissors
• 2 buttons
• Colored paper
Directions:
1. Put your hand inside the sock. Practice opening and closing the sock with
your hand so it looks like a mouth talking.
2. Now that you know where the puppet's mouth is, you need to decide where
you want to put the eyes. Take your hand out of the puppet and glue two
buttons where you want the eyes to be.
3. With scissors, cut the colored paper into long pieces. This is the puppet’s
hair.
4. Take one of the long pieces of colored paper and put some glue on one end.
Glue it above the puppet’s eyes. Do this for each piece of paper. Now your
puppet has hair.
5. Your puppet is done. Now you can play with your puppet and pretend that it
can talk. You can even put on a show for your family and friends!

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21. What do you need for the first step?
(A)
(B)
(C)

A sock
Two buttons
Colored paper

22. What are the buttons used for?
(A)
(B)
(C)

The puppet's eyes
The puppet's hair
The puppet's clothes

23. What is the last step before your puppet is done?
(A)
(B)
(C)

Gluing buttons on the sock
Gluing colored paper to the sock
Cutting colored paper into pieces


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