TOEFL IBT Reading Directions

In this section, you will read 3 passages and answer comprehension questions about each passage. Most questions are worth one point, but the last question in each set is worth more than one point. The directions indicate the maximum number of points.

You have 60 minutes to read all of the passages and answer the questions.

When you want to go to the next question, click the Next button. You may skip questions and go back to them later as long as there is time remaining. If you want to return to previous questions, click on the Backbutton. You can click on Review at any time and the review screen will show you which questions you have answered and which you have not. From the review screen, you may go directly to any question in the reading section.

When you are ready to continue, click on End Directions.