6. DESCRIPTION OF THE TOEIC TEST THE TOEIC (TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTE...
1.6. Description of the TOEIC Test The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) Test is a multiple-choice, norm-referenced ESL (English as a Second Language) proficiency test designed to measure English language listening comprehension and reading comprehension skills in samples of nonnative-English speakers. TOEIC Test affairs worldwide are administered under the aegis of The Chauncey Group
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. The TOEIC test is a two-hour multiple-choice test that consists of 200 questions divided into two sections: listening comprehension and reading comprehension. An examinee‟s score is based on the number of questions correctly answered, in increments of five points; both the listening and reading sections of the test are thus graded on a scale of 5 – 495 for a combined maximum score of 990 points. There is no penalty for wrong answers and examinees are encouraged to guess as this increases their potential for a higher score.