Siddhi Rajguru

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam consists of four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Here's a brief overview of each section:

1. Reading: This section evaluates your ability to understand and analyze written passages. You'll be given 3-4 academic texts and asked questions to assess your comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. The duration of this section is approximately 60-80 minutes.

2. Listening: In the Listening section, you'll listen to recordings of academic lectures, conversations, and discussions. You'll then answer questions related to the audio content to assess your listening comprehension, note-taking, and inference skills. There are typically 4-6 lectures and 2-3 conversations, with each lasting around 3-5 minutes. The duration of this section is approximately 60-90 minutes.

3. Speaking: The Speaking section measures your ability to express your opinions and ideas in English. You'll complete a series of tasks that include describing familiar topics, summarizing information from a reading or listening passage, and expressing your opinion on a given topic. You'll be speaking into a microphone, and your responses will be recorded and evaluated. The Speaking section usually takes around 20 minutes.

4. Writing: In the Writing section, you'll be required to write essays based on given tasks. There are two tasks: an integrated task where you read a passage, listen to a recording, and then write a response; and an independent task where you write an essay expressing your opinion on a given topic. The duration of this section is approximately 50 minutes.

The overall duration of the TOEFL exam is around 3 hours. It is important to note that the TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) is the most commonly administered format, although a paper-based version is available in some locations where the internet-based test is not feasible.

For more detailed information on the TOEFL exam pattern and question types, it is recommended to visit the official ETS TOEFL website or consult official TOEFL preparation materials.

The minimum TOEFL score required for Australian Permanent Residency (PR) can vary depending on the specific visa category and requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, there is no fixed minimum TOEFL score mentioned for Australian PR.

The Department of Home Affairs accepts several English language proficiency tests for visa purposes, including TOEFL iBT, IELTS, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE). Each visa category may have different requirements regarding the minimum score or overall proficiency level in English.

To determine the specific English language proficiency requirements for Australian PR, it is advisable to refer to the official website of the Department of Home Affairs or consult with a registered migration agent who can provide the most up-to-date information regarding visa requirements and English language proficiency criteria.

German universities, both public and private, accept the TOEFL, IELTS Academic, or PTE. In truth, a few German universities also recognise MOI (medium of instruction).

If you are applying based on your IELTS Academic score, you must receive 6.5 overall bands with no module receiving less than a 6. A TOEFL score of at least 80 is required.

Hello! 

So say I give you a task of Carrying a bag from one place to another

if you keep standing with a weight of 20kg bag for many hours it won't be beneficial. 

But carrying the bag from one point to another in less than a half minute is much of a beneficial task in this case. 

Thus putting your hours and hours into something without planning is Hardwork but planing your time efficiently is Smartwork. 

In competitive exams, they tend to test your ability and quickeness more than your power of memorizing. Also a past portion is expected to be done by the candidate. Hence, smart work is much beneficial