I. Introduction to IELTS and TOEFL:
1, IELTS: the full name is the international English language testing system, and it is one of the famous international English standardization level tests.
2. TOEFL: English proficiency test organized by educational testing service (ETS), the full name is "English proficiency test for non-native English speakers", and Chinese is transliterated from TOEFL as "TOEFL".
Second, the difficulty comparison between IELTS and TOEFL
1, test words: the average length of IELTS reading articles is more than 900 words, and the highest can reach 1500 words, which is more flexible. In order to test students' English ability within the specified time, the TOEFL test has made strict regulations on the number of words. Explain that the number of words given in the article is about 700 words, not more than 750 words and more than 650 words.
2. Test questions: IELTS has 8 kinds of test questions. Unlike TOEFL, IELTS will fill in the blanks. Although there are 10 kinds of TOEFL, the questions that deny factual information and factual information can be classified into one category, and the picture topics are not often tested, so there are also 8 kinds, all of which are multiple-choice questions (one summary topic is multiple-choice questions).
3, vocabulary: IELTS vocabulary requires 8000+, of which more than 2000 core vocabulary must be skillfully used. The article is biased towards life. The TOEFL vocabulary requires 8000- 12000. Most of them just need to know and know the meaning, and there are few core words. This article is academic. The TOEFL vocabulary requires 8000- 12000. Most of them just need to know, and there are few core words. Articles are highly academic, such as topic discussion and academic lectures.
4. The purpose of grades is different. There are two kinds of IELTS: Class A and Class G. Class A IELTS scores can be used to apply for studying abroad, while Class G IELTS scores can be used to apply for immigration. The score of the new TOEFL can only be used for studying abroad.