Puri: A woman was killed and three others were today injured in a stampede during pulling of Ratha Yatra chariots from the Sri Jagannath temple in which hundreds of thousand people took part.

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The 65-year-old woman, identified as Bijaylaxmi Mohanty of Markendeswar Sahi area here, and three others fell down among the throng of devotees as the chariots were being pulled, Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Puri, Narahari Maharana said.

They were taken to a hospital where doctors declared the woman brought dead.

The condition of three others was stated to be stable, Maharana said.

The incident took place near Gajapati king’s palace, about one kilometer from the 12th century temple.

Mohanty fell down as the ‘Taladwaja’, the chariot of Lord Balabhadra, was being pulled, police said.

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TOEFL is a basic requirement for assessing proficiency in the English language (as is spoken in North America ) of all those who wish to apply for higher studies in the US and whose native language is not English.

You would need the TOEFL scores while applying for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

The TOEFL – iBT [Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test] has been introduced in some locations within India starting April 2006.

The new TOEFL – iBT is a linear and computer adaptive test. This means that all candidates answer questions from the same range of difficulty, rather than receiving only questions The new TOEFL iBT tests all four language skills that are important for effective com munication;speaking, listening, reading and writing. There is no longer a structure section. Grammar is tested on questions and tasks in each section.The test has a new speaking section, which includes independent and integrated tasks. Test takers will need to speak into a microphone when they respond. The responses are digitally recorded and transmitted to ETS’s Online Scoring Network, where they are evaluated. In the writing section, you must write a response to questions, (materials) they have heard and read, and to compose an essay in sup port of an opinion.

It also now requires typ ing. There is an integrated task in addition to the cur­rent independent task, and the scoring guides (rubrics) used for rating are different from the current test. Also, test takers can now take notes on any section of the test and can use the notes when giving answers. The Test fee for TOEFL iBT is 140$.

Sample practice test and other resources are available on:www.ets.org/toeflpractice.

For up-to-date information you can visit TOEFL website: www.ets.org/toefl.

Test Locations for TOEFL-iBT [Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test] in India

The Test centres for TOEFL-iBT [Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test] in India are:

• Ahmedabad.
• Allahabad .
• Bangalore .
• Calcutta .
• Chennai.
• Coimbatore .
• Hyderabad .
• Indore .
• Ludhiana .
• Mumbai.
• Nagpur .
• New Delhi .
• Trivandrum .
• Vijayawada .
• Visakhapatnam .

The test talkers can register Online, by phone and by mail. The forms can be downloaded from the TOEFL website: www.ets.org/toefl.

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The TOEFL® exam
Test Of English as Foreign Language.
The essential exam for entry to universities in the United States. Academic language.
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iBT Reading test
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Who is it for?
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English. In addition, many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing/certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.

Versions of the TOEFL® test
You can do the test on paper or on a computer, depending where you live.The test comes in two formats:

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The next generation TOEFL® iBT test has four sections:

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The Paper-based test has the following format:

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Where do I take the test?
At a test center in your country. The test is organised by the Educational Testing Service. You can register for the TOEFL® iBT online.
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How much does the TOEFL test cost to take?
Prices vary in each country, in the USA the test costs $150. In the UK the TOEFL ibt is $185 while the paper-based TOEFL is $150.

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