Today, 44 years ago, on December 11, 1981 (Lunar Calendar, November 16, 1981), the first TOEFL exam was held in China. On December 11, 1981, the first TOEFL exam was held in Beijing. This was the first TOEFL exam in China. Since then, the English exam for students to study in the United States, Canada and other countries has become popular among college students.