Listening Part A

(Indonesian Version)
Listening Part A or Short Dialogue is the first part of Listening Comprehension Section. There are thirty questions in this part.  For each of the thirty questions in Part A of the Listening Comprehension section of the TOEFL test, you will hear a short conversation between two speakers followed by a question. The conversations and questions are not written in your test book. After you listen to the conversation and question, you must choose the best answer to the question from your test book.

Example

On the recording, you hear:

(man)       : I need a car to drive to Arizona, and I don’t have one.
(woman)  ; Why not rent one ?
(narrator) : What does the woman suggest ?

In your test book, you read:

(A) Getting a red car.
(B) Renting an apartment in Arizona.
(C) Not driving to Arizona.
(D) Renting a car for the trip.

Answer (D) is the best answer to the question. Why not rent one? is a suggestion that he rent a car for his trip to Arizona.

Next article: Strategy for listening Part A

Strategy for listening Part A questions

Below is the strategy for listening Part A.
(Indonesian Version)

1. As you listen to each short conversation, focus on the second line of the conversation. The answer to the question is generally found in the second line of the conversation.

2. Keep in mind that the correct answer is probably a restatement of a key word or idea in the second line of the conversation. Think of possible restatements of the second line of the conversation.

3. Keep in mind that certain structures and expressions are tested regularly in Listening Part A. Listen for these structures and expressions:

• restatements
• negatives
• suggestions
• passives
• conclusions about who and where
• expressions of agreement

4. Keep in mind that these questions generally progress from easy to difficult. This means that questions 1 through 5 will be the easiest questions and questions 26 through 30 will he the hardest questions.

5. Read the answers and choose the best answer to each question. Remember to answer each question even if you are not sure of the correct response. Never leave any answers blank.

6. Even if you do not understand the complete conversation, you can find the correct answer.

• If you only understood a few words or ideas in the second line, choose the answer that contains a restatement of those words or ideas.
• If you did not understand anything at all in the second line of the conversation, choose the answer that sounds the most different from what you heard.
• Never choose an answer because it sounds like what you heard in the conversation.

Next --->Listening Skills Part A

Listening Part A: Listening Skills

Listening Part A or short dialogue has 6 skills and the skills will help you to implement these strategies in Part A of the Listening Comprehension section of the TOEFL test.

1. Skill 1 : Restatement
2. Skill 2 : Negative
3. Skill 3 : Suggestions
4. Skill 4 : Passives
5. Skill 5 : Who and Where
6. Skill 6 : Agreement

Each skill includes:

• Explanation
• Example
• Exercise
• TOEFL Exercise, and
• TOEFL Review Exercise

TOEFL LISTENING PART A

• SKILL 1: RESTATEMENT 
• SKILL 2: NEGATIVE 
• REVIEW EXERCISE SKILLS 1-2
• SKILL 3: SUGGESTIONS 
• REVIEW EXERCISE SKILLS 1-3
• SKILL 4: PASSIVES
• REVIEW EXERCISE SKILLS 1-4
• SKILL 5: WHO AND WHERE
• REVIEW EXERCISE SKILLS 1-5
• SKILL 6: AGREEMENT
• REVIEW EXERCISE SKILLS 1-6

Listening Part A : Skill 1 - Restatement

SKILL  1 : RESTATEMENT
(Indonesian Version)

Often the correct answer in Listening Part A is an answer that contains a restatement of the ideas in the second line of the conversation.

Example

On the recording, you hear:

(woman)     : Steve, is something the matter? You don’t look veiy good.
(man)          : Oh, I’m feeling a little sick today.
(narrator)    :  What does the man mean?

In your test book, you read:

(A) He’s not very good-looking.
(B) He’s a bit ill.
(C) He looks worse than he feels.
(D) His feet are a little thick.

In this conversation, sick means ill, and a little means a bit. The best answer to this question is therefore answer (B) because answer (B) restates the idea in the second line of the dialogue. Please note that answer (D) is definitely not a correct answer because it contains feet instead of feel and thick instead of sick. These words are similar in sound but not in meaning to the words that you hear on the recording.

THE BEST STRATEGY: CHOOSE ANSWERS WITH RESTATEMENTS

•  As you listen to the second line of the conversation, you should focus on the key idea(s) in that line.
• If you see a restatement of the key idea(s) in a particular answer, then you have probably found the correct answer.
• Do not choose answers with words that sound similar to the words on the recording.

EXERCISE 1: In this exercise, underline the key idea(s) in the second line of each short conversation. Then underline restatements of these key words in the answers, and choose the best answer to each question. Remember that the best answer is probably the answer that contains a restatement of the key idea(s) in the second line of the conversation.

1. (woman) : What do you like about your new house?
    (man)      : It’s very close to a park.
    (narrator): What does the man mean?

     (A).The house is closed up now.
     (B) He parks his car close to his house.
     (C) His home is near a park.
     (D) He doesn’t really like his new house.

2. (man)      : Mark said some really nice things to me.
    (woman) : He’s very grateful for what you did.
    (narrator): What does the woman say about Mark?

    (A) He did a great job.
    (B) He bought a crate full of fruit.
    (C) He made a great fool of himself. He’s thankful.
     (D) He’s thankful.

3. (woman) : Sam, you’ve been working at the computer for hours.
    (man)      : Yes, and I need to take a break.
    (narrator): What does the man mean?

    (A) The computer’s broken.
    (B) He needs to relax for a while.
    (C) He should keep working.
    (D) He’s broke.

  Next ===>>  TOEFL Exercise 1

  Next  Skill --> Skill 2: Negatives

Listening Part A : Skill 2 - Negatives

Preview Skill--> Skill 1: Restatement

Skill 2: Negative
(Indonesian Version)

Negative expressions are very common in Listening Part A. The most common kind of correct response to a negative statement is a positive statement containing a word with an opposite meaning.

Example

On the recording, you hear:

(woman)  :  Did you get a lot of work done at the library today?
(man)       :  I couldn’t. It wasn’t very quiet there.
(narrator) :  What does the man mean?

In your test book, you read:

(A) The library was noisy
(B) He got a lot done.
(C) He couldn’t quite get to the library today.
(D) The library’s a good place to work because it’s quiet.

The correct answer is answer (A). If it was not quiet in the library, this means that it was noisy. Notice that the correct answer uses noisy, the opposite of quiet.

The following chart shows how negatives can be tested on the TOEFL test.

EXERCISE 2: In this exercise, underline the negative expression in the second line of each short conversation. Then read the question, and choose the best answer to that question. Remember that the best answer is one that uses an opposite meaning.

On the recording, you hear:

1. (woman) :  You made so many mistakes in this homework.
    (man)      :  I wasn’t very careful.
    (narrator): What does the man mean?

    (A) He was rather careless.
    (B) He does not care about mistakes.
    (C) He took care of the work at home.
    (D) He did not carry the work home.

2. (man)      : Is there a lot of soup? I’m kind of hungry.
    (woman) :  Sorry, there’s not a lot.
    (narrator): What does the woman mean?

    (A) There’s not very much soap.
    (B) She doesn’t like soup.
    (C) There’s only a little soup.
    (D) The man should not be hungry.

3. (woman)  : How was the weather on your trip?
    (man)      : There wasn’t a cloud in the sky.
    (narrator): What does the man mean?

     (A) It was cloudy.
     (B) He couldn’t see the sky
    (C) It wasn’t very crowded.
    (D) There was a lot of sunshine.

Next ==> TOEFL Exercise 2 and TOEFL Review Exercise (Skill 1 and 2) , download below:

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Next Skill --> Skill 3:  Suggestions

Listening Part A : Skill 3 - Suggestion

Previous skill <--- Skill 2: Negatives

Suggestions are common in Listening Part A, so you should become familiar with them. The following example shows an expression of a suggestion.
(Indonesian Version)

Example

On the recording, you hear:

(man)       : I haven’t talked with my parents in a while.
(woman)  :  Why don’t you call them now?
(narrator) :  What does the woman suggest?

In your test book, you read:

(A) Calling off his visit.
(B) Talking about his parents.
(C) Calling his parents in a while.
(D) Phoning his family.

In this example, the expression why don’t is an expression of suggestion, so the woman’s suggestion is to call them. This means that the woman suggests phoning his family. The best answer is therefore answer (D).

The following chart lists common expressions that show suggestion.

EXERCISE 3: In this exercise, underline the expression of suggestion in each short conversation. Then read the question, and choose the best answer to that question. Remember that the best answer is one that gives a suggestion.

On the recording you hear:

1. (man)       : The weather’s so beautiful  today.
    (woman)  : Let’s walk to school instead of driving.
    (narrator) : What does the woman suggest?

    (A) Taking the car to school.
    (B) Taking a walk instead of going to school.
    (C) Going for a drive in the beautiful weather.
    (D) Walking to class. (Answer)

On the recording you hear:

2. (woman)  : I never have enough spending money.
    (man)       : Why not get a part-time job?
    (narrator) :  What does the man suggest?

    (A) Spending less money.
    (B) Doing a better job at work.
    (C) Earning some money. (Answer)
    (D) Spending less time at her job.

On the recording you hear:

3. (man)        : We don’t have any planstonight, do we?
    (woman)   : No, so why don’t we invite some friends over to dinner?
    (narrator)  : What does the womansuggest?

    (A) Having a dinner party. (Answer)
    (B) Stopping the fight with their friends.
    (C) Planning a trip.
    (D) Making some new friends.

Next ===> TOEFL Exercise 3 and TOEFL Review Exercise 1-3

Next Skill ---> Skill 4 : Passives

Listening Part A : Skill 4 - Passives

Previous Skill <--- Skill 3: Suggestions

It is sometimes difficult to understand who or what is doing the action in a passive sentence. This problem is often tested in Listening Part A.

(Indonesian version)

Example

On the recording, you hear:

(man)       :  Is that a new chair?
(woman)  :  Yes, we just bought it last week.
(narrator) :  What does the woman mean?

In your test book, you read:

(A) She brought the chair with her.
(B) The chair was lost for a week.
(C) The chair was purchased recently.
(D) She bought the last chair from the store.

In this conversation, the woman uses an active idea, we. . . bought it [ the chair]. The correct answer uses the passive idea the chair was purchased. Therefore, the best answer to the question above is answer (C).

You should note the following about passive sentences in Listening Part A.

PASSIVE STATEMENTS

1. If the conversation contains a passive statement, the answer to the question is often an active statement.
2. If the conversation contains an active statement, the answer to the question is often a passive statement.

EXERCISE 4: In this exercise, each of the correct answers is either a passive restatement of an active sentence or an active restatement of a passive sentence. Read the short conversation, and underline the key active or passive statement. Then read the question, and choose the best answer to the question. Make sure you understand who or what is doing the action in these passive sentences.

1. (man)       : What happened to your notebook?
    (woman)  :  I left it in the cafeteria.
    (narrator) :  What does the woman imply?

    (A) The cafeteria is to the left.
    (B) She left a note on the cafeteria door.
    (C) She took some notes in the cafeteria.
    (D) The notebook was left in the cafeteria.


2. (man)       : When are we going to talk about the problem with the copy machine?
    (woman)  : It will be discussed at the meeting tomorrow.
    (narrator) : What does the woman mean?

    (A) She needs to make copies before the meeting.
    (B) They will talk about the problem tomorrow.
    (C) It is a problem to have a meeting.
    (D) They must discuss whether or not to have a meeting.

3. (woman)   :  Did you correct the paper?
    (man)        :  I checked every single line again and again.
    (narrator)  :  What does the man mean?

   (A) The paper has been thoroughly corrected.
   (B) He wrote many of the lines over and over.
   (C) The checkmarks were on every line of the paper.
   (D) He wrote a check for the paper.


Continue with:

• TOEFL Exercise 4 and TOEFL Review Exercise (Skill 1-4)

Next Skill ---> Skill 5: Who and Where

Listening Part A : Skill 5 - Who and Where

Previous Skill <--- Skill 4: Passives

It is common in Listening Part A to ask you to draw some kind of conclusion. In this type of question the answer is not clearly stated; instead you must draw a conclusion based on clues given in the conversation. 

WHO 

One kind of conclusion that is common in this part of the test is to ask you to determine who the speaker is, based on clues given in the conversation.

Example

On the recording, you hear:

(man)       : What do you do during your performances?
(woman)  : I play the piano and sing.
(narrator) :  Who is the woman most likely to be?

In your test book, you read:

(A) An athlete.
(B) A member of the audience.
(C) A clerk in a music store.
(D) A musician

The clues performances, piano, and sing in the conversation tell you that the woman is probably a musician. Answer (D) is therefore the correct answer.

WHERE

Another type of conclusion that is common in Listening Part A is to determine where the conversation probably takes place, based on clues given in the conversation.

Example

On the recording, you hear:

(man)       :  I’d like to open an account, please.
(woman)  :  What type of account would you like, a checking or savings account.
(narrator) :  Where does this conversation probably take place?

In your test book, you read:

(A) In an accounting class.
(B) In a bank.
(C) At a service station.
(D) In a market.

The clue checking or savings account in the conversation tells you that this conversation probably takes place in a bank. Answer (B) is therefore the correct answer.

The following outlines the key point that you should remember about this type of question.

CONCLUSIONS ABOUT WHO AND WHERE

It is common for you to be asked to draw the following conclusions in Listening Part A:

1. Who is probably talking?

2. Where does the conversation probably take place?

EXERCISE 5

In this exercise, read the short conversation and question, underline the clues that help you answer the question, and then choose the best answer. You will have to draw conclusions about who and where.

1. (man)       :  I’d like to mail this package, please.
    (woman)  :  First or second class?
    (narrator) : Who is the woman most likely to be?

    (A) A school administrator.
    (B) A postal worker.
    (C) A banker.
    (D) A teacher.

2. (woman)  :  How much are the flowers?
    (man)       : Ten dollars a bouquet.
    (narrator) : Where does this conversation probably take place?

    (A) In a bakery
    (B) In a grocery store.
   (C) In a florist shop.
   (D) In a garden.

3. (man)      :  I need to get this prescription filled.
    (woman) : If you’ll take a seat, I’ll have your medicine ready for you in a moment.
    (narrator): Who is the woman most likely to be?

    (A) A pharmacist.
    (B) A baby-sitter.
    (C) A flight attendant.
    (D) A doctor

Continue with:

1. TOEFL Exercise 5 and TOEFL Review Exercise (Skill 1-5)

Next Skill --> Skill 6: Agreement

Listening Part A : Skill 6 - Agreement

Previous Skill <---- Skill 5: Who and Where

Expressions of agreement are common in Listening Part A, so you should become familiar with them. The following example shows agreement with a positive statement.

Example

On the recording, you hear:

(man)       : I thought that the meal was overpriced.
(woman)  :  Me, too
(narrator) : What does the woman mean?

In your test book, you read:

(A) There were too many spices in the meat.
(B) She has the same opinion of the meal as the man.
(C) She wants to share the man’s meal.
(D) The price of the meal was great.

The expression me, too shows agreement with a positive statement, so the woman means that she has the same opinion as the man. The best answer is therefore answer (B).

The following chart lists common expressions that show agreement. 

You should become familiar with these expressions.

EXERCISE 6: In this exercise, underline the expression of agreement in each short conversation. Then read the question, and choose the best answer to that question. Remember that the best answer is one that shows agreement.

1. (woman)   :  This homework is going to take forever.
    (man)        :  I’ll say!
    (narrator)   :  What does the man mean?

     (A) It’s going to take forever to get home.
     (B) It takes a long time to get from home to work.
     (C) He and the woman have the same opinion about the homework.
     (D) He needs to take the homework to class.

2. (woman)  :  A trip to the park might be nice,
    (man)       :  You can say that again!
    (narrator) :  What does the man mean?

    (A) The woman should repeat what she said.
    (B)  It’s nice in the park at night.
    (C) The woman should tell him about part of the trip.
    (D) He agrees about the trip to the park

3. (man)        :  I think it’s time to go home.
    (woman)   :  So do I.
    (narrator)  :  What does the woman mean?

    (A) They don’t have time to do it.
    (B) She also thinks it’s a good idea to leave.
    (C) She thinks they are at home.
    (D) They are unsure about the time.

Continue with:

• TOEFL Exercise 6 
• TOEFL Review Exercise (1-6)

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Listening Comprehension Post Test

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TOEFL POST - TEST

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Time - approximately 35 minutes

(including the reading of the directions for each part)

In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers you hear. Do not take notes or write in your test book at any time. Do not turn the pages until you are told to do so.

Part A

Directions: In Part A you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

You learn from the conversation that the man thought the exam was very difficult and that the woman disagreed with the man. The best answer to the question, “What does the woman mean?” is (D), “It wasn’t that hard.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D).

1. (A) She doesn’t want to go to class.
    (B) Art has her glasses.
    (C) The artist will begin the portrait tonight.
    (D) The course starts this evening.

2. (A) A waiter.
    (B) A baker.
    (C) A neighbor.
    (D) A tour guide.

3. (A) She’s in the center of the shop.
    (B) She went shopping for a new car.
    (C) She took her car to the store.
    (D) She was driving him crazy.

4. (A) He lied.
    (B) He’s upset.
    (C) He did not tell her his name.
    (D) He’s always truthful.

5. (A) He believes that the woman has found some good pieces.
    (B) He agrees that the prices are low.
    (C) He would like to have a chance to say something.
    (D) He thinks that the woman is wrong about the prices.

6. (A) Listen to him.
    (B) Pay the check.
    (C) Attend the meeting.
    (D) Speak more clearly.

7. (A) Not moving inside.
    (B) Playing in the rain.
    (C) Not going out.
    (D) Running hard.

8. (A) The courts have decided on a new judge.
    (B) The judge made himself available for questions.
    (C) The judge decided on the issue.
    (D) The decision about the judge was finally made.

9. (A) She was unable to attend the chemistry class.
    (B) She couldn’t find the answer to the problem.
    (C) Chemistry class just finished.
    (D) She has a problem with her chemistry teacher.

10. (A) Stay home.
      (B) Watch television.
     (C) Buy a new house.
     (D) Go out

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Listening Part A: TOEFL Exercise 1

Previous Skill: Restatement (Skill 1)

In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question. You should look for restatements of key ideas in the second line.

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1. (A) The dance was fun.
    (B) It was a good time to dance.
    (C) She thinks the man is such a good dancer.
    (D) Tonight is the last time to dance.

2. (A) She’s quite thirsty.
    (B) She’ll be ready in a half hour.
    (C) She needs to leave now.
    (D) She was ready thirty minutes ago.

3. (A) The woman should teach the class herself.
    (B) The woman should see a psychiatrist.
    (C) It’s a good idea to speak with the instructor.
    (D) He would like to discuss psychology with the woman.

4. (A) She has a starring role.
    (B) She has not found a job yet.
    (C) She found the lost dog.
    (D) She just began working.



5. (A) He shares everything he has.
     (B) He has to find his lost shirt.
     (C) He is climbing the stairs to the apartment.
     (D) He has to get a roommate.

6. (A) His vacation is full of activities.
    (B) In autumn he’ll have a vacation.
    (C) He can’t have a vacation because he suffered a fall.
    (D) He’s foolish to take a vacation now.

7. (A) The book was very enjoyable.
    (B) It was unpleasant to get rid of the bugs.
    (C) She only reads when it is quiet.
    (D) It is pleasant to ride a bike.

8. (A) He hasn’t traveled much lately.
    (B) There were a lot of cars on the road.
    (C) He needs to lose weight.
    (D) The tray was thick and heavy.

9. (A) He doesn’t know how to play the game.
    (B) He has to write a story for class.
    (C) He needs to complete an assignment.
    (D) He has already finished the report.

10. (A) He always minds his own business.
      (B) He manages to avoid working.
      (C) He is the manager of the department.
      (D) He is the boss of his own company.

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Listening Part A: TOEFL Exercise 2

Previous Skill: Negatives (Skill 2 )

In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question. You should pay particular attention to negative expressions.

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1. (A) He was on time.
    (B) He’s sorry he was late.
    (C) He doesn’t know why he was late.
    (D) He hasn’t come there lately

2. (A) She’s sorry she brought the book.
    (B) She remembered to say she was sorry.
    (C) She forgot the book.
    (D) She didn’t remember the ring.

3. (A) The baby’s nodding off.
    (B) The baby’s asleep.
    (C) The baby’s on the way home.
    (D) The baby’s just waking up.

4. (A) He wants to go by himself.
    (B) He isn’t going on the trip.
    (C) He has a large number of friends.
    (D) He isn’t traveling alone.

5. (A) She does not have time to park the car.
    (B) She has some free time.
    (C) She has not been to the park in a while.
    (D) The park is too wild.

6. (A) He closed the windows.
    (B) It didn’t rain.
    (C) The windows were open during the storm.
    (D) He saw the rain through the windows.

7. (A) She’s certain the plant’s alive.
    (B) She’s not sure what happened to the plant.
   (C) She planned to throw it out.
   (D) She’s sure the plant should be thrown out.

8. (A) The apple is good because it’s sweet.
     (B) There is an apple in each suite.
     (C) The apple doesn’t look good.
     (D) The apple is sour.

9. (A) It’s cheap.
    (B) It costs a lot.
    (C) It has a few problems.
    (D) It’s hard to find.

10. (A) She must leave the rock there.
      (B) She needs a big rock.
     (C) She should take the rock with her.
     (D) She should take a bigger rock

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Listening Part A: TOEFL Review Exercise (Skill 1-2)

Previous Skill:

• Skill 1: Restatement
• Skill 2: Negative

TOEFL REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1—2):

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1. (A) She couldn't think of a single answer.

    (B) The test was easy.

    (C) It was impossible to think during the exam.

    (D) It was too quiet.

2. (A) He will finish quickly.

    (B) He works slowly.

    (C) He isn’t worried.

    (D) He doesn’t like to work.

3. (A) Her mother and father were hungry.

    (B) She was angry at her parents.

    (C) Her mother and father got home too late.

    (D) Her parents were mad.

4. (A) He didn’t get a car.

    (B) The car he got wasn’t real; it was a toy.

    (C) He really wanted a car but couldn’t get one.

    (D) The car that he just bought is old.

5. (A) Take some seeds.

    (B) Sit down.

    (C) Make an appointment.

    (D) Take some time.

6. (A) It was difficult to play because of the wind.

    (B) He’s unhappy because they lost.

    (C) He doesn’t like playing football in the winter

    (D) He’s not very happy about the way they won.

7. (A) He paid the rent two days ago.

    (B) The rent wasn’t due the day before yesterday.

    (C) One day earlier he’d rented an apartment.

    (D) Yesterday he spent the whole day ranting.

8. (A) Barry’s too old to enjoy camping.

    (B) Not enough people are going camping.

    (C) This weekend is not a good time for camping.

    (D) Barry’s too young to go camping.

9. (A) He has to water the lawn.

    (B) He’s sorry about having to move.

    (C) He’s washing his clothes.

    (D) He can’t move right now.

10. (A) He thinks the weather there is great.

      (B) He prefers dry weather.

      (C) The weather there is good for humans.

      (D) He likes wet weather

• Next Skill 3: Suggestion

Listening Part A: TOEFL Exercise 3

Previous Skill: Suggestion (Skill 3)

 In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question. You should pay particular attention to expressions of suggestion.

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1. (A) Going to work.
    (B) Getting some exercise.
   (C) Relaxing for a while.
   (D) Visiting her friend Jim.

2. (A) Completing the work later.
    (B) Finishing more of the work now.
    (C) Trying to do the work today.
    (D) Resting tomorrow.

3. (A) Cooling off the house.
    (B) Turning down the heat.
    (C) Raising the temperature.
    (D) Finding something to eat.

4. (A) Fixing the car.
    (B) Breaking the news to the others.
    (C) Buying another automobile.
    (D) Going down the hill in the car.

5. (A) Putting up shelves.
    (B) Selling the books.
    (C) Looking for the lost books.
    (D) Rearranging the books.

6. (A) Visiting her sister.
     (B) Getting a baby-sitter.
     (C) Letting her sister see the clothes.
     (D) Giving the clothes away.

7. (A) Postponing the trip.
    (B) Leaving immediately.
    (C) Putting on a play tomorrow.
    (D) Going later tonight.

8. (A) Working on the term paper the whole day.
    (B) Spending a little money on paper.
    (C) Doing a better job of planning her term paper.
    (D) Spending the whole term on the paper.

9. (A) Getting a new television.
    (B) Checking which programs are coming on.
    (C) Checking their watches.
    (D) Seeing a comedy on television.

10. (A) Making some extra money.
      (B) Depositing the money in his account.
      (C) Buying something with the money.
      (D) Checking out several banks.

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Next ===> TOEFL Review Exercise (Skill 1-3)

Listening Part A: TOEFL Review Exercise (Skill 1-3)

Previous Skill:

1. Skill 1:Restatement
2. Skill 2: Negative 
3. Skill 3: Suggestion

In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question.

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1. (A) He prefers to stay home.
    (B) He has to take many trips.
    (C) He has a lot of tasks to do.
    (D) He works well at home.

2. (A) There’s nothing in the car.
    (B) He has enough time now.
    (C) He doesn’t want a car now.
    (D) He prefers to do it later.

3. (A) Making less noise.
     (B) Spending more time away from the apartment
     (C) Moving the furniture around the apartment.
     (D) Changing apartments.
4. (A) He overstepped his authority.
    (B) He worked too much in the morning.
    (C) He stayed in bed too long.
    (D) He was late getting home in the morning.

5. (A) She’s rather quiet.
    (B) He doesn’t really know her.
    (C) She’s had many difficulties.
    (D) He’s never talked to her.

6. (A) Fixing something to drink.
     (B) Adding lemon to the cake.
     (C) Paying thirty dollars.
     (D) Picking lemons from the tree.
7. (A) Write a letter.
    (B) Complete the assignment for him.
    (C) Tell him the time.
    (D) Phone him in a while.

8. (A) Getting up in the afternoon.
     (B) Having his hair cut.
     (C) Cutting the flowers in the garden.
     (D) Growing his hair long.

9. (A) She’s sure she saw him.
    (B) She doubts what he said.
    (C) She isn’t sure she told him her name.
    (D) She shares his beliefs.

10. (A) The break regularly lasts an hour.
       (B) No dishes were broken.
       (C) The break comes at its usual time.
       (D) It regularly takes an hour to rake the lawn.

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Listening Part A: TOEFL Exercise 4

Previous Skill: Passives (Skill 4)

 In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question. You should pay particular attention to passives.

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1. (A) Her family just arrived.

    (B) She must pack to go visit her family.

    (C) She opened the door to greet her family.

    (D) The box from her family was opened.

2. (A) He completed the report

    (B) He’s coming to work on the report.

   (C) The report is due tomorrow morning.

   (D) The report still needs an infinite amount of work.

3. (A) The parents are in bed now.

    (B) The children were allowed to stay up.

    (C) The parents stayed away from the children.

    (D) The children have gone to bed.

4. (A) He got lost.

    (B) The door was not in front of the house.

    (C) He did not need a key to the door.

    (D) The key was lost.

5. (A) He picked out some flowered wallpaper for the dining room.

    (B) The dining room table has flowers painted on it.

    (C) The flowers were placed on the table.

    (D) The flowers were grown in the dining room.

6. (A) Nothing is really the matter.

    (B) She stole some money.

    (C) She left her purse in the store.

    (D) Someone took her purse.

7. (A) He’s quite scared.

    (B) He likes her pets.

    (C) He would like to pick up a little snake.

    (D) He frightens the snakes.

8. (A) She wrote directions in a letter.

    (B) Instructions were followed exactly.

    (C) A new director has been appointed.

    (D) She would follow the man to the housing project.

9. (A) They can cook supper in no time.

     (B) He doesn't know how to play tennis.

     (C) He’s a super cook.

     (D) Dinner needs to be prepared.

10. (A) The exam really is tomorrow.

       (B) There was a change in the content of the exam.

       (C) The professor moved the exam to another day.

       (D) They have to change their plans for tomorrow.

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Listening Part A: TOEFL Review Exercise (Skill 1-4)

Previous Exercise: TOEFL Exercise 4

In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question.

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1. (A) It’s the middle of the winter.

    (B) The weather is not very calm.

    (C) The boat needs wind to go.

    (D) They need to unwind the sails.

2. (A) Taking two hats with him.

    (B) Aspiring to greater achievements.

    (C) Taking some medication.

    (D) Moving his head.

3. (A) He gets up every day at sunrise.

    (B) The door is open to let the sunshine in.

    (C) He parks his car out of the sunlight.

    (D) The park is open all day long.

4. (A) She ate part of Steve’s meal.

     (B) Steve didn’t pay for his meal.

     (C) Steve had five courses for dinner.

     (D) She was given some money.

5. (A) He did the problem completely.

     (B) He corrected the homework.

     (C) He was totally wrong.

     (D) He did well on the math exam.

6. (A) The washing machine was repaired.

    (B) He washed some clothes this morning.

    (C) He broke some dishes while he was washing them.

    (D) The washing machine needs to be fixed.

7. (A) Registering in algebra immediately.

    (B) Finding another school.

    (C) Enrolling in the course later.

    (D) Repeating the course next semester.

8. (A) It’s red.

     (B) It’s not dry.

     (C) It needs to be watched.

     (D) He’s going to wash it.

9. (A) Everyone feels relaxed at the party.

    (B) There are enough people to have a party.

    (C) The amount of food is adequate.

    (D) Part of the food is on the table.

10. (A) The meeting was at four o’clock.

      (B) Everyone came to the meeting in uniforms.

      (C) The information was given at the meeting.

      (D) No one was uninformed about the meeting.

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Listening Part A: TOEFL Exercise 5

Previous Skill: Who and Where (Skill 5)

TOEFL EXERCISE 5: In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question. You will have to draw conclusions about who and where

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1. (A) In a hotel room.

    (B) At a restaurant.

    (C) At the beach.

    (D) In a desert.

2. (A) A manager.

    (B) A teacher.

    (C) A lawyer.

    (D) A librarian.

3. (A) In a library.

    (B) In a doctor’s office

    (C) In a bookstore.

    (D) In a grocery store.

4. (A) A beautician.

    (B) A secretary.

    (C) A dentist.

    (D) A gas station attendant.

5. (A) In a plane.

    (B) In a car.

    (C) On a bus.

    (D) On a boat.

6. (A) A weather forecaster.

    (B) A minister.

    (C) A marriage counselor.

    (D) A bride.

7. (A) In an airport.

    (B) At a gas station.

    (C) At a supermarket.

    (D) In a bike shop.

8. (A) A musician.

    (B) An office worker.

    (C) A professor.

    (D) An athlete.

9. (A) In a clothing store.

    (B) At a car wash.

    (C) In a laundry

    (D) At a grocery store.

10. (A) A bank teller.

      (B) A travel agent.

     (C) A police officer.

     (D) A bus driver.

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Listening Part A: TOEFL Review Exercise (Skill 1-5)

Previous Exercise: TOEFL Exercise 5

In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question. You will have to draw conclusions about who and where

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1. (A) Shutting the window.

    (B) Moving closer to the window.

    (C) Closing down the building.

    (D) Cooling the room off.

2. (A) The plane came in at night.

    (B) The flight was scheduled to last two hours.

    (C) The fight started at two o’clock.

    (D) The plane landed on time.

3. (A) In a clothing store.

    (B) At a pool.

    (C) At a racetrack.

    (D) In a restaurant.

4. (A) He’s unhappy with the sofa.

    (B) He likes the news.

    (C) He’s heard the unpleasant news.

    (D) He always tries to please everyone.

5. (A) He missed the bus he wanted to take.

    (B) He’s sorry he bought the yellow shirt.

    (C) He made a huge error.

    (D) What happened was a mystery

6. (A) Tuition is due soon.

    (B) She has a free day tomorrow.

    (C) The school is free.

    (D) The room will be painted tomorrow.

7. (A) He plays football regularly.

    (B) He heard some people playing football.

    (C) He was injured during a game.

    (D) He hurt someone during a game.

8. (A) Some of the seats were empty.

    (B) All the chairs were full.

    (C) The lecturer was standing the whole time.

    (D) He was seated at the back of the lecture hall.

9. (A) Putting on a new suit.

    (B) Tasting the soup again.

    (C) Putting some soup in the bowls.

    (D) Adding flavorings to the soup.

10. (A) A student.

       (B) A receptionist.

       (C) A salesclerk.

       (D) A dean.

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Listening PART A: TOEFL Exercise 6

Previous Skill: Skill 6 (AGREEMENT)

In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the recording, and then choose the best answer to the question. You should pay particular attention to expressions of agreement.

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1.      (A) She needs to check into the hospital.

(B) She thinks the man should visit her.

(C) She doesn’t want to go to the hospital.

(D) She shares the man’s opinion.

2.      (A) The man should repeat himself

(B) The prize was quite new.

(C) She was also surprised.

(D) The new surface was praised.

3.      (A) The woman has a nice pet.

(B) He agrees with the woman.

(C) A bit of luck would be nice.

(D) He should put the drinks on ice.

4.      (A) They moved just after the baby was born.

(B) He saw that the woman was moving.

(C) The movie was really good.

(D) He shares the woman’s opinion.

 5.      (A) She has over three classes.

(B) She’s glad to talk about the classes.

(C) She’d like him to tell her about the classes.

(D) She’s also happy that the classes are finished.

6.      (A) His ideas about sports are similar to

the woman’s.

(B) They should watch a game on television together.

(C) He thinks he’s better at sports than the woman.

(D) He doesn’t like sports at all.

7.      (A) She needs a straw for the coffee.

(B) She agrees with the man.

(C) She has been coughing strongly.

(D) She is feeling strong today.

8.      (A) It was possible to take a math class.

(B) The matter could not possibly be discussed.

(C) It was impossible to attend the math exam.

(D) He has the same opinion as the woman.

9.      (A) They always go out for dinner.

(B) They should cook dinner outside.

(C) She thinks they should go out, too.

(D) She would like the man to prepare dinner tonight.

10.  (A) He is in agreement about the teacher.

(B) Her story was quite interesting.

(C) He would like the woman to respect what he said.

(D) The history teacher will give the same lecture again.

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