Toefl PBT - Listening Skills

LISTENING
COMPREHENSION
T h e first se c tio n o f th e T O E F L test is th e L iste n in g C o m p r e h e n s io n se c tio n . T h is se c tio n

c o n sists o f fifty q u e s tio n s (so m e tests m ay b e lo n g e r ). You w ill listen to r e c o r d e d m aterials
a n d r e s p o n d to q u e s tio n s a b o u t th e m aterial. You m u st lis te n carefully, b e c a u se y o u will
h e a r th e r e c o r d in g p rogram o n e tim e only, a n d th e m aterial o n th e r e c o r d in g is n o t writ
te n in y o u r test b o o k .
T h e r e are th r e e parts in th e L iste n in g C o m p r e h e n s io n se c tio n o f th e T O E F L test:
1. P a rt A c o n sists o f thirty sh o r t co n v e rsa tio n s, e a c h fo llo w e d by a q u e s tio n . You m u st

c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to e a c h q u e s tio n fr o m th e fo u r c h o ic e s in y o u r te st b ook .
2. P a rt B c o n sists o f tw o lo n g c o n v e rsa tio n s, e a c h fo llo w e d by a n u m b e r o f q u estio n s.
Y ou m u st c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to e a c h q u e s tio n from th e fo u r c h o ic e s in your
te st b o o k .
3. P art C c o n sists o f th r e e talks, e a c h fo llo w e d by a n u m b e r o f q u estio n s. You m u st
c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to e a c h q u e s tio n fro m th e fo u r c h o ic e s in y o u r test b o o k .
GENERAL STRATEGIES
1. Be fam iliar w ith th e d irection s. The directions on every TOEFL test are the same, so it is
not necessary to listen carefully to them each time. You should be completely familiar with
the directions before the day of the test.
2. Listen carefully to th e con versation s and talk s. You should concentrate fully on what
the speakers are saying in the recording program, because you will hear it one time only.
3. Know w h er e th e e a sier and m ore difficult q u estio n s are generally found. Within
each part of the Listening Comprehension section, the questions generally progress from
easy to difficult.
4. N e v er leave any answ ers blank on your an sw er sh e e t. Even if you are unsure of the
correct response, you should answer each question. There is no penalty for guessing.
5. U s e any rem aining tim e to look ahead at th e an sw ers to th e q u estio n s th a t
follow . When you finish with one question, you may have time to look ahead at the answers
to the next question.
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LISTENING PARTA
T HE L IS T E N IN G PA R TA Q U E S T IO N S
For e a c h o f th e thirty q u e s tio n s in P art A o f th e L iste n in g C o m p r e h e n s io n s e c tio n o f th e

T O E F L test, y o u w ill h e a r a sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n b e tw e e n two sp ea k er s fo llo w e d by a q u e s
tio n . A fter y o u liste n to th e c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s tio n , y o u m u st c h o o s e th e b e s t an sw er
to th e q u e s tio n from y o u r test b o o k .
Exam ple
On the recording, you hear:

(man) I've always wanted to visit Hawaii w ith you.
(woman) Why not next m onth?
(narrator) What does the w om an mean?
In your test book, you read:

(A) Next month isn't a good time for the trip.
(B) She doesn’t want to go to Hawaii.
(C) She suggests taking the trip next month.
(D) She’s curious about why he doesn't want to go.
A n sw er (C ) is th e b e st answ er to th e q u e s tio n . W hy not n e xt m o n th ? is a s u g g e s tio n th a t th e y

take th e trip n e x t m o n th .
STRATEGIES FOR THE LISTENING PARTA QUESTIONS
1. A s you listen t o each sh o r t c o n v e rsa tio n , focu s on th e se c o n d line o f th e

con v ersa tio n . The answer to the question is generally found in the second line.
2. K eep in m ind th a t th e c o r r e c t a n sw er is probably a r e s ta te m e n t o f a key w ord or
Idea in th e se c o n d line o f th e co n v e rsa tio n . Think of possible restatements.
3. K eep in m ind th a t c er ta in str u c tu r es and e x p r essio n s are te s te d regularly in
L istening P art A . Listen for these structures and expressions:
• structures (passives, negatives, wishes, conditions)
• functional expressions (agreement, uncertainty, suggestion, surprise)
• idiomatic expressions ( two-part verbs, three-part verbs, idioms)
4. K eep in m ind th a t th e s e q u e stio n s gen erally progress from easy to difficult. This
means that questions I through S will be the easiest, and questions 26 through 30 will be the
hardest.
5. Read th e an sw ers and c h o o se th e b e s t an sw er to each q u estio n . 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 n o t u n derstand t h e c o m p le te con v ersa tio n , you can find th e
c o r r e c t 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.
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
T h e fo llo w in g skills will h e lp you to im p le m e n t th e se str a teg ie s in th e L iste n in g Part A

s e c tio n o f th e T O E FL test. 5
STRATEGIES
S k ill I: FO C U S O N T H E SEC O N D LINE
In L iste n in g Part A you w ill h ea r a sh o rt c o n v e r sa tio n in v o lv in g two p e o p le ; th is con versa

tio n is fo llo w e d by a q u estio n . It is im p o r ta n t to u n d e r sta n d th at th e answ er to this type o f
q u e s tio n is m o st o fte n (b u t n o t always!) fo u n d in th e s e c o n d lin e o f th e c o n v e rsa tio n .
Exam ple

(man) Billy really made a big m istake this time.
(woman) Yes, he forgot to turn in his research paper.
(narrator) What does the w om an say about Billy?

(A) It was the first time he made a mistake.
(B) He forgot to write his paper.
(C) He turned in the paper in the wrong place.
(D) He didn’t remember to submit his assignment.
T h e s e c o n d lin e o f th is co n v e rsa tio n in d ic a te s th a t B illy forgot to tu r n in his paper, a n d this

m e a n s th a t h e d id not remember to subm it it. T h e b e st an sw er is th e r e fo r e answ er ( D ) .
T h e fo llo w in g ch art o u tlin e s th e m o st im p o r ta n t strategy for L iste n in g P art A:
STRATEGY#!: FOCUS ONTHE SECOND LINE
I. The second line of the conversation probably contains the answer to the question.
2. Listen to the first line of the conversation. If you understand it, that’s good. If you don’t
understand it, don’t worry because it probably does not contain the'answer.
LISTENING PARTA
E X E R C ISE 1: In th is e x e r c ise , y o u s h o u ld fo c u s o n th e s e c o n d lin e o f th e c o n v e r sa tio n ,

r e a d th e q u e s tio n , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th a t q u e s tio n . R e m e m b e r th a t y o u
c a n p rob ab ly an sw er th e q u e s tio n ea sily w ith o n ly th e s e c o n d lin e.
(man) Can you tell me i f today's (A) She has strong ideas about movies.
matinee is a comedy, romance, (B) She prefers com ed ies over westerns
or western ? and romances.
(woman) I have no idea. (C) She d o esn ’t like today’s m atinee.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (D) She does not know.
2.(wom an) Was anyone at home at Barb’s (A) Barb answered the bell.
house when you went there to (B) T h e house was probably empty.
deliver the package? (C) T he bell wasn’t in the house.
(m an) / rang the bell, but no one (D) T he house d o esn ’t have a bell.
answered.
(narrator) What does the man imply?
3.(woman) You ju st got back from the (A)It’s unlikely that h e ’ll go to the
interview fo r the internship. interview.
How do you think it went ? (B) H e thinks h e ’ll be recom m en ded
(m an) I think i t ’s highly unlikely that I for a high-level job .
got the job. (C) T he interview was apparently quite
(narrator) What does the m an suggest ? unsuccessful.
(D) H e had an excellen t interview.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 1: In th is e x e r c is e , lis te n ca re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p ro g ra m , a n d t h e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u e s tio n . You
s h o u ld fo c u s ca refu lly o n th e s e c o n d lin e .
N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE I.
1. (A) H e is leaving now. 5. (A) H er eyes hurt.

(B) H e has to go out o f his way. (B) She thought the lecture was great.
(C) H e will n ot be leaving soon. (C) T he class was boring.
(D) H e will d o it his own way. (D) She did n’t want to watch Professor
2. (A) H e locked die door. Martin.
(B) H e tried unsuccessfully to g e t into 6. (A) N ot all the bills have b een paid.
the house. (B) They d o n ’t have en ou gh credit to
(C) H e was able to op en the door. pay the bills.
(D) H e left the house without locking (C) What she said on the p h on e was
the door. not credible.
3. (A) (D) H e used a credit card to pay som e
She d oesn ’t like to listen to turkeys.
(B) o f the bills.
She thinks the d in ner sounds
special. 7. (A) S h e’ll call back quickly.
(C) She especially likes the roast turkey. (B) S h e’ll definitely b e back by 4:00.
(D) Sh e’d prefer a different dinner. (C) S h e’ll give it back by 4:00.
4. (A) H e ’ll be busy with her hom ework (D) S h e’ll try to return fast.
tonight. 8. (A) She hasn’t seen Tim.
(B) H e can’t help her tonight. (B) Tim was there only for a m om ent.
(C) H e ’s sorry he can’t ever h elp her. (C) Tim was around a short tim e ago.
(D) H e ’ll help her with her physics. (D) Tim will return in a m inute.
(A) She doesn’t like the place he chose. 10. (A) T here’s plenty to eat.
(B) She doesn’t want to get into the car. (B) T he refrigerator’s broken.
(C) S h e’s glad the spot is reserved. (C) The food isn’t in the refrigerator.
(D) They can’t park the car there. (D) H e ’s n ot sure if there’s enough.
S k i l l 2: C H O O S E ANSW ERS W IT H S Y N O N Y M S
O fte n th e c o r r e c t an sw er in L iste n in g Part A is an an sw er th a t c o n ta in s syn on ym s (w ords
w ith sim ilar m e a n in g s b u t d iffe r e n t so u n d s) fo r k e y w o r d s in th e c o n v e rsa tio n .
Exam ple

(woman) Why is Barbara feeling so happy?
(man) She just started working in a real estate agency.
(narrator) What does the man say about Barbara?

(A) She always liked her work in real estate.
(B) She began a new job.
(C) She just bought some real estate.
(D) She bought a real estate agency.
In th is c o n v e rsa tio n , th e key w ord started m e a n s began, a n d th e key w ord w orking refers to
job. T h e b e st answ er to th is q u e s tio n is th e r e fo r e an sw er ( B ) .
T h e fo llo w in g ch a rt o u tlin e s a very im p o r ta n t strategy for L iste n in g Part A:
STRATEGY #2: CHOOSE ANSWERS WITH SYNONYMS
1. As you listen to the second line of the conversation,focus on key words In that line.
2. If you see any synonyms for key words in a particular answer, then you have probably found
the correct answer.
EX E R C ISE 2: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e key w ord s in th e se c o n d lin e o f e a c h sh o rt c o n

v e rsa tio n . T h e n u n d e r lin e syn on ym s for th e se key w ord s in th e answ ers, a n d c h o o s e th e
b e st answ er to e a ch q u e s tio n . R e m em b er th a t th e b e s t answ er is p rob ab ly th e answ er th a t
c o n ta in s syn on ym s fo r th e key w ord s in th e s e c o n d lin e o f th e co n v ersa tio n .
1. (wom an) Did you see the manager about (A) H e got a job as bookstore manager.
the job in the bookstore? (B) The bookstore was not accepting
(m an) Yes, and I also had to Jill out an applications.
application. (C) H e saw a book about how to apply
(narrator) What does the m an mean? for jobs.
(D) It was necessary to com plete a form.
LISTENING PART A
2. (man) We 're planning to leave fo r the (A) If they could leave at n oon .
trip at about 2:00. (B) If it is possible to go by 12:00.
(woman) Couldn’t we leave before noon ? (C) Why they can’t leave at noon .
(narrator) What does the woman ask ? (D) If they could leave the room.
3. (man) Was the concert well received ? (A) The perform ance went on for a
(woman) The audience applauded fo r a long time.
long time after the performance. (B) There was applause throughout the
(narrator) What does the woman say about perform ance.
the concert? (C) The p eople clapped o n and on
after the concert.
(D) The aud ien ce waited for a long
tim e for the concert to begin.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 2: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n carefu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p r o g r a m , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b est answ er to th e q u e s tio n . You
s h o u ld lo o k fo r syn on ym s fo r key w o r d s in th e s e c o n d lin e.
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 2.
(A) T h e final exam was harder than the 6. (A) T he firefighters saved the hom es
others. for last.
(B) T here were two exam s rather than (B) A firefighter saved the hillside last
one. night.
(C) H e thought the exam would be (C) The hom es on the hillside were
easier. burned.
(D) T h e exam was not very difficult. (D) The houses w eren’t destroyed.
(A) H e ’s not feelin g very well. 7. (A) T here’s en ou gh soup.
(B) H e ’s rather sick o f working. (B) T he spices are adequate.
(C) H e ’s feelin g better today than (C) She thinks the sou p’s too salty.
yesterday. (D) The man should add m ore salt and
(D) H e ’d really rather n ot answer the pepper.
question.
8. (A) He was lucky to receive a grant for
(A) T he com pany was fou n d ed about a his studies.
year ago. (B) He used his fortune to pay his fees.
(B) It was just established that he could (C) He is a scholar at a college with low
go into business. fees.
(C) T he family is well established. (D) He paid to get a scholarship.
(D) T he business only lasted a year.
9. (A) It profited from previous mistakes.
(A) H e did not look at the right (B) It earned a lot o f money.
schedule. (C) This was the last year that it would
(B) T h e plane landed in the right place. make a profit.
(C) T h e plane arrived on time. (D) It was not so successful.
(D) H e had to wait for the plane to land.
10. (A) Chuck’s bank account has too
(A) Sh e’d rather go running. m uch m oney in it.
(B) She d oesn ’t want to g o into the (B) H e thinks Chuck has the wrong
pool. kind o f bank account.
(C) Sh e’ll change cloth es quickly and (C) H e thinks that Chuck is on his way
go swimming. h om e from the bank.
(D) She needs a sweatsuit to go (D) There isn’t enough m oney in
running. Chuck’s account.
S k i l l 3: A V O ID SIM ILAR SO U N D S
O fte n th e in c o r r e c t answ ers in L iste n in g P art A are answ ers th a t c o n ta in w ord s w ith sim i
lar s o u n d s b u t very d iffe r e n t m e a n in g s fro m w h a t y o u h e a r in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram .
You sh o u ld d e fin ite ly a void th e se answers.
Exam ple

(man) Why couldn't Mark com e w ith us?
(woman) He was searching for a new apartment.
(narrator) What does the w om an say about Mark?

(A) He was in the department office.
(B) He was looking for a place to live.
(C) He was working on his research project.
(D) He had an appointment at church.
T h e k ey w o rd s in th e s e c o n d lin e o f th e c o n v e r sa tio n are searching a n d apartm ent. In a n

sw ers (C ) a n d (D ) th e w ord s research a n d church s o u n d lik e search, so th e se answ ers are in
c o r r e c t. In answ ers (A ) a n d (D ), th e w ord s departm ent a n d appointm ent so u n d like
apartm ent, so th e se answ ers are in c o r r e c t. T h e b e st an sw er is th e r e fo r e answ er (B ).
T h e fo llo w in g ch a rt o u tlin e s a very im p o r ta n t strategy fo r L iste n in g Part A:
STRATEGY #3: AVOID SIMILAR SOUNDS
1. Identify key words in the second line of the conversation.

2. Identify words in the answers that contain similar sounds, and do not choose these answers.
NOTE: InAppendix A there are drills to practice distinguishing similar sounds. You may
want to complete these practice drills before trying the following exercises.
E X E R C ISE 3: In this e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e key w ord s in th e s e c o n d lin e o f e a c h sh o rt c o n

v e rsa tio n . T h e n u n d e r lin e w ord s w ith so u n d s sim ila r to th e se key w ord s in th e answ ers,
an d c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to e a c h q u e s tio n . R e m e m b e r th a t th e b e st an sw er is probab ly
th e an sw er th a t d o e s n o t c o n ta in w ord s w ith so u n d s th a t are sim ilar to th e so u n d s o f th e
key w o rd s in th e s e c o n d lin e o f th e c o n v e rsa tio n .
1. (wom an) I heard that Sally jiust moved (A) Sally has no sense o f responsibility.
into a new, big house near the (B) Sally sent her friend to the house.
beach. (C) Sally has n o money.
(m an) But Sally doesn '1 have a cent! (D) Sally is on the set with her.
(narrator) What does the man mean?
LISTENING PARTA
(woman) Did they get the new car they (A) They locked the map in a car.
wanted ? (B) They looked many times in the car.
(man) No, they lacked the money. (C) It cost a lot o f m oney when the car
(narrator) What does the man mean ? leaked oil.
(D) They d id n ’t have en ou gh m oney to
buy another car.
(man) Have you finished packing yet? (A) It’s im portant to pack the suitcases.
(woman) You should call the porter to get (B) They n eed help carrying their bags.
the suitcases. (C) T he man should pack his suit in
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? case he needs it.
(D) The suitcases are quite portable.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 3: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n ca re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n a n d q u e s

tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p r o g r a m , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u e s tio n . You
sh o u ld b e c a refu l to a void answ ers w ith sim ila r so u n d s.
1. (A) She has to wait for som e cash. 6. (A) Twenty pairs o f sh oes are on sale.
(B) T he waiter is bringing a glass o f (B) The sh oe salesclerk spent twenty
water. dollars on pears.
(C) The lawn is too dry. (C) The shoes cost twenty dollars.
(D) She n eed s to watch out for a crash. (D) The shoes could be repaired for
2. twenty dollars.
(A) The sweater’s the wrong size.
(B) The m an ’s feet aren ’t sweating. 7. (A) Tom tended to dislike biology lab.
(C) The sweater makes the m an seem (B) Attendance wasn’t necessary at
fat. biology lab.
(D) The sweet girl d o e sn ’t feel right. (C) Tom w ent to biology lab.
3. (A) He has been regularly using a (D) There was a tendency to require
biology lab.
computer.
(B) He com m unicates with a Boston 8. (A) The m eal will be served at noon.
company. (B) The m ales should be driven there
(C) He regularly g oes to com m unities by noon.
around Boston. (C) H e ’s expecting the ice to m elt
(D) H e has been traveling back and before noon.
forth to Boston. (D) The letters ough t to be delivered at
12:00.
4. (A) He thought the lesson d id n ’t
matter. 9. (A) T he w eather will probably get
(B) H e c o u ld n ’t learn the lesson. worse later.
(C) H e learned a massive num ber o f (B) The newspaper headlines
details. described a bad storm.
(D) He d id n ’t like m ost o f the lesson. (C) There was news about a headstrong
man.
5. (A) Som e animals started the first fire.
(D) He had a new bed.
(B) Anim als are killed by forest fires.
(C) In the first frost, animals die. 10. (A) If she could do the grocery shopping.
(D) Frost can kill animals. (B) If she prefers cooked vegetables or
salad.
(C) If she could help prepare the salad.
(D) If she minds sh opp in g for
vegetables.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE (S k ills 1 -3 ): In th is e x e r c is e , listen carefu lly to th e sh o rt c o n v ersa tio n

a n d q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p ro g ra m , a n d t h e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u estio n .
D N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE (SKILLS 1-3).
(A) He would like som e iced coffee. 7. (A) The managers will take the train to
(B) H e wants to stop drinking coffee. the program.
(C) A drink seem s like a good idea. (B) A program to develop new
(D) H e needs to drink som ething to managers will com m ence soon.
stop his coughing. (C) The new m anagem ent program is
very weak.
2. (A) She would prefer a sunny day.
(D) The program will be maintained to
(B) The park is too crowded.
the letter.
(C) She would like a place that is not so
loud. 8. (A) The fire started to attack the
(D) She cannot walk because sh e’s too building.
old. (B) T he firefighter stared at the
attacker.
(A) H e should open an account.
(C) The fire probably began at the top
(B) He should take a ride on a ship.
o f the building.
(C) H e should try to keep the cost
(D) The firefighter started to attack the
cheap.
fire.
(D) H e should try som ething
m onoton ous to get to sleep. 9. (A) H e assured the woman that he
knew the truth.
4. (A) The departm ent is not changing
(B) He is sure that it isn’t new.
the requirements.
(C) He thought that the woman was
(B) H e hasn’t heard anything about aware o f what happened.
the change.
(D) H e soon will know the truth.
(C) The changes are believable.
(D) What has happened is incredible to 10. (A) The art professor is not one of his
him. fans.
(B) His drawings were amazing.
5. (A) The wait has taken close to an
(C) The catches that h e made were
hour.
fantastic.
(B) They were stranded in their car.
(D) His sketches showed a fantasy
(C) Most o f the people have been in
world.
line for hours.
(D) They made a line in the sand.
6. (A) The instructor is selecting several
passages.
(B) T he conductor is fair to the
passengers.
(C) The stamp collector is conducting
his business.
(D) The riders are paying for the train
trip.
LISTENING PARTA
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S k ill 4: D R A W C O N C L U S IO N S A B O U T WHO, WHAT, W H ER E
It is c o m m o n in L iste n in g P art A to ask y o u to draw s o m e k in d o f c o n c lu s io n . In th is type

o f q u e s tio n th e an sw er is n o t clea rly stated ; in ste a d y o u m u st draw a c o n c lu s io n b a sed
o n c lu e s g iv e n in th e c o n v e rsa tio n . O n e k in d o f c o n c lu s io n th a t is c o m m o n in this p art
o f th e test is to ask y o u to d e te r m in e who th e sp ea k er is, b a sed o n c lu e s g iv e n in th e
c o n v e rsa tio n .
Exam ple

(woman) Can you tell me w hat assignm ents I m issed when I was
absent from your class?
(man) You m issed one hom ework assignm ent and a quiz-
(narrator) Who is the man?

(A) A newspaper editor.
(B) A police officer.
(C) A teacher.
(D) A student.
T h e c lu e s y o u r class, homework, a n d q u iz in th e c o n v e r sa tio n te ll y o u th a t th e m a n is p r o b a

bly a teach er. A n sw er (C ) is th e r e fo r e th e c o r r e c t answer.
A n o th e r type o f c o n c lu s io n th a t is c o m m o n in L iste n in g P art A is to d e te r m in e w h a t

w ill p rob ab ly h a p p e n n e x t, b a sed o n c lu e s g iv e n in th e c o n v e rsa tio n .
Exam ple

(woman) Are you going to read those books here in the library?
(man) I think I'd rather check them out now and take them
home.
(narrator) What w ill the m an probably do next?

(A) Sit down in the library.
(B) Look for some more books.
(C) Return the books to the shelves.
(D) Go to the circulation desk.
T h e m an says th a t h e w o u ld lik e to check the books out now. S in c e th e circulation desk is w h e r e

y o u g o to c h e c k b o o k s o u t fr o m a library, th e m an w ill p ro b a b ly g o to th e c ir c u la tio n d e sk
n e x t. T h e c o r r e c t an sw er is th e r e fo r e an sw er (D ).
A fin a l type o f c o n c lu s io n th a t is c o m m o n in L iste n in g Part A is to d e te r m in e where

th e c o n v e r sa tio n p ro b a b ly takes p la c e , b a sed o n c lu e s g iv e n in th e c o n v e rsa tio n .
Exam ple

(woman) Are you going into the water, or are you just going to
lie there on the sand?
(man) I think I need to p u t on som e suntan lotion.
(narrator) Where does this conversation probably take place?

(A) At a beauty salon.
(B) At the beach.
(C) In a sandbox.
(D) At an outdoor restaurant.
T h e c lu e s water, sa n d , a n d s u n ta n lotion in th e c o n v e r sa tio n tell y o u th at th is c o n v e rsa tio n

p r o b a b ly takes p la c e at th e beach. A n sw er (B ) is th e r e fo r e th e c o r r e c t answer.
T h e fo llo w in g ch a rt o u tlin e s th e key p o in t th a t y o u sh o u ld r e m e m b e r a b o u t th is type

o f q u estio n :
CONCLUSIONS ABOUT WHO, WHAT, WHERE
It is common for you to be asked to draw one of the following conclusions in Listening Part A:
1. WHO is probably talking?
2. WHAT will s/he probably do next?
3. W H ERE does the conversation probably take place?
E X E R C ISE 4: In th is e x e r c ise , r ea d th e sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n an d q u e s tio n , u n d e r lin e the

c lu e s th a t h e lp y o u answ er th e q u e s tio n , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answer. You w ill have to
draw c o n c lu s io n s a b o u t who, what, a n d where.
1. (m an) I ’d like to deposit thừ check in (A) A store clerk.

my account, please. (B) A bank teller.
(wom an) Would you like any cash back ? (C) An accountant.
(narrator) Who is the woman? (D) A waitress.
(wom an) H ave you deposited your (A) Earn his paycheck.
paycheck yet ? (B) Write a check for a deposit on an
(m an) No, but that’s next on my list of apartment.
errands. (C) Go to a bank.
(narrator) What will the m an probably do (D) Make a list o f errands to run.
next?
LISTENING PARTA
(man) Did you get the bread, eggs, (A) In a restaurant.

and milk? (B) At a bakery.
(woman) Now we need to stand in line at (C) On a farm.
the checkout counter. (D) In a market.
(narrator) Where does this conversation
probably take place?
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 4: In th is e x e r c is e , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p ro g ra m a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e s t an sw er to th e q u e s tio n . You w ill
have to draw c o n c lu s io n s a b o u t who, w hat, a n d where.
n N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 4.
1. (A) In a photography studio. 6. (A) On a playground.

(B) In a biology laboratory. (B) In a parking lot.
(C) In an office. (C) At a zoo.
(D) In the library. (D) In a ph oto studio.
2. (A) H e ’s a pilot. 7. (A) R espond to the mail.
(B) H e ’s a flight attendant. (B) Put the letters in a file.
(C) H e ’s a m em ber o f the grounds (C) It depend s o n where the file is.
crew. (D) File the answers she received to the
(D) H e works clearing land. letters.
3. (A) Wash the dishes immediately. 8. (A) In an airplane.
(B) Use as many dishes as possible. (B) In a police car.
(C) Wash the dishes for as lon g as (C) In a theater.
possible. (D) At a fireworks exhibit.
(D) Wait until later to clean up.
9. (A) Take care o f Bob.
4. (A) In a bank. (B) Invite Bob to dinner.
(B) In a restaurant. (C) Let Bob know that they accept his
(C) At a service station. invitation.
(D) In a beauty salon. (D) R espond to the w om an’s question.
5. (A) A salesclerk in a shoe store. 10. (A) A pharmacist.
(B) A sh oe repairperson. (B) A dentist.
(C) A party caterer. (C) A teacher.
(D) A salesclerk in a fixtures (D) A business manager.
departm ent.
S k ill 5: LISTEN FOR W HO A N D WHAT IN PASSIVES
It is so m e tim e s d iffic u lt to u n d e rsta n d who or w h a t is d o in g th e a c tio n in a passive se n

te n c e . T h is p r o b le m is o fte n te sted in L iste n in g P art A.
Exam ple
(man) Did Sally go to the bank this morning?

(woman) Yes, she did. She got a new checking account.
(narrator) What does the w om an imply?
(A) Sally wrote several checks.

(B) Sally wanted to check up on the bank.
(C) A new checking account was opened.
(D) Sally checked on the balance in her account.
In this co n v ersa tio n , th e w om an u ses an active sta te m en t th at m ea n s that Sally opened a check
in g account. T h e c o rrect answ er u ses th e passive stru ctu re th at a checking account was opened
to exp ress th e sam e idea. T h e r e fo r e , the b est answ er to th e q u estio n above is answ er (C ).
You sh o u ld n o te th e fo llo w in g a b o u t passive s e n t e n c e s in L iste n in g P art A:
PASSIVE STATEMENTS ___________________________
1. If the conversation contains a passive statement, the answer to the question Is often an oct/ve
statement.
2. If the conversation contains an active statement, the answer to the question is often a passive
statement.
NOTE: Check carefully who or what is doing the action in these questions.
E X E R C ISE 5: In th is e x e r c ise e a c h o f th e c o r r e c t answ ers is e ith e r a passive r e sta te m e n t

o f an active se n te n c e or a n active r e sta te m e n t o f a passive se n te n c e . R ead th e sh o r t c o n
v ersa tio n an d u n d e r lin e th e key active o r passive sta te m e n t. T h e n read th e q u e stio n and
c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u e stio n . B e c a re fu l a b o u t who an d w hat w ith th e se passives.
1. (wom an) Alice needs to pay her tuition (A) A lice’s education has paid off.
today. (B) A lice’s tuition needs to be paid.
(m an) But her tuition has alreadybeen (C) Alice has already paid her fees.
paid. (D) Alice has already received the
(narrator) What does the man imply T money.
LISTENING PARTA
(man) Have you been taking good (A) She drank som e water on the lawn
care o f the lawn ? this m orning.
(woman) I watered it only this morning. (B) She waited for him on the lawn this
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? m orning.
(C) T he lawn has already b een watered
today.
(D) She wanted a new lawn this morning.
(man)Did you hear the news about the (A) Som eone located the girl.
child who was lost in the park ? (B) She heard about the new park from
(woman) Yes, and I heard that she was ju st the child.
found! (C) T he child found her lost pet.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (D) The child was the last o n e in the
park.
T O E F L E X ER C ISE 5: In th is e x e r c is e , liste n c a re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p r o g r a m , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th e q u e s tio n . You
sh o u ld be p a rticu la rly c a refu l o f p assives.
N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 5.
(A) If the restaurant is on the corner. 5. (A) She was broke from skiing.
(B) If the man would like to go to the (B) She w ent skiing in spite o f her
restaurant. accident.
(C) If the vegetables are fresh. (C) H er leg was hurt on a skiing trip.
(D) If vegetarian food can be obtained. (D) H er skis were broken in the
m ountains.
2. (A) H e admittfcd that h e wanted to go
to law school in the fall. 6. (A) T he road the horses took was long
(B) T h e law school accepted him as a and hard.
student. (B) It was hard to find the hidden
(C) T h e law professor adm itted that he houses.
would be a student in the fall (C) T he riders worked the horses too
semester. m uch.
(D) H e would be adm itted to law (D) It was hard for p eop le to ride the
school after the fall semester. horses for long.
3. (A) Mark’s plants were cared for in his 7. (A) H e d id n ’t want the coffee that the
absence. wom an ordered.
(B) Mark’s plan was to be out o f town. (B) H e wasn’t sure if the wom an
(C) Mark was careful about his plans wanted coffee.
for the out-of-town trip. (C) H e assum ed the wom an had
(D) She was careful while Mark was ordered coffee.
gone. (D) H e was unaware that coffee had
already b een ordered.
4. (A) T h e lights in the trees were
destroyed in the storm. 8. (A) T he car was in the left parking lo t
(B) T h e storm dam aged the trees. at the airport.
(C) T h e falling trees destroyed a store. (B) T he friends parked their car at the
(D) In the light the destruction o f the airport.
storm could be seen. (C) The airport c o u ld n ’t hold a lot o f
cars.
(D) T here were a lot o f cars to the left
o f the parking lot.
9. (A) The students p ointed at Mac. 10. (A) After the earthquake, the
(B) Mac was present when the other insurance com pany came out to
students m ade the appointm ent. inspect the damage.
(C) The class representative suggested (B) The insurance company insisted
Mac to the other students. that the building be repaired to
(D) Mac was chosen by his classmates to m eet earthquake safety standards.
represent them. (C) The inhabitants paid their
premiums after the earthquake.
(D) T he insurance company paid for
the earthquake damage.
S k ill 6: LISTEN FOR W HO A N D WHAT W IT H MULTIPLE N O U N S
W h e n th e r e is m o r e th a n o n e n o u n in a s e n te n c e in L iste n in g P art A , it is c o m m o n for

th e answ ers to c o n fu s e w h ic h n o u n d o e s w hat.
Exam ple

(man) Do you know w ho is in the band now?
(woman) I heard that Mara replaced Robert in the band.
(narrator) What does the w om an say about the band?

(A) Robert became a new member of the band.
(B) Robert took Mara's place in the band.
(C) Mara didn’t have a place in the band.
(D) Mara took Robert’s place in the band.
In th e w o m a n ’s r e s p o n se to th e m a n ’s q u e s tio n , sh e talks a b o u t tw o p e o p le (M ara

a n d Robert), a n d th e se tw o p e o p le are c o n fu s e d in th e answ ers. B e ca u se M ara replaced
Robert, th is m e a n s th at M ara is in th e b a n d an d R o b er t is n o t. T h e b e st answ er is th e r efo r e
an sw er (D ).
T h e fo llo w in g ch art o u tlin e s th e key p o in t th a t y o u sh o u ld r e m e m b e r a b o u t q u estio n s

w ith m u ltip le n ou n s:
LISTENING PARTA
EX E R C ISE 6: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e c o n fu s in g n o u n s in e a c h sh o r t c o n v e rsa

tio n . T h e n read th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th a t q u e s tio n . R e m e m b e r to
th in k very ca re fu lly a b o u t w h o is d o in g w h at.
(m an) Why is Bill not at work thừ (A) T he doctor d ecid ed to take som e
week? rime o ff from work.
(wom an) H is doctor made him take a (B) The doctor told Bill he w asn’t too
week off. weak to work.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) Bill was mad w hen the doctor took
som e time off.
(D) Bill took a vacation on his d octor’s
orders.
(m an) Why is P aul going back home (A) Paul is gettin g m arried this
this summer? summer.
(woman) H e ’s returning to Vermont fo r (B) Paul’s sister is returning from
his sister’s wedding. Verm ont to g e t married.
(narrator) What does the woman mean 1 (C) Paul will be there when his sister
gets m arried this summer.
(D) Paul’s sister is com in g to his
wedding in Vermont.
3. (man) D id you hear that John's uncle (A) John received an inheritance when
died? his un cle died.
(woman) Yes, and John was named (B) It’s a b enefit that J o h n ’s nam e is
beneficiary in his uncle’s will. the sam e as his u n cle’s.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) John knows that his un cle will
com e to the benefit.
(D) J o h n ’s uncle gave him a b eneficial
name.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 6: In th is e x e r c is e , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p r o g r a m , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th e q u e s tio n . Y ou
s h o u ld b e particu larly c a re fu l o f w h o is d o in g w hat.
N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT T o e f l E x e r c is e 6.

n
(A) The passenger waited at the corner. 3. (A) The baby sister w ent to bed quite
(B) T he passenger looked for a taxi at early.
the corner. (B) The children w ere forced to go to
(C) T he cab driver waited for the bed early.
passenger. (C) The baby-sitter m ade the bed after
(D) T he passenger cornered the the children g o t up.
waiting taxi driver. (D) The baby-sitter did not stay up late.
2. (A) It was hard for her to hear Jane last 4. (A) The m an taught his son about
night. football.
(B) Jane gave a harp recital last night. (B) The boy is receiving the ball from
(C) Jane was playing hard while she was his dad.
hurt. (C) T he ball is being tossed in to the air
(D) She played the harp last night for by the boy.
Jane. (D) The m an is playing with the ball in
the sun.
(A) The students were told to go listen 8. (A) The chairman decid ed that Tony
to the speaker. ' would serve on the board for
(B) T he professor attended that another year.
even in g’s lecture. (B) The chairman elected the board.
(C) The students were given directions (C) The board decided Tony could be
to the lecture. chairman after o n e year.
(D) The professor was directed to the (D) Tony becam e chairman for one
lecture hall. more year.
(A) T he m anager went to the supply 9. (A) The ju d ge defended the murderer.
room. (B) The ju d ge tried to protect the
(B) The clerk set supplies on the floor defendant from the murderer.
(C) The clerk went to the supply room (C) The ju d ge said that the defendant
at the m anager’s request. was a criminal.
(D) T he clerk backed into the manager (D) The defense cou ld n ’t make a
in the supply room. jud gm en t about the criminal.
(A) T he librarian was quite reserved 10. (A) The woman should announce the
with the students for two days. nam es o f the com m ittee
(B) W ithin two days the librarian had members.
the books for the students. (B) H e is thankful to be appointed to
(C) T he librarian asked the students the com m ittee.
for the books. (C) H e is sure about the tim e o f the
(D) T he students put the books on appointm ent with the
hold for two days. com mittee.
(D) The woman will serve on the
com mittee.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE (S k ills 4 - 6 ) : In th is e x e r c ise , listen carefu lly to th e sh o r t co n v e rsa tio n

a n d q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram , an d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u estio n .
N o w BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE (SKILLS 4-6).
(A) In a departm ent store. 4. (A) A delivery man.

(B) In a stationery store. (B) A famous chef.
(C) At the post office. (C) A clerk in a fast-food restaurant.
(D) At the airport. (D) An airline steward.
2. (A) T he teacher gave the students a 5. (A) They n eed new print for the
hand. additional copies.
(B) T he term papers were turned in. (B) They can make extra copies if
(C) The students got the papers from necessary.
the office. (C) Printers are n eeded for the
(D) T he teacher handed the papers to additional copies.
the students. (D) Additional copies are needed
immediately.
3. (A) The attendant checked the oil in
Mark’s car. 6. (A) The professor bought two books.
(B) Mark checked to see if he had (B) The students had to purchase two
en ou gh oil in his car. books.
(C) Mark checked with the servicc (C) T he students sold two books to the
station attendant. professor.
(D) Mark wrote a check to pay for the (D) The students were required to read
oil. two books by the professor.
LISTENING PARTA
7. (A) T he doctor returned to the office. 9. (A) Mary becam e the new class
(B) Jim asked the doctor to com e to president.
the office. (B) Sue took her place as class
(C) T he doctor will not return until president.
n ext week. (C) In place o f Mary, Sue becam e
(D) Jim was told to com e back. senior class president.
(D) T he senior class president replaced
8. (A) Go to work in the lab.
Sue and Mary.
(B) Sample the work from the lab.
(C) Have the sam ples delivered. 10. (A) The panel was analyzed on the
(D) Send a n ote to the lab. television program.
(B) A com m ittee evaluated recent
political events.
(C) T he program featured a
psychoanalyst.
(D) T he panel discussed the television
program.
T O E F L R EV IEW E X E R C ISE (S k ills 1 -6 ): In th is e x e r c ise , listen ca re fu lly to th e s h o r t

c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p r o g r a m , an d th e n c h o o s e th e b e s t a n sw er to
th e q u e s tio n .
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL REVIEW EXERCISE (SKILLS 1-6).
1. (A) H e seem ed to be rather hungry. 6. (A) T he car stalled on the road.

(B) She was quite angry at him. (B) Som eo.ie took the car.
(C) H e was trying to hang the posters. (C) Rob sold his car.
(D) She believes he was mad. (D) Rob heard som eon e steal his car.
2. (A) T h e parents are g oin g to stay up 7. (A) Buying the bigger container.
late. (B) Putting the milk in the cart.
(B) T h e parents have given H annah (C) Taking a carton that is smaller.
her allowance. (D) G etting the milk tom orrow instead.
(C) Lately, the parents have not been
8. (A) T he receptionist w elcom ed the
so loud.
businesspeople.
(D) H annah does n ot have to go to bed
(B) T he man created a shipping and
early.
receiving business.
3. (A) At a departm ent store. (C) T he businesspeople were rather
(B) At a service station. greedy.
(C) At a collection agency. (D) T he businesspeople greeted the
(D) In a delivery room. receptionist.
4. (A) She just broke som e eggs. 9. (A) T h e police officer was stationed
(B) They n eed to eat fast. near the tourist.
(C) She is serious about the boat. (B) T he tourist was forced to
(D) H e has a ch oice to make. accom pany the p olice officer.
(C) T he tourist becam e m ad at the
5. (A) It was urgent that Ellen do her best.
police station.
(B) H e really urged Ellen to do more.
(D) T h e tourist stated that the p olice
(C) H e was encouraged by Ellen to try
officer never cam e.
harder.
(D) Ellen told him that she was trying 10. (A) H e hasn’t seen her ideas.
to do better. (B) It was a terrible deal.
(C) H e d oesn ’t like the idea.
(D) It sounds m agnificent to him.
N EGATIVES
S k i l l 7: LISTEN FOR NEG ATIVE EXPRESSIONS
N e g a tiv e e x p r e s sio n s are very c o m m o n in L iste n in g P art A, a n d th e m o st c o m m o n kin d

o f c o r r e c t r e s p o n s e to a n e g a tiv e sta te m e n t is a p o sitiv e sta te m e n t c o n ta in in g a w ord w ith
an o p p o s ite m e a n in g .
Exam ple

(man) How did they get to their grandmother's house in
Maine in only five hours?
(woman) They didn't drive slowly on the trip to Maine.
(narrator) What does the w om an say about the trip?

(A) They drove rather quickly.
(B) They couldn’t have driven more slowly.
(C) They wanted to travel slowly to Maine.
(D) They didn’t drive to Maine.
T h e c o r r e c t an sw er is answ er (A ). I f th ey d id not d rive slowly to M ain e, th is m e a n s that th ey

d r o v e ra th er quickly. N o tic e th a t th e c o r r e c t an sw er u ses quickly, th e o p p o s ite o f slowly.
T h e answ ers th a t u se slowly are n o t co rr ec t.
T h e fo llo w in g c h a r t o u tlin e s th e types o f n e g a tiv e e x p r e ssio n s th a t y o u sh o u ld be

c a r e fu l of:
TYPES OF NEGATIVE EXPRESSIONS
Expression Example Correct Answer
Regular negative: not or n't Tom is not sad about the results. not sod = happy
Other negatives: nobody, none, Nobody arrived on time. nobody . . . on time = late
nothing, never Sal never works hard. never works hard = lazy
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Negative prefixes: un-, in-, dis The patient was insane. insane = not sane = crazy
' . .. - ■ ' ' - : . y
E X E R C ISE 7: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e n e g a tiv e in th e se c o n d lin e o f e a c h sh o rt

c o n v e r sa tio n . T h e n read th e q u e stio n an d c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th a t q u estio n .
R e m e m b e r th a t th e b e st answ er is o n e th at u se s an o p p o s ite m e a n in g .
(m an) I can’t seem to get the door (A) The key in the drawer is on the right.
unlocked. (B) The man should write the message
(wom an) That isn't the right key fo r the on the door.
door. (C) The man has the wrong key.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (D) The right key isn’t in the drawer.
LISTENING PARTA
2. (m an) Were you pleased with last (A) T he convention was disorganized.
week's convention ? (B) She d id n ’t plan to attend the
(woman) Nothing went as planned. convention.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) She planned the convention last
week.
(D) She wasn’t pleased with the last
w eek o f the convention.
(woman) Are you planning to go to college (A) H e definitely wants to g o to

next year? college.
(m an) I ’m really unsure about the idea. (B) H e is certain about his plans.
(narrator) What does the m an mean ? (C) H e ’s hesitant about attending
college.
(D) His idea is to go to college.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 7: In th is e x e r c is e , lis te n carefu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d

q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p r o g r a m , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th e q u e s tio n . You
sh o u ld b e p articu larly c a refu l o f n e g a tiv e e x p r e s sio n s.
o N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 7.
(A) She is very busy. (A) The service satisfied her.

(B) She has lots o f free time. (B) T he food was worse than the
(C) It is not necessary to take ou t the service.
trash. (C) She thought the service was bad.
(D) She will do it if she has time. (D) N either the food nor the service
2. (A) T h e interview is very im portant. was satisfying.
(B) H e is w orried about the interview. (A) H e told his kids to leave.
(C) What h e ’s wearing to the interview (B) H e seriously wanted the woman to
is important. g°-
(D) H e is not concerned about the (C) He was joking when he told the
interview. wom an to leave.
(A) H e has alm ost all the notes. (D) He left with the woman.
(B) H is attendance was perfect. (A) The project will take all their effort.
(C) H e went to all the lectures but one. (B) They have n o other work to do.
(D) H e missed m ore than one (C) It’s im possible to finish.
psychology class. (D) They aren’t even close to finishing
4. (A) T hey passed the library at the project.
6 :00 . 9. (A) She d oesn ’t m ind an hou r m ore.
(B) T h e library opens at 6:00 in the (B) S h e’d rather stay m ore than an
summer. hour.
(C) T h e library closes at 6:00. (C) It’s better to stay than go.
(D) You can’t check out m ore than six (D) She prefers to leave.
books in the summer.
10. (A) T he service at the hotel wasn’t too
5. (A) Water the plants on ce a day. good.
(B) Give the plants no m ore water. (B) This hotel gav< excellen t service.
(C) Water the plants often while the (C) T he service at the h otel could have
m an is gone. b een improved.
(D) Give the plants a lim ited am ount o f (D) This h o tel’s service was the sam e as
water. the service at other hotels.
S k i l l 8: LISTE N FOR DOUBLE N EG A TIVE EXPRESSIONS
It is p o s sib le fo r tw o n e g a tiv e id e a s to a p p ea r in o n e s e n te n c e , an d th e r esu lt can b e q u ite

c o n fu s in g .
E x am p le
(man) I c a n ’t believe the news that I heard about the concert.

(woman) Well, it isn't impossible for the concert to take place.
(narrator) What does the wom an say about the concert?
(A) There’s no possibility that the concert will take place.

(B) The concert will definitely not take place.
(C) The concert might take place.
(D) The concert can't take place.
T h e c o r r e c t an sw er to th is q u e s tio n is answ er (C ). I f it i s n ’t impossible fo r th e c o n c e r t to

take p la c e , th e n it is possible, a n d th e m o d a l m ight in d ic a te s possibility.
T h e fo llo w in g ch art o u tlin e s th e situ a tio n s w h e r e d o u b le n eg a tiv es c a n occu r:
DOUBLE NEGATIVES
Situation Example Meaning
negative word (e.g., not, no, none) and He didn’t like the unclean did not like unclean office
a negative prefix (e.g., in-, un-, dis-) office. = liked clean office
two negative verbs It isn't snowing, so they aren't implies that they would go
going to the mountains. if it were snowing
neither or not... either Sue didn’t like the movie, and both did not like the movie
neither did Mark.
E X E R C IS E 8: In this e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e tw o n e g a tiv es in th e se c o n d lin e o f each

sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n . T h e n read th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b est answ er to that q u estio n .
R e m e m b e r th a t tw o n e g a tiv e s m ak e th e s e n te n c e p o sitiv e.
(m an) Paula, you worked so hard (A) She hopes everyone will be
setting up the field trip. pleased.
(woman) I hope no one’s unhappy with (B) She knows no on e is happy with
the arrangements. what she has done.
(narrator) What does Paula mean ? (C) Sh e’s arranged to take a trip
because she’s unhappy.
(D) Everyone’s happy with the
condition o f the field.
LISTENING PARTA
2. (wom an) How was your history exam? (A) H e studied a lot and passed.
(m an) I d id n ’t study enough, so I (B) H e failed in spite o f his effort.
didn ’t do well. (C) H e got a g ood grade even though
(narrator) What does the man mean? he d id n ’t study.
(D) His grade was poor because o f
inadequate preparation.
3. (m an) Were your friends able to gel (A) A lthough Mark c o u ld n ’t get both
tickets fo r the concert ? tickets, Paul did.
(wom an) Mark couldn't gel tickets fo r the (B) Both were unable to obtain tickets.
concert, and neither could Paul. (C) N either Mark nor Paul wanted to
(narrator) What does the woman mean? go to the concert.
(D) Mark tried to get tickets, but Paul
didn’t.
T O E F L E X E R C IS E 8: In th is e x e r c ise , lis te n carefu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n a n d q u e s

tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p ro g ra m , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u e s tio n . You
s h o u ld b e p articu larly c a refu l o f d o u b le n e g a tiv es.

n
1. (A) H e ’ll definitely be elected. 6. (A) Steve wanted to finish his paper,
(B) T he election is now com plete. and so did Paul.
(C) She has high hop es for his chances. (B) Both Steve’s and Paul’s papers were
(D) It may happen. incom plete.
2. (A) Both parts o f his game were bad. (C) Steve and Paul were busy doin g
(B) H e served better than he volleyed. their term papers.
(C) Som e parts o f his gam e were better (D) W hen Steve wasn’t able to finish his
than others. paper, Paul c o u ld n ’t help.
(D) He played rather well. 7. (A) It wasn’t G eorge’s responsibility to
3. (A) It is a surprise that he was pay the bill.
prepared. (B) Bill was irresponsible about paying
(B) H e was not ready, as usual. G eorge’s rent.
(C) H e prepared a really big surprise. (C) G eorge acted carelessly by not
(D) His strong preparation cam e as no taking care o f the bill.
surprise. (D) George took responsibility for the
unpaid bill.
4. (A) She felt good enough to go out.
(B) She w ent out to get som e m edicine. 8. (A) It’s fortunate that he was accepted.
(C) She felt like dancing, so she went (B) It’s good that he wasn’t adm itted.
out with everyone. (C) Fortunately, the university d id n ’t
(D) admit him.
She stayed hom e because she was
sick. (D) It’s too bad he was rejected.
5. (A) She has problem s that others aren’t

aware of.
(B) O thers aren’t aware o f her
problem s.
(C) She knows sh e’s b een a problem .
(D) She d o e sn ’t have a care in the
world.
9. (A) T h e first essay was better than the 10. (A) Roger has been bothered.
second. (B) Roger wasn’t the least bit
(B) T h e first and second drafts disturbed.
co u ld n ’t b e better. (C) T he problem s have had little i
(C) T h e second draft o f the essay was on Roger.
m uch better than the first. (D) Roger hasn’t b een disturbed.
(D) Both versions were poorly written.
S k i l l 9: E XPRESSIONS
LISTE N FOR “A L M O S T N E G A TIV E ” 1
C e rta in e x p r e s sio n s in E n g lish have “a lm o st n e g a tiv e ” m e a n in g s. T h e s e e x p r e s sio n s are

c o m m o n o n th e T O E F L te st a n d n e e d to b e r ev iew ed .
Exam ple

(woman) Were you able to pay the electric bill?
(man) I had barely enough money.
(narrator) What does the m an imply?

(A) He had plenty of money for the bill.
(B) He did not have enough money for the bill.
(C) He paid the bill but has no money left.
(D) He was unable to pay the bill.
In th e m a n ’s sta te m e n t, th e w ord enough in d ic a te s th a t th e r e was enough, so h e d id pay

the bill. H ow ever, it was barely e n o u g h , so h e a lm o st d id n o t have e n o u g h a n d certain ly
has no money left. T h e c o r r e c t answ er is th e r e fo r e a n sw er (C ) .
T h e fo llo w in g c h a r t o u tlin e s c o m m o n “a lm o st n e g a tiv e ” ex p r essio n s:
COMMON "ALMOST NEGATIVE” EXPRESSIONS
Meaning Expression Example
almost none hardly, barely, scarcely, only There is hardly any food in the refrigerator.
almost never rarely, seldom He rarely drives to work.

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E X E R C ISE 9: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e “a lm o st n e g a tiv e ” e x p r e ssio n in th e se c o n d

lin e o f e a c h sh o r t c o n v e rsa tio n . T h e n read th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e st answer. R e
m e m b e r th a t th e b e s t answ er is o n e th a t m e a n s th a t it is true b u t it is almost not tru e.
(m an) I hear that M ona’s been offered (A) M ona hasn’t worked hard.
the manager’s job. (B) M ona’s experience has been hard.
(woman) B ut she has hardly any ivork (C) M ona’s job as manager is hard.
experience! (D) M ona hasn’t worked for very long.
(narrator) What does the woman say about
M ona?
LISTENING PARTA
2. (w o m a n ) How much time did Sam spend (A) Sam usually spends this m uch tim e
on his paper for economics on his schoolwork.
class? (B) Sam has rarely worked so hard.
(m a n ) Sam has seldom taken so much (C) Sam took too m uch tim e on this
time on a research paper. paper.
(n a rra to r) What does the m an mean ? (D) Sam sh ould’ve worked harder o n
this paper.
3. (woman) Does Steve usually park his car (A) H e parks his car there o n ce in a
there? while.
(man) Only once has he parked his car (B) H e’s parked his car there a lot.
in that lot. (C) H e only leaves his car there for
(narrator) What does the m an mean ? short periods o f time.
(D) H e left his car there on ju st one
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 9: In th is e x e r c is e , lis te n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p r o g r a m , a n d t h e n c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th e q u e s tio n . Y ou
sh o u ld b e p articu larly c a refu l o f “a lm o st n eg a tiv e" e x p r e ssio n s.
1. (A) T h ere’s litde rain in July. 5. (A) Betty o ften tr.kes vacations in
(B) In July it never rains. winter.
(C) It rains hard in July. <B) Betty prefers to take vacations in
(D) W hen it rains in July, it rains hard. winter.
(C) Occasionally Betty works o n e w eek
2. (A) T h e university accepted three
during vacation.
students.
(D) A w inter vacation is unusual for
(B) N on e o f the students is goin g to
Betty.
the university.
(C) John was n ot accepted. 6. (A) H e rarely spends time o n his
(D ) Two were n ot adm itted. courses.
(B) H e’s an excellen t student.
3. (A) A lthough he did pass, Mark’s exam
(C) H e never studies.
grade wasn’t too good .
(D) His books are always open.
(B) Mark failed his history exam.
(C) T he highest grade on the history 7- (A) H e finished the exam in plenty o f
exam w ent to Mark. time.
(D) Professor Franks d id n't pass Mark (B) H e was scared h e w ou ld n’t finish.
on the history exam. (C) H ç used every possible m inute to
finish.
4. (A) H e often has lon g waits in Dr.
(D) H e was unable to com plete the
Roberts’ office.
exam .
(B ) He must wait p auendy for Robert.
(C) Dr. Roberts is generally punctual. 8. (A) This was a very long staff m eeting.
(D) He d o e sn ’t m ind waiting for Dr. (B) This was the only staff m eeting in a
Roberts. long time.
(C) T he m eeting lasted only until o n e
o'clock.
(D) T he o n e staff m eeting s h o u ld ’ve
lasted longer.
9. (A) M eat tastes delicious to him when 10. (A) H e broke his arm trying to move it.
it’s cooked rare. (B) He only hurt the broken arm.
(B) H e isn’t sure if the m eal is (C) H e only tries to move the broken
delicious. arm.
(C) This m eat is the best h e ’s tasted in (D) T here’s no pain if he rests quietly.
a long lime.
(D) H e ’d like to eat som e m eat from
this delicatessen.
S k ill 10: LISTEN FOR NEG ATIVES W IT H COMPARATIVES
N e g a tiv e s ca n b e u s e d w ith c o m p a r a tiv e s in L iste n in g Part A o f th e T O E F L test. A s e n

te n c e w ith a n e g a tiv e a n d a co m p a r a tiv e has a su p e rla tiv e, o r v ery stro n g , m e a n in g .
Exam ple

(woman) W hat do you think o f the new student in math class?
(man) No one is more intelligent than she is.
(narrator) What does the m an say about the new student?

(A) She is not very smart.
(B) He is smarter than she is.
(C) Other students are smarter than she is.
(D) She is the smartest student in the class.
T h e m an r e s p o n d s to th e w o m a n ’s q u e s tio n w ith th e n e g a tiv e no a n d th e c om p arative

more intelligent, a n d th is c o m b in a tio n h a s a su p e rla tiv e m e a n in g . T h e b e st answ er is th e r e
fo r e answ er (D ).
T h e fo llo w in g c h a r t o u tlin e s c o m p a r is o n s th a t y o u sh o u ld b e c a refu l o f w h e n th ey are

u s e d w ith n egatives:
- , V COMPARATIVES WITH NEGATIVES
Comparative Example ;,• SF^.' Meaning
more No one Is more beautiful than she is. She is the most beautiful.
• ..... •" • / . V ;; " '
He couldn’t be happier. He is extremely happy.
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LISTENING PARTA
EX E R C ISE 10: In this e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e n e g a tiv e a n d th e co m p a r a tiv e in th e s e c

o n d lin e o f e a c h sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n . T h e n read th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e s t an sw er
to th a t q u e s tio n . R e m e m b e r th a t th e b e s t an sw er is o n e th at e x p r e s se s a su p e rla tiv e, o r
very str o n g , id e a .
1. (woman) Have you gotten over your cold (A) H e’s feelin g terrific.
yet? (B) He felt a lot worse today.
(man) I couldn't befeeling any better (C) H e's not feelin g to o well today.
today. (D) H e ’s a bit better today.
(narrator) What does the man mean ?
2. (woman) . What did you think o f Mike (A) Mike was extrem ely friendly when
when you first met him ? he m et him.
(man) He couldn’t have been more (B) Mike could have m et him sooner.
unfriendly. (C) Mike d id n ’t seem to like him at all.
(narrator) What does the man mean ? (D) W hen he m et Mike, he did n't have
a friend.
( man) Did you see Theresa's grade on (A) Theresa could’ve gotten a higher
the math exam ? It was grade.
unbelievable! (B) Anyone could get a good grade.
(woman) No one else could have done (C) Theresa got the high est grade.
better. (D) A high grade is im possible for
(narrator) What does the woman mean? anyone.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 10: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d

q u e stio n in th e r e c o r d in g p ro g ra m , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th e q u e s tio n . You
sh o u ld b e p articu larly c a refu l o f c o m p a r a tiv e s w ith n eg a tiv es.
(A) She’s n ot very happy. 5. (A) T he patient absolutely d id n ’t need

(B) She d id n ’t do very well on the the surgery.
exam. (B) T he necessity for the surgery was
(C) She could be som ewhat happier. unquestionable.
(D) She’s delighted with the results. (C) T he surgeon felt that the operation
was necessary.
(A) Paula is always lazy.
(D) It was essential that the surgery be
(B) Paula did n’t work very hard this
perform ed immediately.
semester.
(C) Paula m ade a strong effort. 6. (A) They were not very lucky.
(D) Paula could have worked harder. (B) N o on e was hurt.
(C) The accident was unfortunate.
(A) T he prices were great!
(D) She w anted to have better luck.
(B) T he prices were too high.
(C) She d id n ’t buy m uch because o f 7. (A) N othing was very difficult.
the prices. (B) T he exam wasn’t at all easy.
(D) T he prices could have b een lower. (C) T he exam co u ld n ’t have been
easier.
(A) She is not very sm art (D) T h e exam had noth in g difficult on it.
(B) She always tells him everything.
(C) He d o e sn ’t know her very well.
(£>) She’s extrem ely intelligent.
8. (A) She wants that jo b very m uch. 10. (A) This math project was extrem ely
(B) N o o n e is goin g to get the job . com plex.
(C) Everybody else wants that jo b as (B) This math project was less
m uch as she does. com plicated than the last
(D) She is n ot sure about taking the (C) They seldom com plete their math
job . projects.
(D) Com plicated m ath projects are
9. (A) She was second in the race.
often assigned.
(B) She was alm ost the slowest person
in the race.
(C) She w on the race.
(D) She was n ot faster than anyone
else.
T O E F L EX ER C ISE (Sk ills 7 - 1 0 ) : In this e x e r c ise , liste n carefu lly to th e sh o rt c on versation

a n d q u e stio n in th e r ec o r d in g p rogram , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u estio n .
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM A T T O ER EXERCISE (S k IILS 7-10).
1. (A) She can try a litde harder. 5. (A) She handed the paper in on time.
(B) T here is a lot m ore that she can do. (B) She was able to com plete the
(C) S h e’s d oin g the best that she can. paper, but she d id n ’t turn it in.
(D) It is im possible for her to do (C) T he paper was a com plete mess, so
anything. she didn’t turn it in.
(D) T he paper was unfinished.
2. (A) S h e’s always been late for the bus.
(B) T h e bus has always b een late. 6. (A) N either Tim nor Sylvia is taking
(C) T h e bus only left on time once. care o f Art.
(D) Only on this trip has the bus been (B) Sylvia likes m odern art even less
on time. than Tim does.
(C) Sylvia d oesn ’t care for anything
3. (A) T here wasn’t enough soup to go
Tim does.
around.
(D) Sylvia and Tim agree in their
(B) We had so m uch soup that we
opin ion o f m odern art.
co u ld n ’t finish it.
(C) Everyone g ot one serving o f soup, 7. (A) They always work hard in the
but there wasn't enough for afternoon.
seconds. (B) They d o n ’t d o m uch after lunch.
(D) Everyone around the table had a (C) After noon they never work.
lot o f soup. (D) It’s never hard for them to work in
the afternoon.
4. (A) She does want to see the movie.
(B) It’s extrem ely im portant to her to 8. (A) It's hard for him to work when it
g°- gets warm.
(C) She d oesn ’t want to go there (B) W henever it gets warm, he turns on
anymore. the air conditioner.
(D) She really cou ld n ’t m ove there. (C) T he air conditioner only works
when it isn’t n eeded.
(D) H e likes to use the air conditioner
when it is warm.
LISTENING PARTA
9. (A) H e did really poorly. 10. (A) With so many m em bers present,
(B) H e ’s felt worse before. the com m ittee co u ld n ’t reach a
(C) The results could not have b een decision.
better. (B) The com m ittee sh ould’ve waited
(D) H e ’s not too unhappy with the until more m em bers were
results. present.
(C) The issue sh ou ld n ’t have been
decid ed by all the com m itted
members.
(D) The issue wasn’t d ecid ed because
so many m em bers were absent.
TO EFL REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1 -1 0 ): In this exercise, listen carefully to the sh ort conver
sation and q u estion in th e record in g program , an d then c h o o se th e best answer to th e q u estion .
C ) N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL REVIEW EXERCISE (SKILLS I —10).
1. (A In a doctor’s office. 7. (A) The waitress was sitting in the back

(B At a bar. o f the restaurant.
(C In a travel agency. (B) They were waiting for a seat in the
(D In a business office. restaurant.
(C) The custom ers had a table in the
2. (A She bou ght som e sheets.
back.
(B She g o t a new piece o f clothing.
(D) The waitress sat down b ehin d the
(C She c o u ld n ’t find anything because
table.
sh e’s too short.
(D She was sure to greet her boss. 8. (A) It’s hard for the market to sell its
fruit.
3. (A The hotel was all right, excep t for
(B) All o f the fresh fruit at the market
the poor view.
is hard.
(B T he view from the hotel room was
(C) She hardly ever g oes to the m arket
spectacular.
to buy fresh fruit.
(C She would have preferred a better
(D) There was a scarcity o f fresh fruit at
hotel.
the market.
(D O nly a few hotels would have been
better. 9. (A) The man sh ould never be late for
school.
4. (A Take a nap.
(B) The man can always return to
(B Try the rest o f the work.
school.
(C See a doctor.
(C) The man should never go back to
(D Have a bite to eat.
school.
5. (A She’s an exacting person. (D) If the m an’s late to school, he
(B She can’t be expected to give you should go through the back
four o f them. door.
(C She generally forgives others.
10. (A) She can’t bear to try.
(D She isn ’t exact about what she gives
(B) She is a daring person.
to others.
(C) She d o esn ’t want the man even to
6. (A She's unable to take her vacation try.
this year. (D) She is challenging the m an to make
(B H er vacation next w eek has b een the effort.
postponed.
(C She’ll go on vacation next week.
(D She'll return from vacation in a
week.
F U N C T IO N S _______________________________________________
S k ill I I : LISTEN FOR EXPRESSIONS OF A G REEM ENT
E x p r e ssio n s o f a g r e e m e n t are c o m m o n in L iste n in g Part A , so y o u s h o u ld b e c o m e fam il

iar w ith th e m . T h e fo llo w in g e x a m p le sh ow s a g r e e m e n t w ith a p o sitive sta te m en t.
E xam ple

(man) I think that the hypothesis is indefensible.
(woman) So do I.
(narrator) What does the w om an mean?

(A) She is unsure about the hypothesis.
(B) The hippopotamus is behind the fence.
(C) She thinks that the hypothesis can be defended.
(D) She agrees with the man.
' T h e e x p r e ssio n so do 1 is an e x p r e ssio n th a t sh ow s a g r e e m e n t w ith a p o sitiv e sta te m en t, so

th e w o m a n m e a n s th at sh e agrees w ith th e m a n . T h e b e st answ er is th e r e fo r e answ er (D ).
O th e r e x p r e ssio n s are u se d to sh ow a g r e e m e n t w ith n e g a tiv e sta te m en ts.
E xam ple
On the recording, you hear

(woman) I d o n ’t think that our history teacher is very interesting.
(man) Neither do I.
(narrator) What does the m an mean?

(A) He disagrees with the woman.
(B) He thinks the history teacher is interesting.
(C) He shares the woman's opinion.
(D) He doesn’t think the w om an’s idea is good.
T h e e x p r e s sio n neither do I is an e x p r e s sio n th a t sh ow s a g r e e m e n t w ith a n e g a tiv e state

m e n t, so th e m an agrees w ith th e w o m a n . T h e b e s t answ er is th e r e fo r e an sw er (C ).
T h e fo llo w in g ch art lists c o m m o n e x p r e s s io n s th at sh o w a g r e e m e n t. You sh o u ld b e

c o m e fam iliar w ith th e se ex p ressio n s:
LISTENING PARTA
EXPRESSIONS OF AGREEMENT
'
Agreement with Positive Statements Agreement with Negative Statements
So do/. Neither do 1.
Me. too. 1don't either.
I'll say! - v y .-;.- ,1:.--;- . ■V " a ••
Isn't id -:;y
You can say that again! ■ . ■
E X ER C ISE 11: In this e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e e x p r e s sio n o f a g r e e m e n t in e a c h sh o r t

c o n v e rsa tio n . T h e n read th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e s t an sw er to th a t q u e s tio n .
R e m em b er th at th e b e st an sw er is o n e th a t sh ow s a g r e e m e n t.
(woman) These paintings are really (A) T hese paintings aren’t very
fascinating! interesting.
(man) Aren '1 they! (B) H e isn’t fascinated by these
(narrator) What does the man mean ? paintings.
(C) H e isn’t sure how he feels.
(D) H e finds these paintings quite
interesting.
(woman) I don't really carefo r the way the (A) H e thinks the building was n ot
building was renovated. renovated.
(man) I don '1 either. (B) H e has the same op in ion o f the
(narrator) What does the man mean ? building as the woman.
(C) H e d o e sn ’t care about the
renovation o f the building.
(D) H e suggests being careful in the
renovated building.
(man) I think that both candidates for (A) She agrees with the man.
county supervisor are (B) She thinks h e should b ecom e
unqualified. county supervisor.
(woman) Me, too. (C) She thinks the candidates are
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? qualified.
(D) She has no op in ion about the
candidates for county supervisor.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 11: In th is e x e r c ise , listen c a re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d

q u e stio n in th e r e c o r d in g p r o g r a m , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e s t an sw er to th e q u e s tio n . You
sh o u ld pay a tte n tio n to e x p r e s sio n s o f a g r e e m e n t.
n N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE I I.
(A) T he trip would cost too m uch. 2. (A) H e w ould like to see the elections
(B) She d o esn ’t think that a trip would for town council.
be a good idea. (B) H e agrees that Matt sh ould be
(C) She would like to take two trips elected.
rather than one. (C) H e thinks the election s sh ould take
(D) She would also like to take a trip. place next m onth.
(D) H e disagrees with the wom an.
USTENING COMPREHENSION
3. (A) She is not sure which course she 7. (A) H e thinks the p am es aren’t ¡oud.
should take. (B) H e says that the neighbors d o n ’t
(B) Sh e’s not sure if she should take a have many parties.
trip to France. (C) H e agrees that the upstairs
(C) She knows that she is not ready for neighbors are noisy.
interm ediate French. (D) T he loud parties d o n ’t bother him.
(D) She wants to take neither
8. (A) She doesn’t like this m eal too much.
beginn in g nor interm ediate
(B) This food tastes wonderful to her.
French.
(C) She’s not sure if she likes it.
4. (A) T he man should repeat what he (D) She can’t stand this meal.
said.
9. (A) She agrees that gettin g the car was
(B) The man said som ething foolish.
not a good idea.
(C) She thinks that the food is the best
(B) She im agines that she would like to
she has ever tasted.
have a similar car.
(D) She agrees that the food is pretty
(C) She thinks that the man is mistaken
bad.
about the car.
5. (A) This party hasn’t b een any fun at all. (D) She thinks the man has no
(B) H e wonders if the woman enjoyed im agination.
herself.
10. (A) H e would like the woman to repeat
(C) H e wants to know what she said.
what she said.
(D) H e ’s enjoyed him self
(B) He thinks that on e sem ester is
tremendously.
enough time for the course.
6. (A) She condon es what happened. (C) He also thinks that the course
(B) She does not like what the m an said. should be extended.
(C) She agrees with the man about (D) H e would like to take the course
what happened. two semesters from now.
(D) She says that she did not d o it.
S k i l l 12: LISTEN FOR EXPRESSIONS OF U N C E R T A IN TY

A N D S U G G E S TIO N
E x p r e ssio n s o f u n c e r ta in ty an d s u g g e s tio n are c o m m o n in L iste n in g P art A , so y o u sh o u ld

b e c o m e fam iliar w ith th e m . T h e fo llo w in g e x a m p le sh ow s an e x p r e s sio n o f un certain ty.
E xam ple

(man) Do you know anything about the final exam in
Physics?
(woman) It's going to be rather difficult, isn't it?
(narrator) W hat does the woman mean?

(A) The exam is not going to be too difficult.
(B) She’s positive that it’s going to be hard.
(C) She thinks that it might be hard.
(D) She has no idea about the exam.
LISTENING PARTA
T h e tag q u e s tio n is n 't it c h a n g e s a d e fin ite s ta te m e n t in to a s ta te m e n t th a t sh o w s u n c e r

tainty, so th e b e st an sw er is o n e th a t e x p r e s se s un certain ty. T h e b e st an sw er to th is q u e s
tio n is an sw er (C ) b e c a u se th e w o rd s th in k s a n d m ight e x p r ess un certain ty.
O th e r e x p r e s sio n s th at are c o m m o n in L iste n in g Part A are e x p r e s sio n s o f s u g g e s tio n .
E xam ple
(man) I'll never have time to type m y paper tomorrow.

(woman) Why not do it now?
(narrator) W hat does the wom an suggest?
(A) Finishing the paper today.

(B) Not working on the paper now.
(C) Never typing the paper.
(D) Taking time out from the paper now.
In this e x a m p le , th e e x p r e s sio n why not is an e x p r e s sio n o f s u g g e s tio n , so th e w o m a n su g

g e sts doin g it now. In th is s u g g e s tio n , th e w o m a n is r e fe r r in g to th e p a p e r th a t th e m an
n e e d s to type, so th e b e st an sw er is an sw er (A ).
T h e fo llo w in g c h a r t lists c o m m o n e x p r e s sio n s th a t sh o w u n ce r ta in ty a n d su g g estio n :-
EXPRESSIONS OF UNCERTAINTY AND SUGGESTION
Uncertainty c .
Suggestion
...isn 't it ( tag)? Why not. ..?

As far as 1know. Let's
• .
As far as 1can tell.
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EX E R C ISE 12: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e e x p r e s sio n o f u n ce r ta in ty o r s u g g e s tio n in

e a c h sh o r t c o n v e rsa tio n . T h e n r ea d th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e s t a n sw er to th a t q u e s
tio n . R e m e m b e r th a t th e b e st a n sw er is o n e th at sh ow s u n ce r ta in ty o r s u g g e s tio n .
(man) Do you know what time they 're (A) She's not com pletely sure w hen
leavingfor the city? they are leaving.
(woman) They have to leave at fo u r (B) They are returning from the city at
o ’clock, don't they ? about 4:00.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) She knows when they are leaving.
(D) She d oesn ’t have any idea w hen
they are leaving.
(woman) I ’m so thirsty from all this (A) They should stop drinking.
walking. (B) They should go for a walk.
(man) Let's stop and get a drink. (C) They should walk thirty m iles.
(narrator) What does the man suggest ? (D) They should take a break a nd have
a drink.
3. (m an) Is the exam still scheduled for (A) The exam is far away.
3:00 on Thursday ? (B) She knows that the exam schedule
(wom an) As fa r as I know. has b een changed.
(narrator) What does the woman mean f (C) She is sure that the exam is set for
Thursday.
(D) She thinks she knows w hen the
test is.
T O E F L E X ER C ISE 12: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e rsa tio n a n d

q u e s tio n ir. th e r e c o r d in g p rogram , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u e s tio n . You
s h o u ld b e p articu larly carefu l o f e x p r e ssio n s o f u n ce r ta in ty a n d su g g e stio n .
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE I 2.

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1. (A) H e ’s sure about which chapters 5. (A) She’s told Matt h e ’ll go far.
they are to read. (B) Matt has far from enough talent.
(B) H e thinks he knows what the (C) She told Matt to roll farther.
assignm ent is. (D) She believes Matt has the ability for
(C) He has to tell her how far she the part.
should go.
6. (A) They should go to the hospital.
(D) T he professor told them to read
(B) Mary should visit the man.
the chapters after the exam.
(C) T he woman should try n ot to break
2. (A) The man should take the pie out. her leg.
(B) The man should try som ething (D) They should go on a trip with Mary.
else. (A) She knows where the children are.
(C) The man sh ouldn’t try cherry pie.
(B) The children have finished playing
(D) T he man should feel sorry.
ball.
3. (A) H e knows the movie starts at 8:00. (C) She’s going to the park to find the
(B) H e is n ot quite sure when the children.
m ovie begins. (D) She believes that the children are
(C) H e thinks the start o f the movie has in the park.
been changed. (A) The man should try to borrow
8.
(D) H e will start the movie him self at
som e from a neighbor.
8 : 00 .
(B) The man should take a check to
4. (A) N ot d oin g the dishes now. Tom.
(B) Leaving the house with the, dishes. (C) T he man should work on his math
(C) Leaving later so that they can do assignm ent with Tom.
the dishes now. (D) The man should check behind the
(D) Washing the dishes before they door.
leave.
LISTENING PARTA
9. (A) H e thinks the bill is due in the 10. (A) They should p ostp on e their
m iddle o f the m onth. decision until m orning.
(B) T he bill is approxim ately fifteen (B) They should g o to sleep in the new
dollars. house.
(C) H e knows w hen they should pay (C) They should n o t buy such a big
the bill. house.
(D) T he bill is goin g to be fifteen days (D) They should d ecid e w here to go to
late. sleep.
S k i l l 13: LISTEN FOR E M P H A TIC EXPRESSIONS OF SURPRISE
E m p h a tic e x p r e s sio n s o f su rp rise are c o m m o n in L iste n in g P art A , so y o u s h o u ld b e c o m e

fam iliar w ith th e m . W h e n su rp rise is e x p r e s se d , it im p lie s th a t th e sp e a k e r d id n o t e x p e c t
s o m e th in g to b e tru e.
E xam ple

(woman) Did you see Paul driving around in his M ustang?
(man) Then, he DID get a new car.
(narrator) What had the m an thought?

(A) Paul would definitely get a Mustang.
(B) Paul did not know how to drive.
(C) Paul did not like Mustangs.
(D) Paul would not get a new car.
In th is co n v e rsa tio n th e e m p h a tic fo r m he d id get is u se d to sh o w th e m a n ’s su rp rise th a t

P au l g o t a n ew car. It m e a n s th a t th e m an e x p e c te d th a t P aul w ould not get a n e w car, so th e
b e st answ er is an sw er ( D ) .
T h e fo llo w in g c h a r t o u tlin e s v a rio u s w ays to e x p r e ss e m p h a tic su rp rise:
... v7-V-' .;- EXPRESSIONS OF EMPHATIC SURPRISE
Verb Emphatic Form Example Meaning
be be, with emphasis Then, he is here! 1 thought he was not here.

modal modal, with emphasis Then, you can go! 1thought you could not go.
present tense do(es), with emphasis Then, you do play tennis! 1thought you did not play
- ' ... T y - > ;' tennis.
past tense did, with emphasis Then, she did read it. 1 thought she had not read it.
perfect tense have, with emphasis Then, he has gone there. 1thought he had not gone there.
...........
E X E R C ISE 13: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e e x p r e s sio n o f e m p h a tic su rp rise in e a c h

sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n . T h e n read th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th a t q u e stio n .
R e m e m b e r th a t th e b e st answ er is o n e th a t sh ow s su rp rise.
(man) I ju st got 600 on the TOEFL (A) The man had n ot passed.
test! (B) T he man would pass easily.
(wom an) Then you did pass. (C) The man had already passed.
(narrator) What had the woman assumed? (D) The man got the score he was
expected to get.
2. (wom an) Would you like to go skiing this (A) The woman was a good skier.
weekend ? (B) T he woman was going skiing this
(man) So you can ski! weekend.
(narrator) What had the man assumed? (C) The woman did n ot know how to
ski.
(D) T he woman did n ot intend to go
skiing.
(man) I ju st got this letter from my (A) The m an’s sister never wrote to
sister. him.
(wom an) So the mail has come already. (B) T he mail had not yet arrived.
(narrator) What had the woman assumed? (C) The mail always cam e early.
(D) The mail had already arrived.
T O E F L E X ER C ISE 13: In th is e x e r c ise , listen carefu lly to th e sh o rt c o n v e rsa tio n a n d

q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram , an d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u e s tio n . You
sh o u ld b e p articu larly carefu l o f e x p r e s sio n s o f e m p h a tic su rp rise.
o N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE I 3.
(A) Greg always com es to parties. 4. (A) The woman had run more than
(B) Greg would com e to the party later. three miles.
(C) Greg was unable to attend the (B) T he woman always got lots o f
party. exercise.
(D) Greg would stay at the party for (C) The woman ran for three hours in
only a m om ent. the morning.
(D) The woman had not gotten much
(A) T he woman always rode her
exercise.
motorcycle to school.
(B) The woman was not com ing to 5. (A) H e had been som ewhere else.
school today. (B) He had been in the library.
(C) T he woman was an expert (C) H e had been working on his
m otorcycle rider. research project.
(D) T he w oman did not know how to (D) H e would start working on his
ride a motorcycle. project in five hours.
(A) T he man was n ot a very good cook. 6. (A) He had changed apartments.
(B) The man never invited friends over (B) He did not like his new apartment.
for dinner. (C) H e was still in his old apartment.
(C) T he man would never invite him (D) H e had moved from a house to an
over for dinner. apartm ent
(D) T he man was an excellen t cook.
LISTENING PARTA
(A) T he wom an did not like desserts. 9. (A) She had registered in physics.
(B) T he woman ate sweets regularly. (B) She would go to physics class later.
(C) T he w om an would n ot share her (C) She had already taken a physics
chocolate cake. class.
(D) The woman had eaten his p iece o f (D) She had not enrolled in physics.
cake.
10. (A) T he pipes were n ot clear.
(A) T he man was goin g to study hard. (B) The plum ber w ould be late.
(B) T h e man already had a driver’s (C) T he plum ber had already cleared
license. the pipes.
(C) T he man would n ot take the test. (D) T he pipes did n o t n eed to be
(D) The man had already taken the test cleared.
T O E F L EXERCISE (Sk ills 1 1 -1 3 ): In th is ex er cise , listen carefully to th e sh o rt co n v e rsa tio n

a n d q u estio n in th e r ec o r d in g p rogram , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b est answ er to th e q u estio n .
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE (SKILLS I 1-13).

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(A) She plans to talk a lot this m onth. 6. (A) He would be glad to say it over again.
(B) She has a lo t to say about the (B) H e would like the woman to repeat
p h on e bill. what she said.
(C) T he bill is high because she has a (C) H e says that h e w ould like to take
lot to say. the class again.
(D) She agrees with the m an. (D) H e ’s happy the class is over, too.
(A) Bill had never really b een sick. 7. (A) H e finifned all the problem s.
(B) Bill was too sick to com e to class. (B) H e d o esn ’t believe what the wom an
(C) Bill was sick o f calculus class. said.
(D) Bill had forgotten about the (C) H e was able to finish som e o f the
calculus class that m orning. problem s.
3. Both he and the w oman were
(A) T he man sh ould go o u t tonight.
unsuccessful o n the math
(B) T he man sh ould stay h om e and
problem s.
relax.
(C) T h e man should work on the paper 8. (A) T he man had m ailed the package.
tonight. (B) T he man had forgotten to go to the
(D) T h e man should go ou t M onday post office.
instead. (C) T he m an had given the package to
4. (A) T he cafeteria was op en in the the wom an to mail.
m o r n in g . '
T he m an rem em bered the package
(B) T h e cafeteria did not serve after he went to the p ost office.
breakfast. 9. (A) They should take both cars.
(C) T h e breakfast in the cafeteria was (B) T he woman sh ould try n o t to be
n ot very tasty. afraid.
(D) T he woman never ate breakfast in (C) The woman should buy a bigger car.
the cafeteria. (D) They should go together in his car.
5. (A) H e believes that it is acceptable to 10. (A) H e wants to know if the m uffins
park there. taste good.
(B) T h e parking lot is too far from (B) H e thinks the m uffins were
their destination. recently prepared.
(C) H e knows that they w on ’t g et a (C) T he m uffins are not really fresh.
ticket. (D) H e’s sure that the m uffins were ju st
(D) H e knows w here the parking lo t is. m ade.
T O E F L REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1-13): In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conver
sation an d q u estion in the record in g program , a n d th e n c h o o se the b est answer to the question.
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL R e v ie w E x e r c is e (S k ills I -
1. (A) Write a message to the man. 7. (A) H e couldn't find Paula’s ph one
(B) Make som e p h one calls. number, so he d id n ’t call her.
(C) R espond to the m an’s questions. (B) H e couldn’t give Paula the list
(D) Get a new phone installed. over the phone.
(C) W hen he went to call Paula, he
2. (A) S he’s not sure if sh e’s free.
cou ld n ’t find the list.
(B) S h e’s marked it on her calendar.
(D) H e co u ld n ’t recollect the number
(C) She’ll write a check for the
that was on the list.
calendar.
(D) H er calendar says she has to have a 8. (A) She co u ld n ’t take her luggage to
m eeting at 3:00. the store.
(B) She stored her luggage at the train
3. (A) H e barely rode the bicycle.
station.
(B) H e d id n ’t have enough money.
(C) She carried her luggage from the
(C) The bicycle did n’t need to be paid
train station to the store.
for.
(D) There were no lockers for her bags.
(D) H e paid for the bicycle.
9. (A) T he woman had taken a different
4. (A) She fixed the television.
major.
(B) Bob m ade the television work.
(B) T he woman had chosen psychology
(C) The woman looked at Bob on
as a major.
television.
(C) T he woman was uninform ed.
(D) Bob works for the woman.
(D) The woman n eeded to see a
5. (A) H e helped her say what she psychiatrist
co u ld n ’t say.
10. (A) She would like the man to repeat
(B) She was unable to say anything
what he said.
about him.
(B) She thinks the exam could have
(C) He hasn't helped her very much.
been a litde m ore difficult.
(D) What he said was very helpful.
(C) She shares the same opinion o f the
6. (A) The man should spend more time exam as the man.
on registration. (D) She believes that the exam was easy.
(B) The man should walk m ore quickly
through registration.
(C) The m an should send in his
registration materials.
(D) The man should try to avoid
registering next semester.
C O N TR A R Y M E A N IN G S _____
S k ill 14: LISTEN FOR W ISH ES
C o n v er sa tio n s a b o u t w ish es can a p p ear in L iste n in g P art A. T h e im p o r ta n t id e a to re

m e m b e r a b o u t w ish es is th at a w ish im p lie s h at the opposite o f the w ish is true.
LISTENING PARTA
E x am p le

(woman) It's too bad that y o u have to stay here and work during
the school break.
(man) I really w ish I could go w ith you and the others to
Palm Springs.
(narrator) What does the m an mean?

(A) Maybe he will go with the others on the trip.
(B) He is unable to go on the trip.
(C) He's happy to be going on the trip.
(D) He’s going on the trip, but not with the others.
In th is c o n v e r sa tio n th e m a n wishes th a t h e could go w ith th e o th e r s o n th e trip , so th e im

p lie d m e a n in g is th a t h e is unable to go. T h e c o r r e c t an sw er is th e r e fo r e an sw er (B ).
T h e fo llo w in g c h a r t o u tlin e s th e key p o in ts th at y o u sh o u ld k n o w a b o u t w ishes:
KEY INFORMATION ABOUT WISHES
Point Example Meaning
• An affirmative wish implies a .••M.K.-.-.&ir.:,’ •

1 wish 1 had time to help. = no time to help
negative reality. .
: ’ ‘ - • ■' v v
‘ A negative wish implies an 1wish 1 did not have time to help. ' =^ time
' to ii".
help
affirmative reality.
. ... . .•■■ ■
• ' ■ ■- • .
• A past tense verb implies a present 1 wish he were at hom e* = is not at home
reality.
A . ■. : ..•’v. -v.. .
• A past perfect tense verb implies a 1 wish he had been at home. = was not at home
past reality. ; \ : -J . ^.. .'■
; . - ... .ft: '
•Remember that were is used instead of was in wishes: “I wish I were going."
E X E R C ISE 14: In th is e x e r c is e , u n d e r lin e th e w ish in e a ch sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n . T h e n read

th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b est an sw er to th a t q u e s tio n . R e m e m b e r th a t th e b e st an sw er
is o n e th at im p lie s th e o p p o s ite o f w h a t is sa id .
(man) Do you think we’U be able to (A) T he sky is n ot very cloudy.

have the picnic today ? (B) T he sky yesterday was clou dier than
(woman) / wish the sky weren 't so cloudy. it is today.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (C) T he sky is too cloudy.
(D) T h e sky is rather clear.
(woman) Did you enjoy the Thanksgiving (A) He d id n ’t eat very m uch.
dinner? (B) He plans on eating a lot.
(m an) I wish I h a d n ’t eaten so much. (C) He thinks he is eating a lot.
(narrator) What does the man mean ? (D) He ate too much.
3. (man) Are you coming to the party (A) She is com ing to the party.
tonight? (B) She m ight com e to the party.
(wom an) I wish I could. (C) She will try to com e to the party.
(narrator) What does the woman mean? (D) She is n o t com in g to the party.
T O E F L E X ER C ISE 14: In th is e x e r c ise , listen carefu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n an d

q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st a n sw er to th e q u e s tio n . You
s h o u ld r e m e m b e r th a t a w ish im p lie s a n o p p o s ite m e a n in g .
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM A T TOEFL EXERCISE 14.
1. (A) The line is short. 6. (A) Harry did not prepare e n ou gh for
(B) There are not very many p eople in the exam.
front o f them. (B) Harry studied hard for the exam.
(C) The line in front o f them is too (C) He has n ot heard anything about
long. Harry.
(D) N ot many p eople want to get (D) He had a bet with Harry.
tickets to the concert. 7. (A) The algebra course that she is
2. (A) The woman told him about the taking is n ot her favorite.
ticket. (B) She d oesn ’t n eed to take the
(B) He wanted the woman to get a algebra course.
ticket. (C) She has a good schedule o f courses
(C) H e was happy to find ou t about the this semester.
ticket. (D) She’s good at m ath, but sh e ’s
(D) The woman did not tell him about taking the algebra course anyway.
the ticket. 8. (A) H e was able to find a cheap
3. (A) She is not working too many hours apartment.
next week. (B) His apartment is too expensive.
(B) She d oesn ’t have enough hours (C) H e d oesn ’t like th e apartm ent’s
n ext week. location.
(C) She is working too many hours (D) The apartm ent is cheap because o f
n ext week. its location.
(D) She likes working so m uch. He arrived early at the auditorium.
9. (A)
4. (A) T he departm ent did n ot change (B) He got o n e o f the best seats in the
the requirements. auditorium.
(B) She likes the new requirem ents. (C) H e was n ot early en ou gh to get a
(C) She changed her apartment just seat at the front.
b e f o r e g ra d u a tio n . (D) H e prefers sitting at the back.
(D ) S h e d o e s n o t lik e th e c h a n g e s th a t
10. (A) H e’d like to work on his social skills
th e d e p a r t m e n t m a d e .
at the game.
5. (A) H e is going to the theater. (B) He wishes he could work on his
(B) He d o esn ’t have enough money. term paper for sociology.
(C) He isn’t afraid to go. (C) H e can’t attend the gam e because
(D) H e d o esn ’t want to spend the o f his schoolwork.
money. (D) Sociology is less im portant to him
than football this weekend.
LISTENING PARTA
S k ill 15: LIS TE N FOR U N T R U E C O N D IT IO N S
C o n v er sa tio n s c o n ta in in g c o n d itio n s c a n a p p e a r in L iste n in g P art A. T h e im p o r ta n t id e a

to r e m e m b e r a b o u t c o n d itio n s is th a t a c o n d itio n im p lie s th a t th e opposite o f the condition
is true.
E x am p le

(man) Do you think that you '11be able to go to the party?
(woman) I f I had time, I w ould go.
(narrator) What does the w om an say about the party?

(A) Maybe she'll go.
(B) She has time, so she'll go.
(C) She is goiag even if she doesn’t have time.
(D) It's impossible to go.
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In th is q u e s tio n , th e c o n d itio n i f I h a d tim e im p lie s th a t th e o p p o s ite is true: T h e w o m a n

d o e s n o t h ave tim e fo r th e party, so sh e can n o t go. T h e r e fo r e , th e b e st an sw er to this q u e s
tio n is an sw er (D ).
T h e fo llo w in g b o x o u tlin e s th e key p o in ts th a t y o u sh o u ld k n ow a b o u t u n tr u e

c o n d itio n s:
KEY INFORMATION ABOUT UNTRUE CONDITIONS
. *. Point ■ r Example Meaning
•An affirmative condition implies If she were at home, she = not at home
a negative reality. could do it.* • ,
• A negative condition implies an If she weren't «h om e, she = at home
affirmative reality. could do it.
* - : " , ' • - " ■ ■.... ■■ ■;.....

• A past tense implies a present . If 1 had money, 1would buy it. = do not have money
reality. . ■■ ■ ■
• A past perfect verb implies a If 1 had had money, 1 would = did noc have money
past reality. ' have bought it ;
■ ‘• . ■■ ■ ■ ~ ■: - : :■ ...
■■ jv ■■ ■ . .. .
•Had can be used without if Had 1hod money, 1 would = did not have money
:■ ■'■Z v > r ' have bought it.**
•Remember that were is used instead of was in untrue conditions: "If I were there, I would help.”
’" T h is has the same meaning as “If I had had m o n e y .. .." Note that the subject and "had" are
inverted.
E X E R C IS E 15: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e c o n d itio n in e a c h sh o r t c o n v e rsa tio n .

T h e n , r e a d th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th a t q u e s tio n . R e m e m b e r th a t th e
b e st an sw er is o n e th a t im p lie s th e o p p o s ite o f w h at is said.
1. (m an)
Are you going to have something (A) She is not going to cat.
to eat ? (B) T he food looks fresh.
(wom an) I f the food looked fresh, I would (C) She d oesn ’t like fresh food.
eat some. (D) She already ate som ething.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ?
2. (wom an) The flight must have taken (A) It arrived early.
longer than usual. (B) It was unusually short.
(m an) H ad the flight left on time, we (C) It left on time.
would not have arrived so late. (D) It departed late.
(narrator) What does the man say about
the flight ?
3. (m an)
Are you sure you want to go (A) She really is feelin g fine.
o u t? You do not seem to be (B) There is plenty o f aspirin in the
feeling very well. m edicine cabinet.
(wom an) I f there were some aspirin in the (C) It is necessary to get som e aspirin.
medicine cabinet, I would not (D) She does not n eed to go out.
need to go to the drugstore.
(narrator) What does the woman mean?
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 15: In th is e x e r c ise , listen carefu lly to th e sh o rt c o n v e rsa tio n an d

q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram , an d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u e s tio n . You
s h o u ld b e particu larly carefu l o f u n tr u e c o n d itio n s .
(A) T he woman did not need to call him. 4. (A) She did not put en ou gh postage on
(B) T he woman called to let him know the letter.
about the m eeting. (B) T he letter arrived last week.
(C) H e ’s n ot glad that the woman called. (C) T he letter did not n eed more
(D) H e already knew about the m eeting postage.
w hen the woman called. (D) She did not put any postage on the
letter.
2. (A) T he m an often drives too quickly.
(B) T he police do not stop the man too 5. (A) H e has a dog.
m uch. (B) H e d oesn ’t pay attention to dogs.
(C) T he man drove rather slowly. (C) H e wishes he had a dog.
(D) T he police should not stop the (D) D ogs do not n eed m uch attention.
man so often.
6. (A) They knew they had to prepare for
3. (A) She’s so happy they d o n ’t have to the exam.
work on Friday. (B) They did n’t prepare for the exam.
(B) It would be nice if they could finish (C) As soon as they knew about the
their work on Friday. exam, they began to prepare for
(C) She wonders if the man would be it.
nice enough to com e in to work (D) They knew that the preparation for
in her place on Friday. the exam would take a lot o f
(D) It’s too bad they must work on time.
Friday.
LISTENING PARTA
7. (A) It costs too m uch for him to go. 9. (A) T h e woman d id n ’t com e.
(B) H e agrees to go with them. (B) T h e woman wanted to be there.
(C) H e is unworried about the cost o f (C) T h e woman was g oin g to leave
the restaurant. immediately.
(D) T h e restaurant is rather (D) T h e woman was n ot really there.
inexpensive.
10. (A) Kathy d id n ’t work as hard as
(A) W hen J o e saw the car com ing, he possible because she d id n ’t know
tried to get out o f the way. what the reward was.
(B) Joe was able to get out o f the way (B) Kathy c o u ld n ’t have put m ore
because he saw the car com ing. effort into the project to win the
(C) Joe ju m p ed out o f the way o f the prize.
o n com in g car. (C) Kathy won first prize because o f her
(D) Because J o e did n’t see the car hard work on the art project.
com ing, he co u ld n ’t get ou t o f (D) Kathy worked so hard that she
the way. knew first prize was hers.
T O E F L E X ER C ISE (Skills 1 4 -1 5 ): In this ex er cise , listen carefully to th e sh o r t con versation

an d q u estio n in th e r ec o r d in g program , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b est answ er to th e q u estio n .
n N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE (SKILLS 14-15).
1. (A) She enjoys violent movies. 6. (A) T hey filled up the gas tank at the
(B) She would have preferred a more last service station.
violent movie. (B) A lthough they filled up the tank,
(C) She thinks the film was too violent. they still ran out o f gas.
(D) She enjoyed the movie. (C) Even thou gh they d id n ’t stop at the
service station, they d id n ’t run
2. (A) H e left the windows open.
out o f gas.
(B) The rain did not get in.
(D) They ran ou t o f gas because they
(C) H e forgot to close the windows.
d id n ’t stop at the gas station.
(D) T he rain got into the house.
(A) H is schedule is not really heavy.
3. (A) Her family is unable to com e to
(B) H e needs to add a few more
graduation.
courses.
(B) It is possible that her family will
(C) H e enrolled in m ore courses than
com e.
he really wants.
(C) H er parents are com ing to the
(D) H e will register for a lot o f courses
cerem onies.
next semester.
(D) She is n o t graduating this year.
8. (A) She never took the bus to work.
4. (A) He is g o in g to miss the conference.
(B) She regularly takes the bus.
(B) He will take his vacation n ext week.
(C) She d oesn ’t know how to get to
(C) He will attend the conference.
work.
(D) He w on ’t miss his vacation.
(D) She gets lost on the bus.
5. (A) H e enjoys chem istry lab.
(B) H e d o e sn ’t have chem istry lab this
afternoon.
(C) H e isn’t taking chem istry class.
(D) H e has to go to the lab.
9. (A) She bought som e eggs at the store. 10. (A) Teresa is feeling a lot better.
(B) She doesn't have any eggs to lend (B) The doctor did n’t prescribe the
him. m edicine.
(C) H e can borrow som e eggs. (C) Teresa d id n ’t follow the doctor’s
(D) She did n’t go to the store. orders.
(D) Teresa did exacdy what the doctor
said.
T O E F L REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1-15): In this exercise, listen carefully to the sh ort conver
sation a n d q u estion in the record in g program , a n d th en c h o o se th e b est answer to th e question.
N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL REVIEW EXERCISE (SKILLS I—IS).

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1. (A) Drinking the hot tea. 6. (A) H e went to the office every
(B) Making more tea in a few minutes. m orning.
(C) Letting the tea cool o ff a bit. .(B) H e was not working.
(D) Having the tea immediately. (C) He had to arrive at work earlier
than 8 o ’clock.
2. (A) In a bus station.
(D) H e had a job.
(B) In a store.
(C) In a restaurant. 7. (A) H e did not enjoy his vacation as
(D) In a theater. much as possible.
(B) H e got lost on his vacation.
3. (A) H e’s unhappy to end the semester.
(C) The vacation was really enjoyable.
(B) H e’s glad to be finishing .chool.
(D) H e did not really lose his passport.
(C) H e co u ld n ’t be happier to begin
the semester. 8. (A) It will take eight hours to get to
(D) The end o f the sem ester is making Riverdale on the bus.
him feel sad. (B) He believes he knows the correct
bus.
4. (A) The storm destroyed the houss. (C) H e d o e sn ’t know where Riverdale
(B) The house blocked the trees.
is.
(C) The stormy weather caused the
(D) H e assures the woman that he
trees to fall.
knows the way to Riverdale.
(D) During the storm, som eone
knocked on the door o f the 9. (A) The laboratory assistant com pleted
house. one experim ent.
(B) The laboratory assistant cou ld n ’t
5. (A) The team hasn’t won often.
finish one experim ent.
(B) H e usually d o esn ’t pay attention to
(C) The laboratory assistant did n’t
the football team.
want to do m ore experim ents.
(C) It’s out o f the ordinary for the team
(D) N on e o f the experim ents could be
to lose.
com pleted.
(D) H e usually hears about the football
gam es. 10. (A) She would like the man to repeat
what h e said.
(B) The sem ester is really over!
(C) The sem ester will never end.
(D) She has the same wish as the man.
LISTENING PARTA
ID IO M A T IC LA N G U A G E _____________________________________
S k il l 16: LISTEN F O R T W O -A N D THREE-PART VERBS
Two- a n d th ree-p art verb s a p p ea r in s o m e q u e s tio n s in L iste n in g Part A. T h e s e verb s are

e x p r essio n s th a t in c lu d e a verb aijd o n e o r m o r e p a r ticles (su ch as in, on, o r a t) ; th e parti
c le c h a n g e s th e m e a n in g o f th e verb. Q u e s tio n s in v o lv in g two- a n d th r e e-p a r t v e rb s can b e
d iffic u lt for stu d e n ts b e c a u se th e a d d itio n o f th e p a r ticle c h a n g e s th e m e a n in g o f th e
verb in an id io m a tic way.
E xam ple

(man) What tim e does the meeting start?
(woman) - Didn't you hear that it was called o ff by the director?
(narrator) What does the w om an say about the meeting?

(A) The director called a meeting.
(B) The director phoned her about the meeting.
(C) The director called the meeting to order.
(D) The director canceled the meeting.
In this q u e s tio n , th e tw o-part verb called o f f h a s a d iffe r e n t m e a n in g th a n th e verb call,

w h ich m ea n s phone. T h e tw o-part v e rb call o f f m e a n s cancel, so th e b e st an sw er is
answ er (D ).
NOTE: A list of common two- and three-part verbs and exercises using these verbs
appear in Appendix B. You may want to study these two- and three-part verbs before you
try the following exercises.
EX ER C ISE 16: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e two- o r th r e e-p a r t verb in e a c h s h o r t c o n

v e rsa tio n . T h e n read th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th a t q u e s tio n . R e m e m
b e r th a t the b e st answ er is o n e th a t is r e la te d to th e m e a n in g o f th e two- o r th ree-p a rt verb
an d m ig h t n o t se e m to b e r e la te d to th e m e a n in g o f th e verb w ith o u t t h e p a r ticle.
1. (man) Did you have your history exam (A) She would like to pu t it o u t o f her
today f mind.
(woman) No, the professor p u t it offfor (B) The professor canceled it.
another week. (C) It was m oved to anoth er location.
(narrator) What does the woman say about (D) It was delayed.
the exam ?
2. (woman) Do we have any more soap ? (A) H e will run to the store.
(man) We’ve run out o f it. Someone (B) H e n eed s soap to wash him self
will have to go to the store. after running.
(narrator) What does the man mean ? (C) There is no m ore soap.
(D) They have a store o f soap at hom e.
3. (man) 1 need to take the written test to (A) Reapply for his driver’s license.
renew my driver's license. (B) Sweep around the lawn.
(woman) Then, you '11 have to brush up (C) Learn the laws for the first time.
on the laws. (D) Review the inform ation that will be
(narrator) What does the man need to do ? on the test.
T O E F L E X ER C ISE 16: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n carefu lly to th e sh o rt c o n v e rsa tio n a n d

q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st answ er to th e q u e stio n . You
sh o u ld b e p articu larly carefu l o f two- a n d th ree-p art verbs.
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE I 6.

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1. (A) P hone their neighbors. 6. (A) She gets along with lots o f people.
(B) Call to their neighbors over the (B) She gets back at people who cross
fence. her.
(C) H elp the neighbors m ove in. (C) She gets rid o f people she doesn’t
(D) Visit their neighbors. want to spend time with.
(D) She tries to get ahead o f everyone
2. (A) The course is becom ing more else.
interesting.
(B) T he course used to be more 7. (A) He must try to find the children.
interesting. (B) It is necessary for him to clean up
(C) T he course is about the same as it after the children.
was. (C) The children n eed to be watched.
(D) H e ’s not as bored in the class as the (D) H e’s going to see what the children
woman. have done.
3. (A) H er headache is getting worse. 8. (A) They are going on strike.

(B) She felt better this m orning than (B) They are lying down on the job.
now. (C) They are being released from their
(C) She seem s to be feelin g better now. jobs.
(D) She is just getting another (D) They are relaxing too m uch at the
headache now. factory.
4. (A) The man should stop breaking his 9. (A) H e is betting that the football team
cigarettes in half. will win.
(B) The man should decrease the( (B) He really wants to succeed.
num ber o f cigarettes he smokes. (C) It is n ot so difficult to play on the
(C) T he man should cut the ends o ff football team.
his cigarettes. (D) He pulled a m uscle w hile playing
(D) The man should stop smoking football.
com pletely. 10. (A) She’s unsure why she tolerates the
5. (A) T he client presented his case to the man.
lawyer. (B) She doesn't know where she put
(B) T he client was upset about the her keys.
lawyer’s rejection. (C) She is actually the on e who put the
(C) The client was annoyed because keys in the car.
the lawyer returned the suitcase. (D ) She can't understand why the man
( D ) T he client m ade the lawyer did what he did.
unhappy about the case.
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S k i l l 17: LISTE N FOR ID IO M S
Id io m s a p p e a r in s o m e q u e s tio n s in L iste n in g P art A. Id io m s are sp e c ia l e x p r e s sio n s in a

la n g u a g e th a t all sp ea k er s o f th e la n g u a g e kn ow ; th e se sp ec ia l e x p r e s s io n s d e sc r ib e o n e
situ a tio n in life b u t a r e a p p lie d to m a n y d if fe r e n t areas o f life . Id io m q u e s tio n s c a n b e d if
fic u lt fo r stu d e n ts b e c a u se th e y s e e m to b e d e sc r ib in g o n e situ a tio n w h e n th e y are really
d e sc r ib in g a d iffe r e n t situ a tio n .
E x am p le
(man) Tom is a full-tim e student and is holding down a full
tim e job.
(woman) He's really burning the candle at both ends.
(narrator) What does the w om an say about Tom?
(A) He's lighting a candle.
(B) He’s holding the candle at the top and the bottom.
(C) He’s doing too much.
(D) He’s working as a firefighter.
In th is q u e s tio n , th e id io m b u rn in g the candle a t both ends h as n o th in g to d o w ith c a n d le s

a n d n o th in g to d o w ith b u r n in g o r fires, so an sw ers (A ), (B ), a n d (D ) a r e n o t c o r r e c t. In
stead , th is id io m is a n e x p r e s sio n th a t is u s e d in a situ a tio n w h e n s o m e o n e is tr y in g to d o
m o r e than h e o r sh e really c a n do; a fter all, a c a n d le u su ally o n ly b u r n s at o n e e n d , s o a-
c a n d le th a t b u r n s at tw o e n d s is d o in g more th a n it can. T h e r e fo r e , th e b e st a n sw er to th e
q u e s tio n a b o v e is a n sw er ( C ) .
NOTE: A list of common idioms and exercises using chese idioms appear in Appendix C.
You may want to study these idioms before you try the following exercises.
E X E R C ISE 17: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e id io m in e a c h sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n . T h e n

r e a d th e q u e s tio n a n d c h o o s e th e b e s t a n sw er to th a t q u e s tio n . R e m e m b e r th a t th e b e st
an sw er is o n e th a t m ig h t n o t s e e m to b e r e la te d to th e id io m in th e s e c o n d lin e .
(man) I have to take Advanced Biology (A) T he m an sh ould try a p iece o f

from Professor Stanton next cake.
semester. (B) T he m an sh ould worry about the
(woman) D o n ’t worry about it. It's a piece course.
o f cake. (C) T he man sh o u ld n ’t take part in the
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? course.
(D) T he course is easy.
(wom an) Thanks fo r changing the oil (A) It will take him a w hole day to do
AND putting air in the tires. the job.
(man) I t ’s all in a day's work. (B) This is a regular part o f his job .
(narrator) What does the m an mean ? (C) H e can do the work at the en d o f
the day.
(D) H e’s too busy today to d o the work.
3. (m an) What was it like while the (A) T he president dropped his pen.
president was giving his speech ? (B) T he audience was very quiet.
(wom an) You could hear a pin drop. (C) T he speech contained several puns.
(narrator) What does the woman mean ? (D) T he president discussed dropping
a bomb.
T O E F L E X E R C ISE 17: In this e x e r c ise , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e rsa tio n and
q u e s tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram , a n d th e n c h o o s e th e b e st an sw er to th e q u e stio n . You
sh o u ld b e particu larly carefu l o f id iom s.
N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 17.

n
(A) T h e m an’s never late. 6. (A) Sh e’ll do it immediately.
(B) It’s good that the man was fifteen (B) It is not possible to do it.
m inutes late. (C) T he man should have told her
(C) It’s never good to be late for class. sooner.
(D) It’s good that the man went to (D) She would have d on e it if the man
class, on time or not. had asked.
(A) T he w om an’s work is all in her 7. (A) Abbie used a feather in his art
head. project.
(B) T h e woman has to do two (B) H e was knocked down.
experim ents rather than one. (C) H e was really surprised.
(C) It’s a good idea to work together. (D) A bbie’s father knocked on the
(D) T h e biology experim ent concerns door.
two-headed animals.
8. (A) They are taking a boat trip
(A) She has n o time to work now. together.
(B) She d oesn ’t want to work on the (B) T he six chapters are all about the
report either. boat.
(C) It’s best to get it over with now. (C) Everyone has to do the same thing.
(D) T here’s no time to present the (D) T he man will read while h e’s on
report now. the boat.
(A) S h e’s very lucky to get the last 9. (A) She is taller than die others.
book. (B) She put her science project on top
(B) S h e’s sorry she can ’t get the book o f the others.
today. (C) She has a really good head on her
(C) She always has good luck with shoulders. •
books. (D) S h e’s the best o f them all.
(L>) She just wanted to look at the book.
10. (A) T h e man needs to improve his
(A) T he man d oesn ’t like eating in penm anship.
restaurants. (B) T he man d o esn ’t really n eed to
(B) She d oesn ’t really like that apply for the scholarship.
restaurant. (C) T he man needs to fill out the
(C) Each o f them has his own application with dots and crosses.
restaurant. (D) T he man needs to pay attention to
(D) Everyone has different tastes. every detail.
LISTENING PARTA
T O E F L EX ER C ISE (Skills 1 6 -1 7 ): In this e x er cise , listen carefully to th e sh o r t co n v ersa tio n

a n d q u estio n in th e r ec o r d in g p rogram , a n d th e n c h o o se th e b est answ er to th e q u estio n .
n N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM A T T O E R EXERCISE (SKILLS 16-17).
1. (A) She gets lots o f take-out dinners. 6. (A) T h e man m ight start a fire in the
(B) She and her room m ate alternate park.
cooking responsibilities. (B) T he man parked his car near the
(C) H er room m ate cooks m ore often fire.
than she does. (C) T h e m an’s thinking o f doin g
(D) H er room m ate does the cooking som ething dangerous.
while she does other chores. (D) T he m an’s playing a gam e in the
park.
2. (A) H e resem bles his father.
(B) H e has a chippcd tooth. 7. (A) T h e m achines do n o t act very well.
(C) H e lives o n e block from his father. (B) T h e m achines d o n ’t really bother
(D) H e and his father were playing a her.
gam e with blocks. (C) She would like them to stop the
3. (A) Sh e’s go in g som ewhere else. noise.
(B) She does n ot like football. (D) She wishes the m achines would
(C) She has a lot o f work to do. cut the wood.
(D) She is gettin g sick. 8. (A) Fred has a d og that barks a lot.
4. (A) H e put his foot w here h e should (B) Fred has hidden the m oney in a
tree.
n ot have.
(B) H e put the food that the teacher (C) Fred has backed into a tree.
gave him into his m outh. (D) Fred has m ade a mistake.
(C) H e said som ething embarrassing. 9. (A) She will give him any help he
(D) H e told the teacher that his foot needs.
was hurt. (B) H e has to give away what he d o e sn ’t
5. (A) S h e’d like the man to delay his trip. need.
(B) She prefers that the man leave a (C) H e should not give up.
few m inutes earlier than he (D) H e should give back what he
planned. borrowed.
(C) She wants to know if the m an will 10. (A) She'd rather go swimm ing than do
stay in the market for only a few the homework.
m inutes. (B) T he chem istry hom ework is really
(D) Sh e’d like to talk to the m an for a difficult.
few m inutes. (C) S h e’s d oin g the hom ework by the
swimming pool.
(D) T h e stream is drying up.
TO EFL REVIEW EXERCISE (Skills 1-17): In this exercise, listen carefully to th e sh ort conver
sation a n d q u estion in th e r eco rd in g program , an d th en c h o o se the b est answer to the q u estio n
o N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM At TOEFI REVIEW EXERCISE (SKILLS 1-17).
(A) T here’s no m ore w ood inside. 2. (A) She worked late at a conference.
(B) The w ood in the fireplace should (B) H er m eeting was canceled.
be pu t outside. (C) She called a con ference at work.
(C) T here’s a fire outside. (D) She was late to a con ference.
(D) H e n eed s to bring som e wood
outside.
3. (A) In a hospital. 8. (A) Inform ation about the problem is

(B) At a police station. unavailable.
(C) At the beach. (B) N o o n e has been inform ed.
(D) In a locker room . (C) Everybody knows what is going on.
(D) Nobody is aware that the problem
4. (A) There was too m uch room on the
is serious.
dance floor.
(B) H e enjoyed the room w here they 9. (A) H e did not sleep well.
w ent dancing. (B) H e never woke up this morning.
(C) T he dance floor was too crowded. (C) The alarm failed to go off.
(D) The club n eeded more rooms for (D) He n eed ed a loud alarm to wake
dancing. up-
5. (A) H e could not understand the fax 10. (A) The pilot made an em ergency
m achine. landing.
(B) H e wrote the letter that was sent. (B) T he pilot was forced to leave the
(C) T h e fax m achine was easy for him plane in a hurry.
to use. (C) The pilot fielded questions about
(D) H e was not very good with figures. the forced landing.
(D) The plane was dam aged when it
6. (A) The woman hit her head on a nail.
landed forcefully.
(B) T he woman hit his new car.
(C) The woman was exactly right.
(D) T he woman bought the new car.
7. (A) H e would like the woman to help
him find his paper.
(B) H e wants the woman to pat the
paper away.
(C) H e needs the woman to review the
paper.
(D) H e would like the woman to write
the paper for him.
LISTENING PART B
-------------T H E L IS T E N IN G PART B Q U E S T IO N S -------------

Part B o f th e L iste n in g C o m p r e h e n s io n se c tio n o f th e T O E F L test c o n sists o f two lo n g c o n
versa tio n s, e a c h fo llo w e d by a n u m b e r o f q u estio n s. You will h e a r th e c o n v e r sa tio n s an d
th e q u e s tio n s o n th e r eco rd in g ; th ey are n o t w ritten in you r te st b o o k . Y ou m u st c h o o s e
th e b e st an sw er to e a c h q u e s tio n from t h e fo u r c h o ic e s th a t are w ritten in y o u r te st b o o k .
T h e c o n v e r sa tio n s a r e o ft e n a b o u t s o m e a sp e c t o f s c h o o l life (h o w d iffic u lt a class is,
h o w to w rite a r esea r ch p ap er, h o w to r e g iste r fo r a c o u r s e ) . T h e c o n v e r s a tio n s c a n also
b e a b o u t to p ic s c u r re n tly in th e new s in th e U n ite d S tates (d e s a lin a tio n o f th e w ater
su pp ly, r ec y c lin g o f u s e d p r o d u cts, d a m a g e fr o m a sto rm o r s o m e o th e r type o f n atu ral
p h en o m en o n ).
E xam ple

(narrator) Q u estio n s I th ro u g h 4. Listen to a conversation
between a professor and a student.
(man) Hello, Professor Denton. Are you free for a m om ent?
Could I have a word w ith you?
(woman) Come on in, Michael. O f course I have som e time.
These are m y office hours, and this b the right tim e for
you to come and ask questions. Now, how can I help
you?
(man) Well, I have a quick question fo r you about the
hom ework assignm ent for tomorrow. I thought the
assignm ent was to answer the first three questions at
the top o f page 67 in the text, but when I looked, there
weren't any questions there. I'm confused.
(woman) The assignm ent was to answer the first three questions
at the top o f page 76, not 67.
(man) Oh, now I understand. I ’m glad I came in to check.
Thanks for yo u r help.
(woman) No problem. See you tomorrow.
Questions:
1. On the recording, you hear:

(narrator) Who is the man?
In your test book, you read: (A) A professor.
(B) An office worker.
(C) Professor Denton’s assistant.
(D) A student.

(narrator) When does the m an come to see
Professor Denton?
In your test book, you read: (A) During regular class hours.
(B) Just before class time.
(C) As soon as class is finished.
(D) During office hours.
(continued on next page)

(narrator) Why does the man come to see Professor
Denton?
In your test book, you read: (A) To turn in an assignment.
(B) To ask a question.
(C) To pick up a completed test.
(D) To explain why he did not attend
class.

(narrator) What incorrect information did the man
have?
In your test book, you read: (A) The date the assignment was due.
(B) The page number of the
assignment.
(C) The length of the assignment.
(D) The numbers of the assignment
questions.
T h e first q u e s tio n asks y o u to d e te r m in e w h o th e m an is. S in ce th e m an o p e n s th e c o n

v e rsa tio n w ith Professor D enton a n d h e asks a b o u t th e p a g e n u m b e r o f an a ssig n m e n t fo r to
m orrow , h e is p rob ab ly a stu d e n t. T h e b e st answ er to th is q u e s tio n is th e r e fo r e answ er
( D ). T h e s e c o n d q u e stio n asks a b o u t w h en th e m an c o m e s to se e th e professor. T h e p ro
fe sso r says th a t these are my office hours, so th e b est answ er to this q u e s tio n is answ er (D ).
T h e th ird q u e s tio n asks w h y th e m a n c o m e s to se e th e p rofessor. S in c e th e m a n says I have
a quick question f o r you, th e b e st an sw er to th is q u e s tio n is answ er (B ). T h e last q u estio n
asks w h a t in c o r r e c t in fo r m a tio n th e m an h a d . T h e m an th o u g h t th a t th e a ssig n m e n t was
o n p a g e 6 7 a n d n o t o n p a g e 76, so h e was m ista k en a b o u t th e page num ber o f th e assign
m e n t. T h e b e st answ er to th is q u e s tio n is answ er (B ).
_________________ STRATEGIES FORTHE LISTENING PART B QUESTIONS_________________
1. If you have tim e , p review th e answ ers t o th e L istening Part B q u estio n s. While you
are looking at the answers, you should try to do the following:
•Anticipate the to p ic s of the conversations you will hear.
•Anticipate the q u estio n s for each of the groups of answers.
2. L isten carefully to th e first line o f th e con versation . The first line of the conversation
often contains the main idea, subject, or topic of the conversation, and you will often be
asked to answer such questions.
3. A s you listen to th e con versation , draw co n clu sion s a b o u t th e situation o f the
con versation : w h o is talking, w h er e th e con versation ta k es p lace, o r w h en it tak es
p lace. You will often be asked to make such inferences about the conversation.
4. A s you listen to the conversation, follow along w ith th e answers in your te st book and
try t o determ ine th e correct answers. Detail questions are generally answered In order in the
conversation, and the answers often sound the same as what is said in the recording program.
5. You should g u ess even if you are n ot su re. Never leave any answers blank.
6. U se any rem aining tim e to look ahead a t th e answ ers to th e q u estio n s th a t follow.
LISTENING PART B
T h e fo llo w in g sk ills w ill h e lp y o u to im p le m e n t th e s e stra teg ies in P art B o f th e L iste n in g

C o m p r e h e n s io n s e c tio n o f th e T O E F L test.
BEFORE LIS T E N IN G
S k il l 18: A N T IC IP A T E T H E TO P IC S
It is very h e lp fu l to y o u r o v era ll c o m p r e h e n s io n i f y o u k n ow w h at to p ic s to e x p e c t in Lis

te n in g P art B. You sh o u ld th e r e fo r e try to a n tic ip a te th e to p ic s y o u w ill b e h e a r in g . For
e x a m p le , are th e c o n v e r sa tio n s a b o u t s o m e a sp e c t o f s c h o o l life, o r s o m e typ e o f so c ia l is
su e , o r a trip s o m e o n e is p la n n in g ? A h e lp fu l strategy is th e r e fo r e to l o o k b riefly at th e a n
sw ers in th e test b o o k , b e fo r e y o u actu a lly h e a r th e c o n v e r sa tio n s in th e r e c o r d in g
p ro g ra m , a n d try to d e te r m in e th e to p ic s o f th e c o n v e r sa tio n s th a t y o u w ill hear.
E X E R C ISE 18: L o o k at th e an sw ers to th e five q u e s tio n s to g e th er , a n d try to a n tic ip a te

th e to p ic o f th e c o n v e r s a tio n fo r th o s e five q u e s tio n s. ( O f co u r se , y o u c a n n o t always d e
te r m in e e x a ctly w h a t th e to p ic is, b u t y o u o fte n ca n g e t a g e n e r a l id e a .) Q u e s tio n s 1
th r o u g h 5 h ave b e e n a n sw e re d fo r y ou .
1. (A) Find work on campus. 4. (A) Every m orning.
(B) Work in the employment office. (B) A fternoons and w eekends.
(C) H elp students find jobs. (C) W hen h e ’s in class.
(D) Ask the woman questions. (D) Weekdays.
2. (A) In the library. 5. (A) Fill out a form.
(B) In a classroom. (B) Give her som e additional
(C) In a cam pus office. inform ation.
(D) In an apartment. (C) Tell her som e news.
3. (A) N o m ore than ten. (D) P hone her.
(B) At least twenty.
(C) N ot m ore than twenty.
(D) U p to ten.
W hat is th e to p ic o f th e c o n v e r s a tio n fo r q u e s tio n s 1 th r o u g h 5?
looking for a job on campus________________
You can g u e ss th is b e c a u se o f th e fo llo w in g clu es:
• work on cam pus

• em ploym ent office
• stu d en ts
• jobs
6. (A) Just before a vacation. 9. (A) Sleeping outside on the ground.

(B) Just after the end o f a school (B) Spending time in a sauna or hot
semester. tub.
(C) At the end o f the summer. (C) Relaxing at the lodge.
(D) Just after a break from school. (D) Enjoying excellent food.
7. (A) A trip to visit the Eskimos. 10. (A) She’d be scared, but she’d like to
(B) A trip the woman is planning to try.
take. (B) She can’t wait.
(C) A trip the man has already taken. (C) It would be quite exciting for her.
(D) A cam ping trip the man and (D) Sh e’d prefer not to try.
woman took.
8. (A) T hree hours.
(B) Three com plete days.
(C) T hree classes.
(D) T hree weeks.
W h at is th e to p ic o f th e c o n v e rsa tio n fo r q u e s tio n s 6 th r o u g h 10?
(A) All kinds o f pollution. 14. (A) Only in North America.

(B) How acid rain has harm ed the (B) At the North and South Poles.
earth. (C) In parts o f several northern
(C) P ollution from cars and factories. continents.
(D) T he causes and possible effects o f (D) In equatorial areas.
acid rain. She should protect herself from
15. (A)
(A) N uclear power. the rain.
(B) Electricity. (B) She should clean up the water
(C) Burning coal and oil. supply.
(D) Solar power. (C) She should read a novel.
(D) She should get m ore information
(A) From sulfur dioxide and water
about acid rain.
vapor.
(B) From sulfur dioxide and nitrogen
oxide.
(C) From nitric acid and sulfur
dioxide.
(D) From water vapor and nitric acid.
W hat is th e to p ic o f th e c o n v e rsa tio n fo r q u e s tio n s 11 th r o u g h 15?

LISTENING PART B
S k il l 19: A N T IC IP A T E T H E Q U E S T IO N S
It is very h e lp fu l to you r ab ility to an sw er in d iv id u a l q u e s tio n s in L iste n in g P art B if y ou

c a n a n tic ip a te w h a t th e q u e s tio n s w ill b e a n d lis te n sp ec ific a lly fo r th e a n sw ers to th o se
q u e s tio n s.
E x am p le

(A) In the airport.
(B) In the library.
(C) In the dormitory.
(D) In the travel agent's office.
You try to anticipate the question:

Where does the conversation probably take place?
In th is e x a m p le , y o u can b e q u ite c e r ta in th a t o n e o f th e q u e s tio n s w ill b e a b o u t w h er e

th e c o n v e r sa tio n takes p la c e. S in c e y o u are su re th a t th is is o n e o f th e q u e s tio n s , y o u can
liste n carefu lly fo r c lu e s th a t w ill give y o u th e answ er. T h is e x a m p le sh o w s th a t a h e lp fu l
strategy is th e r e fo r e to lo o k b riefly at th e answ ers in th e test b o o k , b e fo r e y o u actu ally
h e a r th e c o n v e r sa tio n s in th e r e c o r d in g p ro g ra m , a n d try to d e te r m in e th e q u e s tio n s that
y o u w ill b e a sk ed to answer.
E X E R C ISE 19: Stu dy th e fo llo w in g answ ers an d try to d e te r m in e w h at th e q u e s tio n s w ill

b e . (You sh o u ld n o te th at p e r h a p s y ou will o n ly b e a b le to p r e d ic t p art o f a q u e s tio n , rather
th an th e c o m p le te q u e s tio n .) I f y o u c a n n o t p r e d ic t th e q u e stio n in a sh o r t p e r io d o f tim e,
th e n m o v e o n to th e n e x t g r o u p o f answ ers. Q u e stio n 1 has b e e n a n sw ered fo r y ou.
1. Question: What does (someone) want to do?___________________________________________

(A) Find work on campus.
(B) Work in the em ploym ent office.
(C) H elp students find jobs.
(D) Ask the woman questions.
2. Q uestion:__________________________________________________ _____________________________
(A) In the library.
(B) In a classroom.
(C) In a cam pus office.
(D) In an apartment.
3. Question: _____________________________________________________ __________ ________________
(A) N o m ore than ten.
(B) At least twenty.
(C) N ot m ore than twenty.
(D) U p to ten.
4. Q u estion :______ ________________________________________________ ______________ __________
(A) Every m orning.
(B) A fternoons and weekends.
(C) W hen h e ’s in class.
(D) Weekdays.
5. Q u estio n :______________________________________
(A) Fill ou t a form.
(B) Give her som e additional inform ation.
(C) Tell h er som e news.
(D) P hone her.
6. Q u e stio n :__________________________— --------------
(A) Just before a vacation.
(B) Just after the end o f a school semester.
(C) At the end o f the summer.
(D) Just after a break from school.
7. Q u e stio n :______________________________________
(A) A trip to visit the Eskimos.
(B) A trip the woman is planning to take.
(C) A trip the man has already taken.
(D ) A cam ping trip the man and woman took.
8. Q u estio n :______________________________________
(A) Three hours.
(B) Three com plete days.
(C) T hree classes.
(D) Three weeks.
9. Q u estio n :_____________________________________
(A) Sleep in g outside on the ground.
(B) Sp en ding tim e in a sauna or h ot tub.
(C) R elaxing at the lodge.
(D) Enjoying excellen t food.
10. Q u e stio n :___________________ _________________ _

(A) S h e’d be scared, but sh e’d like to try.
(B) She ca n ’t wait.
(C) It w ould be quite exciting for her.
(D ) Sh e’d prefer n ot to try.
11. Q u estio n :___________________________ -_________
(A) All kinds o f pollution.
(B) How acid rain has harm ed the earth.
(C) P ollution from cars and factories.
(D ) The causes and possible effects o f acid rain.
12. Q u estio n :_____________________________ ________

(A) N uclear power.
(B) Electricity.
(C) B urning coal and oil.
(D) Solar power.
13. Q u e stio n :__________________________________ —
(A) From sulfur dioxide and water vapor.
(B) From sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
(C) From nitric acid and sulfur dioxide.
(D ) From water vapor and nitric acid.
14. Q u estio n :___________________________________ —
(A) Only in North America.
(B) At the North and South Poles.
(C) In parts o f several northern continents.
(D) In equatorial areas.
LISTENING i’ART B
15. Q u estion :___________________________ — --------------------

(A) She should protect herself from the rain.
(B) She should clean up the water supply.
(C) She sh ould read a novel.
(D) She should get m ore inform ation about acid rain.
W H IL E LIS T E N IN G
S k il l 20: D E TER M IN E T H E T O P IC
As y o u listen to e a c h c o n v e r sa tio n in L iste n in g Part B, y o u s h o u ld b e th in k in g a b o u t th e

to p ic (su b je ct) o r m a in id e a fo r e a c h c o n v e r sa tio n . S in c e th e first o n e o r tw o s e n t e n c e s
g e n e r a lly give th e to p ic , y o u sh o u ld b e ask in g y o u r se lf w h at th e to p ic is w h ile y o u are
lis te n in g ca refu lly to th e first p art o f th e co n v e rsa tio n .
E x am p le

(man) You can't believe w hat I ju st got!
(woman) I bet you got that new car you've always wanted.
(man) Now, how in the world did you figure that out?
You think:
The topic of the conversation is the new car that the man just got.
EX ER C ISE 20: L iste n to th e first p a r t o f e a c h o f th e co n v e rsa tio n s, a n d d e c id e o n th e

to p ic o f e a c h c o n v e r sa tio n .
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT EXERCISE 20.
1. What is the topic o f Conversation 1?

S k il l 21: D R A W C O N C L U S IO N S A B O U T W HO , WHAT, W H EN , W H ERE
A s y o u listen to e a c h c o n v e r sa tio n in L iste n in g P art B, y o u sh o u ld b e tryin g to se t th e situ

a tio n in you r m in d . You sh o u ld b e th in k in g th e fo llo w in g th o u g h ts:
• W ho is talking?
• W hen does the conversation probably take place?
• W here does the conversation probably take place?
• W h a t is the source o f info rm a tio n fo r the conversation ?
E xam ple

(man) Why do you have so m any books?
(woman) I need them for my paper on George Washington. Do
you know how I can check them out?
(man) Yes, you should go downstairs to the circulation desk
and fill out a card for each book.
You think:
Who is probably talking? (two students)
Where are they? (in the library)
What course are they discussing? (American History)
E X E R C ISE 21: L isten to th e first part o f e a c h o f th e c o n v e rsa tio n s an d try to im a g in e th e

situ a tio n . T h e n answ er th e q u e s tio n s in th e te x t.
N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT EXERCISE 2 1.
Conversation 1
1. W ho is probably talking?
2. W here does the conversation take place?
Conversation 2
2. W hen does the conversation take place?
3. What is the source o f the m an’s information?
Conversation 3
2. W hen does the conversadon take place?
3. What is the source o f the information?

LISTENING PART B
S k i l l 22: LISTEN FOR A N S W E R S IN ORDER
T h e r e are two p o ssib le m e th o d s to u se w h ile y o u listen to a c o n v e r sa tio n in th e L iste n in g

Part B o f th e T O E F L test.
• You can j u s t listen to the conversation (a n d ignore the answers).

• You can fo llo w along w ith the answers w hile you listen.
S o m e stu d e n ts p r e fe r to ju s t liste n to th e c o n v e r sa tio n w h ile it is b e in g s p o k e n , a n d i f th a t

m e th o d w orks w ell fo r y ou , th e n th at is w h at y o u sh o u ld d o . O th e r stu d e n ts fin d that th ey
can answ er m o r e q u e s tio n s c o rr ec tly i f th e y r e a d a lo n g w ith th e answ ers w h ile th e c o n v e r
sation is b e in g sp o k e n . B e ca u se th e d e ta il q u e s tio n s are a n sw e re d in ord er, it is p o s sib le to
read a lo n g w h ile y o u listen to th e c o n v e r sa tio n in th e r e c o r d in g p ro g ra m .
Exam ple
On the recording, you hear: In your test book, you read (same time):
(man) Can I help you? 1. (A) A checking account.
(woman) I ’m Interested in opening an account. (B) A savings account.
(man) Well, we have several different types o f (C) A money market account.
accounts: checking accounts, savings (D) A time deposit account.
accounts, money market accounts,
time deposit accounts.
(woman) I t ’s a checking account that I am
interested in.
(man) I can help you w ith that. First, you 2. (A) A form.
have to fill out a form, and then I need (B) An account.
to see som e identification. That's (C) A piece of identification.
about all there is to it. (D) A check.
(woman) That sounds easy enough. Thanks for
your help.

(narrator) 1. What type o f account does the
w om an want?
2. What does the m an need for her
to show him?
W h en y o u read th e an sw ers to th e first q u e s tio n , you can a n tic ip a te th a t th e first q u e s tio n

is: W hat type o f account ? As y o u listen , y o u d e te r m in e th a t th e w o m a n w an ts a checking ac
count. T h e r e fo r e , y o u c a n a n tic ip a te th a t th e b e st answ er to th e first q u e s tio n is (A ) .
W h e n y o u r ea d th e an sw ers to th e s e c o n d q u e s tio n , y o u c a n .a n ticip a te th a t th e se c
o n d q u e s tio n is g o in g to ask W hat th in g . . . ? In th e c o n v e r sa tio n , th e m an asks h e r to fill
o u t a. fo r m a n d sh o w s o m e identification, so as y o u are lis te n in g y o u can a n tic ip a te th at th e
c o r r e c t answ er to th e s e c o n d q u e s tio n is e ith e r (A) o r (C ). W h e n y o u h e a r th e q u e s tio n ,
y o u can d e te r m in e th a t th e b e st an sw er is an sw er (C ).
T O E F L E X E R C IS E 22: L isten to e a c h c o m p le te c o n v e r sa tio n a n d an sw er th e q u e s tio n s

th a t follow .

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1. (A) Find work on campus. 9. (A) Sleeping outside on the ground.
(B) Work in the em ploym ent office. (B) Spending time in a h ot tub.
(C) H elp students find jobs. (C) Relaxing at the lodge.
(D) Ask the woman questions. (D) Enjoying excellent food.
2. (A) In the library. 10. (A) S h e’d b e scared, but she’d like to
(B) In a classroom. try.
(C) In a cam pus office. (B) She can ’t wait.
(D) In an apartment. (C) It w ould be quite exciting for her.
(D) She’d prefer not to try.
3. (A) N o m ore than ten.
(B) At least twenty. 11. (A) All kinds o f pollution.
(C) N ot m ore than twenty. (B) How acid rain has harm ed the
(D) U p to ten. earth.
(C) Pollution from cars and factories.
4. (A) Every m orning. (D) T he causes and possible effects o f
(B) A fternoons and weekends. acid rain.
(C) W hen h e ’s in class.
(D) Weekdays. 12. (A) Nuclear power.
(B) Electricity.
5. (A) Fill out a form.
(C) Burning coal and oil.
(B) Give her som e additional
(D) Solar power.
inform ation.
(C) Tell her som e news. 13. (A) From sulfur dioxide and water
(D) Phone her. vapor.
(B) From sulfur dioxide and nitrogen
6. (A) Just before a vacation. oxide.
(B) Just after the end o f a school (C) From nitric acid and sulfur
semester. dioxide.
(C) At the end o f the summer. (D) From water vapor and nitric acid.
(D) Just after a break from school.
14. (A) Only in North America.
7. (A) A trip to visit the Eskimos. At the N orth and South Poles.
(B)
(B) A trip the woman is planning to In parts o f several northern
(C)
take. continents.
(C) A trip the man has already taken. (D) In equatorial areas.
(D) A cam ping trip the man and
woman took. 15. (A) She should protect herself from
the rain.
8. (A) T hree hours.
(B) She should clean up the water
(B) T hree com plete days.
supply.
(C) T hree classes.
(C) She should read a novel.
(D) T hree weeks.
(D) She should get m ore information
about acid rain.
LISTENING PART B
T O E F L REV IEW E X E R C ISE (S k ills 1 8 -2 2 ): In this e x e r c ise , y o u will u s e all o f th e in fo r

m a tio n th at y o u le a r n e d in S k ills 18 th r o u g h 22.
B e fo re th e r e c o r d in g p ro g ra m b e g in s, y o u sh o u ld read over th e an sw ers to q u e s tio n s 1

th r o u g h 15 a n d d o th e fo llow in g:
• A n ticip a te the topics you w ill hear.
• A n ticip a te the questions.
W h ile y o u are lis te n in g to th e c o n v e r sa tio n s, y o u sh o u ld d o th e follo w in g :

• L isten fo r the topic in the fir s t lines.
• D ra w conclusions about the situ a tio n (w h o, w hat, w h e n , w h er e).
• L isten fo r the answers in order.
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL REVIEW EXERCISE SKILLS ( 18 -22).

n
(A) To a concert. (A) Laramie.
(B) To a rehearsal. (B) Devil’s Tower N ational M onum ent.
(C) To a lecture. (C) Old Faithful.
(D) To the library. (D) Wyoming.
2. (A) O ne. 9. (A) Hear again about Yellowstone.
(B) Two. (B) Take a trip to Yellowstone.
(C) Three. (C) Get a jo b in a national park.
(D) Four. (D) Move to Yellowstone.
3. (A) T he bus does not go directly to the 10. (A) How and when we celebrate
Music Building. Thanksgiving.
(B) T he bus goes very slowly to the (B) The traditional Thanksgiving
Music Building. dinner.
(C) The bus som etim es does not com e. (C) W hen Thanksgiving began.
(D) T he bus will not arrive for a while. (D) Abraham Lincoln.
4. (A) Walk. 11. (A) With colonists in Massachusetts.

(B) Wait for the bus. (B) Alone and thinking abou t how
(C) Miss the lecture. Thanksgiving developed.
(D) T hink o f another plan. (C) With a big Thanksgiving dinner.
(D) In an untraditional manner.
5. (A) Boring.
(B) Fantastic. 12 . (A) The terrible winter.
(C) Lengthy. (B) The corn harvest.
(D) Faithful. (C) The develop m en t o f Thanksgiving
Day.
6. (A) By car.
(D) For getting the w hole family
(B) By plane. together.
(C) By train.
(D) By bicycle. 13. (A) At many different times.
(B) In July.
7. (A) She went directly to Yellowstone.
(C) Any tim e in November.
(B) She spent a few weeks in Laramie.
(D) On a Thursday in Novem ber.
(C) She stopped at the Devil's Tower
National M onum ent.
(D) She m ade a few stops before going
on to Yellowstone.
T H E LIS TE N IN G PART C Q U E S T IO N S
P art C o f th e L iste n in g C o m p r e h e n s io n s e c tio n o f th e T O E F L test c o n sists o f th r e e talks,

e a c h fo llo w e d by a n u m b e r o f q u estio n s. You w ill h e a r th e talks a n d th e q u e s tio n s o n a
rec o r d in g ; th ey a re n o t w ritten in y o u r test b o o k . Y ou m u st c h o o s e th e b e st a nsw er to each
q u e s tio n fro m th e fo u r c h o ic e s th a t are w ritten in y o u r te st b o o k . L ike th e c o n v e rsa tio n s
in L iste n in g Part B, th e talks are o fte n a b o u t so m e a sp e c t o f s c h o o l life o r to p ic s cu rren tly
in th e new s. It is a lso very c o m m o n fo r th e talks to b e s h o r te n e d v ersio n s o f le c tu r e s from
c o u r se s ta u g h t in A m e ric a n c o lle g e s an d u n iv er sitie s.
Exam ple

(narrator) Q uestions I th ro u g h 4. Listen to a talk about the
settlement o f America.
(woman) The settling o f the vast farm lands in central North
America was delayed at least partly because o f an
error by one man. In the early nineteenth century,
Lieutenant Zebulon Pike o f the U.S. Army w as'sent
out to explore and chart the huge expanses o f land in
the center o f the continent. When he returned from
his explorations, he wrote a report in which he
erroneously stated that the vast plains in the central
part o f the continent were desertlike, comparable to
the Sahara in Africa. In reality, however, these vast
plains contained some o f the m ost fertile farmland in
the world. Because o f Pike’s mistake, the m aps o f the
day depicted the central part o f what is today the
United States as a vast desert rather than the excellent
and available farm land that it was. This mistaken
belief about the nature o f those lands caused settlers
to avoid the central plains for years.
Questions:

(narrator) What is the topic o f this talk?
In your test book, you read: (A) Zebulon Pike’s career.

(B) A mistake that influenced the
settlement of America.
(C) A report for the army.
(D) The farmlands.

(narrator) How did Pike describe the area that he
explored?
In your test book, you read: (A) As a desert.

(B) As usable for army purposes.
(C) As located in the Sahara.
(D) As available for farmland.
(continued on next page)
LISTENING PART C

(narrator) W hat was this area really like?
In your test book, you read: (A) It was a vast desert.

(B) It was covered with farms.
(C) It was excellent farmland.
(D) It was similar to the Sahara.
(narrator) This talk w ould probably be given in
which o f the following courses?
In your test book, you read: (A) Agricultural Science.

(B) American History.
(C) Geology of the United States.
(D) Military Science.
T h e first q u e s tio n asks a b o u t th e to p ic o f th e talk. T h e to p ic o f th e talk is f o u n d in th e

first s e n te n c e o f th e talk: T he settling o f the vast fa r m la n d s in central N o rth A m erica was delayed
at least partly because o f a n error by one m an. T h e r e fo r e , th e b e st an sw er to th e q u e s tio n is
(B ). T h e s e c o n d q u e s tio n is a d e ta il q u e s tio n th at asks h o w P ike d e sc r ib e d th is area. It is
sta te d in th e talk th a t P ike wrote a report in w hich he erroneously stated th a t the v a st p la in s in the
central p a r t o f the continent were desertlike. . . . T h e r e fo r e , th e b e st an sw er to th is q u e s tio n is
( A ) . T h e th ird q u e s tio n is a n a d d itio n a l d e ta il q u e s tio n th a t asks w h a t th e a r ea was really
lik e. B e ca u se th e talk in d ic a te s th a t in reality . . . these vast p la in s contained some o f the most
fertile fa r m la n d in the world, th e b e st an sw er to th is q u e s tio n is (C ) . T h e fo u r th q u e s tio n is
an in fe r e n c e q u e s tio n . It asks in w h ic h c o u r se this le c tu r e w o u ld p ro b a b ly b e g iv e n . T h e
w o r d probably in d ic a te s to y o u th at th e q u e s tio n is n o t a n sw ered d ir ec tly in th e talk. You
m u s t draw a c o n c lu s io n fro m th e in fo r m a tio n in th e talk to an sw er th is q u e s tio n . B e ca u se
th is talk r efe rs to the early nineteenth century a n d d isc u sse s th e settling o f the v a st fa r m la n d s in
central N o rth A m erica, it w o u ld p ro b a b ly b e g iv e n in a n A m e ric a n H is to r y c o u r se . T h e b e st
an sw er to th is q u e s tio n is ( B ) .
_________________ STRATEGIES FORTHE LISTENING PART C QUESTIONS_________________
1. If you have tim e , p review th e an sw ers t o th e L istening Part C q u estio n s. While you
are looking at the answers, you should try to do the following:
•Anticipate the to p ic s of the talks you will hear.
•Anticipate the q u estio n s for each of the groups of answers.
2. Listen carefully to th e first lin e o f th e talk. The first line of the talk often contains the
main idea, subject, or topic of the talk, and you will often be asked this type of question.
3. A s you listen to th e talk, draw c o n c lu sio n s a b o u t th e situ a tio n o f th e talk: w h o is
talking, w h ere o r w h en th e talk ta k es p la ce, w h ich c o u r se th is lec tu r e m ig h t be
given in. You will often be asked to make such inferences about the talk.
4. A s you listen to th e talk, follow alon g w ith th e an sw ers in your t e s t b o o k r.nd try
to d e te r m in e th e c o r r e c t an sw ers. Detail questions are generally answered in order In
the talk, and the answers often sound the same as what Is said on the recording.
5. You sh ould g u e ss even if you are n o t su re . Never leave any answers blank.
6. U se any rem aining tim e to look ahead a t th e answ ers to th e q u estio n s th a t follow .
T h e fo llo w in g sk ills w ill h e lp y o u to im p le m e n t th e s e str a teg ie s in P art C o f th e L iste n in g

C o m p r e h e n s io n se c tio n o f th e T O E F L test.
BEFORE L IS T E N IN G ________________________________________
S k i l l 23: A N TIC IPA TE TH E TOPICS
It is very h e lp fu l to you r overall c o m p r e h e n sio n if y o u k n ow w h at to p ic s to e x p e c t in Lis

te n in g P art C. You sh o u ld th e r efo r e try to a n tic ip a te th e to p ics th a t you w ill be h e a rin g
(as y o u d id in L iste n in g P art B ). F or e x a m p le , are th e talks a b o u t A m erica n history, o r lit
era tu re, o r so m e a sp ec t o f sc h o o l life? A h e lp fu l strategy is th e r efo r e to lo o k b riefly at the
answ ers in th e test b o o k , b e fo r e y o u a ctu ally h ea r th e talks o n th e r e c o r d in g , a n d try to
d e te r m in e th e to p ic s o f th e talks th a t you w ill hear.
EX ER C ISE 23: L o o k at th e answ ers to th e five q u e stio n s to g e th er , a n d try to a n ticip a te

th e to p ic o f th e talk for th o s e five q u estio n s. (O f c o u r se , y o u c a n n o t always d e te r m in e e x
actly w h a t th e to p ic is, b u t y o u o fte n can g e t a g e n e r a l id e a .) Q u e stio n s 1 th r o u g h 5 have
b e e n a n sw ered fo r you.
(A) During a biology laboratory 4. (A) Room assignments.

session. (B) Exam topics.
(B) In a biology study group. (C) Reading assignments.
(C) On the first day o f class. (D) T he first lecture.
(D) Just before the final exam. 5. (A) Exams and lab work.
(A) O nce a week. (B) Reading and writing assignments.
(B) Two times a week. (C) Class participation and grades on
(C) T hree times a week. examinations.
(D) For fifteen hours. (D) Lecture and laboratory attendance.
(A) To do the first laboratory

assignment.
(B) To take the first exam.
(C) To study the laboratory manual.
(D) To read o n e chapter o f the text.
W h a t is th e to p ic o f th e talk for q u e s tio n s 1 th r o u g h 5?
the requirements of a biology class
You can g u e ss this b e c a u se o f th e fo llo w in g clues:

• biology
• fir s t day o f class
• reading assignm ents
• exams
• lab work
LISTENING PART C
6. (A) What caused the Ring o f Fire. 9. (A) They are not so violent.
(B) The volcanoes o f the Ring o f Fire. (B) They are located alon g the Ring o f
(C) Hawaiian volcanoes. Fire.
(D) D ifferent types o f volcanoes. (C) They contain a lo t o f gas.
(D) They contain thick lava.
7. (A) The Ring o f Fire.
(B) The characteristics o f volcanoes in 10. (A) A volcano on the Ring o f Fire.
the Ring o f Fire. (B) An island in Hawaii.
(C) The volcanoes o f Hawaii. (C) A long, low volcanic m ountain.
(D) Mauna Loa. (D) An explosive volcano.
8. (A) In Hawaii.
(B) In the U nited States.
(C) A long the Ring o f Fire.
(D) Within the Ring o f Fire.
W hat is th e to p ic o f th e talk fo r q u e s tio n s 6 th r o u g h 10?
11. (A) An artist. 14. (A) T he American H istory M useum.

(B) A tour guide. (B) T he Sm ithsonian Arts and
(C) An Indian. Industries Building.
(D) Orville Wright. (C) T he W ashington M useum.
(D) The National Air and Space
12. (A) Several.
Museum.
(B) Sixty thousand.
(C) Sixteen m illion. 15. (A) To the White H ouse.
(D) M illions and millions. (B) To the Sm ithsonian.
(C) To the mall.
13. (A) The National Air and Space
(D) To various other m useum s.
Museum.
(B) The Museum o f Natural History.
(C) The American History Museum.
(D) The Sm ithsonian Arts and
Industries Building.
W hat is th e to p ic o f th e talk for q u e s tio n s 11 th r o u g h 15?

S k il l 24: A N TIC IP A TE T H E Q U E S T IO N S
It is very h e lp fu l to y o u r ability to an sw er in d iv id u a l q u e stio n s in L iste n in g P art C i f y ou

ca n a n tic ip a te w h at th e q u e s tio n s w ill b e a n d listen sp ec ific a lly fo r th e an sw ers to th o s e
q u e s tio n s (as you d id in L iste n in g P art B ).
Exam ple

(A) For three weeks.
(B) For three days.
(C) For three months.
(D) For three hours.
You try to anticipate the question:

How long does (something) last?
In th is e x a m p le, y o u can b e q u ite c e r ta in th a t o n e o f th e q u e stio n s w ill b e a b o u t h o w lo n g

so m e th in g lasts. S in c e you are su re th a t th is is o n e o f th e q u e s tio n s, y o u c a n liste n ca re
fully for c lu e s th a t w ill give y o u th e answ er. T h is e x a m p le sh ow s th a t a h e lp fu l strategy is
th e r e fo r e to lo o k b riefly at th e an sw ers in th e test b o o k , b e fo r e y o u actu ally h e a r th e talks
o n th e rec o rd in g , a n d try to d e te r m in e th e q u e s tio n s that y o u will b e ask ed to answer.
EXER CISE 24: Study th e fo llo w in g answ ers a n d try to d e te r m in e w h a t th e q u e s tio n s will
be. (You sh o u ld n o te th at p e r h a p s y o u w ill o n ly be ab le to p r e d ict p art o f a q u e stio n , rather
th an th e c o m p le te q u e s tio n .) If y o u c a n n o t p r e d ict th e q u estio n in a sh o rt p e r io d o f tim e,
th e n m ove o n to th e n e x t g r o u p o f answ ers. Q u e stio n 1 has b e e n an sw ered fo r you.
1 rw stin n - When does the talk probably take place?_________________________________ •

(A) During a biology laboratory session.
(B) In a biology study group.
(C) O n the first day o f class.
(D) Just before the final exam.
2. Q uestion:_______________________________ ________________________________________________
(A) O nce a week.
(B) Two times a week.
(C) Three tim es a week.
(D) For fifteen hours.
3. Q uestion:______________________________ _________________________________________________
(A) To do the first laboratory assignment.
(B) To take the first exam.
(C) To study the laboratory manual.
4. Q uestion:______ ___________________________ ______________________________________________
(A) Room assignments.
(B) Exam topics.
(C) Reading assignments.
(D) T he first lecture.
LISTENING PART C 107
5. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) Exams and lab work.
(B) Reading and writing assignm ents.
(C) Class participation and grades on exam inations.
(D) Lecture and laboratory attendance.
6. Q uestion:_____________________________________________
(A) What caused the Ring o f Fire.
(B) The volcanoes o f the Ring o f Fire.
(C) Hawaiian volcanoes.
(D) D ifferent types o f volcanoes.
7. Q uestion:_____________________________________________
(A) The Ring o f Fire.
(B) The characteristics o f volcanoes in the Ring o f Fire.
(C) The volcanoes o f Hawaii.
(D) Mauna Loa.
8. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) In Hawaii.
(B) In the U nited States.
9. Q uestion:_____________________________________________
(A) They are not so violent.
(B) They are located along the Ring o f Fire.
(C) They contain a lot o f gas.
(D) They contain thick lava.
10. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) A volcano on the Ring o f Fire.
(B) An island in Hawaii.
(C) A long, low volcanic mountain.
(D) An explosive volcano.
11. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) An artist.
(B) A tour guide.
(C) An Indian.
(D) Orville Wright.
12. Q uestion:_____________________________________________
(A) Several.
(B) Sixty thousand.
(C) Sixteen million.
(D) M illions and m illions.
13. Q u estion :_____________________________________________
(A) T he National Air and Space Museum.
(B) The M useum o f Natural History.
(C) T he American History M useum.
(D) T he Sm ithsonian Arts and Industries Building.
14. Q u estion :_________________________________ ______

(A) The American History Museum.
(B) The Sm ithsonian Arts and Industries Building.
(C) The Washington Museum.
(D) The National Air and Space Museum.
15. Q u estion :________________________________________
(A) To the White House.
(B) To the Smithsonian.
(C) To the mall.
(D) To various other museums.
W H IL E LIS TE N IN G
S k i l l 25: DETERM INE TH E TO PIC

As you listen to ea ch talk in L isten in g Part C, y o u sh o u ld b e th in k in g a b o u t th e to p ic (su b
je c t) o r m a in id e a fo r th e talk (as you d id in L iste n in g Part B ). S in ce th e first se n te n c e is
g e n e ra lly a to p ic se n te n c e , y o u sh o u ld b e ask in g y o u r se lf w hat th e to p ic is w h ile you are
lis te n in g ca refu lly to th e first p art o f th e talk.
Exam ple

(man) The major earthquake that occurred east o f Los Angeles in
1971 is still affecting the economy o f the area today.
You think:
The topic of the talk is the effect of the 1971 earthquake on
Los Angeles today.
E X ER C ISE 25: L isten to th e first part o f e a c h o f th e talks, a n d d e c id e o n th e to p ic o f

e a ch talk.
N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT EXERCISE 25.
1. What is the topic o f Talk 1?

LISTENING PART c
S k i l l 26: D R A W C O N C L U S IO N S A B O U T W HO , WHAT, W H EN , W H ER E
As y o u listen to e a c h talk in L iste n in g Part C , y o u sh o u ld b e tr y in g to se t th e situ a tio n in
you r m in d (a s y o u d id in L iste n in g Part B ). You s h o u ld b e th in k in g th e fo llo w in g
th ou gh ts:
• W ho is talkin g ?
• W hen does the talk probably take place?
• W here does the talk probably take place?
• W h a t course is the talk concerned w ith?
• W h a t is the source o f in fo rm a tio n fo r the talk?
Exam ple

(woman) The next stop on our tour o f Atlanta will be the original
hom e o f Coca-Cola, at 107 Marietta Street. Coca-Cola
was manufactured at this location un til early in
September o f 1888.
You think:
Who is probably talking? (a tour guide)
Where are they? (in Atlanta)
When does the talk take place? (in the middle of a tour)
EX ER C ISE 26: L iste n to th e first p art o f e a c h o f th e talks a n d try to im a g in e th e situ a

tio n . T h e n an sw er th e q u e s tio n s in th e text.
o N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT EXERCISE 26.

Talk 1
1. W ho is probably talking? _____________________________________________
2. W here does the talk probably take p l a c e ? _____________________________________________
3. W hen does the talk probably take place? _____________________________________________
4. What course is b ein g discussed? _____________________________________________

Talk 2
1. W ho is probably talking? _____________________________________________
2. W here does the talk probably take place? _____________________________________________
3. W hen does the talk probably take place? _____________________________________________
4. What course is b ein g discussed? ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Talk 3
1. W ho is probably talking? ---------------------------------------------------------------------
2. W here does the talk take place? _____________________________________________
3. W hen d oes the talk take place? _____________________________________________

S k i l l 27: LISTEN FOR ANSW ERS IN ORDER
T h e r e are tw o p o ssib le m e th o d s to u se w h ile y o u liste n to th e talks in L iste n in g Part C.

• You can j u s t listen to the talk (a n d ignore the answers).
* You can follow along w ith the answers w hile you listen.
S o m e stu d e n ts p refer to ju s t listen to th e talk w h ile it is b e in g sp o k e n , a n d i f th a t m e th o d
w orks w ell fo r y o u , th e n th at is w h at y o u sh o u ld d o . O th e r stu d e n ts fin d th a t th ey can a n
sw er m o r e q u e s tio n s co rrectly i f they read a lo n g w ith th e answ ers w h ile th e talk is b e in g
g iv en . B e ca u se th e d etail q u e stio n s are a n sw ered in ord er, it is p o ssib le to read a lo n g
w h ile y o u lis te n to th e talk in th e r e c o r d in g p rogram .
Exam ple
On the recording, you hear: In your test book, you read (same time):
(woman) The Great Chicago Fire began on 1. (A) In a bam.
October 8, 1871, and, according to (B) In Mrs. O’Leary’s home.
legend, began when a cow knocked (C) In a cow pasture.
over a lantern in Mrs. O ’Leary’s (D) In a lantern factory.
bam . No matter how it began, it
was a disastrous fire. The preceding 2. (A) The dry weather prior to the fire
sum m er had been exceedingly dry made it worse.
in the Chicago area, and the extreme (B) It happened during the summer.
dryness accompanied by Chicago’s (C) Chicago’s winds made it worse.
infam ous winds created an inferno (D) It killed many people.
that destroyed 18,000 buildings and
killed more than 300 people before
it was extinguished the following day.

(narrator) Ỉ. According to legend, where did
the Great Chicago Fire begin ?
2. Which o f the following is not
true about the Great Chicago Fire?
W h en you read th e answ ers to th e first q u e stio n , y o u can an ticip a te th a t th e first q u estio n
is: Where did som ething happen'? As you listen , y o u d e te r m in e th at th e fire b e g a n in M rs.
O 'Leary's barn. T h e r e fo r e , y o u can a n tic ip a te that th e b est answ er to th e first q u estio n
is (A ).
I f you rea d th e answ ers to th e se c o n d q u e s tio n w h ile y o u listen to th e talk, y o u can d e
te r m in e th at answ ers (A ), (C ), an d (D ) are tru e. A n sw er (B ) is n o t true: th e fire d id n o t
b e g in in th e su m m er, it b e g a n in October, w h ich is in th e a u tu m n . T h e r e fo r e , answ er (B ) is
th e b e st answ er to th e q u e stio n Which o f the fo llo w in g is n o t true about the Great Chicago F ire?
LISTENING PART C
T O E F L EXER CISE 27: L isten to e a c h c o m p le te talk a n d answ er th e q u e s tio n s th a t follow ,
n N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 27.
1. (A) During a biology laboratory 9. (A) They are not so violent.

session. (B) They are located along the Ring o f
(B) In a biology study group. Fire.
(C) On the first day o f class. (C) They contain a lot o f gas.
(D) Just before the final exam. (D) They contain thick lava.
2. (A) O nce a week. 10. (A) A volcano on the Ring o f Fire.
(B) Two times a week. (B) An island in Hawaii.
(C) Three times a week. (C) A long, low volcanic m ountain.
(D) For fifteen hours. (D) An explosive volcano.
3. (A) To do the first laboratory 11. (A) An artist.
assignment. (B) A tour guide.
(B) To take the first exam. (C) An Indian.
(C) To study the laboratory m anual. (D) Orville Wright.
12. (A) Several.
4. (A) Room assignments. (B) Sixty thousand.
(B) Exam topics. (C) Sixteen m illion.
(C) Reading assignments. (D) M illions and m illions.
(D) T he first lecture.
13. (A) T he National Air and Space
5. (A) Exams and lab work. Museum.
(B) Reading and writing assignments. (B) T he Museum o f Natural History.
(C) Class participation and grades on (C) T he Am erican H istory M useum.
exam inations. (D) T he Sm ithsonian Arts and
(D) Lecture and laboratory attendance. Industries Building.
6. (A) What caused the Ring o f Fire. 14. (A) T he Am erican H istory M useum.
(B) T h e volcanoes o f the Ring o f Fire. (B) The Sm ithsonian Arts and
(C) Hawaiian volcanoes. Industries Building.
(D) Different types o f volcanoes. (C) The W ashington M useum.
(D) T he National Air and Space
7. (A) T h e Ring o f Fire.
Museum.
(B) T h e characteristics o f volcanoes in
the Ring o f Fire. 15. (A) To the W hite H o u « .
(C) T he volcanoes o f Hawaii. (B) To the Sm ithsonian.
(D) Mauna Loa. (C) To the mall.
(D) To various other m useum s.
8. (A) In Hawaii.
(B) In the U n ited States.
T O E F L REV IEW E X E R C ISE (S k ills 2 3 -2 7 ): In th is e x e r c ise , y o u w ill u se all o f th e in fo r

m a tio n th a t y o u le a r n e d in Skills 2 3 th r o u g h 27.
B e fo r e th e r e c o r d in g p rogram b e g in s, y o u s h o u ld read over th e answ ers to q u e stio n s 1

th r o u g h 12 a n d d o th e follo w in g :
• A n tic ip a te the topics you w ill hear.
• A n tic ip a te the questions.
W h ile y o u are lis te n in g to th e talks, you sh o u ld d o th e follow in g:
• L isten fo r the topic in the fir s t sentence.

• D raw conclusions about the situ a tio n (w ho, w h at, w h e n , w h er e).
• Listen f o r the answers in order.
n N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL REVIEW EXERCISE (SKILLS 23-27).
(A) O ther librarians. 7. (A) Alcohol.

(B) Undergraduate students. (B) Nicotine.
(C) Students who are not in the (C) Caffeine.
business department. (D) A reduced supply o f blood.
(D) Graduate business students. g (A) It increases the flow o f blood to the
2. (A) It opens at 7:00 A.M. skin.
(B) It closes at 7:00 P.M. (B) It causes increased consum ption of
(C) It closes at midnight. alcohol.
(D) It is always open. (C) It prevents the skin from receiving
enough nourishm ent.
3. (A) Com puter area and business
(D) It causes stress.
materials.
(B) Magazines and newspapers. 9. (A) Before the Civil War.
(C) Business departm ent and library (B) At the end o f the Civil War.
staff offices. (C) At the beginning o f the twentieth
(D) First and second floors o f the century.
library. (D) W ithin the last decade.
4. (A) Go hom e. 10. (A) The Civil War ended.

(B) Return to class. (B) T he U.S. governm ent issued a large
(C) Work on the computers. am ount o f paper currency.
(D) Tour the library. (C) T he price o f gold plum m eted.
(D) T he value o f gold becam e inflated.
5. (A) A student in health services.
(B) A drug abuse lecturer. 11. (A) The president.
(C) A derm atologist. (B) The president’s brother.
(D) A representative o f the tobacco (C) The president’s brother-in-law.
industry. (D) T he president’s wife.
6. (A) How to reduce nicotine and other 12. (A) Issue greenbacks.
addictions. (B) Sell gold.
(B) How stress affects the skin. (C) Corner the gold markeL
(C) The effects o f alcohol on health. (D) H old its gold reserves.
(D) How to achieve optim al health.

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LISTENING

T h e first se c tio n o f th e T O E F L test is th e L iste n in g C o m p r e h e n s io n se c tio n . T h is se c tio n

1. P a rt A c o n sists o f thirty sh o r t co n v e rsa tio n s, e a c h fo llo w e d by a q u e s tio n . You m u st

For e a c h o f th e thirty q u e s tio n s in P art A o f th e L iste n in g C o m p r e h e n s io n s e c tio n o f th e

On the recording, you hear:

In your test book, you read:

A n sw er (C ) is th e b e st answ er to th e q u e s tio n . W hy not n e xt m o n th ? is a s u g g e s tio n th a t th e y

STRATEGIES FOR THE LISTENING PARTA QUESTIONS

1. A s you listen t o each sh o r t c o n v e rsa tio n , focu s on th e se c o n d line o f th e

T h e fo llo w in g skills will h e lp you to im p le m e n t th e se str a teg ie s in th e L iste n in g Part A

S k ill I: FO C U S O N T H E SEC O N D LINE

In L iste n in g Part A you w ill h ea r a sh o rt c o n v e r sa tio n in v o lv in g two p e o p le ; th is con versa­

On the recording, you hear:

In your test book, you read:

T h e s e c o n d lin e o f th is co n v e rsa tio n in d ic a te s th a t B illy forgot to tu r n in his paper, a n d this

T h e fo llo w in g ch art o u tlin e s th e m o st im p o r ta n t strategy for L iste n in g P art A:

STRATEGY#!: FOCUS ONTHE SECOND LINE

E X E R C ISE 1: In th is e x e r c ise , y o u s h o u ld fo c u s o n th e s e c o n d lin e o f th e c o n v e r sa tio n ,

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 1: In th is e x e r c is e , lis te n ca re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s­

N ow BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE I.

1. (A) H e is leaving now. 5. (A) H er eyes hurt.

On the recording, you hear:

In your test book, you read:

T h e fo llo w in g ch a rt o u tlin e s a very im p o r ta n t strategy for L iste n in g Part A:

STRATEGY #2: CHOOSE ANSWERS WITH SYNONYMS

EX E R C ISE 2: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e key w ord s in th e se c o n d lin e o f e a c h sh o rt c o n ­

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 2: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n carefu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s ­

N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 2.

On the recording, you hear:

In your test book, you read:

T h e k ey w o rd s in th e s e c o n d lin e o f th e c o n v e r sa tio n are searching a n d apartm ent. In a n ­

T h e fo llo w in g ch a rt o u tlin e s a very im p o r ta n t strategy fo r L iste n in g Part A:

STRATEGY #3: AVOID SIMILAR SOUNDS

1. Identify key words in the second line of the conversation.

E X E R C ISE 3: In this e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e key w ord s in th e s e c o n d lin e o f e a c h sh o rt c o n ­

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 3: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n ca re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n a n d q u e s­

N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 3.

T O E F L E X E R C ISE (S k ills 1 -3 ): In th is e x e r c is e , listen carefu lly to th e sh o rt c o n v ersa tio n

D N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE (SKILLS 1-3).

S k ill 4: D R A W C O N C L U S IO N S A B O U T WHO, WHAT, W H ER E

It is c o m m o n in L iste n in g P art A to ask y o u to draw s o m e k in d o f c o n c lu s io n . In th is type

On the recording, you hear:

In your test book, you read:

T h e c lu e s y o u r class, homework, a n d q u iz in th e c o n v e r sa tio n te ll y o u th a t th e m a n is p r o b a ­

A n o th e r type o f c o n c lu s io n th a t is c o m m o n in L iste n in g P art A is to d e te r m in e w h a t

On the recording, you hear:

In your test book, you read:

T h e m an says th a t h e w o u ld lik e to check the books out now. S in c e th e circulation desk is w h e r e

A fin a l type o f c o n c lu s io n th a t is c o m m o n in L iste n in g Part A is to d e te r m in e where

On the recording, you hear:

In your test book, you read:

T h e c lu e s water, sa n d , a n d s u n ta n lotion in th e c o n v e r sa tio n tell y o u th at th is c o n v e rsa tio n

T h e fo llo w in g ch a rt o u tlin e s th e key p o in t th a t y o u sh o u ld r e m e m b e r a b o u t th is type

CONCLUSIONS ABOUT WHO, WHAT, WHERE

2. WHAT will s/he probably do next?

3. W H ERE does the conversation probably take place?

E X E R C ISE 4: In th is e x e r c ise , r ea d th e sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n an d q u e s tio n , u n d e r lin e the

1. (m an) I ’d like to deposit thừ check in (A) A store clerk.

(man) Did you get the bread, eggs, (A) In a restaurant.

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 4: In th is e x e r c is e , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s ­

n N O W BEGIN THE RECORDING PROGRAM AT TOEFL EXERCISE 4.

1. (A) In a photography studio. 6. (A) On a playground.

S k ill 5: LISTEN FOR W HO A N D WHAT IN PASSIVES

In L iste n in g Part A you w ill h ea r a sh o rt c o n v e r sa tio n in v o lv in g two p e o p le ; th is con versa

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 1: In th is e x e r c is e , lis te n ca re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

EX E R C ISE 2: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e key w ord s in th e se c o n d lin e o f e a c h sh o rt c o n

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 2: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n carefu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

T h e k ey w o rd s in th e s e c o n d lin e o f th e c o n v e r sa tio n are searching a n d apartm ent. In a n

E X E R C ISE 3: In this e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e key w ord s in th e s e c o n d lin e o f e a c h sh o rt c o n

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 3: In th is e x e r c ise , liste n ca re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n a n d q u e s

T h e c lu e s y o u r class, homework, a n d q u iz in th e c o n v e r sa tio n te ll y o u th a t th e m a n is p r o b a

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 4: In th is e x e r c is e , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

It is so m e tim e s d iffic u lt to u n d e rsta n d who or w h a t is d o in g th e a c tio n in a passive se n

T O E F L E X ER C ISE 5: In th is e x e r c is e , liste n c a re fu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

EX E R C ISE 6: In th is e x e r c ise , u n d e r lin e th e c o n fu s in g n o u n s in e a c h sh o r t c o n v e rsa

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 6: In th is e x e r c is e , liste n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

T O E F L E X E R C IS E 8: In th is e x e r c ise , lis te n carefu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r sa tio n a n d q u e s

T O E F L E X E R C ISE 9: In th is e x e r c is e , lis te n ca refu lly to th e sh o r t c o n v e r s a tio n a n d q u e s

N e g a tiv e s ca n b e u s e d w ith c o m p a r a tiv e s in L iste n in g Part A o f th e T O E F L test. A s e n