Review of Problems and Question for Listening Section
Review of Problems and Question for Listening Section
This review can be used to prepare for both the Paper-based TOEFL and the Computer-Based TOEFL. For the most part, the same types of problems are tested on both the Paper-Based TOEFL and the Computer Based TOEFL; however, questions on informal conversations and tours are found only on the Paper Based TOEFL.
Most of the question on both the Paper-Based TOEFL and the Computer Based TOEFL are multiple choice. Some of the questions on the Computer Based TOEFL are computer assisted.
TYPES OF PROBLEMS IN THE LISTENING SECTION
Problems like those in this Review of Listening frequently appear on Part A, B and C of the Listening Section of the TOEFL.
Part A: Short Conversation
1. Details
2. Idiomatic Expression
3. Suggestions
4. Assumptions
5. Predictions
6. Implications
7. Problems
8. Topics
Part B: Longer Conversations
9. Academic Conversations
Part C: Talks and Lectures
10. Class Discussions
11. Academic Talks
12. Lectures
Part A: Short Conversation
1. Details
Details are specific facts stated in a conversation.
In some short conversations, you will hear all of the information that you need to answer the problem correctly. You will NOT need to draw conclusions.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you must remember the details that were stated.
2. Idiomatic Expression
Idiomatic expressions are words and phrases that are characteristic of a particular language with meanings that are usually different from the meanings of each of the words used alone.
In some short conversations, you will hear idiomatic expressions, such as ” to kill time,” which means to wait.
When you hear a conversation, between two speakers, you must listen for the idiomatic expressions. You will be expected to recognize them and restate the idiom or identify the feelings or attitudes of the speaker.
It will help you if you study a list of common idioms as part of your TOEFL preparation.
3. Suggestions
A suggestion is a recommendation.
In some short conversations, you will hear words and phrases that make a suggestion, such as “you should,” “why don’t you,” or “why not.”
When you hear the words and phrases that introduce a suggestion, you must be able to recognize and remember what the speaker suggested, and who made the suggestion.
4. Assumptions
An assumption is a statement accepted as true without proof or demonstration.
In some short conversation, an assumption is proven false, and the speaker or speakers who had made the assumption express surprise.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you must be able to recognize remarks that register surprise, and draw conclusions about the assumptions that the speaker may have made.
5. Predictions
A prediction is a guess about the future based on evidence from the present.
In some short conversations, you will be asked to make predictions about the future activities of speakers involved.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you must listen for evidence from which you may draw a logical conclusion about their future activities.
6. Implications
Implied means suggested, but not stated. In many ways, implied conversations are like prediction conversations.
In some short conversations, you will hear words and phrases or intonations that will suggest how speakers felt, what kind of work or activity they were involved in, or where the conversation may have taken place.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you must listen for information that will help you draw a conclusion about the situation.
7. Problems
A problem is a situation that requires discussion or solution.
In some short conversations, you will hear the speakers discuss a problem.
When you hear a discussion between two speakers, you must be able to identify what the problem is. This may be more difficult because different aspects of the problem will also be included in the conversation.
8. Topics
A topic is a main theme in a conversation or in a piece of writing.
In some short conversations, the speakers will discuss a particular topic.
When you hear a conversation, you must be able to identify the main topic from among several secondary themes that support the topic.
Part B: Longer Conversations
9. Academic Conversations
Academic conversations are conversations between students and professors or other academic personnel on a college or university campus.
In some longer conversations, you will hear an academic conversation between two speakers. When you hear a conversation, you must be able to summarize the main ideas. You may also be asked to recall important details.
Part C: Talks and Lectures
10. Class Discussions
Class discussions are conversations that occur in classrooms.
In some talks, you will hear a class discussion between two, three or more speakers.
When you hear a discussion, you must be able to summarize the important ideas. You will usually NOT be required to remember small details.
11. Academic Talks
Academic talks are short talks that provide orientation to academic courses and procedure.
In some talks, you will hear academic talks on a variety of college and university topics.
When you hear a talk, you must able to summarize the main ideas. You must also be able to answer questions about important details. You will usually NOT be asked to remember minor details
12. Lectures
Lectures are short talks that provide information about academic subjects. They are like short lectures that might be heard in a college classroom.
In some talks, you will hear academic information in a short lecture.
When you hear a lecture, you must be able to summarize the important ideas. You must also be able to answer questions that begin with the following words: who, what, when, where, why?
Source: How to Prepare For The TOEFL – Barron’s
This review can be used to prepare for both the Paper-based TOEFL and the Computer-Based TOEFL. For the most part, the same types of problems are tested on both the Paper-Based TOEFL and the Computer Based TOEFL; however, questions on informal conversations and tours are found only on the Paper Based TOEFL.
Most of the question on both the Paper-Based TOEFL and the Computer Based TOEFL are multiple choice. Some of the questions on the Computer Based TOEFL are computer assisted.
TYPES OF PROBLEMS IN THE LISTENING SECTION
Problems like those in this Review of Listening frequently appear on Part A, B and C of the Listening Section of the TOEFL.
Part A: Short Conversation
1. Details
2. Idiomatic Expression
3. Suggestions
4. Assumptions
5. Predictions
6. Implications
7. Problems
8. Topics
Part B: Longer Conversations
9. Academic Conversations
Part C: Talks and Lectures
10. Class Discussions
11. Academic Talks
12. Lectures
Part A: Short Conversation
1. Details
Details are specific facts stated in a conversation.
In some short conversations, you will hear all of the information that you need to answer the problem correctly. You will NOT need to draw conclusions.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you must remember the details that were stated.
2. Idiomatic Expression
Idiomatic expressions are words and phrases that are characteristic of a particular language with meanings that are usually different from the meanings of each of the words used alone.
In some short conversations, you will hear idiomatic expressions, such as ” to kill time,” which means to wait.
When you hear a conversation, between two speakers, you must listen for the idiomatic expressions. You will be expected to recognize them and restate the idiom or identify the feelings or attitudes of the speaker.
It will help you if you study a list of common idioms as part of your TOEFL preparation.
3. Suggestions
A suggestion is a recommendation.
In some short conversations, you will hear words and phrases that make a suggestion, such as “you should,” “why don’t you,” or “why not.”
When you hear the words and phrases that introduce a suggestion, you must be able to recognize and remember what the speaker suggested, and who made the suggestion.
4. Assumptions
An assumption is a statement accepted as true without proof or demonstration.
In some short conversation, an assumption is proven false, and the speaker or speakers who had made the assumption express surprise.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you must be able to recognize remarks that register surprise, and draw conclusions about the assumptions that the speaker may have made.
5. Predictions
A prediction is a guess about the future based on evidence from the present.
In some short conversations, you will be asked to make predictions about the future activities of speakers involved.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you must listen for evidence from which you may draw a logical conclusion about their future activities.
6. Implications
Implied means suggested, but not stated. In many ways, implied conversations are like prediction conversations.
In some short conversations, you will hear words and phrases or intonations that will suggest how speakers felt, what kind of work or activity they were involved in, or where the conversation may have taken place.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you must listen for information that will help you draw a conclusion about the situation.
7. Problems
A problem is a situation that requires discussion or solution.
In some short conversations, you will hear the speakers discuss a problem.
When you hear a discussion between two speakers, you must be able to identify what the problem is. This may be more difficult because different aspects of the problem will also be included in the conversation.
8. Topics
A topic is a main theme in a conversation or in a piece of writing.
In some short conversations, the speakers will discuss a particular topic.
When you hear a conversation, you must be able to identify the main topic from among several secondary themes that support the topic.
Part B: Longer Conversations
9. Academic Conversations
Academic conversations are conversations between students and professors or other academic personnel on a college or university campus.
In some longer conversations, you will hear an academic conversation between two speakers. When you hear a conversation, you must be able to summarize the main ideas. You may also be asked to recall important details.
Part C: Talks and Lectures
10. Class Discussions
Class discussions are conversations that occur in classrooms.
In some talks, you will hear a class discussion between two, three or more speakers.
When you hear a discussion, you must be able to summarize the important ideas. You will usually NOT be required to remember small details.
11. Academic Talks
Academic talks are short talks that provide orientation to academic courses and procedure.
In some talks, you will hear academic talks on a variety of college and university topics.
When you hear a talk, you must able to summarize the main ideas. You must also be able to answer questions about important details. You will usually NOT be asked to remember minor details
12. Lectures
Lectures are short talks that provide information about academic subjects. They are like short lectures that might be heard in a college classroom.
In some talks, you will hear academic information in a short lecture.
When you hear a lecture, you must be able to summarize the important ideas. You must also be able to answer questions that begin with the following words: who, what, when, where, why?
Source: How to Prepare For The TOEFL – Barron’s
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