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This part of the test has different forms for the paper and pencil TOEFL test and the IBT. The following examples are for the PBT. IBT examples will be forthcoming. PBT TOEFL test listening example 1: "I feel under the weather" means that "the woman is not feeling well"; the answer is B. PBT listening example 2: Man: No, I just got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Narrator: What does the man mean? (A) The woman is wrong. "To get up on the wrong side of the bed" is an idiomatic expression that means "to be in a bad mood." The correct answer is B. Woman: Oh, I wouldn't say that. I took Chemistry 402 last quarter, and I think the course went very smoothly. Narrator: What does the woman mean? (A) The chemistry class is very tough. "Oh, I wouldn't say that" indicates that the woman disagrees with the man. The best answer is C. EX.2 Woman: I've heard great things about that movie that just came out. You want to go see it tonight? Narrator: What does the man mean? (A) He needs to take a break from his studying. "I'd better take a rain check this time" means that the person "cannot do the activity." The correct answer is D. EX.3 Woman: The bus isn't supposed to arrive at this stop for another 30 minutes. I guess we'll just have to wait until it comes. Man: Normally I'd agree with you, but I'm only going to the next stop, and I feel like stretching my legs. Narrator: What does the man mean? (A) He is going to wait for the bus. "I feel like stretching my legs" means that the man "feels like walking." The correct answer is C. EX.4 Man: How did you feel about the movie? Woman: I was really moved by the performances. What did you think? Man: I found them uneven: strong in some scenes, weak in others. Narrator: What does the man mean? (A) He has never seen a better movie. "Uneven" means "inconsistent"; the correct answer is B. EX.5 Woman: It's burning up in here. When is the technician supposed to arrive? Man: I called the company over an hour ago. They said she was on her way. Woman: Yea, but the last time it took days for them to send someone out. Man: You're right, it's anybody's guess when she'll show up. Narrator: What do these people mean? (A) She will come at any moment. "It's anybody's guess" means that there is "no way to know exactly when" the person will arrive. The correct answer is C. Woman: The milk in the refrigerator is sour. I don't think it's drinkable. Man: No joke. The expiration date was three weeks ago. (A) The woman has an extremely sour disposition. (B) They need to replace the refrigerator. (C) The woman is just kidding. EX.7 Man: It looks like Jane is coming apart at the seams. I think she should seek psychological help. Woman: Oh, I wouldn't say that. She seems to be coping with her problems reasonably well. Narrator: What does the woman imply? (A) Jane is not losing emotional control. Man: What does Susan think about her new job? I've heard it through the grapevine that she's dissatisfied. Woman: It's not exactly that. She simply feels that she's not cut out for it. Narrator: What does the woman say about Susan? (A) She is cutting classes. (B) She works on grape vines. (C) She feels she isn't suited for her new job. (D) Susan's new job is too simple. EX.9 Woman: I'd like to buy a new car, but this model of Toyota is too expensive. Man: More so than I thought. Narrator: What does the man say about the car? (A) He thinks it is extremely nice. (B) He thought the car was less expensive. (D) He would prefer more choices. Answers: Ex. 8: C, Ex. 9: B Man: John's grades in math are incredibly low. Maybe he needs a tutor to get through the class. Woman: That could be true, but we should talk to him first. (A) Study math with John. EX.11 Man: If I weren't on a diet I would. Strawberry cheesecake is my favorite. Narrator: What is the man probably going to do? (A) Pass up the food. (B) Try a bite of the cake. Answers: Ex.10: C, Ex. 11: A Man: It's really hot today. The temperature must be over a hundred. The forecast is for rain in the afternoon. Woman: How about putting off the picnic until tomorrow? Man: If I were you I wouldn't take it anymore. I'd let her know how you feel. Narrator: What does the man suggest the woman do? (A) Take more rest breaks while at work.. Answers: Ex. 12: B, Ex. 13: D EX.14 Woman: The truck is gone and I don't see Fred anywhere. Man: He must have decided to go to work after all. Narrator: What had the man assumed about Fred? EX.15 Man: Michael passed the GRE test easily. Woman: You're surprised? (A) Michael would do well on the test. Answers: Ex 14: B, Ex. 15: A Man: When it comes to fixing faucets, I hear you're the best in town.. Woman: That, and replacing pipes. Narrator: What can be inferred about the woman? (A) She's a heavy smoker. Woman: You had three rebounds and four blocked shots on the court tonight. Answers: 16:D, 17:C Man: It sounds like it is going to be extremely tough. I've heard that at the end of the quarter most of the questions are essay. Narrator: What are these people talking about? (A) A final exam they are going to take. (C) A journey they are about to take. Woman: She said to cut down on my fat intake and to get more exercise. The checkup didn't last long. (A) A sporting event. (C) A grammar exercise. Answers: 18:A, 19: B LISTENING PART A. PROBLEM QUESTIONS. Woman: Put your foot on the clutch and gently depress it. (A) His bicycle is broken. (B) He doesn't perform well in the clutch. EX.21 Man: Here, take this towel. You're dripping all over the floor. Woman: I got caught in a downpour. Narrator: What is the woman's problem? (A) She spilled her coffee as she was pouring it. (C) She tripped on the floor. (D) She is soaked. TOEFL: How To Prepare and Pass
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
(B) She is not feeling well herself.
(C) She didn't eat lunch.
(D) She disagrees with the man.
(B) He is in a bad mood.
(C) He injured his side getting out of bed.
(D) He was offended by the woman's comments.
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LISTENING COMPREHENSION: PART A: QUESTIONS 1-30: SHORT CONVERSATIONS
ON THIS PART OF THE PBT, YOU WILL HEAR 30 SHORT CONVERSATIONS. LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THE SPEAKERS.
LISTENING PART A. MEANING QUESTIONS.
(C) The chemistry class is easier than the man thinks.
(D) The chemistry class should be avoided if possible.
Man: I'd love to, but I've got a history final in two days, and I haven't studied all quarter. I think I'd better take a rain check this time.
(B) He loves the woman very much.
(C) He doesn't like going out in the rain.
(D) He will not be able to accompany the woman.
(B) He is going to wait for thirty minutes only.
(C) He is going to walk to his destination.
(D) He injured his legs and will return home.
(B) He thought the acting lacked consistency.
(C) He doesn't think the actors performed well.
(D) He had already seen the movie.
(B) She should arrive soon.
(C) There's no way to know when she'll arrive.
(D) They thought she would already have arrived.LISTENING PART A. IMPLICATION QUESTIONS.
Narrator: What does the man imply?
(D) It's not surprising the milk has ruined.
(B) Jane is more intelligent than she seems.
(C) Jane made an excellent copy of the parts.
(D) Jane wouldn't say that.
LISTENING PART A. REFERENCE QUESTIONS.
(C) He would like to take it for a test ride.LISTENING PART A. ACTION QUESTIONS.
Narrator: What are these people probably going to do next?
(B) Take John to a doctor.
(C) Discuss the problem with John.
(D) Find John a study group.
(C) Buy a strawberry cheesecake.
(D) Get the recipe for the cake.LISTENING PART A. SUGGESTION QUESTIONS.
(B) Delay their outing.
(C) Go on a picnic.
(D) Find out the weather forecast.
(B) Quit her job and find a new one.
(C) Request an immediate leave of absence from her boss.
(D) Confront her supervisor.LISTENING PART A. ASSUMPTION QUESTIONS.
(B) Fred wasn't going to work.
(C) Fred couldn't make a decision..
(D) Fred's truck was broken down..
(B) Michael never talked about his past.
(C) Michael surprised his professor.
(D) Michael was in love with her.LISTENING PART A. INFERENTIAL QUESTIONS.
(B) She plays the organ.
(C) She owns four sets of pipes.
(D) She is a plumber.
EX.17
Narrator: What can be inferred about the man?
(B) He was shot four times during the robbery.
(C) He played in a basketball game.
(D) His case was blocked in court. LISTENING PART A. SUBJECT QUESTIONS.
(B) A multiplication problem that they cannot find the solution to.
(D) Something they forgot to say to their friend.
(B) A doctor's appointment.
(D) Taking overweight people to the gym..
Narrator: What is the man's problem?
(B) She was arrested by the police.