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Listening Comprehension
1
Approximately 40 Minutes
50 Questions
In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to
understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section with
special directions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or
implied by the speakers in this test. When you take the actual TOEFL test, you will not
be allowed to take notes or write in your test book. Try to work on Practice Test in the
same way.
PART A
Directions
In part A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each
conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and
questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible
answers in your book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the
number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer
you have chosen.
Here is an example.
A
A
You learn from the conversation that neither the man nor the woman likes the
a painting.
The best answer to the question ”What does the man mean ?“ is (A), “He doesn't
a likes
the painting either. " Therefore, the correct choice is (A). d
d
1. (A) She won’t be able to go with the man.
(B) She doesn’t think Frank is arriving until tomorrow morning.
(C) She has to pick up Frank at 2:00.
(D) She doesn’t know when her class will end.
W : Did you catch our very own Professor Stiller on TV last night?
M : I almost missed it. But my mother just happened to be watching at home and gave
me a call. What does the man mean?
Jawab : (B) His mother told him his professor was on television.
Key Word : my mother gave me a call
Pembahasan : Ibu Si Pria meneleponnya dan memberitahu bahwa Profesor Stiller
ada di televisi.
W : These summer days are getting to be more than I can take. It was even too hot
to go to the pool yesterday.
M : Hold on. According to the weather report, we should have some relief by the end of
the week. What does the man mean?
M : My roommate and I have decided to do our own cooking next semester. W :Then I
hope you have a lighter schedule than this term. What problem does the woman
think the man may have?
PART B
Directions
In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you
will hear several questions. The conversation and questions about it will not be
repeated
After you hear a question, read the four passable answers in your book, and
choose the best answer. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the question
and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
PART C
Directions
In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. After each talk, you will hear
Same questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated.
After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your book and choose the
best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the
Space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Here is an example.
The best answer to the question "What is the main purpose of the program?", is (C), "To
explain the workings of the brain." Therefore, the correct choice is (C).
The best answer to the question ‘'Why does the speaker recommend watching the
program ?" is (D), ‘’It will help with course work." Therefore, the correct choice is (D).
WRITTEN EXPRESSION
Directions
Directions: In questions 16-40 each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The
four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), and (D) Identify the one
word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on
your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that
corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Example!
Guppies are sometimes call rainbow fish because of the males’ bright colors.
A B C D
The sentence should read, "Guppies are sometimes called rainbow fish because of the
males' bright colors." Therefore, you should choose (A).
Example II
The sentence should read, "Serving several terms in Congress, Shirley Chisholm
became an Important United States politician." Therefore, you should choose (B).
21. The snapper, a large-headed fish with a long dorsal fin is named to its
A B
characteristic way of suddenly, shutting its mouth.
C D
24. During the years he composed, Charles Ives was isolation from the music world;
A B
none of his major works was publicly performed.
C D
25. Psychoanalysis is a form of therapy that attempt to eliminate conflict by alter the
A B C
personality in a positive way.
D
26. Globally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade for what we have weather
A B C D
records.
27. Silicon chips are reliable and cheap to produce in large numbers and are
A
28. Because its pitch cannot easily be altered, the oboe serves as the standard
A B
C D
29. Bursae are fluid-hlled sacs that form cushions between tendons and bones and
A B C
protect them while movement.
D
30. In 1916, United States suffragist Alice Paul founded the National Woman, s Patty,
A
a political party dedicate to establishing equal rights for women.
B C D
31. The spice cinnamon and the drugs cascara and quinine all come from bark, the
A
protective out layer of stems and roots of woody plants.
B C D
32. Tunas migrate long distances over all the world's oceans and occupy tropical,
A B C
temperate, and even some the cooler waters.
D
33. Taste buds, small sensory organ located on the tongue and palate, recognize four
A B
primary tastes: sweet, sour,salty and bitter.
C D
34. Astronauts receive extensive training to prepare themselves both physically and
A B C
psychologically for complexity and rigor of a space mission.
D
36. Some of the earliest mechanical devices were designed to raise water from
A B C
streams for the irrigate of crops.
D
37. The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 increased the territory of the United States
A
by approximate 846,000 square miles, practically doubling of the area of the United
B C D
States.
38. A most useful tool for analyzing the elemental composition of fossils is the
A B C
electron probe, a modify electron microscope.
D
39. Few substance on Earth equal the beauty of gemstones such as twinkllng
A B C
diamonds, green emeralds, red rubles, blue sapphires, and multicolored opals.
D
40. For the purposes of the fine and decorative arts, metals have been used elther in
A B C
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15. W : Come on, we’re almost there. I’ll race you to the top of the hill.
M : Oh, i’m so out of shape. I might have to crawl the rest of the way. What can be
inferred about the man?
16. M : Yes, hello, huh, this Robert White calling. Could Doctor Jones see me on
Tuesday morning instead of Tuesday afternoon?
W : Tuesday morning? Let’s see... Is that the only other time you could come? What
does the woman imply?
17. M : I really need to make some extra money. I’ve practically spent my entire budget
for the semester.
W : You should check out the new cafeteria. I think there are a few openings left in
the evening. What does the woman suggest the man do?
18. M : Driving at night always makes me tired. Let’s stop for dinner.
W : Fine. And let’s find a motel too. Instead of continuing on, we can get an early start
tomorrow. What will the speakers probably do?
19. M : This notice says that all the introductory psychology classes are closed.
W : That can't be true. They are supposed to be thirteen sections of it this semester.
What does the woman mean?
Jawab : (D) She’s surprised that all the sections are hlled.
Key Word : That can’t be true.
Pembahasan : ”Tidak mungkin’j yang diucapkan Si Wanita adalah kalimat ekspresa‘
keterkejutan. Ia terkejut karena semua kelas psikologi yang terdin‘ dari
13 bagian, semuanya telah penuh.
21.M: Oh, my shirts‘ sleeve... must have gotten caught on that nail.
W : Here, let me take a look. Hmm, with a needle and thread this can be mended and
look just like new. What does the woman mean?
23. M : lfigured it all out. It looks like it’ll take us about six hours to drive from here
to Chicago.
W : It’d be more relaxing to take the train. But I guess we should watch our
expenses. What does the woman imply?
24. M : I’ve been working out at the gym since January. So... I’ve been wanted to get in
better shape.
W : You looked terrific! Seems like all your hard work has paid off. What does the
woman mean?
25. M :This heat is unbearable, if only we’ve gone to the beach Instead.
W : Why with the museums and restaurants in Washington, I'd be happy here no
matter what the weather. What does the woman mean?
26. M : I don’t know what to do wIth TImmy. This mornIng I found orange juice spilled
all over the kitchen fioor.
W: Don't be so hard on him. He’s only four. What does the woman Imply?
Jawab : (C) The man should be more understanding,
Key Word : Don’t be so hard on him
Pembahasan : Si Wanita menyarankan agar Si Pria Ieblh pengert‘lan kepada
Timmy karena umurnya baru empat tahun.
27. W : When’s a good time to get together to discuss our history project?
M : Other than this Wednesday, one day is as good as the next. What does the man
mean?
28. M : Congratulations! I heard your field hockey team is going to the Mid-Atlantic
Championships!
W : Yeah. Now we’re all working hard to get ready for our game tomorrow. What
will the woman probably do this afternoon?
30. W : If you rub some soap on that draw, It might stop sticking.
M : Well, maybe. But ifl took out the paper that’s fallen down in back, that will help
for sure. What is the problem?
Jawab : (D) Something Is blocklng the back of the drawer.
Key Word : the paper that’s fallen down In back
Pembahasan : Sesuatu tersangkut dl belakang laci..
PART B
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:Oh, hi, Cathy, sure. What’s up? : Well, l’ve been meaning to talk to you about the
situation in the office.
I’m not in that very often. lt’s so noisy that I can’t work.
:That’s exactly what I’m getting at. We’re supposed to be able to do our preparation and
marking in that office. But have you notice? Jack constantly has students coming
in to get help with his course. A lot of people are going in and out. : Has anybody
spoken to him about it? : No, not yet. But someone’s going to have to. : We can’t really
ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we? : No, of course not. But l’m
not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it’s
: Hum... could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When TAs have to talk with the
students, they could go to the meeting room and not use the office. You know, there’s a
room down the hall, a rather small room that we could ask to use. It’s only for
storing supplies. : You mean that little storage room? Oh, that would be too small.
:Are you sure? With the cabinets taken out, it might be bigger than it looks. : Come to
think of it, you maybe on to something. I’d like to have a look at that room. Can we go
there now?
31. What problem at the office are Cathy and Stan discussing?
Key Word : It’s so noisy Pembahasan: Si Pria berkata bah wa suasana di kantor ter/a/u
berisik.
Jawab : (D) Try to get a room to use for meetings. Key Word : could we ask for a kind
of meeting room
Pembahasan: Si Pria menyarankan agar mereka menemukan tempat lain yang dapat
digunakan untuk pertemuan.
34. What does Cathy say about Stan’s suggestion? Jawab : (C) She thinks it might work.
Key Word : Come to think of it, you maybe on to something Pembahasan: Si Wanita
berpikir mungkin ide Si Pria dapat dilakukan. Question 35 through 38: Listen to a
conversation between two students.
w : No problem. I thought you might want to go over it together. And anyway, it helps
me review. Hope you’re feeling better now.
M : I am. Thanks. So you said she talked about squid? Sounds a little strange.
w :Well, actually, it was about the evolution of sea life, a continuation from last week.
The octopus and the squid descended from earlier creatures with shells. They survived
by shattering their shells, somewhere between 200 and 500 million years ago.
M :That’s a pretty long span of time.
W : I know. That’s what she said though. To be precise, exactly when they emerged is
uncertain and why is still unexplained.
M :Some squid are really huge. Can you imagine something that big if it sti|| had a
shell? W :Actually, it's because they lost their shells that they could evolve to a bigger
size.
M : Make sense. But some are really huge. I've read about fishermen that caught squid
that weight over a ton. Did she talk about how that happens?
W : Not really, but she did mention some unusual cases. In 1933 in New Zealand, they
caught a squid... let’s see here... it was 22 yards long. Its eyes were 18 inches across Can
you imagine?
: Doctor Simpson thinks there are probably even larger ones that haven't been found,
because squid are intelligent and fast, so they can easily get away from humans. Maybe
some of those monster stories are true.
36. Why does the man need to talk to the woman about the class?
37. According to the woman, what happened 200 to 500 million years ago?
PART C
Questions 39 through 42: Listen to a talk given by the dean of the School of Education.
Professor Dodge will act as a mentor to the tutors. He’ll be available to help you with
lesson plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tuesday and
Thursday afternoon. You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutoring
next week.
I'm sure you’ll enjoy this community service and you’ll gain valuable experience at the
same time. It looks good on your resume too, showing that you have experience with
children and that you care about your community. If you’d like to sign up or if you have
any questions, stop by Professor Dodge’s office this week.
pembahasan: Program ”One on One” tersebut bertujuan untuk memberf banmm tu torial
kepada siswa seko/ah dasar yang kesu/itan da/am meng/radapi
pelajaran.