The first session is a session on TOEFL
Listening Comprehension test. In general, this session consists of 50 questions
or inquiries. The duration of time provided to answer the third part is only
for 35 minutes. We are required to hear some of the conversations that have
been recorded previously, and then answer the questions based on the
information that has been mentioned by cassette / tape recorder. This
conversation is not shown on the question paper, but you will only see about
numbers (1, 2, 3, etc..) Along with possible answers to each question (A, B, C,
and D). In this first part you will need to listen carefully and concentrate on
the conversation (dialogue and monologue). This is because you will not get a
second chance to re-listen to a conversation.
Bellows are the secret to in crease
your ability in listening according to me :
1. You must often
watching TV especially English movie and listen to it
2. You must in crease your vocabulary by watching
news and report on TV listen to them one on radio
3. Make converstation with foreign people and try
to understand of what they said,
4. Attend the having seminar at your university
and your shcol or in your city
5. Make telephone call’s with friends and try
telephone understand it
If you to the ve secret a bove I
believe that your listening score is good.
When
you take the test, remember the test, remember the suggestion listend, if you
miss a question , you always study the script look up anywords you don’t know
and study grammatical expection have coused you trauble expression.
There are three sections in
Listening Comprehension sessions. These parts are :
1. Part A. This section consists of thirty short conversation
(short conversations) between two people, both men and women. Each conversation
ended with a question. You are required to choose one of the answer choices (A,
B, C, and D) the most precise available on the question paper. The questions in
Part A number ranging from 1 to 30.
2. Part B. This
section consists of two long conversations (longer conversations) between two
people, both men and women. Each conversation is followed by four questions.
You are welcome to choose the best answer (A, B, C, and D). The questions in
Part B starting from number 31 to 38.
3. Part C.
The final section consists of three long speeches (talks) and only involves one
person (monologue). Usually in the form of academic lectures or describe
someone who was giving a lecture. Each talk is followed by four questions. You
are required to answer by selecting one best answer. The questions in Part B
starting from number 39 to 50.
For most people, Listening Comprehension is the hardest part
when TOEFL tests. This time I will try to summarize what strategies should be
done in order to answer the questions in the Listening Comprehension well.
General
strategy for Listening Comprehension Section for part A, part B and part C
1.
Be familiar with the directions. 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 the conversations and talks. You should concentrate fully on what the speakers
are saying on the recording because you will hear the recording one time only.
3. Know where the easier and more
difficult questions are generally found. Within each part of the
Listening Comprehension section, the questions generally progress from easy to
difficult.
4.
Never leave any questions blank on your answer
sheet. Even if you are unsure of the correct response, you should
answer the question. There is no penalty for guessing.
5.
Use any
remaining time to look ahead at the answers to the questions that follow.
When you finish with one question, you may have time to look ahead at the
answers to the next question.
LISTENING TEST
In the Listening test, you will be
asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire
Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions
are given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer
sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book.
Directions and Practice Questions
Directions and examples of the types
of questions you will find in the Listening Comprehension section of the TOEFL
test are below. There are three parts to this section, with special directions
for each part. Answer all questions based on what is stated or implied by the
speakers you hear.
Do not:
take notes or write in your test
book at any time
turn the pages until you are told to
do so.
Part A
Directions: In Part A, you will hear
short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear
a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions will not be
repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your
test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the
number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of
the answer you have chosen.
Here is an example.
On the recording, you will hear:
(woman) : Look, the bird
cannot fly.
(man)
: Oh, it is hurt.
(narrator) : What does the man
mean?
In your test book, you will read:
A. It’s very good looking
B. It’s injured.
C. It looks worse than it feels.
D. Its feet are little thick.
The best answer to the question,
"What does the man mean?" is B, “It’s injured." Therefore, the
correct choice is B.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
1. You will hear:
(woman)
:
What do you like about your new house?
(man)
: It’s ver.y close to a park.
(narrator)
: What does the man mean?
You will read:
A.
The house is closed up now.
B.
He parks his car close to his house.
C.
His home is near a park.
D. He doesn’t really like his new house.
2. You will hear:
(man)
:
Mark said some really nice things to me?
(woman)
: He’s very
grateful for what you did..
(narrator)
: What does the woman
say about Mark?
You will read:
A.
He did a great job.
B. He bought a crate full of fruit.
C.
He made a great foot of himself.
D.
He’s thankful.
3. You will hear:
(woman)
: Why is Lisa so
nervous?.
(man)
:
She has many pronlems.
(narrator)
: What does the man say about Lisa?
You will read:
A.
She faces many difficulties.
B. She is sick.
C.
She has no money.
D.
She is very generous.
Part B
Directions: In this part of the test
you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation you will hear
several questions. The conversations and questions will not be repeated.
After
you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and
choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you
have chosen.
Remember,
you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book.
SAMPLE CONVERSATION AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
(narrator) Questions 1
through 4. Listen to a conversation between two people who are talking about
smokers.
(man)
: Hi, you look gloomy. What’s up?"?
(woman)
: I’m sick of smokers?
(man)
:
What happened?
(woman) : You know, I was on the bus this
morning. It was sultry. And what made me crazy was that there was someone
smoking in the bus. Imagine, in the bus. I coughed all the way.
(man)
: Why didn’t you tell him to stop it?
(woman) : I did. I told him to stop smoking but he
didn’t care. It was terrible.
(man)
: Theres should be a law that bans smoking in
public spaces.
(woman)
: I completelyagree with you.
Questions:
1. On the recording, you hear:
(narrator)
: What are the man and
the woman discussing?
In your test book, you read:
A. Smoking on the bus.
B.
Finding a seat on a bus.
C. Bus fare.
D.
Ordering a bus ticket.
2. On the recording, you hear:
(narrator)
: When did the woman
take the bus?
In your test book, you read:
A.
In the middle of the night.
B.
At noon.
C. In the morning.
D.
In the afternoon.
3. On the recording, you hear:
(narrator)
: How many smokers are
in the bus?
In your test book, you read:
A.
Four.
B.
Three.
C.
Two.
D. One.
4. On the recording, you hear:
(narrator)
: What sould the
government do to ban smoking in public areas.
A.
Throw all cigarettes away.
B. Make a law banning smoking.
C. Arrest smokers.
D. Letting smokers
stop on their own.
Part C
Directions: In this part of the test
you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The
talks and questions will not be repeated.
After
you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and
choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you
have chosen.
Here is an example.
On the recording, you will hear:
(narrator) : Listen to an instructor talk to his class about a television
program.
(man) : I'd like to tell you about an
interesting TV program that'll be shown this coming Thursday. It'll be on from
9 to 10 p.m. on Channel 4. It's part of a series called "Mysteries of
Human Biology." The subject of the program is the human brain — how it
functions and how it can malfunction. Topics that will be covered are dreams,
memory, and depression. These topics are illustrated with outstanding computer
animation that makes the explanations easy to follow. Make an effort to see
this show. Since we've been studying the nervous system in class, I know you'll
find it very helpful.
Here is an example.
You will hear:
(narrator)
: What is the main
purpose of the program?
In your test book, you will
read:
A. To demonstrate the latest use of computer graphics.
B. To discuss the possibility of an economic depression.
C. To explain the workings of the brain.
D. To dramatize a famous mystery story.
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.
Here is another example.
You will hear:
(narrator) : Why does
the speaker recommend watching the program?
In your test book, you will
read:
A. It is required of all science majors.
B. It will never be shown again.
C. It can help viewers improve their memory skills.
D. It will help with course work.
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.
Remember, you are not allowed to
take notes or write in your test book.
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Irham
Ali Saifuddin, 2005, Buku Pintar TOEFL, DIVA Press, Yogyakarta.
