CHAPTER
I
MATERIAL
A. TOEFL
TOEFL
is an acronym that stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It
measures your proficiency in the English language in an academic context. Most
universities and colleges in the US and Canada require you to take the TOEFL
test if you want to apply for a place to study there. In most countries the
TOEFL is a computer-based test (CBT), this means you have to follow
instructions on a screen and answer questions interactively. The TOEFL test
consists of the following disciplines: reading, listening and writing. If you
want to score high marks in all three sections, you need an extensive
vocabulary. That's why we have analyzed typical TOEFL test questions to
pick out those words that occur frequently. We then created interactive
multiple choice tests that will help you learn essential TOEFL vocabulary.
There is a total of 120 vocabulary tests for you in this section containing 600
frequently used TOEFL words. You can test and improve your knowledge in
two ways: You can either match words with their meanings or meanings with their
words. Every test contains 10 questions and each question has 4 answer options.
You have to select the correct answer. Once you have completed a test, you can
check your results by clicking on the "check your score" button.
The
purpose of Section One of the TOEFL test is to test your understanding of
spoken English. Vocabulary, spoken structures, and English sounds and
intonation are tested. For the most part, topics used in this section are
informal and conversational. Some general academic topics are used in the short
lecture segments of this section.
There
are three parts in the Listening Comprehension section of the TOEFL test:
1.
Part
A consists of
thirty short conversations, each followed by a question. You must choose the
best answer to each question from the four choices in your test book.
2.
Part
B consists of
two longer conversations, each followed by a number of questions. You must
choose the best answer to each question from the four choices in your test
book.
3.
Part
C consists of
three talks, each followed by a number of questions. You must choose the best
answer to each question from the four choices in your test book.
B.
GENERAL
STRATEGIES
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
C.
STRATEGIES
FOR THE SHORT DIALOGUE
1.
As
you listen to each short conversation, focus on the second line of the
conversation.
The answer to the question is generally found in the second line of the
conversation.
2.
Keep
in mind that the correct answer is probably a restatement of a key word or idea
in the second line of the conversation.
Think of possible restatements of the second line of the conversation.
3.
Keep in mind that certain
structures and expressions are tested regularly in listening part A.
4.
Keep in mind that these questions
generally progress from easy to difficult. This means that questions 1 through 5 will be the
easiest questions and questions 26 through 30 will be the hardest questions.
5.
Read the answers and choose the
best answer to each question.
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 not understand the
complete conversation, you can find the correct 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.
D. SKILL
12:
LISTEN FOR LISTEN FOR EXPRESSIONS OF AGREEMENT
Often speakers on the TOEFL
agree or disagree with another speaker. These are expressions that show
agreement with a positive statement (one that does not have not
or n’t in it):
•
So
do I. So did I. So can I. etc.
•
I
do too. I did too. I can too.
etc.
•
Me
too. (This sounds more informal.)
For example:
(Woman) I think that lecture was
really boring.
(Man) So do I! It was so
dull!
When we agree with a negative statement (one that uses not or
’nt), we can say:
•
Neither
do I. Neither did I. Neither can I. etc.
•
I
don’t either. I didn’t either. I can’t either. etc.
•
Me
either. (This sounds very informal.)
For example:
(Woman) I don’t think that
homework was difficult.
(Man) Neither do I. It was
pretty easy.
We can also use the following idioms and expressions to agree with any
statement, positive or negative:
•
I
agree.
•
I’ll
say!
•
You
bet!
•
You
can say that again!
•
I’ll
second that.
•
Isn’t
it? Wasn’t he? Didn’t they?
etc.
•
Isn’t
it, though? Wasn’t he, though? etc.
•
Who
wouldn’t? Who doesn’t? etc.
•
I
couldn’t agree with you more. (= I strongly agree.)
When we disagree with a statement (positive or negative), we can use
these expressions. Sometimes the speaker will also begin with “I’m sorry.”
•
I
disagree.
•
I
couldn’t agree with you less. (= I strongly disagree.)
•
That’s
not the way I see it.
•
I
can’t say I agree.
•
Well,
I don’t know about that.
For example:
(Woman) I think that lecture was
really boring.
(Man) I couldn’t agree with
you less. It was fascinating!
EXERCISE
In
this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question on the
recording, and then choose the best answer to the question. You should pay
particular attention to expressions of agreement. Now begin the recording at
TOEFL exercise 12.
1.
(A)She needs to check into the
hospital.
(B)
She thinks the man should visit her.
(C)
She doesn’t want to go to the hospital.
2.
(A) The man should repeat himself
(B) The prize was quite new.
(C) She was also surprised.
(D) The new surface was praised.
3.
(A) The woman has a nice pet.
(B) He agrees with the woman.
(C) A bit of luck would be nice.
(D) He should put the drinks on ice.
4.
(A) They moved just after the baby
was born.
(B) He saw that the woman was moving.
(C) The movie was really good.
(D) He shares the woman’s opinion.
5.
(A) She has over three classes.
(B) She’s glad to talk about the classes.
(C) She’d like him to tell her about the classes.
(D) She’s also happy that the classes arefinished.
6.
(A) His ideas about sports are
similar to the woman’s.
(B) They should watch a game on television together.
(C) He thinks he’s better at sports than the woman.
(D) He doesn’t like sports at all.
7.
(A) She needs a straw for the
coffee.
(B) She agrees with the man.
(C) She has been coughing strongly.
(D) She is feeling strong today.
8.
(A) It was possible to take a math
class.
(B) The matter could not possibly be discussed.
(C) It was impossible to attend the math exam.
(D) He has the same opinion as the woman.
9.
(A) They always go out for dinner.
(B) They should cook dinner outside.
(C) She thinks they should go out, too.
(D) She would like the man to prepare dinner tonight.
10.
(A) He is in agreement about the
teacher.
(B) Her story was quite interesting.
(C) He would like the woman to respect what he said.
(D) The history teacher will give the same lecture again.
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