General
Strategies TOEFL Listening Comprehension TEST
The first session is a session on TOEFL Listening Comprehension or hearing session .
In general , this session consists of 50 questions or inquiries . You are required to hear some of the conversations that had been recorded previously , and then answer the questions based on the information that has been mentioned by tape / tape .
There are three sections in Listening Comprehension sessions . The sections are:
1 . PART A - Consists of 30 short conversations , each conversation was followed by a question . You are required to choose the best answer to each question mentioned by the speaker .
2 . PART B - Consists of two long conversations , each followed by several questions . So , in a conversation contains information to answer a few ( 2 or 3 ) questions .
3 . PART C - Consists of three conversations , each conversation is followed by some questions .
General strategy
• Make sure you familiarize yourself with the clue . Each TOEFL Test has relatively the same instructions . So , the first thing or strategy that you need to take off this session is to understand the first clues about the workmanship .
• Listen to any conversation with your full attention . Concentration is the key to success . Remember , the conversation will be read only one time . So , when you miss just one conversation , then you will lose the opportunity to answer Question. So, focus attention to what was being said , this is a hearing test .
• Find out about the levels . On the Listening Comprehension session , questions were made with an easy level - was - difficult .
• Do any answers blank . When you are unsure of your answer , disconnect immediately and carefully answer about the correct answer among the choices available . Remember , there is no penalty or reduction in value against the wrong answer .
• Use the remaining time to check the previous answer . When you have finished answering a question , there are usually about a few seconds to start the next question . Take advantage of this time to check the answer to the previous question .
Strategy Part A
At the hearing session or TOEFL Listening Comprehension Test Part A , you will be loaded with 30 quick questions .. In this session , you will hear short conversations between two (2 ) speakers ( speakers ) followed by the question . Conversation and the question will not you meet the problem . Once you listen to the conversation and questions , you must choose the answer you think is most correct .
example :
Speaker 1 ( man ) : I need a motorcycle to ride to Makassar , and I do not have one .
Speaker 2 (woman ) : Why not rent one ?
Narrator : What does the woman suggest ?
choice answers
( A ) Getting a red motorcycle
( B ) Renting an apartment in Makassar
( C ) Not riding to Makassar
(D ) Renting a motorcycle for the trip answer
The correct answer is D. Renting a motorcycle for the trip .
Strategy :
( A ) Getting a red motorcycle
( B ) Renting an apartment in Makassar
( C ) Not riding to Makassar
(D ) Renting a motorcycle for the trip answer
The correct answer is D. Renting a motorcycle for the trip .
Strategy :
• Focus
attention on the second speaker or speakers 2 . In general , information about
the response of the matter implied that prescribed by the second speaker (
Speaker 2 ) . As in the example above : Narrator : What does the woman mean ?
• Always remember that the ( very likely ) the correct answer is a re - statement of the keywords . As in the example above , the key word is Rent ( as mentioned by Speaker 2 ) . Answer true also contain keywords Renting a motorcycle for the trip .
• It is important to remember that the Listening Comprehension Part A , always spinning on the topic :
o restatements
o negatives
o suggestions
o passives
o Conclusions about who and where
o expressions of agreement
• All questions are arranged by level of matter . Typically , the problems at an early stage has an easy difficulty level . More and more difficult ( because of high levels ) . Problem number 1 -5 is about the easiest , and about 26-30 is a matter which requires accurate analysis ( difficult ) .
• Remember , pay careful attention to a matter that was read , search keyword or subject / problem , and select the most correct answer . If you are in doubt , choose the answer you think is most reasonable . Do not get no answer because hesitation .
• Even if you do not understand what was being said on the whole , you still can find the correct answer .
o If you only know a few words or main idea of the second row ( what is mentioned by Speaker 2 ) , choose the answer that contains a restatement of the main idea .
o If you do not understand at all the conversation ( conversation ) , still listen to , and then choose the answer which read / penyebutannya most different to what you're listening to the conversation .
o Never choose an answer based on reason " because it sounded exactly with what was mentioned by the speaker ( speakers )
• Always remember that the ( very likely ) the correct answer is a re - statement of the keywords . As in the example above , the key word is Rent ( as mentioned by Speaker 2 ) . Answer true also contain keywords Renting a motorcycle for the trip .
• It is important to remember that the Listening Comprehension Part A , always spinning on the topic :
o restatements
o negatives
o suggestions
o passives
o Conclusions about who and where
o expressions of agreement
• All questions are arranged by level of matter . Typically , the problems at an early stage has an easy difficulty level . More and more difficult ( because of high levels ) . Problem number 1 -5 is about the easiest , and about 26-30 is a matter which requires accurate analysis ( difficult ) .
• Remember , pay careful attention to a matter that was read , search keyword or subject / problem , and select the most correct answer . If you are in doubt , choose the answer you think is most reasonable . Do not get no answer because hesitation .
• Even if you do not understand what was being said on the whole , you still can find the correct answer .
o If you only know a few words or main idea of the second row ( what is mentioned by Speaker 2 ) , choose the answer that contains a restatement of the main idea .
o If you do not understand at all the conversation ( conversation ) , still listen to , and then choose the answer which read / penyebutannya most different to what you're listening to the conversation .
o Never choose an answer based on reason " because it sounded exactly with what was mentioned by the speaker ( speakers )
Strategies Part B
At the hearing session or TOEFL Listening Comprehension Test Part B , consists of two long conversations , each followed by several questions . So , in a conversation contains information to answer a few ( 2 or 3 ) questions . In this section you will hear two longer conversations . One part of the conversation followed by some questions.
At the hearing session or TOEFL Listening Comprehension Test Part B , consists of two long conversations , each followed by several questions . So , in a conversation contains information to answer a few ( 2 or 3 ) questions . In this section you will hear two longer conversations . One part of the conversation followed by some questions.
example :
You listen :
Narrator : Questions 1 through 4 . Listen to a conversation between two people who are decorating an apartment .
Woman : Hey , Walt . Do you think you could help me hang these pictures on the wall ? There are only two of them .
Man : Sure , Monica . Where do you want them to go ?
Woman : I'd like the picture of the mountains over the fireplace , and I'd like the picture of my family over the couch . What do you think ?
Man : I think they'll ook fine there . How about if you hold the pictures while I hammer the nails into the wall ?
Woman : Okay . Let 's start with the picture of my family .
Narrator : What are the man and woman discussing ?
Answer choices :
( A ) Taking some pictures
( B ) Hanging some plants
( C ) Taking a trip to the mountains .
( D ) Putting some pictures on the wall .
The correct answer
is D. Putting some pictures on the wall
Narrator : How many pictures are there ?
Narrator : How many pictures are there ?
Answer choices
:
( A ) One
( B ) Two
( C ) Three
( D ) Four
( A ) One
( B ) Two
( C ) Three
( D ) Four
The correct answer is B. Two
Strategy
* If you possessed pillihan preview time for guess the topic and answer questions .
* Watch / listen to the conversation at the beginning because it contains topics . The topic often ask .
* When you listen to , read also the answer choices in the book at the same time . This is because the answers are arranged in order.
* The correct answer usually has the same sound .
* There must be no blank answer even if you do not know the correct answer .
* Use the remaining time to look at the answer choices for the next number .
Strategies Part C
' Talk ' in Indonesian can be interpreted monologue . You will hear three long monologues , each of which was followed a few ques . ' Talk ' example is speech , radio broadcasts , lectures , speeches , etc. . The trick to doing the same as part C of tricks to do part B.
example :
You listen :
Narrator : Questions 1 through 4 . Listen to a lecture in a history class .
Woman : Salt , the which today seems so plentiful to us , in the past used to be a valuable commodity . In the ancient past in China , salt was used to make- coins , and in parts of Africa it was traded in place of money . In the Roman Empire , soldiers were not paid in money but insead were paid in salt . In fact , the Englsih word " salary " means the amount of the which oney tat one earns , comes from the Latin root for " salt " .
Narrator : What is the topic of te talk ?
Answer choices :
( A ) Valuable commodities
( B ) Salt
( C ) Ancient China
( D ) Money
The correct answer is B. Salt
Narrator : What was the salt used for in China ?
Answer choices :
( A ) To spice food
( B ) To bui d houses
( C ) To make coins
Narrator : What was the salt used for in China ?
Answer choices :
( A ) To spice food
( B ) To bui d houses
( C ) To make coins
( D ) To locate Africa
The correct answer is C. To make coins
The correct answer is C. To make coins
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