Strategi for the TOEFL Part A
- 2. 1. Skill 1 Focus on the second line Man : Can you tell me if today’s matinee is a comedy, romance, or western? Woman : I have no idea. Narrator : What does the woman mean? (A) She has strong ideas about movies. (B) She prefers comedies over westerns and romances. (C) She doesn't like today’s matinee. (D) She does not know. Strategi for the TOEFL
- 3. 2. Skill 2 Identify the synonym Woman : Why is Barbara feeling so happy? Man : She just started working in a real estate agency Narrator : What does the man say about Barbara? (A) She always liked her work in real estate (B) She began a new job (C) She just bought some real estate (D) She bought a real estate agency Tips 1. As you listen to the second line of the conversation, focus on key words in that line. 2. If you see any synonyms for key words in a particular answers, then you have probably found the correct answer.
- 4. 3. Skill 3 Avoid similar sound Man : Have you finished packing yet? Woman : You should call the porter to get the suitcases. Narrator : What does the woman mean? (A) It's important to pack the suitcases (B) They need help carrying their bags (C) The man should pack his suit in case he needs it (D) The suitcases are quite portable
- 5. 4. Skill 4 Identify the Who, What, or Where Man : I’d like to mail this package, please. Woman : First or second class? Narrator: Who is the woman most likely to be? (A) A school administrator. (B) A postal worker. (C) A banker. (D) A teacher. Tips 1. WHO is probably talking? 2. WHAT will s/he probably do next? 3. WHERE does the conversation probably take place?
- 6. 5. Skill 5 Identify the Who and What in passives Man : Did Tasya go to the bank this morning? Woman : Yes, she did. She got a new checking account. Narrator : What does the woman imply? (A) Tasya wrote several checks (B) Tasya wanted to check up on the bank (C) A new checking account was opened (D) Tasya checked on the balance in her account
- 7. 6. Skill 6 Identify the Who and What with multiple nouns Man : Why is Daniel going back home this summer? Woman : He's returning to Vermont for his sister's wedding. Narrator : What does the woman mean? (A) Daniel is getting married this summer. (B) Daniel's sister is returning from Vermont to get married (C) Daniel will be there when his sister gets married this summer (D) Daniel came to the wedding of his sister in Vermont
- 8. 7. Skill 7 Listen for negative expressions Man : How did they get to their grandmother’s house in Matinee in only five hours? Woman : They didn’t drive slowly on the trip to Maine. Narrator : What does the woman say about the trip? (A) They drove rather quickly. (B) They couldn’t have driven more slowly. (C) They wanted to travel slowly to Maine. (D) They didn’t drive to Maine.
- 9. 8. Skill 8 Listen for double negative expressions Man : I can’t believe the news that I heard about the concert. Woman : Well, it isn’t impossible for the concert to take place. Narrator : What does the woman say about the concert? (A) There’s no possibility that the concert will take place. (B) The concert will definitely not take place. (C) The concert might take place. (D) The concert can’t take place.
- 10. 9. Skill 9: Listen for almost negative expressions Woman : Were you able to pay the electric bill? Man : I had barely enough money. Narrator : What does the man imply? (A) He had plenty of money for the bill. (B) He did not have enough money for the bill. (C) He paid the bill but has no money left. (D) He was unable to pay the bill.
- 11. 10. Skill 10 Listen for negatives with comparatives Woman : Is Lucy lazy, as usual, this semester? Man : She's never tried harder Narrator: What does the man mean? a. Lucy is always lazy b. Lucy didn't work very hard this semester c. Lucy mad strong efforts d. Lucy could have work harder