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Below is a TOEFL Listening Practice Set based on BSJ University. Each item simulates a short lecture or classroom conversation and targets one of the three TOEFL Listening question types you requested.

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1. Gist Question, 2. Organization Question, 3. Inference Question, 4. Function Question


1. Gist Question, 2. Organization Question, 3. Inference Question, 4. Function QuestionOnline version Below is a TOEFL Listening Practice Set based on BSJ University. Each item simulates a short lecture or classroom conversation and targets one of the three TOEFL Listening question types you requested. by Mario Moreno 1 7. Professor Mario – Speech Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Listen carefully to these two sentences: "I scream" and "ice cream." Although they sound very similar, stress and linking help listeners distinguish between them. Question: Why does Professor Mario mention the phrases "I scream" and "ice cream"? a A. To tell a joke b B. To provide an example of how stress and linking affect pronunciation c C. To introduce vocabulary about food d D. To compare American and British English 2 1. Professor Blanca – Biology Audio (simulated): Professor Blanca: Today we'll explore how plants survive in dry environments. We'll examine several adaptations, including deep root systems, waxy leaves that reduce water loss, and the ability to store water in their stems. By understanding these characteristics, we can better appreciate how plants survive in deserts. Question: What is the lecture mainly about? a A. Different kinds of desert animals b B. How plants survive in dry environments c C. The causes of drought d D. How deserts are formed 3 2. Professor Jonathan – Technology Audio (simulated): Professor Jonathan: Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common in our daily lives. Today we'll discuss how AI is used in education, healthcare, and transportation, as well as some of the ethical questions surrounding its rapid development. Question: What is the lecture mainly about? a A. The history of computers b B. The future of transportation c C. The uses and impact of artificial intelligence d D. Medical careers in technology 4 3. Professor Rogelia – Reading Audio (simulated): Professor Rogelia: Good readers don't simply recognize words—they actively predict ideas, identify the author's purpose, and connect new information with what they already know. Today we'll learn strategies that improve reading comprehension. Question: What are the students mainly learning about? a A. How to improve reading comprehension b B. Different kinds of books c C. The history of literature d D. Grammar rules for writing 5 4. Professor Luz – Chemistry Audio (simulated): Professor Luz: There are two major types of chemical reactions we'll discuss today. First, synthesis reactions combine simpler substances to form a more complex compound. In contrast, decomposition reactions break a compound into simpler substances. We'll examine examples of each before comparing their characteristics. Question: How does Professor Luz organize the lecture? a A. By explaining a laboratory experiment b B. By comparing two types of chemical reactions c C. By describing the history of chemistry d D. By presenting a problem and a solution 6 5. Professor Raul – Statistics Audio (simulated): Professor Raul: Conducting a survey involves several important steps. First, researchers identify the population they want to study. Next, they select a sample. Then they collect the data and analyze the results. Finally, they interpret the findings before writing their conclusions. Question: How does Professor Raul organize the lecture? a A. By comparing two research methods b B. By describing a process step by step c C. By explaining historical events d D. By discussing mathematical theories 7 6. Professor Mynor – Social Studies Audio (simulated): Professor Mynor: Industrialization brought many benefits, including increased production and new jobs. However, it also caused pollution, overcrowded cities, and difficult working conditions. Historians continue to debate whether the advantages outweighed the disadvantages. Question: How does Professor Mynor organize the lecture? a A. By classifying economic systems b B. By presenting a timeline of historical events c C. By discussing the advantages and disadvantages of industrialization d D. By explaining the causes of war 8 8. Professor Arely – Language Arts Audio (simulated): Professor Arely: Imagine reading a mystery novel where the ending is revealed in the first chapter. That's why authors carefully control the order in which they present information. Question: Why does Professor Arely mention a mystery novel? a A. To recommend a book b B. To give an example that explains why organization is important in writing c C. To introduce a literature assignment d D. To compare two types of novels 9 9. Professor Javier – Physical Education Audio (simulated): Professor Javier: Think of warming up like slowly starting a car engine on a cold morning. Your muscles also need time to prepare before intense exercise. Question: Why does Professor Javier compare warming up to starting a car engine? a A. To explain how engines work b B. To criticize students who skip warm-ups c C. To clarify why warming up is important before exercise d D. To discuss automobile safety 10 10. Professor Mario – Speech (Function Question) Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Listen to these two sentences: "I want to eat." "I wanna eat." Notice that the second version sounds more natural in everyday conversation. I'm not saying you should always use wanna, but I want you to recognize how connected speech sounds when native speakers talk. Question: Why does Professor Mario present two different versions of the same sentence? a A. To compare formal and informal writing styles. b B. To demonstrate how connected speech makes spoken English sound more natural. c C. To explain why students should always use gonna instead of going to. d D. To test whether students can memorize pronunciation rules. 11 11. Professor Mario – Speech (Function Question) Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Most students think pronunciation is about making individual sounds correctly. That's only part of it. If listeners can't follow your rhythm and stress, perfect pronunciation of each word won't help much. Question: Why does Professor Mario say, "That's only part of it."? a A. To disagree with the students' definition of pronunciation. b B. To introduce another aspect of pronunciation that students should consider. c C. To criticize students for not studying enough. d D. To conclude the discussion about pronunciation. 12 1. Gist Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Today we'll practice connected speech. You'll learn how native speakers link words together, reduce certain sounds, and use sentence stress to make their speech sound more natural. Question: What is the lecture mainly about? a A. Different English accents b B. Techniques for improving natural English pronunciation c C. The history of the English language d D. Common grammar mistakes 13 2. Organization Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: We'll begin with word stress, then move on to sentence stress, and finally practice linking sounds in short conversations. Each skill builds on the previous one. Question: How does Professor Mario organize the lecture? a A. By comparing British and American pronunciation b B. By describing a learning process step by step c C. By explaining the causes of pronunciation problems d D. By presenting advantages and disadvantages 14 3. Inference Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Your pronunciation has improved a lot since the beginning of the semester. You still need to work on intonation, but you're much easier to understand now. Question: What can be inferred about the students? a A. They have mastered every aspect of pronunciation. b B. Their pronunciation was weaker earlier in the semester. c C. They no longer need to practice speaking. d D. They will study intonation in another course. 15 4. Function Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Listen to these two phrases: "an apple" and "a napple." They may sound similar if you don't pay attention to linking. That's why careful listening is just as important as careful speaking. Question: Why does Professor Mario compare the phrases "an apple" and "a napple"? a A. To introduce new vocabulary about food. b B. To demonstrate how linking can change what listeners hear. c C. To explain the difference between British and American English. d D. To test whether students know the article an. 16 5. Function Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Don't worry if you don't sound like a native speaker. Our goal is to be understood, not to be perfect. Question: Why does Professor Mario say, "Our goal is to be understood, not to be perfect."? a A. To encourage students to focus on effective communication rather than perfect pronunciation. b B. To explain why native speakers pronounce words differently. c C. To introduce a lesson about pronunciation mistakes. d D. To compare native and non-native speakers.

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1. Gist Question, 2. Organization Question, 3. Inference Question, 4. Function QuestionOnline version

by Mario Moreno

8. Professor Arely – Language Arts Audio (simulated): Professor Arely: Imagine reading a mystery novel where the ending is revealed in the first chapter. That's why authors carefully control the order in which they present information. Question: Why does Professor Arely mention a mystery novel?

9. Professor Javier – Physical Education Audio (simulated): Professor Javier: Think of warming up like slowly starting a car engine on a cold morning. Your muscles also need time to prepare before intense exercise. Question: Why does Professor Javier compare warming up to starting a car engine?

1. Gist Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Today we'll practice connected speech. You'll learn how native speakers link words together, reduce certain sounds, and use sentence stress to make their speech sound more natural. Question: What is the lecture mainly about?

2. Organization Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: We'll begin with word stress, then move on to sentence stress, and finally practice linking sounds in short conversations. Each skill builds on the previous one. Question: How does Professor Mario organize the lecture?

3. Inference Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Your pronunciation has improved a lot since the beginning of the semester. You still need to work on intonation, but you're much easier to understand now. Question: What can be inferred about the students?

5. Function Question Audio (simulated): Professor Mario: Don't worry if you don't sound like a native speaker. Our goal is to be understood, not to be perfect. Question: Why does Professor Mario say, "Our goal is to be understood, not to be perfect."?