Quiz: TOEFL - Listening Section


TOEFL - Listening SectionOnline version There are three sections to the Listening Test. Part A, questions 1 - 30 are short conversations. Then part B are a little longer conversations, questions 31 to 37. Finally, you will listen to short talks about a specific topic in questions 38 to 50. Read the questions and choose the best answer. You can pause the audio, go back to one question and listen again. However, remember you only have 45 minutes for this exercise. by NorthernLight English By TalentEducation 1 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a She doesn't understand the instructions. b She lost the instructions she was reading. c She doesn't want to follow the directions. d She thinks she and her friend are lost. 2 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a He will complete his paper this month. b The mine has been closed for a month. c It is taking him a long time to write his paper. d He can help the woman in a little while. 3 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a Ashtrays aren't allowed here. b There aren't any cigarettes here. c She can't see very well. d Smoking probably isn't permitted here. 4 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a She'll take her work with her on vacation. b She and the man will have a good time on vacation. c She won't have time for a vacation. d She thinks she can finish her work on time. 5 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a He'd like a larger piece this time. b He doesn't want any more. c His first piece was too large. d He'd like some more in a little while. 6 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a She thinks he might be late to work. b His income isn't high enough. c She isn't sure he'll come to work today. d She'd like to talk to him, too. 7 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a She has never seen such a long concert. b She enjoyed the concert very much. c She'll take the man along. d She didn't like the last song. 8 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a It is not a bad idea to telephone the college. b She will call the college for the man. c Her eyes hurt, so she cannot see very well. d She will give the man's application to her colleagues. 9 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a Gas station attendant. b Housekeeper. c Bank teller. d Flight attendant. 10 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a Ask someone to help him with his computer. b Read the instructions for setting up his computer. c Try to take his computer apart by himself. d Use his computer to help him set up his math project. 11 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a She's trying to tie the bow. b She will call the man as soon as possible. c She is talking on the phone. d She hasn't gone home yet. 12 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a The woman didn't want to deliver the invitation. b The woman would be gone on Saturday. c The woman would take the man to dinner. d He needed to take the invitation to the woman. 13 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a Susan only has three glasses. b Susan knows about her third class. c He missed a class because of Susan. d Susan didn't attend one class. 14 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a She'd like the man to pour her a glass of water. b It stopped raining three days ago. c It probably won't rain again for a few days. d The garden doesn't need any more water. 15 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a He's looking forward to working with Fred. b They need to handle the photographs carefully. c Fred should be treated like a professional. d Their project will be the best. 16 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a She has to give a test tomorrow morning. b She can't take her test first thing in the morning. c She won't be able to join them for dinner. d She intends to join them tonight after dinner. 17 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a She was only in the hospital for a short time. b She will leave for the hospital soon. c She was ill for quite some time. d He will finally have time to visit her the hospital tomorrow. 18 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a She wasn't as qualified as the other applicants. b She didn't really want to get the job. c She wasn't very friendly to the other applicants. d No one could measure the value of her past experience. 19 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. a Buy her mother a different gift. b See what her mother wants first. c Make her mother's package look more like a gift. d Find something else that her mother would like. 20 The woman can have as much time as she needs. Choose one or more answers a The woman can have as much time as she needs. b He doesn't have any time to talk. c He wants to see the woman on Friday. d He may not be able to extend the deadline. 21 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a Borrow Susan's car to go to the airport. b Ask Susan if she will take him to the airport. c Write Susan a check for her car. d Find out if Susan will be at the airport. 22 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a She might have to postpone the start of her vacation. b She is glad that the meeting will take place while she is gone. c She will reschedule the meeting for the end of this week. d She heard that the man couldn't come to the meeting. 23 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a Any place but the library is good. b He doesn't mind meeting at the library. c He can't think of a good place to meet. d He isn't sure where the woman wants to meet. 24 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a He will be checking out several references. b He is looking for a job. c He was hired without references. d He has just began his new position. 25 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a Go out for some soup. b Buy her a soda. c Take back his soda. d Turn down her offer. 26 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a He hasn't had a good meal in a long time. b The woman should avoid eating in restaurants. c The woman doesn't care for spicy food. d He will help the woman prepare dinner. 27 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a The glue Greg lent him is not sticking. b Greg needs to fix the fence at his house. c Greg doesn't do any socializing. d He hasn't been able to reach Greg by phone. 28 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a She couldn't hear the professor's lecture. b She doesn't agree with what the professor said. c She couldn't see over the professor's head. d She didn't understand the professor. 29 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a He couldn’t see the ski trail in front of him. b He is going to look for something else to do. c He wanted to go skiing. d He'll reschedule his trip. 30 Listen to the question and choose the correct answer. Choose one or more answers a Call all of the guests one more time. b Give the list of guests to the woman to check over. c Go over to Ben's house to check on the preparations. d Make sure all of Ben's friends have been invited. 31 Listen to this conversation and choose the correct answer for questions 31 to 34. Question 31: How did the woman know there was a meeting? a She organized the meeting. b The man told her. c She received a call. d She read about it. 32 Why will the woman participate? a She likes to work hard. b She doesn't have a job and can afford the time. c She agrees that the Heart Association is a worthy organization. d She likes to dance. 33 What will the woman do for the club? a She will sell raffle tickets. b She will ask her aunt to give a big prize. c She will go to Florida for spring break. d She will work for the travel agency. 34 Why did the man he would buy a raffle ticket? a He'd like to enjoy some good weather. b He has always wanted to fly an airplane. c He will have time off after the season. d Dancing takes too much energy. 35 Listen to this conversation and choose the correct answer for questions 35 to 37. Question 35: Why did the woman arrive late? a She was taking a math test. b She had to fill out a survey after her class. c She was questioning some of the ideas presented in Professor Keene’s lecture. d She was correcting quizzes for Professor Keene. 36 According to the conversation, in what way does environment influence a person's outlook? a It has little effect on shaping a person’s outlook on life. b In the early years, too many failures may produce a pessimist. c A pessimist usually doesn't take advantage of life experiences. d The environment is unusually cruel to pessimists. 37 Listen again: What was said about the role of conscience for pessimists and optimists? a Optimists use their consciences to their advantage. b Pessimists have a good relationship with their consciences. c The conscience plays a minor role in shaping one’s outlook. d Pessimists follow the dictates of conscience, even though they might not want to. 38 Listen to this talk and choose the correct answer for questions 38 - 41. Question 41: Where does this talk most probably take place? a In a school. b At the post office. c On an airplane. d In a museum. 39 Why is Samuel Langley important? a He designed the first airplane to carry a passenger. b His work provided valuable information for inventors who came after him. c He was the first man to cross the Potomac River. d He put together an aeronautics collection. 40 What appears on the commemorative stamp discussed by the speaker? a The Potomac River. b Several items of historical significance. c A steam engine. d One of Langley's inventions. 41 What will the speaker probably do next? a Move into the next room. b Buy a commemorative stamp. c Take a ride in the Aerodrome #5. d Try to create a new model. 42 How are shore birds different from oceanic birds? a They use landmarks to navigate. b They fly at higher altitudes. c They are disoriented by large bodies of water. d They don’t spin, turn and wheel. 43 How do experts believe that oceanic birds navigate? a They have a strong sense of smell and can keep track of land. b They are guided by the Arctic and the Antarctic. c Their urge to breed leads them back to land. d They use the stars and some innate magnetic sense. 44 What is the significance of the story about the Shearwater taken from its home in Great Britain? a It seems cruel to take a bird so far from its home. b It was a new experiment to fly a bird on an airplane. c The bird was able to find its way home under seemingly impossible circumstances. d The bird was able to fly from the north to the south pole without getting lost. 45 In which university class would this talk most likely take place? a Ocean geology. b Biology. c Psychology. d Geography. 46 What can we infer about the speakers attitude toward nature's mysteries? a Science and technology will eventually unlock all mysteries. b Some of nature's mysteries may be beyond our understanding. c It is hard to believe that ocean birds don't breed at sea. d All we need to do is wait; ocean birds will show us how they navigate. 47 What conclusions does the speaker draw from the fact that birth order differences seem to exist? a Parents tend to want and love their first-born children more than the others. b Parents know that their first-born children are likely to be brighter, so they push them to succeed. c Parents tend to treat children differently depending on whether they are first-, second-, or later born children. d Parents run out of time and energy and neglect their later-born children. 48 What does the speaker say about parents' ability to counteract the effects of birth order? a Children's personalities are fixed by birth order and nothing can be done about it. b With sensitive parenting, parents can take steps to reduce the affects of birth order. c If parents continue to pay attention to the middle child, he or she will be more flexible. d Oldest children would be more sociable if they were given more independence. 49 Why does the speaker say that middle children often have the most comfortable spot in the family? a Older and younger children tend to fight with each other more often than with the middle child. b The middle child gets better quality attention and more love from the parents. c Middle children are less dependent on their parents' approval than the oldest child but free from the pressure of being the youngest. d Middle children are brighter, more capable, more serious-minded and more flexible than their siblings. 50 What significance does the speaker give to the fact that first-born children are outnumbered in the U.S. population by nearly two to one? a First-born children are under a lot of pressure to compete successfully since they are so outnumbered. b First-born children have to dominate their younger siblings or else face being overwhelmed by them. c First-born children are brighter and more capable; therefore, they don't have to worry about being outnumbered. d In spite of this statistic, a large percentage of high achievers are first-born children.

1

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

She doesn't understand the instructions.

b

She lost the instructions she was reading.

c

She doesn't want to follow the directions.

d

She thinks she and her friend are lost.

2

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

He will complete his paper this month.

b

The mine has been closed for a month.

c

It is taking him a long time to write his paper.

d

He can help the woman in a little while.

3

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

Ashtrays aren't allowed here.

b

There aren't any cigarettes here.

c

She can't see very well.

d

Smoking probably isn't permitted here.

4

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

She'll take her work with her on vacation.

b

She and the man will have a good time on vacation.

c

She won't have time for a vacation.

d

She thinks she can finish her work on time.

5

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

He'd like a larger piece this time.

b

He doesn't want any more.

c

His first piece was too large.

d

He'd like some more in a little while.

6

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

She thinks he might be late to work.

b

His income isn't high enough.

c

She isn't sure he'll come to work today.

d

She'd like to talk to him, too.

7

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

She has never seen such a long concert.

b

She enjoyed the concert very much.

c

She'll take the man along.

d

She didn't like the last song.

8

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

It is not a bad idea to telephone the college.

b

She will call the college for the man.

c

Her eyes hurt, so she cannot see very well.

d

She will give the man's application to her colleagues.

9

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

Gas station attendant.

b

Housekeeper.

c

Bank teller.

d

Flight attendant.

10

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

Ask someone to help him with his computer.

b

Read the instructions for setting up his computer.

c

Try to take his computer apart by himself.

d

Use his computer to help him set up his math project.

11

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

She's trying to tie the bow.

b

She will call the man as soon as possible.

c

She is talking on the phone.

d

She hasn't gone home yet.

12

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

The woman didn't want to deliver the invitation.

b

The woman would be gone on Saturday.

c

The woman would take the man to dinner.

d

He needed to take the invitation to the woman.

13

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

Susan only has three glasses.

b

Susan knows about her third class.

c

He missed a class because of Susan.

d

Susan didn't attend one class.

14

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

She'd like the man to pour her a glass of water.

b

It stopped raining three days ago.

c

It probably won't rain again for a few days.

d

The garden doesn't need any more water.

15

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

He's looking forward to working with Fred.

b

They need to handle the photographs carefully.

c

Fred should be treated like a professional.

d

Their project will be the best.

16

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

She has to give a test tomorrow morning.

b

She can't take her test first thing in the morning.

c

She won't be able to join them for dinner.

d

She intends to join them tonight after dinner.

17

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

She was only in the hospital for a short time.

b

She will leave for the hospital soon.

c

She was ill for quite some time.

d

He will finally have time to visit her the hospital tomorrow.

18

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

She wasn't as qualified as the other applicants.

b

She didn't really want to get the job.

c

She wasn't very friendly to the other applicants.

d

No one could measure the value of her past experience.

19

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

a

Buy her mother a different gift.

b

See what her mother wants first.

c

Make her mother's package look more like a gift.

d

Find something else that her mother would like.

20

The woman can have as much time as she needs.

Choose one or more answers

a

The woman can have as much time as she needs.

b

He doesn't have any time to talk.

c

He wants to see the woman on Friday.

d

He may not be able to extend the deadline.

21

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

Borrow Susan's car to go to the airport.

b

Ask Susan if she will take him to the airport.

c

Write Susan a check for her car.

d

Find out if Susan will be at the airport.

22

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

She might have to postpone the start of her vacation.

b

She is glad that the meeting will take place while she is gone.

c

She will reschedule the meeting for the end of this week.

d

She heard that the man couldn't come to the meeting.

23

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

Any place but the library is good.

b

He doesn't mind meeting at the library.

c

He can't think of a good place to meet.

d

He isn't sure where the woman wants to meet.

24

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

He will be checking out several references.

b

He is looking for a job.

c

He was hired without references.

d

He has just began his new position.

25

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

Go out for some soup.

b

Buy her a soda.

c

Take back his soda.

d

Turn down her offer.

26

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

He hasn't had a good meal in a long time.

b

The woman should avoid eating in restaurants.

c

The woman doesn't care for spicy food.

d

He will help the woman prepare dinner.

27

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

The glue Greg lent him is not sticking.

b

Greg needs to fix the fence at his house.

c

Greg doesn't do any socializing.

d

He hasn't been able to reach Greg by phone.

28

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

She couldn't hear the professor's lecture.

b

She doesn't agree with what the professor said.

c

She couldn't see over the professor's head.

d

She didn't understand the professor.

29

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

He couldn’t see the ski trail in front of him.

b

He is going to look for something else to do.

c

He wanted to go skiing.

d

He'll reschedule his trip.

30

Listen to the question and choose the correct answer.

Choose one or more answers

a

Call all of the guests one more time.

b

Give the list of guests to the woman to check over.

c

Go over to Ben's house to check on the preparations.

d

Make sure all of Ben's friends have been invited.

31

Listen to this conversation and choose the correct answer for questions 31 to 34. Question 31: How did the woman know there was a meeting?

a

She organized the meeting.

b

The man told her.

c

She received a call.

d

She read about it.

32

Why will the woman participate?

a

She likes to work hard.

b

She doesn't have a job and can afford the time.

c

She agrees that the Heart Association is a worthy organization.

d

She likes to dance.

33

What will the woman do for the club?

a

She will sell raffle tickets.

b

She will ask her aunt to give a big prize.

c

She will go to Florida for spring break.

d

She will work for the travel agency.

34

Why did the man he would buy a raffle ticket?

a

He'd like to enjoy some good weather.

b

He has always wanted to fly an airplane.

c

He will have time off after the season.

d

Dancing takes too much energy.

35

Listen to this conversation and choose the correct answer for questions 35 to 37. Question 35: Why did the woman arrive late?

a

She was taking a math test.

b

She had to fill out a survey after her class.

c

She was questioning some of the ideas presented in Professor Keene’s lecture.

d

She was correcting quizzes for Professor Keene.

36

According to the conversation, in what way does environment influence a person's outlook?

a

It has little effect on shaping a person’s outlook on life.

b

In the early years, too many failures may produce a pessimist.

c

A pessimist usually doesn't take advantage of life experiences.

d

The environment is unusually cruel to pessimists.

37

Listen again: What was said about the role of conscience for pessimists and optimists?

a

Optimists use their consciences to their advantage.

b

Pessimists have a good relationship with their consciences.

c

The conscience plays a minor role in shaping one’s outlook.

d

Pessimists follow the dictates of conscience, even though they might not want to.

38

Listen to this talk and choose the correct answer for questions 38 - 41. Question 41: Where does this talk most probably take place?

a

In a school.

b

At the post office.

c

On an airplane.

d

In a museum.

39

Why is Samuel Langley important?

a

He designed the first airplane to carry a passenger.

b

His work provided valuable information for inventors who came after him.

c

He was the first man to cross the Potomac River.

d

He put together an aeronautics collection.

40

What appears on the commemorative stamp discussed by the speaker?

a

The Potomac River.

b

Several items of historical significance.

c

A steam engine.

d

One of Langley's inventions.

41

What will the speaker probably do next?

a

Move into the next room.

b

Buy a commemorative stamp.

c

Take a ride in the Aerodrome #5.

d

Try to create a new model.

42

How are shore birds different from oceanic birds?

a

They use landmarks to navigate.

b

They fly at higher altitudes.

c

They are disoriented by large bodies of water.

d

They don’t spin, turn and wheel.

43

How do experts believe that oceanic birds navigate?

a

They have a strong sense of smell and can keep track of land.

b

They are guided by the Arctic and the Antarctic.

c

Their urge to breed leads them back to land.

d

They use the stars and some innate magnetic sense.

44

What is the significance of the story about the Shearwater taken from its home in Great Britain?

a

It seems cruel to take a bird so far from its home.

b

It was a new experiment to fly a bird on an airplane.

c

The bird was able to find its way home under seemingly impossible circumstances.

d

The bird was able to fly from the north to the south pole without getting lost.

45

In which university class would this talk most likely take place?

a

Ocean geology.

b

Biology.

c

Psychology.

d

Geography.

46

What can we infer about the speakers attitude toward nature's mysteries?

a

Science and technology will eventually unlock all mysteries.

b

Some of nature's mysteries may be beyond our understanding.

c

It is hard to believe that ocean birds don't breed at sea.

d

All we need to do is wait; ocean birds will show us how they navigate.

47

What conclusions does the speaker draw from the fact that birth order differences seem to exist?

a

Parents tend to want and love their first-born children more than the others.

b

Parents know that their first-born children are likely to be brighter, so they push them to succeed.

c

Parents tend to treat children differently depending on whether they are first-, second-, or later born children.

d

Parents run out of time and energy and neglect their later-born children.

48

What does the speaker say about parents' ability to counteract the effects of birth order?

a

Children's personalities are fixed by birth order and nothing can be done about it.

b

With sensitive parenting, parents can take steps to reduce the affects of birth order.

c

If parents continue to pay attention to the middle child, he or she will be more flexible.

d

Oldest children would be more sociable if they were given more independence.

49

Why does the speaker say that middle children often have the most comfortable spot in the family?

a

Older and younger children tend to fight with each other more often than with the middle child.

b

The middle child gets better quality attention and more love from the parents.

c

Middle children are less dependent on their parents' approval than the oldest child but free from the pressure of being the youngest.

d

Middle children are brighter, more capable, more serious-minded and more flexible than their siblings.

50

What significance does the speaker give to the fact that first-born children are outnumbered in the U.S. population by nearly two to one?

a

First-born children are under a lot of pressure to compete successfully since they are so outnumbered.

b

First-born children have to dominate their younger siblings or else face being overwhelmed by them.

c

First-born children are brighter and more capable; therefore, they don't have to worry about being outnumbered.

d

In spite of this statistic, a large percentage of high achievers are first-born children.

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