English SMSTR 3

1 LISTENING COMPREHENSION:
The TOEFL Listening section measures your ability to understand spoken English in academic
settings. It typically includes conversations and lectures that you might encounter in a university
environment. You’ll listen to a variety of materials, such as discussions between students and
professors, and then answer questions about the content, main ideas, details, and speaker's intent.
In the TOEFL test, you will be tested in understanding spoken texts (Listening Comprehension),
understanding the structure and expression of written models (Structure and Written Expression)
related to English grammar, understanding reading (Reading Comprehension), and the ability to
understand writing (Writing). Listening questions in the TOEFL test aim to test the ability to
understand spoken language. However, it is not only the ability to listen to spoken English, but
also adequate knowledge of English grammar. All sentences in this section use grammatical
sentences and are usually in the form of complete sentences spoken in English conversation.
2 TYPES OF LISTENING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1 Questions that ask about the Main Idea
2 Questions that ask about the Topic of Discussion
3 Questions that ask about Conclusions (Conclusion/Inference)
4 Questions that ask about Detailed Information about Who, What, Where, When, and How.
5 Questions that ask about Suggestions (Suggestion/Advice)
6 Questions that ask about Implications (Implication)
7 Questions that ask about Purpose (Purpose)
8 Questions that ask about Title (Title)
9 Questions that ask about the Speaker's Attitude/View (Speaker's View)
10 Questions that ask about the Audience
3 TYPES OF TOEFL LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST QUESTIONS

1. Questions that ask for Main Thought (Main Idea) What is the main idea of this talk?
What are they talking about?
2 Questions that ask Discussion Topic What is the text about? (What is the text about?) What is
the talk about?
What does the text talk about?
What is the topic of this talk?
3 Questions that ask Conclusion (Conclusion/Inference) What can we infer from the talk?
What is the conclusion of this meeting?
4 Questions that ask for detailed information (Detailed Information) regarding Who, What,
Where, When, and How.
Where did it happen?
When did it happen?
5 How could the explorer obtained the location ?
Who is invited to the party?
What time did the meeting begin?
4 LONG CONVERSATION
In the TOEFL Listening section, a "long conversation" typically consists of a dialogue between
two speakers, such as a student and a professor or two students discussing a topic. These
conversations are longer than short conversations and may include multiple turns of dialogue,
often focusing on academic subjects or campus life.
Key features of long conversations include:
1. Length: They usually last about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Content: They often cover topics relevant to university life, such as course selection,
research projects, or campus events.
3. Questions: After listening, you will answer questions that assess your understanding of
the main ideas, specific details, and the speakers' attitudes or intentions.
Strategies for success:
 Take notes: Jot down key points, names, and important details as you listen.
 Focus on the context: Understand the setting and relationship between speakers.
 Practice active listening: Stay engaged and try to anticipate the direction of the
conversation.
This part of the TOEFL is designed to test your comprehension and ability to follow discussions
in an academic setting.
5 CASUAL CONVERSATION
In the TOEFL Listening section, a "casual conversation" refers to a shorter dialogue between two
speakers that typically takes place in informal settings. These conversations often involve topics
related to everyday life, such as social plans, personal experiences, or casual interactions
between friends.
Key features of casual conversations include:
1. Length: They are usually brief, lasting about 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Content: Topics may include daily activities, opinions on various subjects, or simple
exchanges about life events.
3. Questions: After listening, you will answer questions focused on understanding the main
ideas, specific details, and the speakers' attitudes or emotions.
Strategies for success:
 Listen for tone and mood: Casual conversations often reflect the speakers' feelings,
which can provide context for their messages.
 Take notes on key phrases: Jot down important words or ideas to help with
comprehension.
 Practice listening to everyday English: Engage with podcasts, conversations, or TV
shows to familiarize yourself with casual speech patterns.
This part of the TOEFL assesses your ability to understand informal spoken English, which is
essential for effective communication in both academic and social settings.

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1 LISTENING COMPREHENSION:

2 TYPES OF LISTENING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

3 TYPES OF TOEFL LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST QUESTIONS

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