TOEFL ( Test of English as a Foreign Language) is one of the tests to measure proficiency in the English language are expressed in scores. TOEFL is often used by people who will continue their education. Not only for education, usually companies also provide TOEFL score requirements munimal 450.
TOEFL TEST consisting of three (3) major sections, namely Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression , and Reading Comprehension .
first
part of the TOEFL test is a listening comprehension where participants
will listen to a few short dialogue, the dialogue length, and the long
speech followed by a question the answer is in the paper choices matter.
Most people who take the test will be admitted toefl difficult in the listening . Listening
requires us memahani that are made by the speakers, we must know what the answer to answer the questions of the speakers.
Therefore, in addition to learning we must also occasionally do the questions toefl. actual TOEFL test requires the ability sump besides a sa english also deals with the strategy used when answering the questions.
In answer to the question of listening strategies in the TOEFL test
Research
and experience many English language learners demonstrate that
listening comprehension (listening and understanding) is one of the most
difficult skills to master. Growing challenges in the context of language tests such as TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS.
Here are some strategies to answer the toefl listening test:
General Strategy
a. Understand the forms of the command (Direction on each piece (part) well before the big day)
b.
Read-choice answers each question when the narrator was reading
direction and example problems (Directio already read before the day)
c. Listen to full concentration and focus your attention on the conversation you are listening
d.
Maximize ability listeing the first questions of each part
Special Strategies
PART I : Longer
Conversation
- When the narrator discuss the direction par B should read the answer choices at a glance and then record it and predict what the theme will be discussed
- When listening to the conversation, you must know the theme / topic being discussed
- Beware on each question
- Observe the conditions and situations that occur during a conversation that involves the time and place pembicaraaan, what and who discussed
PART II : Short
Conversation
- Focusing on the speaker to hear the second
- Do not panic when you do not understand the conversation verbatim in a unified, just to capture the ideas and content of the conversation
- If you can not understand what diucapakan second speaker, choose the best answer is different from what you hear
- Understand the functional forms of expression (agreement, suggestion, suprice, etc.), idiomatic expressions and situations when the conversation is done
PART III : Short
Talk
- If you have plenty of time, take a look at the answer choices listed in a booklet and find the key word
- Vigilant talks in sentences first because usually a topic for the next sentences
- Focusing listen to things related to 5-WH questions (What, Why, Who, When, Where and How)
- Draw conclusions on the situation that occurs when the conversation is done.
Here is an example and explanation about toefl .
1.
Contoh Soal TOEFL (Listening) 1 :
In answer to Example Problem TOEFL (Listening) 1 is usually a question that often comes out is:
- What does the man mean?
- What does the woman mean?
Problem:
(woman) : Why is Rangga feeling so happy ?
(man) :
He just started working in a real estate
company.
(narrator) : What does the man say about?
a. He always liked
his work in real estate c.
He just bought some real estate
b.
He began a new job d. He bought a real
estate agency
Are like this explanation to answer this question need to understand the description of the phrase. The phrase feeling so happy and just started working . sentence spoken by the second speaker meaning the same with He Began a new job .
2. Determine Who, What, and Where
Usually the TOEFL test often asks participants to determine and conclude Who, What, and Where are referred to in the conversation.
Model question often appearing in Example Problem TOEFL (Listening) 2 are:
- Who is probably talking?
- What are the speakers discussing?
- Where does the dialog/conversation probably take place?
Problem:
(man) : Did you get the bread, eggs, and milk ?
(woman) : Now we need to stand in line at the checkout counter.
(narrator) : Where does this conversation probably
take place?
a. In a restaurant c.
On a farm
b.
At a bakery d.
In a market
The relationship between keywords bread, eggs, milk first speaker uttered the phrase at the checkout counter implies that the conversation took place. Answer B at the bakery is the right answer.
3. Understanding Negative Statement
Problems are created using expressions and negative statements usually leads to a positive answer.
Model question that is often used in the toefl test are:
- What does the man mean?
- What does the woman mean?
Problem:
woman) : I can’t seem to get the door
unlocked.
(man) : That isn’t the right key for the
door.
(narrator) : What does the woman mean?
a. The key in the
drawer is on the right. c. The man has the wrong
key.
b. The should
write the message on the door. d.
The right key isn’t in the drawer.
The phrase means that the negative is not the right key to which the second speaker with the answers C means the man has the worng key . Negative term is not the right key in negative expressions have the same meaning with a positive statement has the wrong key.
4. Statement By Means Negative adverb
TOEFL usually frequently used expressions
and statements in the form of an adverb (Adverb) negtaif meaningful
example hardly, barely, scarcely, rarely, seldom are all expressed
meaning little, or almost never done.
hardly, barely, scarecely = mean little, almost no
rarely, seldom = mean almost never done / rare.
Model question Example Problem TOEFL (Listening) 4 which is often used is:
- What does the man imply?
- What does the man say about?
- What does the man/woman mean?
Problem:
(Woman) : Where you able to pay the electric
bill?
(man) : I had barely enough money.
(narattor) : What does the man imply?
a. He had plenty
of money for the bill c.
He paid the bill but has no money left
b.
He did not have enough money for the bill d. he was unable to pay the bill
The adverb phrase barely
spoken by the second speaker negative connotation and means the same as he did not have enough money for the bill.
5. Statement of Understanding Idioms
TOEFL question often use expressions and
statements purporting Kontruksi phrase whose meaning is not the same as
the combined meanings of its elements. It is known by the term idiom.
Contoh idiom :
- Burning the candle at both ends (do too much work)
- Putting his foot in his mouth (to say embarrassing things)
- Killing two birds with one stone (completing two tasks simultaneously)
- All in day's work (nothing special)
- Two heads are better than one (cooperation is better)
- be in the same boat (in similar situations)
Model question Example Problem TOEFL (Listening) 5 that often arises is:
- What does the woman mean?
- What does the man mean?
Problem:
(woman) : Thanks for changing the oil and
putting air in the tires
(man) : it’s all in a day’s work
(narattor) : What does tha man mean?
a. It will take
him a whole day to do the job c. He can
do the work at the end of the day
b. This is a regular part of his job d. He’s too busy
today to do the work
Statement by design idiom phrase said by the speaker kedau have the same meaning This is part of his regular job
Example Problem TOEFL Other
Listening: Part A
In this part you will see short
conversations between two people. Choose the best answer to each question.
Answer the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers.
1. Woman : Pardon me. Do you know what time that
this store opens?
Man : I do not, but I believe that it is
written on the door.
Narrator : What does the man imply that the woman
should do?
A. Look on the door
B. Open the door
C. Ask someone else
D. Come back later
Answer a.
2. Woman : I am going to buy Johnny a toy train for
his birthday.
Man : Are you sure he’d like one?
Narrator : What does the man imply?
A. Johnny loves toy trains
B. Johnny already has too
many toy trains
C. Johnny said he wants a
toy train
D.
Johnny may prefer something
else
Answer d.
3. Man : I need some shampoo for my hair.
Woman : All of the shampoo is in the back of the
store on the third shelf.
Narrator : What will the man probably do?
A.
Walk out of the store
B.
Buy the shampoo
C.
Come back later
D.
Go to another store
Answer b.
4. Man : Are you going to go to the
University of Texas to get your Doctorate?
Woman : I don’t think so.
Man : Why, have you been accepted to any
other schools?
Woman : Yes, I have received news of acceptance
from LSU, University of
Tennessee, and Harvard.Narrator:
What are the speakers discussing?
A.
The University of Texas
B.
Schools with Doctorate
programs
C.
Where the woman will go
to school
D.
Who can get accepted to
the most schools
Answer c.
5. Man : I’m really tired on studying for
economics every weekend.
Woman : I hear you.
Narrator : What does the woman mean?
A.
She has excellent
hearing
B.
She has heard the man
talk about this frequently
C.
She understands his
point of view
D.
She needs to have her
ears checked
Answer c.
6. Man : We are going to get ice cream.
Would you like to come with us?
Woman : I am waiting for a package to be
delivered.
Narrator : What does the woman imply?
A.
She does not eat ice
cream
B.
She has no money
C.
She does not like
packages
D.
She will not be going
Answer d.
7. Woman : Are you going to go to the ball game?
Man : You bet!
Narrator : What does the man mean?
A.
He will place a wager
on the ball game
B.
He will definitely go
to the ball game
C.
He likes to gamble
D.
He does not like ball
games
Answer b.
8. Man : That’s a nice car.
Woman : I got it almost four years ago.
Man.
It looks brand new.
Woman : Yes, it’s in good shape.
Narrator : What does the woman mean?
A.
The woman needs a new
car
B.
She likes to exercise
C.
She has a new car
D.
The car is in good
condition
Answer d.
9. Man : Did you get you movie passes?
Woman : I spoke to your secretary about it, and
she took care of it for me.
Narrator : What does the man mean?
A.
The secretary was
responsible for getting the movie passes
B.
The are no movie passes
C.
He has the movie passes
D.
The movie passes are in
the mail
Answer a.
10. Man : How do you like living in America?
Woman : I am used to it know.
Narrator : What does the woman mean?
A.
She has always liked
living in America
B.
She hates living in
America
C.
She is accustomed to
living in America
D.
She would rather live
in America
Answer c.
Listening:
Part B
In this part you
will see several longer conversations and talks. You should answer each
question on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers in the
conversation or talks.
Narrator: Listen to a lecture by a biology
instructor.Many people think of gorillas as dangerous killers. One reason for
this is that television and movies often show these animals this way. But
gorillas are really gentle animals.The gorilla is a vegetarian. It lives in the
African rain forests where it finds the fruits and plants it needs to survive.
A large, wild gorilla might eat over 40 pounds of leaves and fruit in one day.
Unfortunately, these peaceful creatures are in danger of becoming extinct. Each
year, large areas of the rain forests are being cut down. Because there is less
and less food from these forests, the number of wild gorillas is becoming
smaller and smaller.
1. The passage describes gorillas
as being:
A.
Dangerous killers
B.
Carnivores
C.
TV and movie stars
D.
Gentle animals
Answer d.
2. According to the passage, why
are gorillas in danger?
A.
Because people keep
hunting them.
B.
Because they eat too
much.
C.
Because forests get too
much rain.
D.
Because their food
supply is being destroyed.
Answer d.
3. If something is becoming extinct,
it is:
A.
Becoming lively.
B.
Dying out.
C.
Growing wild.
D.
Getting sick.
Answer b.
Narrator : Listen to the
conversation between two graduate students.
Woman : What did you think about the
assignment we were supposed to complete for
our statistics
class?
Man :
I haven’t done mine yet. Is it difficult?
Woman : Kind of. It was full of problems.
Man :
Derivative problems?
Woman : Not really, More a review of the whole semester.
Man :
Oh.
Woman : It was time consuming.
Man :
Really?
Woman. Yes. I started it at about
lunch time and didn’t finish it until supper.
Man :
I’m surprised at that.
Woman : I was too, I did not expect our professor would give us
so much.
Man :
He usually doesn’t.
Woman : I know. That is why I was surprised.
Man :
Well, I do have some free time this afternoon. Do you know when it is due?
Woman : Tomorrow.
Man :
Well, I better get moving.
4. What was on the assignment?
A.
Derivative problems
B.
A review of the whole
semester
C.
What was for lunch
D.
A surprise
answer b.
5. What did the students find
surprising?
A.
The length of the
assignment
B.
The problems
C.
Lunch
D.
The professor
Answer a.
6. What did the woman start at
lunchtime?
A.
The assignment
B.
Derivative problems
C.
Eating
D.
A surprise
Answer a.
7. What will the man probably do
next?
A.
Eat supper
B.
Move out
C.
Complete the assignment
D.
Ask the woman to supper
Answer c.
Example Problem TOEFL (Listening) along the way toefl answer the questions above. The
key to success is working toefel much practice, from practice will
certainly make it easier to answer questions and listening toefl toefl
other matters.
source:
http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOEFL
http://www.ets.org/toefl/pbt/prepare/tips/
