This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Toefl > Toefl Listening – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Toefl Listening Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What should you focus on when listening to a lecture in the TOEFL Listening section? A) The speaker's clothing. B) The main points and supporting details. C) The length of the lecture. D) The background noise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main points and supporting details. 2. These are types of questions in the listening section on TOEFL, except: A) Reading for gist, considering the speaker's attitude;. B) Understanding the function, making inferences and listening for details;. C) Listening for general ideas, using the dictionary and connecting content. D) Connecting content, understanding the organization and function. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Listening for general ideas, using the dictionary and connecting content. 3. What are these two people talking about? A) The office. B) The newspaper. C) The mail. D) A vacation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A vacation. 4. (A) A movie about dinosaurs(B) Tools used by paleontologists(C) Giant models of dinosaurs(D) Real dinosaur teeth A) D. B) A. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 5. What does the operator imply?https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qCWe2gFfDxbvor565uDeYbvR2eU7L7qs/view?usp=sharing A) The brakes are checked every day. B) The brakes are almost never checked. C) The brakes are checked only occasionally. D) The brakes are brand new. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The brakes are checked only occasionally. 6. Biology Question 4. What surprising information did a recent experiment reveal about lesser spear-nosed bats? A) They filter out echoes from some types of trees. B) They can analyze echoes from stationary objects with complex surfaces. C) They cannot analyze "jagged" echoes. D) They cannot analyze echoes from certain types of small moving objects. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They can analyze echoes from stationary objects with complex surfaces. 7. What is a common mistake to avoid in the TOEFL Listening section? A) Taking too many notes. B) Listening to the audio too carefully. C) Ignoring the questions. D) Focusing only on the first part of the audio. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Focusing only on the first part of the audio. 8. Why is it important to understand the context in the TOEFL Listening section? A) To guess the answers. B) To understand the main idea and details. C) To write better essays. D) To improve vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To understand the main idea and details. 9. Based on the conversation, what can be concluded about the upcoming changes? A) No conclusion can be made. B) The changes will be implemented immediately. C) The changes will result in increased profits. D) The changes will only affect a specific department. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No conclusion can be made. 10. What does the professor say about the speed of glaciers? A) It affects the amount of glacial ice that forms. B) It can be fast enough for movement to be noticeable. C) It is reduced by cracks in the ice. D) It is unusually high in colder regions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can be fast enough for movement to be noticeable. 11. How is the lecture organized? A) The professor discusses information previously learned before introducing a new idea. B) The professor introduces an experiment and some possible problems with it. C) The professor compares theories about the moon with other objects in space. D) The professor gives a historical account of theories on the origin of the moon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The professor discusses information previously learned before introducing a new idea. 12. How many practice tests should you take to prepare for the TOEFL listening section? A) At least five practice tests. B) As many practice tests as possible. C) No practice tests are necessary. D) Only one practice test is enough. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As many practice tests as possible. 13. When you learn new words, try to group them with other words used in a similar context. Mind maps are good for this.This is the tip for ..... A) Predicting content. B) Listening for gist. C) Detecting signposts. D) Inferring meaning. E) Listening for details. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Listening for gist. 14. (Woman):I heard that Sally just moved into a new, big house near the beach.(Man):But Sally doesn't have a cent.(Narrator):What does the man mean? A) Sally has no sense of responsibility. B) Sally sent her friend to the house. C) Sally has no money. D) Sally is on the set with her. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sally has no money. 15. (9B) Use the answers from the first 2 questions to answer the next 2 questions below.Do you understand? A) NO. B) NO. C) NO. D) YES. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) YES. 16. What characteristic of element 43 might explain why the scientific community doubted the findings of Ida Tacke's team? A) Element 43 has a very fast rate of decay. B) Element 43 always contains small amounts of other elements. C) Element 43 cannot be created artificially. D) Element 43's radioactivity makes it easy to isolate and measure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Element 43 has a very fast rate of decay. 17. Listen to the audio number 3 A) He should try something monotonous to get to sleep. B) He should open an account. C) He should take a ride on a ship. D) He should try to keep the cost cheap. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He should try something monotonous to get to sleep. 18. (A) He doesn't know how to take pictures.(B) The garden is not colorful.(C) He doesn't have a camera.(D) He forgot his memory card at home A) B. B) C. C) D. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) D. 19. Listening to parts of a conversation again and answer the question. A) To answer a question that Carol asked. B) To correct a statement that Carol made. C) To give an example of a principal that Carol stated. D) To praise Carol for an example that she gave. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To correct a statement that Carol made. 20. (Man):Was the concert well-received?(Woman):The audience applauded for a long time after the performance.(Narrator):What does the woman say about the concert? A) The performance went on for a long time. B) There was applause throughout the performance. C) The people clapped on and on after the concert. D) The audience waited for a long time for the concert to begin. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The people clapped on and on after the concert. 21. 31 (A) Applying for a job in marketing.(B) Discussing social media trends.(C) Preparing for an internship in marketing.(D) Considering a career change. A) D. B) B. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 22. (A) Whether she should join another sports team.(B) If she should continue with the demanding practices.(C) If dropping out of the team is a valid decision.(D) How easy it is to find a replacement for the team. A) D. B) B. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 23. Answers:A) A pilot B) A landscape gardener C) Professor Moriarty D) A chefThis is a ..... question. A) Where. B) What. C) Who. D) How many. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Who. 24. True or False:The TOEFL listening section includes conversations that take place in academic settings, such as a student talking to a professor. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 25. Play Track for 9A as students take notesDid you listen and take notes? A) No. B) No. C) YES. D) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) YES. 26. Which of the following is NOT a TOEFL listening skill? A) Summarizing. B) Predicting. C) Translating. D) Note-taking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Translating. 27. Listen to the audio number 8 A) The firefighter started to attack the fire. B) The firefighter stared at the attacker. C) The fire started to attack the building. D) The fire probably began at the top of the building. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The fire probably began at the top of the building. 28. (Woman):Was anyone at home at Barb's house when you went there to deliver the package?(Man):I rang the bell, but no one answered.(Narrator):What does the man imply? A) Barb answered the bell. B) The bell wasn't in the house. C) The house doesn't have a bell. D) The house was probably empty. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The house was probably empty. 29. Why might the July celebration surprise many people today? A) It differs from today. B) It was regional. C) It was too early. D) It was unofficial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It differs from today. 30. How long are the long conversations? A) 90-120 seconds. B) 20-30 seconds. C) 60-90 seconds. D) 30-60 seconds. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 60-90 seconds. 31. In a TOEFL Listening passage, the speaker uses the phrase 'carbon footprint'. What does this phrase mean? A) The carbon content in fossil fuels. B) The reduction of carbon emissions through technology. C) The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or organization is responsible. D) The physical footprint left by carbon-based life forms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual or organization is responsible. 32. How can you distinguish between main ideas and supporting details in TOEFL Listening? A) By focusing on the speaker's first sentence. B) By identifying repeated themes and concepts. C) By ignoring examples and anecdotes. D) By taking notes on every word. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By identifying repeated themes and concepts. 33. Sample Statement Questions 1-3 A) Anne is saving her money to buy a bike. B) Anne saves money by riding her bike to work. C) Anne rides the bus to the bike shop where she works. D) Anne does her homework on the bus. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anne saves money by riding her bike to work. 34. What does the woman suggest to the man do? A) Pay the parking attendant. B) Ignore the parking tickets. C) Leave the car somewhere else. D) Add more money to the meter. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Add more money to the meter. 35. What is the main strategy for "Understand details" questions? A) Click on TWO answers. B) Listen carefully to the passage as a WHOLE but take notes ON THE DETAILS. C) STOP if you don't know the spelling of a word. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Listen carefully to the passage as a WHOLE but take notes ON THE DETAILS. 36. (9B) 2. Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.How does the man feel about the bookstore's buyback program? A) He prefers it to selling his books to online book dealers. B) He would use it more if he got cash instead of store credit. C) He likes to sell his books but doesn't like to buy used books. D) He is upset that the bookstore is so particular about which books they buy back. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He prefers it to selling his books to online book dealers. 37. What inference can be made from a TOEFL Listening passage about urban development? A) Urban development always leads to economic growth. B) Urban development can have negative environmental impacts. C) Urban development is solely the responsibility of the government. D) Urban development is beneficial for all communities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Urban development can have negative environmental impacts. 38. In a TOEFL Listening passage, the speaker contrasts two theories. What is the purpose of this contrast? A) To show the superiority of one theory. B) To confuse the listener. C) To provide a balanced view. D) To highlight similarities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To provide a balanced view. 39. 2) Why does the Teacher Assistant think the student is a freshman? A) Professor Stanton's Literature class is for freshman. B) He has not seen the student before today. C) The student looks and act like a freshman. D) The student just decided to switch her major. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Professor Stanton's Literature class is for freshman. 40. Which of the following is NOT a type of question in the TOEFL Listening section? A) Understand the Gist. B) Understand the Function. C) Understand the Speaker. D) Understand the Details. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Understand the Speaker. 41. Which type of question will ask about major points from the conversation or lecture? A) Purpose. B) Inference. C) Main Idea. D) Detail. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Detail. 42. True or False:Creating an outline of the information discussed while listening can help improve comprehension. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 43. Which type of question will have more than one correct answer? A) Multiple-multiple-choice. B) Inference. C) Purpose. D) Main Idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Multiple-multiple-choice. 44. Listen to Track 4. A) To bring up a point from a previous lecture. B) To point out a misprint in the textbook. C) To share what he knows about birch wood. D) To request more explanation from the professor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To request more explanation from the professor. 45. (A) The student is not on the attendance sheet.(B) The handout is not important.(C) There are extra copies available.(D) The man will provide the handout later. A) B. B) A. C) D. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 46. The man implies that ..... A) He doesn't have time to go. B) He has some time to go. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He doesn't have time to go. 47. Strategy 5:Listen for "who" and "what" in passive.Man:Did Sally go to the back this morning?Woman:Yes, she did. She got a new checking account.Question:What does the woman imply? A) Sally wrote several checks. B) Sally wanted to check up to the bank. C) A new checking account was open. D) Sally checked on the balance in her account. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A new checking account was open. 48. How can you avoid getting distracted by irrelevant information? A) Focus on the main idea and the information related to the questions. B) Take notes of all the details mentioned in the recording. C) Listen to the recording multiple times to understand everything. D) Ignore the instructions given before each section. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Focus on the main idea and the information related to the questions. 49. What is the possible outcome mentioned by Richard regarding John's absence? A) John might show up with sick leave excuses. B) John might share details about his sickness. C) John might confess about the concert. D) John might bring concert memorabilia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) John might show up with sick leave excuses. 50. What should you consider while interpreting a speaker's emotions in TOEFL listening passages? A) The speed of speech. B) The speaker's accent. C) The context of the conversation. D) The volume of the audio. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The context of the conversation. 51. Listen to the audio number 5 A) The wait has taken close to an hour. B) They were stranded in their car. C) Most of the people have been in line for hours. D) They made a line in the sand. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The wait has taken close to an hour. 52. True or False:The TOEFL listening section is divided into two parts:academic lectures and casual conversations. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. What has Student A not done yet?https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dCZPM88SZkOkq-lSGXpb4 ..... bYjee5WMPy/view?usp=sharing A) Written the report. B) Inspected the machine. C) Submitted the report. D) Filled out the form. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Submitted the report. 54. What is the main difference between a subculture and a counterculture? A) Countercultures are more inclined to protest mainstream ideals. B) Subcultures cannot be seen because they are underground. C) A counterculture is always more violent than a subculture. D) A subculture is less accepted by the mainstream than a counterculture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Countercultures are more inclined to protest mainstream ideals. 55. What is a key strategy for answering 'Understand the Gist' questions in TOEFL Listening? A) Check the title and picture. B) Focus on specific details. C) Ignore the introduction. D) Take notes only at the end. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Check the title and picture. 56. As you listen to the conversation, draw conclusions about the situation of the conversation:who is talking, where the conversation takes place, or when it takes place. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 57. Volunteers also provide ..... in other countries. A) Health-care training. B) Fund-raising activities. C) Physical therapy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Health-care training. 58. Why does the man go to see the registrar? A) To find out the exact requirements for graduation. B) To submit a document required for graduation. C) To find out why he is not on the list of graduating students. D) To explain why he has not fulfilled his graduation requirements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To submit a document required for graduation. 59. (A) Secret military aircraft(B) Aliens(C) Drones(D) Government experiment A) C. B) D. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 60. You should be thinking the following thoughts:Who is talking? When does the conversation probably take place? Where does the conversation probably take place? What is the source of information for the conversation? A) Determine the topic. B) Draw conclusions about who, what, when, where. C) Listen for answer in order. D) None of the above. 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