PETERSON TOEFL PBT TEST 4 PART C LISTENING

PETERSON TOEFL PBT

TEST 4 PART C

LISTENING

Directions: This part of the test consists of several talks each given by a single speaker. After each of these talks, there are a number questions. You will hear each talk and question only once, and the questions are not written out. When you have heard the questions, read the four answer choices and select the one – (A), (B), (C), or (D) – that best answers the question based on what is directly stated or on what can be inferred. Then fill in the space on your answer that you have selected. Don’t forget. During actual exams, taking notes or writing in your test book is not permitted. Here is an example. You will hear: Now here is a sample question. You will hear: You will read: A.       Philosophy B.       Meteorology C.       Astronomy D.      Photography The lecture concerns a lunar eclipse, a topic that would typically be discussed in an astronomy class. The choice that best answers the question “In what course is this lecture probably being given?” is (C), “Astronomy.” You should fill in (C) on your answer sheet. Here is another sample question. You will hear: You will read: A.       The earth’s shadow moves across the moon. B.       Clouds black the view of the Moon. C.       The moon moves between the Earth and the Sun. D.      The Sun can be observed without special equipment. From the lecture, you learn that a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon and the shadow of the Earth passes across the Moon. The choice that best answers the question “According to the speaker, which of the following occurs during a lunar eclipse?” is (A), “The Earth’s shadow moves across the Moon.” Don’t forget: During actual exams, taking notes or writing in your test book is not permitted.

38	A.     In the home of an art collector. B.     In a restaurant. C.     In a museum. D.     In a private art gallery.	45	A.     Computer science. B.     History. C.        Economics. D.     Physics
39	A.       Not all of it is folk art. B.        Most of it was made for this event. C.        All of it was created for display. D.        Some of it has been previous exhibits.
40	A.       It is still brightly colored. B.        It was used to advertise a restaurant. C.        It is less than a hundred years old. D.        It once hung in front of a boot-maker’s shop.	46	A.       Two years. B.        Four years. C.        Six years. D.        Eight years.
41	A.        Unpopular. B.        Charming. C.        Complex. D.        Disturbing.	47	A.       He greatly influenced Emily Dickinson. B.        His poetry was similar to Emily Dickinson’s. C.        He and Emily Dickinson were very influential poets. D.        He and Emily Dickinson became good friends.
42	A.       There are no signatures on the signs. B.        The plaques haven’t been put on the wall yet. C.        The signatures are too faded to read. D.        The sign painters needed to conceal their identities.	48	A.       For her unusual habits. B.       For her success as a poet. C.       For her personal wealth. D.       For her eventful life.
43	A.       To present an award. B.       To say goodbye to Professor Callaghan. C.       To explain computer models. D.       To welcome a new college president.	49	A.       Their titles. B.       Their great length. C.       Their range of subject matter. D.       Their economy.
44	A.       An administrator. B.       A faculty member. C.       A chancellor of the college. D.       A graduate student.	50	A.       None. B.       About 10. C.       Around 50. D.       Over 1,700.

ANSWER KEY

38	C
39	D
40	D
41	B
42	A
43	A
44	B
45	C
46	C
47	C
48	A
49	D
50	B

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