(PETERSON’S TOEFL SUCCESS) PREVIEW TEST 1 listening

(PETERSON’S TOEFL SUCCESS)

PREVIEW TEST 1 listening

This section tests your ability to comprehend spoken English. It is divided into two parts, each with its own directions. You are not permitted to turn the page during the reading of the directions or to take notes at any time.

PART A

Directions: Each item in this part consists of a brief dialogue involving two speakers. Following each dialogue, a third voice asks a question about it. When you have heard each dialogue and question, 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 what can be inferred. Don’t look at the questions until they are read on the tape. Now, let’s begin with the first item.

Here is an example. You will hear:* M1: Do you think I should leave this chair against the wall or put it somewhere else? F1: Over by the window, I’d say. M2: What does the woman think the man should do? You will read: What does the woman think the man should do? (A) Open the window (B) Move the chair (C) Leave the room (D) Take a seat The correct answer is (B). From the conversation, you find out that the woman thinks the man should put the chair over by the window. The best answer to the question “What does the woman think the man should do?” is choice (B), “Move the chair.”

1	What can be said about Henry’s bicycle?			10	What do the speakers imply about William?
	(A)	It’s brand new. He just repaired it. Someone painted it. It’s just been sold.			(A)	He has a good excuse for being late. No one has heard from him for a week. He’s still waiting to be contacted. He doesn’t take responsibility for errors.
	(B)				(B)
	(C)				(C)
	(D)				(D)
2	What will the man probably do next?			11	What did the man think he had lost?
	(A)	Give the woman cash. Go to his car. Purchase a book. Use his credit card.			(A)	His wallet An identification card His job at the bookstore A check
	(B)				(B)
	(C)				(C)
	(D)				(D)
3	What does the woman tell Mark?			12	What can be inferred about the man?
	(A)	He should have listened to Professor Bryant’s suggestions. He doesn’t have to read all the books. All of the books on the list are important. Some of the books are unavailable now.			(A)	He got on the wrong bus. He’s afraid he’ll be late for his flight. He’s sorry he took a bus instead of flying. He had to wait a long time for the bus.
	(B)				(B)
	(C)				(C)
	(D)				(D)
4	What does the man mean?			13	What does the woman imply?
	(A)	The software isn’t convenient to use. He’s not familiar with the software. Using the software is simple. He wishes he’d bought that software.			(A)	The meeting will have to be rescheduled. She doesn’t care whom the board picks as dean. She’s not sure where the meeting will be. The board will not choose a dean this month.
	(B)				(B)
	(C)				(C)
	(D)				(D)
5	What does the man want to know?			14	What do they mean?
	(A)	What time his brother called Where to meet his brother Why his brother called When to meet his brother			(A)	They wish they hadn’t paid attention to Harvey. They asked for some information about Harvey. Harvey told them not to ignore him. Only Harvey could give them any assistance.
	(B)				(B)
	(C)				(C)
	(D)				(D)
6	What does the man say about Howard?			15	What are the men probably discussing?
	(A)	He left on a long trip yesterday. His letter arrived unexpectedly. He seemed to be sad yesterday. The letter he sent was very funny.			(A)	A hotel room The man’s family A reasonable offer The man’s schedule
	(B)				(B)
	(C)				(C)
	(D)				(D)
7	What can be inferred about Professor Welch from this conversation?			16	What can be inferred from Professor White’s remark?
	(A)	He’ll probably give the man another grade. He doesn’t teach chemistry anymore. He rarely changes his grades. He’ll probably retire soon.			(A)	He must change his syllabus. The woman cannot take his class. He has extra copies of the syllabus. Some students are not on his list.
	(B)				(B)
	(C)				(C)
	(D)				(D)
8	What is the woman really saying to Allen?			17	What had the man originally assumed?
	(A)	His class has been canceled. He shouldn’t drop the class. An earlier class would be better for him. He doesn’t need to study political science.			(A)	Peter wouldn’t be favored in the match. The match had already been played. The match wouldn’t be played. Peter would win the match.
	(B)				(B)
	(C)				(C)
	(D)				(D)
9	What does the man say about Professor Porter?
	(A)	She mailed the grades to her students. She left the students’ tests in her office. She can’t get into her office. She put a list of grades on the door.
	(B)
	(C)
	(D)

This is the end of Part A. Let’s go on to Part B.

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