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PRACTICE TEST A (39-50) SECTION 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION TOEFL ITP PRACTICE TEST

 

TOEFL ITP PRACTICE TEST VOLUME 1

PRACTICE TEST A (39-50)

SECTION 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

 

In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section, with special instructions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers. When you take an actual ITP test, you will not be allowed to take notes or write in your testbook. Try to work on this Practice Test in the same way.

Section 1, Part C

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated.

After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Here is an example:

Now listen to a sample question:

In your book, you read:           (A) To demonstrate the latest use of computer graphics.

(B)       To discuss the possibility of an economic depression.

(C)       To explain the workings of the brain.

(D)       To dramatize a famous mystery story.

The best answer to the question, “What is the main purpose of the program?” is (C), ”To explain the workings of the brain.”Therefore, the correct answer is (C).

Sample Answer

A

B

C

D

Now listen to another sample question:

In your book, you read:           (A) It is required of all science majors.

(B)       It will never be shown again.

(C)       It can help viewers improve their memory skills.

(D)       It will help with course work.

The best answer to the question “Why does the speaker recommend watching the program?” is (D), “It will help with course work.”Therefore, the correct choice is (D).

Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in the test book.

Sample Answer

A

B

C

D

 

39

(A)       Preparing for a hurricane.

(B)       Damage caused by a hurricane.

(C)       Coastal weather patterns.

(D)       Evacuation procedures.

40

(A)       The navy.

(B)       A government weather agency.

(C)       State police headquarters.

(D)       A local shelter.

41

(A)       Cover windows.

(B)       Buy a supply of food and water.

(C)       Locate the nearest shelter.

(D)       Leave coastal areas.

42

(A)       Gas stations might not be open.

(B)       Fuel might increase in price.

(C)       They may need to drive neighbors to shelters.

(D)       There may be long lines at the gas stations.

43

(A)       The economic impact of mail delivery on rural areas.

(B)       A comparison of urban and rural mail delivery.

(C)       Government mail delivery in cities.

(D)       The introduction of mail delivery in rural areas.

44

(A)       It was paid for by the United States Congress.

(B)       It was run by private companies.

(C)       It was regulated by the government.

(D)       It was mainly for farmers.

45

(A)       Many post office locations were inconvenient.

(B)       Bad roads delayed mail delivery.

(C)       The postal rates were too high.

(D)       There were not enough mail carriers to deliver mail.

46

(A)       They were indifferent to it.

(B)       They thought it should have been done long before.

(C)       They thought it was unnecessary.

(D)       They thought it had to be accepted despite its cost.

47

(A)       The properties of quartz crystals.

(B)       A method of identifying minerals.

(C)       The life of Friedrich Mohs.

(D)       A famous collection of minerals.

48

(A)       Its estimated value.

(B)       Its crystalline structure.

(C)       Its chemical composition.

(D)       Its relative hardness.

49

(A)       Collect some minerals as homework.

(B)       Identify the tools he is using.

(C)       Apply the information given in the talk.

(D)       Pass their papers to the front of the room.

50

(A)       When it is scratched in different directions.

(B)       When greater pressure is applied.

(C)       When its surface is scratched too frequently.

(D)       When the tester uses the wrong tools.

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