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: On the recording, you hear: 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).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 your test book. Sample Answer A B C D   39 A.                To encourage donations for a new park. B.                 To discourage visitors from touching the animals. C.                 To introduce people to a park. D.                To train new volunteers. 40 A.                They live in large herds. B.                 They were once native to the area. C.                 They’ve been domesticated. D.                They were once thought to be extinct. 41 A.                In large cages. B.                 In a small, fenced enclosure. C.                 In a setting similar to their natural habit. D.                In climate-controlled buildings. 42 A.                Not all the animals may be visible. B.                 Certain animals can only be seen in the winter. C.                 Visitors should not get too close to the animals’ cages. D.                Only a few people at a time can view the animals. 43 A.                To explain what he’s going to talk about today. B.                 To summarize the lecture he just gave. C.                 To let students know what they’ll be studying soon. D.                To suggest extra readings. 44 A.                The origins of jazz. B.                 The instruments used in jazz. C.                 The newest transformation of jazz. D.                The development of jazz recording companies. 45 A.                Their textbooks. B.                 Jazz recordings. C.                 Friends who are musicians. D.                Musical instruments. 46 A.                It is no longer a popular form of music. B.                 It has only a small group of devoted fans. C.                 It has undergone many changes over the years. D.                It is a Latin American music form. 47 A.                An English professor. B.                 A reference librarian. C.                 A member of the alumni association. D.                A computer salesperson. 48 (A)       They raised the money to pay for the equipment. (B)       They convinced the faculty the new equipment was needed. (C)       They helped choose the databases. (D)       They spent the summer setting up the computers. 49 (A)       The date of the book’s publication. (B)       The full title of the book. (C)       Whether the book is checked out. (D)       The subject of the book. 50 (A)       The system should be expanded soon. (B)       People are going to find it difficult to use. (C)       The library has plenty of computer  workstations. (D)       It will be useful for everyone.

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