TOEFL Practice Session 1

TOEFL Listening Preparation

Let's practice a listening exercise similar to what you will complete on the TOEFL.

Multiple Choice

Listen to the question. You may listen to the question as many times as necessary; however, remember that during the TOEFL, you will only hear the question once.

• To talk about her paper on farming practices

• To ask if she can study abroad in Guatemala

• To discuss her research on agricultural practices and environmental conditions

• To see if she can become a Spanish major

TOEFL Listening Activity 1 - Question 1

QUESTION: Why does the student go to see the professor?

Correct Answer:

To ask if she can study abroad in Guatemala 

Incorrect Answers:

To talk about her paper on farming practices

To discuss her research on agricultural practices and environmental conditions

To see if she can become a Spanish major

Multiple Select

Listen to the question. You may listen to the question as many times as necessary; however, remember that during the TOEFL, you will only hear the question once.

• To continue her research on cost-effective farming

• Because she has already studied it and wants to learn more in person

• The agricultural and economic landscape closely matches what she wants to research

• She wants to learn more Spanish

TOEFL Listening Activity 1 - Question 2

QUESTION: Why does Christy want to go to Guatemala? Select two.

Correct Answers:

- To continue her research on cost-effective farming

- The agricultural and economic landscape closely matches what she wants to research

Incorrect Answers:

- Because she has already studied it and wants to learn more in person

- She wants to learn more Spanish

Multiple Choice

Listen to the question. You may listen to the question as many times as necessary; however, remember that during the TOEFL, you will only hear the question once.

• She is not a Spanish major

• The Spanish department is in charge of this program

• She does not speak enough Spanish

• There are no more spots left in the program

TOEFL Listening Activity 1 - Question 3

QUESTION: Why might Christy not be able to go on the trip to Guatemala? 

Correct Answer:

- She is not a Spanish major

Incorrect Answers:

- The Spanish department is in charge of this program

- She does not speak enough Spanish

- There are no more spots left in the program 

Multiple Select

Listen to the question. You may listen to the question as many times as necessary; however, remember that during the TOEFL, you will only hear the question once.

• To continue her research on cost-effective farming

• Because she has already studied it and wants to learn more in person

• The agricultural and economic landscape closely matches what she wants to research

• She wants to learn more Spanish

TOEFL Listening Activity 1 - Question 4

QUESTION: Why does the professor decide to help Christy? Select two. 

Correct Answers:

- The professor agrees that Guatemala is a good place to do more research

- Christy is extremely motivated to study abroad in Guatemala 

Incorrect Answers:

- Christy is one of the most intelligent students in the class

- Christy knows some Spanish so it will be easy to convince the Spanish department

Multiple Choice

Listen to the question. You may listen to the question as many times as necessary; however, remember that during the TOEFL, you will only hear the question once.

• He wants to know if there are any other countries Christy wants to travel to

• He does not think Christy will be allowed to go to Guatemala

• He is leading up to suggesting a better place for her to study abroad

• He is curious if Christy can do her research in another country

TOEFL Listening Activity 1 - Question 5

QUESTION: Why does the professor ask Christy if she has thought of other places to go? 

Correct Answers:

- He does not think Christy will be allowed to go to Guatemala

Incorrect Answers:

- He wants to know if there are any other countries Christy wants to travel to

- He is leading up to suggesting a better place for her to study abroad

- He is curious if Christy can do her research in another country

TOEFL Speaking Preparation

Let's practice a speaking exercise similar to what you will complete on the TOEFL.

TOEFL Speaking Preparation - Task 1

DIRECTIONS: You will now read a short passage and then listen to a conversation on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about the passages. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. You have 45 seconds to read the passage on the next slide. Ready?

TOEFL Speaking Preparation - Task 1

DIRECTIONS: You will now read a short passage and then listen to a conversation on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about the passages. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. You have 45 seconds to read the passage on the next slide. Ready?

Scheduling with Advisors

We have recently had a large number of students who are unable to graduate on time because they enrolled in the wrong courses. Therefore, students will now be required to create their schedule with an academic advisor before the next semester begins and will not be allowed to register for a class without their approval. Professors currently complain that many students who are enrolled in advanced level classes have not first taken the required lower-level classes. Moreover, speaking with an advisor will help students choose classes more suited to achieving their long-term career goals. 

TOEFL Speaking Preparation - Task 1

Now answer the question.

The man expresses his opinion on the announcement from the student services department. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

Preparation Time: 30 seconds

Response Time: 60 seconds

TOEFL Speaking Preparation - Task 2

DIRECTIONS: You will now be asked a question about a familiar topic. After you hear the question, you will have 15 seconds to plan your response and 45 seconds to speak. Ready?

TOEFL Speaking Preparation - Task 2

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Provide details and examples to explain your opinion.

“Co-workers make the best friends.”

Preparation Time: 15 seconds

Response Time: 45 seconds