TOEFL Listening - inferences

By Silvia Sowa

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​Listening TOEFL Test

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Parasitic plants https://voca.ro/1k2lFoCAyWk5

And answer these question:

Where are parasitic plants generally found?

• In areas exposed to direct sunlight.

• Among jungle vines.

• In umbrageous areas.

• On the stems or roots of host plants.

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Parasitic plants https://voca.ro/1k2lFoCAyWk5

And answer these question:

TRUE OR FALSE?

Parasitic plants produce their own food from the Sun's energy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Parasitic plants https://voca.ro/1k2lFoCAyWk5

And answer this question:

What is the method used by parasitic plants to attach themselves to host plants?

• Haustoria

• Stems

• Roots

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Parasitic plants https://voca.ro/1k2lFoCAyWk5

And answer this question:

Why are parasitic plants generally found in umbrageous areas?

• Because parasitic plants need the direct sunlight, so they are usually near rivers.

• Because parasitic plants do not need sunlight to survive, so they are found in shaded areas.

• Because parasitic plants hide themselves under the tree's roots.

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Parasitic plants https://voca.ro/1k2lFoCAyWk5

And answer this question:

What is the primary source of food for parasitic plants?

• Sun's energy.

• Host plants.

• Soil nutrients.

• Rainwater.

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Animal congregation https://voca.ro/1kVv0rTcqinh

And answer this question:

Why do animals congregate in larger groups, according to the passage?

• To increase competition for resources.

• To reduce safety.

• To establish dominance within the group.

• To create confusion for predators.

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Animal congregation https://voca.ro/1kVv0rTcqinh

And answer this question:

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as congregating in larger groups in the passage?

• Bees

• Snakes

• Wolves

• Fish

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Animal congregation https://voca.ro/1kVv0rTcqinh

And answer this question:

What is the primary advantage of membership in a mass community, as stated in the passage?

• Increased competition.

• Greater opportunities for solitude.

• Improved communication.

• Enhanced safety.

Multiple Choice

Listen to this audio about Animal congregation https://voca.ro/1kVv0rTcqinh

And answer this question:

What is the common characteristic shared by animals mentioned in the passage that congregate in larger groups?

• They are all carnivores.

• They all have fur.

• They are all prey animals.

• They all have a hive or mound structure.