TOEFL Listening Section Skill 1-6

(Woman): Was anyone at home at Barb's house when you went there to deliver the package?

(Man)  : I rang the bell, but no one answered.

(Narrator): What does the man imply?

• Barb answered the bell.

• The house was probably empty.

• The bell wasn't in the house.

• The house doesn't have a bell.

(Woman): You just got back from the interview for the internship. How do you think it went?

(Man)  : I think it's highly unlikely that I got the job.

(Narrator): What does the man suggest?

• It's unlikely that he'll go to the interview.

• He thinks he'll be recommended for a high-level job.

• The interview was apparently quite unsuccessful.

• He had an excellent interview.

(Woman): Did you see the manager about the job in the bookstore?

(Man)  : Yes, and I also had to fill out an application.

(Narrator): What does the man mean?

• He got a job as a bookstore manager.

• The bookstore was not accepting applications.

• He saw a book about how to apply for jobs.

• It was necessary to complete a form.

(Man): Was the concert well-received?

(Woman)  : The audience applauded for a long time after the performance.

(Narrator): What does the woman say about the concert?

• The performance went on for a long time.

• There was applause throughout the performance.

• The people clapped on and on after the concert.

• The audience waited for a long time for the concert to begin.

(Woman): I heard that Sally just moved into a new, big house near the beach.

(Man)  : But Sally doesn't have a cent.

(Narrator): What does the man mean?

• Sally has no sense of responsibility.

• Sally sent her friend to the house.

• Sally has no money.

• Sally is on the set with her.

(Man): Have you finished packing yet?

(Woman)  : You should call the porter to get the suitcases.

(Narrator): What does the woman mean?

• It's important to pack the suitcases.

• They need help carrying the bags.

• The man should pack his suit in case he needs it.

• The suitcases are quite portable.

(Woman): Have you deposited your paycheck yet?

(Man)  : No, but that's next on my list of errands.

(Narrator): What will the man probably do next?

• Earn his paycheck.

• Write a check for a deposit on an apartment.

• Go to a bank.

• Make a list of errands to run.

(Man): Did you get the bread, eggs, and milk?

(Woman)  : Now we need stand in line at the checkout center.

(Narrator): What does this conversation probably take place?

• In a restaurant

• At a bakery

• On a farm

• In a market

(Man): Have you been taking good care of the lawn?

(Woman)  : I watered it only this morning.

(Narrator): What does the woman mean?

• She drank some water on the lawn this morning.

• She waited for him on the lawn this morning.

• The lawn has alredy been watered today.

• She wanted a new lawn this morning.

(Man): Did you hear the news about the child who was lost in the park?

(Woman)  : Yes, and I heard that she was just found.

(Narrator): What does the woman mean?

• Someone located the girl

• She heard about the new park from the child.

• The child found her lost pet.

• The child was the last one in the park.