Strategy for the TOEFL

By : Fitriana Yuli P

(133221161/3E)

SKILL1

Focus on the second line.Example: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?Answers:A. Barb answered the bell.B. The house was probably emptyC. The bell wasn’t in the houseD. The house doesn’t have a bell.

SKILL 2

Identity the Synonym

Example:Man : Was the concert well received?Woman : The audience applaused for long time after the

performance .Narator : What does the woman say about the concert?Answer:A. The performance went on for a long time.B. There were applause throughout the performanceC. The people clapped on and on after the concertD. The audience waited for a long time for the concert to begin

SKILL 3

Avoid similar sound Example:Woman : I heard that Sally just moved into a new big

house near the beach Man : But Sallt doesn’t have a cent!Narrator : What does the man mean?Answer:A. Sally as no sense of responsibilityB. Sally sent her friend to the houseC. Sally has no moneyD. Sally is on the set with her

SKILL 4

Identity the Who, What, Where

Example:Man : Did you get the bread, eggs, and

milk?Woman : Now we need to stand in line at the checkout

counterNarrator : Where does this conversation probably take place?Answer:A. In a restaurantB. At a bakeryC. On a farmD. In a market

SKILL 5

Identify the Who and What in passiveExample:Man : Have you been taking good care of the lawn?Woman : I watered it only this morning Narrator : What does the woman mean?Answer:A. She drank some water on the lawn this morningB. She waited for him on the lawn this morning C. The lawn has already been watered todayD. She wanted a new lawn this morning

SKILL 6

Identify the Who, What with multiple nouns

Example:

Man : Did you hear that John’s uncle died?Woman : Yes, and John was named beneficiary in his

uncle’s willNarrator : What does the woman mean?Answer:A. John received an inheritance when his uncle diedB. It is a benefit that John’s name is the same as his uncle’s willC. John’s knows that his uncle will come to the benefitD. John’s uncle gave him a beneficial name

SKILL 7

Listen for negative expressions

Example:Man : Were you pleased with last week’s

convention?Woman : Nothing went as plannedNarrator : What does the woman mean?Answer:A. The convention was disorganized B. She didn’t plan to attend the convention C. She planned the convention last weekD. She wasn’t pleased with the last week of the convention

SKILL 8

Listen for double negative expressionsExample:Woman : How was your history exam?Man : I didn’t study enough, so I didn’t do wellNarrator : What does the man mean?Answer:A. He studied a lot and passedB. He failed in spite of his effortC. He got a good grade even though he didn’t studyD. His grade was poor because of inadequate

preparation

SKILL 9

Listen for almost negative expressionExample:Man : I hear that Mona’s been offered the

manager’s job?Woman : But she has hardly any work experience!Narrator : What does the woman say about Mona?Answer:A. Mona hasn’t worked hardB. Mona’s experience has been hardC. Mona’s job as manager is hardD. Mona hasn’t worked for very long

SKILL 10

Listen for negatives with comparativesExample:Man : Did you see Theresa’s grade on the math

exam? It was unbelieveble!Woman : No one else could have done betterNarrator : What does the woman mean?A. Theresa couldn’ve gotten a higher gradeB. Anyone could get a good gradeC. Theresa got the highest gradeD. A high grade is impossible for anyone

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