TOEFL Integrated Speaking and Listening 2

Question 1

In the TOEFL Integrated Speaking Task 3, a student reads a short passage and then listens to a conversation. What is typically the relationship between the two?

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The conversation presents two students discussing the reading, often expressing a personal opinion about it

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The conversation always agrees with and expands on the reading passage

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The conversation contradicts every point made in the reading

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The conversation provides background history for the topic in the reading

Question 2

When taking notes during TOEFL Integrated Speaking tasks, which strategy is MOST effective?

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Use abbreviations and symbols to capture key points and supporting details

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Write down every word you hear in complete sentences

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Focus only on the reading passage and ignore the lecture

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Write only the speaker's conclusions, not the reasons

Question 3

In TOEFL Speaking responses, which of the following demonstrates GOOD organization?

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Providing a clear main point, then specific supporting details from the listening

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Starting with details and ending with the main point

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Speaking as fast as possible to include more information

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Mentioning every detail heard without grouping or ordering them

Question 4

A student hears a professor explain two reasons why urban parks reduce stress. In the response, the student should:

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Summarize the professor's two reasons using their own words

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Evaluate whether the professor's reasons are scientifically valid

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Introduce new research that challenges the professor's points

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Read the professor's exact words back from memory

Question 5

Which phrase BEST introduces a detail from a listening passage in a spoken TOEFL response?

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According to the professor, one reason is that...

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I think the professor said something about...

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The professor might have mentioned...

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It's possible that the professor talked about...

Question 6

During the TOEFL Integrated Speaking Task 4, what is the student primarily required to do?

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Listen to an academic lecture and then explain the concept using the examples provided

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Read a passage and then debate its main argument

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Listen to a conversation and give a personal opinion about it

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Summarize a reading passage without referring to the lecture