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    Unit 1: About The Toefl Test

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    Unit 1

    INTRODUCTION

    ABOUT THE TOEFL TEST


    TOEFL is one of the principal tools of measurement that evaluates the ability of a
    person to use and understand English as an academic language. TOEFL stands
    for Test of English as a Foreign Language. It pertains to the scheme of evaluation
    meant for testing the capability of non-English speaking candidates. Nowadays,
    TOEFL is required primarily by college, universities, government agencies,
    business, or scholarship program.

    TOEFL is a standardized test of academic English that is managed and directed


    all around the world. It comprises of all the necessary grammar, idioms, listening
    skills and vocabulary needed in the English language. The test has three sections
    for Reading, Listening, and Structure & Written Expression.

    Keep in mind that as a student you need to prepare for the test by consciously Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension
    making an effort to find out as many new words as possible. Take the exam
    because it will be a vital step for you to get into the college or university you
    have always desired for. It will also immensely help you in obtaining the
    professional certificates that are required for you to get a job.

    1
    TOEFL LISTENING COMPREHENSION – DIAGNOSTIC TEST
    First, try the diagnostic test. You need to answer 50 questions in 35 minutes. No
    replays. The test consists of the following sections:

    Part A: Short dialogues – 30 questions


    Fun Facts
    Part B: Long Conversations – 8 questions
    “You have approximately
    Part C: Long Talks – 12 questions 42 seconds to answer
    each question”

    Helpful Tip
    Whilst listening, read the answers because it might be a restatement or synonym.
    However, be careful with similar sounds.

    Let’s give it a try!

    1. Prepare your pencil/pen and eraser


    2. Take your answer sheet and diagnostic test book from the trainer
    3. Fill in your data correctly, e.g. name, test type (listening diagnostic test),

    Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension


    etc.
    4. Answer each question on the answer sheet by covering the circles on the
    SECTION 1.

    After 35 minutes, swap your answer sheet with a classmate.

    Check your classmate’s answer based on your trainer’s answers.

    Convert the result into a TOEFL score. See Scoring Information on page 100.

    How did you do? Are you happy with your score?

    2
    Chain Listening

    a. Be in groups of fours or threes


    b. Decide who will be A, B, C, or D (if in 3s, decide who will be D)
    c. Take a piece of paper for A, B, and C
    d. Look at the following task for each group member

    Group Task

    Group member Task

    A Whisper your sentence to D

    B Whisper your sentence to D.

    C Whisper your sentence to D.

    Listen to each group member’s sentence, and answer the question


    D based on the answers shown on the PowerPoint. You have 60
    seconds.

    Now let’s start with number 1, then 2 and 3.

    Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension


    How did you do? Did you get the correct answers?

    What was difficult about the activity?

    What made you choose the answers? Share your strategies with the class.

    3
    Let’s practice!

    Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension


    Useful Tips

    Focus on the last line as the answers are usually found there.

    When you’re done:


    a. Discuss your answers with a partner.
    b. Look at the suggested answers on the PowerPoint shown.

    4
    Let’s practice!

    Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension


    Useful Tips

    Choose answers with synonyms as it might be the best


    answer.

    When you’re done:


    a. Discuss your answers with a partner.
    b. Look at the suggested answers on the PowerPoint shown.

    5
    Let’s practice!

    Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension


    Useful Tips

    Avoid similar sounds as it is not the best answer.

    When you’re done:


    a. Discuss your answers with a partner.
    b. Look at the suggested answers on the PowerPoint shown.

    6
    TOEFL Practice

    Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension

    When you’re done:


    a. Look at the suggested answers on the PowerPoint shown.
    a.
    b. Discuss your answers with a partner/group/class.
    c.
    7
    TOEFL Practice

    Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension

    When you’re done:


    a. Look at the suggested answers on the PowerPoint shown.
    b.b. Discuss your answers with a partner/group/class.
    c.
    8
    TOEFL Practice

    Grade 12a – Unit 1 TOEFL Listening Comprehension

    When you’re done:


    a. Look at the suggested answers on the PowerPoint shown.
    b. Discuss your answers with a partner/group/class.
    c.
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