PBT for the Listening Comprehension section, Section 1.

In this section of the test, you will have

an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English.
There are three parts to this section with special directions for each [Link] all the
questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers in this test. When you take
the actual TOEFL test, you will not be allowed to take notes or write in your test book. Try to
work on this model test in the same [Link] A Directions In Part A, you will hear short
conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the
conversation. The conversations and questions will not be [Link] you hear a question,
read the four possible answers in your book and choose the best answer. Then on your answer
sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the
answer you have chosen.

#1, you'd better take the car to the garage from now on. They charged me $75.00 for a few
minor repairs. That's not too [Link] does the man mean?
Car repairs should be done at a garage
The price as not too high
The garage took advantage of the woman
The car had serious problems

#2 The International Students Association is having a party Saturday night. Can you come or do
you have to work at the hospital? I wish I [Link] will the woman probably do?
Have a party
Attend the international students' association
Go to work
Get some rest

#3 I think that the game starts at 8. Good. We have just enough time to get [Link] will the
speakers probably do
Leave immediately
Watch the game on TV
Start to play
Eat a sandwich

#4 What did you do after you lost your passport? I went to see the foreign student advisor and
he reported it to the passport office in [Link] did the man do after he lost his
passport?
He went to see the foreign student advisor
He went to Washington
He wrote to the passport office
He reported it to the passport office
#5 if you don't have an account here, I can't cash your check. I'm sorry, but that's the way it is.
Well, thanks a lot. You're a big help. What does the woman mean?
It is the policy of the bank
The man was not helpful at all
Her account at the bank is in order
The check should be chased

#6, I'm not sure what Doctor Tyler wants us to do. If I were you, I'd write a rough draft and ask
Doctor Tyler to look at [Link] does the woman suggest the man do?
Ask Dr. Tyler to clarify the assignment
Show a preliminary version to Dr. Tyler
Let her see the first draft before Dr. Tyler sees it
Talk to some of the other students in Dr. Tyler's class

#7 Doctor Clark is the only one teaching statistics this term. You mean we have to put up with
her for another semester?What does the woman mean?
Dr. Clark is good teacher
Statistic is a boring class
Two semesters of statistics are required
The students do not like Dr. Clark

#8 Do you think that you can have these shirts finished by Friday morning? I'm sorry I couldn't
possibly get them done by then. Saturday afternoon be the earliest that you could have
[Link] does the woman say about the shirts?
He cannot do them
They are finished
It will be a difficult job
They will be ready Saturday afternoon

#9 the music and the flowers are lovely. Yes, I hope that the food is [Link] kind of place are
the speakers probably talking about?
A concert
An art museum
A flower shop
A restaurant

#[Link], Anne. This is Larry at the office. It is Fred at home. No, Larry. He's in class now. He'll
be home for lunch, [Link] do we know about Fred?
He is at lunch
He is at the office
He is in class
He is at home

#11 When does the next bus leave for New York? Buses leave for New York every half hour.
You just missed the 9:30 bus by 5 [Link] will the man probably do?
Take the ten o'clock bus
Come back In five minutes
Go to New York another day
Call the airport

#[Link] we have an assignment for Monday? I don't have anything written down, nothing to
read in the textbook, but we have to see a movie and write a paragraph about [Link] are the
speakers discussing?
A teacher
A textbook
An assignment
A movie

#13 Make 30 copies from me and 20 copies from Mr. Brown as soon as I make the final
corrections on the [Link] is the woman probably going to do?
Make corrections on the
Make copies
Deliver the copies to [Link]
Find the original

#14 excuse me, are you Sally Harrison's sister? No, I'm not, I'm her [Link] had the man
assumed about the woman?
She was Sally Harrison's cousin
She was Sally Harrison's sister
She was Sally Harrison's friend
She was Sally Harrison

#15.I can't find my pen. It was right here on the desk yesterday and now it's gone. Have you
seen it? Yes, I put it in the desk [Link] is the woman's problem?
The desk drawer won't оpen
The pen is out of ink
She cannot find her pen
She is angry with the man
#16 When is John coming? Well, he said he'd be here at 8:30, but if I know him it will be at least
9:[Link] does the man imply about John?
John is usually late
John will be there at eight-thirty
John will not show up
John is usually an time

#17.I suppose we should look for a bigger house, but I don't see how we can afford one right
now. If only we hadn't spent so much money on our vacation this [Link] does the woman
mean?
She does not agree with the man
She needs a larger home
She regrets the cost of their vacation
She thinks that houses are very expensive

#18 did UC Jack's presentation? Yes. What happened? He didn't seem to know up from
[Link] does the woman imply about Jack?
He did not make a presentation
He got confused during the presentation
He should have spoken more loudly
He did a very complete job

#[Link] I send out the invitations? Let's hold off on that until I can talk to [Link] does the
man mean?
He has decided not to mail the invitations
He wants to get Janet's opinion
He is waiting for Janet to answer the phone
He does not want to invite Janet

#[Link]'s the baby? Is she walking yet? Oh yes, I can't keep up with [Link] does the woman
mean?
The baby is asleep
The baby is very active
The baby is not staying with the woman just
The baby is about to start walking

#21 How is your experiment coming along? It's finished, but it didn't turn out quite like I thought
it [Link] does the man mean?
The results of the tests are not available
The experiment had unexpected results
He has not completed the experiment yet
It is taking a lot of time to do the experiment

#22 Barbara sure likes to talk on the phone. If only she liked her classes as [Link] does the
man imply about Barbara?
She does not put much effort in her studies
She is very likable
She prefers talking to the woman
She has a telephone

#23 my allergies are really bothering me. I guess I'll have to go to the doctor. If I were you I'd try
some over the counter medications first, they usually do the [Link] does the man suggest the
woman do?
See the doctor
Get another job
Go to the counter
Buy some medicine

#24 What did you decide about the scholarship? Did you fill out the application? I'm going to
give it all I've [Link] does the woman mean?
She will try her best
She has to save her money
She is still undecided
She needs an application

#[Link], Ann, this is Robert. Oh, hi Robert. I was just about to call [Link] does the woman
mean?
She is glad to meet Robert
She is surprised to hear from Robert
She does not enjoy talking with Robert
She was ready to call Robert

#26 Could I have a few more minutes to finish? I'm afraid not, it's a time [Link] does the
woman mean?
The must stop working
There is a little more time
The test is important
It is time for the test
#27 the best part is I can use my roommates book. I'm not so sure about that. I think they're
using a different book this [Link] does the man imply?
The woman's roommate took a different class
The book is very expensive
The textbook may have been changed
The course is not offered this semester

#28 I'm going to get Sally a bike for Christmas. Are you sure she'd like 1?What does the woman
imply?
Sally may get a bike for Christmas
Sally already has a bike like that one
Sally likes riding a bike
Sally may prefer a different gift

#29 Carol needs a ride downtown and I said you'd take her. Oh no, please say you didn'[Link]
can be inferred about the man?
He does not want to give carol a ride
He does not have a car
He cannot hear wel
He does not know carol

#30.I just can't get the answer to this problem. I've been working on it for three hours. Maybe
you should get some rest and try it again [Link] does the woman suggest that the man do?
Take a break
Go to work
Do the other problems
Keep trying

This is the end of part [Link]. In this part of the test, you will hear longer conversations.
After each conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will
not be [Link] you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your book and
choose the best [Link] on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in
the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Remember, you are not
allowed to take notes or write on your test pages.

Questions 31 through [Link] to a class [Link] seems to me that the question is not
whether the metric system should be introduced in the United States, but rather how it should
be introduced. I think that it should be done gradually to give everyone enough time to
[Link], perhaps we could even have two systems for a while. I mean, we could keep the
English system and use metrics as an optional system. That's what they seem to be doing.
When you go to the grocery store, look at the labels on the cans and [Link] are
marked in both oz and grams, right? I've noticed that too. And the weather reporters on radio
and TV give the temperature readings in both degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius. Now
some Rd. signs have the distances marked in both miles and kilometers, especially on the
Interstate [Link] do you think, Professor Baker? Well, I agree that a gradual adoption is
better for those of us who have already been exposed to the English system of measurement,
but I would favor teaching only metrics in the elementary schools. I see your point. It might be
confusing to introduce 2 systems at the same.

#[Link] is the topic under discussion?

Whether to Introduce the metric system In the United States.
How the metric system should be introduced in the United States
Which system is better the English system or the metric system
How to convert measurements from the English system to the metric system

#32 What changes in measurement in the United States have the students observed?
Now the weather on radio and TV is reported exclusively in metrics.
Road signs have miles marked on them, but not kilo meters.
Both the English system and the metric system are being used on signs,packages, and
weather reports.
Grocery stores use only metrics for their packaging

#33 What was Professor Baker's opinion?

He thought that a gradual adoption would be better for everyone.
He thought that only metrics should be used.
He thought that only the English system should beused
He thought that adults should use both system, but that children should be taught only the
metric system

#34 Which word best describes Professor Baker's attitude toward his students?
Unfriendly
Patronizing
Uninterested
Cooperative

Questions 35 through 38 Listen to a telephone call to a travel [Link], this is Roger Jackson.
I'm calling to make a reservation for a flight from Houston to Atlanta. Yes, Mr. Jackson. And what
day would you like to travel? Oh, not until next month. I want to leave on May 15th and return on
May 19th. I thought maybe if I called in advance I could.A better fare? Yes you can, but if you
stay over Saturday night and return on Sunday, May 20th, the ticket will be even cheaper.
Really. How much cheaper? Almost $50?Hmm, but I would have an extra night in a hotel. No,
that's OK. I'll just keep it from May 19th. All right. Do you have a seating preference? I'd rather
have a window seat. Good. There is one available. And do you want me to mail these tickets or
will you pick them up? I'll pick them [Link] can I have them anytime after 2:00? Great.

#35 What is the main purpose of the telephone call?

To change his travel plans
To arrange a time to pick up his tickets
To reserve a hotel room
To make a plane reservation

#36 What does the woman suggest?

The man can save money by staying an extra night
The man should have called earlier
She needs the man to come into the office
She will mail the tickets to the man

#[Link] does the man decide to do?

Travel on May 19 as planned
Wait for cheaper fare
Stay an extra day in Atlanta
Return on Sunday

#[Link] will the man probably do?

Go back to his hotel
Pack his suitcase
Call a different travel agent
Go to the travel agent's office in the afternoon

This is the end of Part B.

Part C Directions In this part of the test you will hear several short talks. After each talk you will
hear some [Link] talks and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question,
read the four possible answers in your book and choose the best answer. Then on your answer
sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of
[Link] have [Link] 39 through 42 Listen to Breakthroughs in Science, a weekly
radio [Link] the National Aeronautical and Space Administration was established in
1961, NASA has been engaged in an extensive research effort which, in cooperation with
private industry, has transferred technology to the international [Link] of
everyday products can be traced back to the space mission, including cordless electrical tools,
airtight food packaging, water purification systems and even scratch coating for [Link]
addition, many advances in medical technology can be traced back to NASA laboratories. First
used to detect flaws in spacecraft, ultrasound is now standard equipment in almost every
hospital for diagnosis and assessment of injuries and [Link] first used by NASA to
transmit images from space to Earth is used to assist in cardiac imaging, and lasers, first used
to test satellites are now used in surgical procedures under the skin, implants for the continuous
infusion of drugs, and small pacemakers to regulate the [Link] originally designed to
monitor the physical condition of astronauts in space. Finally, with the help of images that were
obtained during space missions and NASA technology, archaeologists have been able to
explore the [Link] lost under desert sands have been located and rediscovered, and the
sea floor has been mapped using photographs from outer space.

#39 What is the talk mainly about?

Private industry
Advanced in medicine
Space missions
Technological developments

#[Link] of the products listed are not mentioned as part of the technology development for
space missions?
Contact lenses
Cordless tools
Food packaging
Ultrasound

#[Link] to the speaker, why did NASA develop medical equipment?

To monitor the conditions of astronauts in spacecraft
To evaluate candidates who want to join the space program
To check the health of astronauts when they are returned from space
To test spacecraft and equipment for imperfections

#[Link] does the speaker mention archaeology?

Archeologists and astronauts were compared
Astronauts made photographs of the Earth later used advanced in medical technology developed for
astronauts
Archeologists have used advances in medical technology developed for astronauts
Space missions and secondary water missions arevery similar

Questions 43 through 46 Listen to a talk by a tour guide on a [Link] first permanent settlement
was made at this site in 1776, when a Spanish military post was established on the end of that
peninsula. During the same year, some Franciscan fathers founded the Mission San Francisco
de Asis on a hill above the post.A trail was cleared from the military post to the mission, and
about halfway between the two a station was established for travelers called Yerba Buena,
which means good herbs. For 13 years the village had fewer than 100 inhabitants, but in 1848
[Link] of gold. The population grew to 10,000. That same year, the name was changed
from Yerba Buena to San [Link] 1862, Telegraph communications linked San Francisco
with eastern cities, and by 1869 the first transcontinental railroad connected the Pacific Coast
with the Atlantic [Link], San Francisco has a population of almost 3 million. It is the
financial center of the West and serves as the terminus for Trans Pacific steamship lines and air
traffic. The port of San Francisco, which is almost 18 miles [Link] between 5 and
6,000,000 tons of cargo annually. And now if you will look to your right, you should just be able
to see the Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge which is more than one mile [Link] the harbor
from San Francisco to Marin County and the Redwood Hwy. It was completed in 1937 at a cost
of $32 million and is still one of the largest suspension bridges in the world.

#43 What is the main purpose of this talk?

Transportation on the Pacific Coast
History of California
Orientation to San Francisco
Specifications of the golden Gate Bridge

#44 According to the tour guide, What was the settlement called before it was renamed San
Francisco?
Golden Gate
San Francisco de Asis Mission
Military Post Seventy-Six
Yerba Buana

#[Link] to the tour guide, what happened in 1848?

Gold was discovered
The transcontinental Railroad
The Golden Gate Bridge was constructed
Telegraph communications were established with the East

#[Link] long is the Golden Gate Bridge?

Eighteen miles
938 feet
One mile
Between five and six miles

Questions 47 through [Link] to a talk by a college instructor in an English [Link] many

different kinds of writing have been called essays. It is difficult to define exactly what an essay
is. Perhaps the best way is to point out four characteristics that are true of most essays.1st an
essay is it does not start with one subject and digress to another and another. Second, although
a few essays are long enough to be considered a small book, most essays are short.500 words
is the most common length for an essay. Third, an essay is written in prose, not poetry. True,
Alexander Pope did call two of his poems essays, but that word is part of a [Link] after all, the
essay on man and the essay on criticism really are not essays at all. They are long poems. 4th,
and probably most important, an essay is [Link]'s the work of one person whose
purpose is to share a thought, idea, or point of view. Let me also state here that since an essay
is always personal, the term personal essay is [Link], taking into consideration all of
these characteristics, perhaps we can now define an essay as a short prose composition with a
personal viewpoint that discusses one topic with that in [Link]'s brainstorm some topics for
your first essay assignment.

#[Link] is the instructor defining?

The term "essay"
Prose writing
Personal viewpoint
Brainstorming

#48 What is the main point of the talk?

The work of Alexander Pope
The difference between prose and poetry
The general characteristics of essays
The reason that the phrase "personal essay" is redundant

#[Link] to the talk, which of the characteristics are not true of an essay?
It Is usually short
It can be either prose or poetry
It expresses a personal point of view
It discusses one topic

#[Link] will the students probably do as an assignment?

They will prepare for a quiz
They will write their first review
They will read works by pope
They will review their notes

This is the end of the PBT model test.