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Lololojlojoloiol COMPLETE TEST ONE SECTION | LISTENING COMPREHENSION ‘Time—approximately 35 minutes (including the reading of the directions for each part) section of the test, vou will have an. opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand ‘ations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers you hear. Do ny time. Do not turn the pages until you are told to do so. part. Ans not take notes or write in your test book PartA In Part A you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test 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, Listen to an example. Sample Answer On the recording, you will hear: iN (man) That exam was just awfi ©) (woman) — Oh, it could have been worse. e (narrator) What does the woman mean? In your test book, you will read: (A) The exam was really awful (B) It was the worst exam she had ever seen, (C)_ It couldn't have been more difficult. (D) Iewasn’t that hard. You learn from the conversation that the man thought the exam was very difficult and that the woman disagreed with the man. The best answer to the question, “What does the woman mean?” is (D), “It wasn't that hard.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D). "pects salons ana men anna lo] ey) (B) a) «) 2 (B) © (v) “ (B) © (D) 4. (A) (B) © () 5. (A) (B) © (D) 6. (A) (B) © (D) 7. (A) (B) (Cc) (D) 8. (A) (B) © (D) 380 Lo] Carla does not live very away. What Carla said was unjust He does not fear what anyone says. Carla is fairly rude to others, She thinks it's an improvement, The fir trees in it are better, It resembles the last one. Itis the best the man has ever done. He graduated last in his class, He is the last person in his family to graduate, He doesn't believe he can improve gradually. He has finally finished his studies. He thought the dress was so chic. He was surprised the dress was not expensive. He would like to know what color dress it was. The dress was not cheap. Leave the car somewhere else. Ignore the parking tickets. Add more money to the meter. Pay the parking attendant. He does not like to hold too many books at one time. There is no bookstor: neighborhood. It not possible to obtain the book yet. He needs to talk to someone at the bookstore. his It was incomplete. It finished on time. It was about honor. It was too long. She needs to use the man’s notes. Yesterday's physics class was quite boring She took some very good notes in physics class. She would like to lend the man her notes. COMPLETE TEST ONE 9 to. 13. “ (B) © (D) “ (B) (c) (D) a (B) © (0) (A) (B) © (D) (A) (B) «) (D) (a) (B) (c) (D) (A) (B) (c) (p) lol It's her birthday today She's looking for a birthday gift She wants to go shopping with her dad She wants a new wallet for herself He took a quick trip. The big boat was towed through the water: ‘There was coal in the water. He didn't go for a swim. She just left her sister's house Her sister left the sweater behind. She believes her sweater was left at her sister's house. She doesn’t know where her sister lives. She doesn't have time to complete additional reports. She cannot finish the reports that she is already working on. She is scared of having responsibility for the reports. tis not time for the accounting reports to be compiled. He's had enough exercise, He’s going to give himself for the hard work. He's going to stay on for quite some time, He would like to give the woman an exercise machine as a gift areward He cannot see the huge waves. ‘The waves are not coming in, He would like the woman to repeat what she said, He agrees with the woman. ‘The exam was postponed. The man should have studied harder. Night is the best time to study for exams, She is completely prepared for the exam, COLT Oh sunt 16, 17. 18. 19. 20, 21 22. 23. (A) (B) (c) () (A) (B) (Cc) (D) (a) (B) (©) (D) (A) (B) (c) () (a) (B) (c) (D) (A) (B) (Cc) (D) (A) (B) (c) (D) (a) (B) © lojo] Students who want to change schedules should form a line Itis only possible to make four changes in the schedule. Tcis necessary to submit the form quickly Problems occur when people don't wait their turn Ina mine. Ina jewelry store. Ina clothing store. Ina bank. A visit to the woman's family. The telephone bill. f ‘The cost of a new telephone. How far away the woman's family lives. ‘She hasn't met her new boss yet. She has a good opinion of her boss. Her boss has asked her about her impressions of the company. Her boss has been putting a lot of pressure on her. ‘The recital starts in three hours. He intends to recite three different poems. He received a citation on the third of the month. He thinks the performance begins at three. Choose a new dentist. Cure the pain himself. Make an appointment with his dentist. ‘Ask his dentist about the right way to brush. It is almost five o'clock. The man doesn't really need the stamps. It isa long way to tl It would be better to go a o'clock. he post office. iter five was placed on reserve cl OO eae Ic the professor ‘The woman must asi for a copy: The Nyoman should look through a ie jmber of journals in the library: He has reservations about the information in the article. 24, 25, 26, 27. 28. 29. 30, (A) (B) (C) (D) @ (B) (D) (a) (B) (C) @) (a) (B) ) () (a) (B) (©) (D) @ B) (c) (D) (a) (B) © ©) lolol He needs to take a nap. He hopes the woman will help him to calm down. ‘The woman just woke him up. He is extremely relaxed. She doesn’t think the news report is false She has never before reported on the news She never watches the news on television. She shares the man’s opinion about the report. Management will offer pay raises on Friday. ‘The policy has not yet been decided. ‘The manager is full of hot air. ‘The plane has not yet landed. He doesn't believe that it is really snowing. ‘The snow had been predicted. ‘The exact amount of snow is unclear. He expected the woman to go out in the snow. She's going to take the test over again. She thinks she did a good job on the exam, She has not yet taken the literature exam. She's unhappy with how she did. The door was unlocked. It was better to wait outside. He could not open the door, He needed to take a walk He nailed the door shut. He is heading home. He hit himself in the head He is absolutely correct. eR a uct COMPLETE TESTONE — 381, | Gili le eile Part B tions. After each conversation, you Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear longer cor Will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. and choose the best in the space that After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book answer: Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill i corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book 31. (A) The haircut is unusually short. 36. (A). That she was eighty-five years old. (B). This is Bob’s first haircut (B) That a storm was coming. (C)_ Bob doesn't know who gave him the (©). That she was under a great deal of haircut. pressure. (D) After the haireut, Bob's hair still (D) That she wanted to become a weather touches the floor forecaster. 32. (A) It is just what he wanted. 37. (A) Inher bones. (B) He enjoys having the latest style. (B) Inher ears. (©) He dislikes it immensely. (C) Inher legs. (D) He thinks it will be cool in the (D) Inher head summer. 38, (A) Call his great-grandmother less often. 33. (A) A broken mirror. (B) Watch the weather forecasts with his (B) The hairstylist. great-grandmother. (C)_ The scissors used to cut his hair. (©) Help his great-grandmother relieve (D) Piles of his hair. some of her pressures. (D) Believe his great-grandmother's 34. (A). “You should become a hairstylist.” predictions about the weather. (B) “Please put it back on.” (C) “It'll grow back.” (D) “Itwon't grow fast enough.” 35. (A) Every evening. (B) Every week. (C) Every Sunday. (D) Every month. GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE ETS, thcopyaht owner Howser aloes, eet” 382 COMPLETE TEST ONE ‘questions are provided by Pearson Education Ine LO10lo0j,oj,o010101 Part C Directions; fn this part of the test, you will hear several talks. Alter each talk, you wall hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated fou hear a question, you will re answer. Then, on your answ corresponds to the letter of the a ‘ad the four possible answers in your test book and choose the heet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that iswer you have chosen. Here is an example. On the reco: 18, you will heat (narrator) Liste; 11 (0 an instructor talk to his class about painting. (man) Artist Grant Wood was a guiding force in the school of painting known as American regionalist, a style reflecting the distinctive characteristics of art from rural areas of the United States. Wood began drawing animals on the family farm at the age of tree, and when he was thirty-eight one of his paintings received a remarkable amount of public notice and acclaim. This painting, called “American Gothic,” is a starkly simple depiction of a serious couple staring directly out at the viewer. Now listen to a sample question. Sample Answer (narrator) What style of painting is known as American regionalist? In your test book, you will read: (A) Art from America’s inner cities. (B) Art from the central region of the United States. (C) Art from various urban areas in the United States, (D) Art from rural sections of America, ‘The best answer to the question, “What style of painting is known as American regionalist2” is (D), “Art from rural sections of America.” Therefore, the correct choice is (D). Now listen to another sample question. Saul awoee (narrator) What is the name of Wood's most successful painting? g In your test book, you will read: (A) “American Regionalist.” e (B) “The Family Farm in Towa.” (C) “American Gothic.” (D) “A Serious Couple.” The best answer to the question, “What is the name of Wood's most successful painting?” is (C), “American Gothic.” Therefore, the correct choice is (C). Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in your test book, TOEFL! test directions nd format are reprinted by permis igh owner However {uestions are pronied by Pearson Education Ine COMPLETE TESTONE 393 384 l 39, 40, 41 43 44. yolcol a) (B) «© (D) ww (B) ©) (D) (A) (B) © () a) (B) © () (ay (B) ro) (D) (a) (B) (© (D) (a) (B) (c) (D) 1 Inacar, Ona hike. Ona tram, Ina lecture hall, It means they have big tears. It means they like to swim, It means they look like crocodiles It means they are pretending to be sad. They are sad, They are warming themselves They are getting rid of salt. They regret their actions. Taking photographs. Getting closer to the crocodiles. Exploring the water's edge. Getting off the tram. Water Sports. Physics. American History. Psychology. Tocut ‘To move fast. To steer a boat. To build a ship. To bring tea from China. To transport gold to California. To trade with the British. To sail the American river system, 46, 47. 48. 49. 50. 1 (A) (B) (c) (D) (A) (B) (©) (D) @) (B) (©) (D) (a) (B) (©) (D) (A) (B) (Cc) (D) A reading assignment. A quiz on Friday. A research paper semester. Some written homework, for the end of the Writers. Actors. Athletes, Musicians. He or she would see butterflies. He or she would break a leg He or she would have shaky knees. He or she would stop breathing. By staring at the audience. By breathing shallowly. By thinking about possible negative ‘outcomes, By focusing on what needs to be done. At two o'clock. At four o'clock. Atsix o'clock, Ateight o’clock, This is the end of Section 1. ‘Stop work on Section 1. Turn off the recording, Read the directions for Section 2 and begin w Do NOT read or work on any other section of the test during the next 25 minutes, COMPLETE TEST ONE 2°2¢2020e2020202 SECTION 2 STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION ‘Time—25 minutes (including the reading of the directions) Now set your clock for 25 minutes. This section is designed to measure e your ability to recognize language that is appropriate for Standard written English. There are two types of questions in this section, withrspecial directions for each type. Structure Directions: These questions are incomplete sentences, Beneath each sentence you will see four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on y ‘our answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen, Look at the following examples. Example I Sample Answer The president ____ the election by a landslide, (A) won (B)_he won (C)_ yesterday (D) fortunately ‘The sentence should read, “The pre lent won the election by a landslide.” Therefore, you should choose answer (A). Example II ample Answer When the conference? (A) the doctor attended (B) did the doctor attend (C)_ the doctor will attend (D) the doctor's attendance The sentence should read, “When did the doctor attend the conference?” ‘Therefore, you should choose answer (B). ROR saad TOEFL® test directions and Forma are reprinted y permiaon OFETS,the copyright owner However all examples an ‘Questiony arc prone by Pearson Education, ne COMPLETE TEST ONE 35 2eo2e2e2e2e2e292 range in color from pale yellow to bright orange. (A) Canaries which (B) Canari (©) Thi (D) Cana ies that are of precious gems is determined by their hardness, color, and brilliance. (A) The valuable (B) Itis the value (C) Itis valuable (D) The value atornado spins ina counterclockwise direction in the northern hemisphere, it spins in the opposite direction in the southern hemisphere. (A) However (B) Because of (C) Although (D) That The Caldecott Medal, for the best children’s picture book, is awarded each January. (A) aprize (B)_ which prize (©) isa prize which (D) isa prize ‘The horn of the rhinoceros consists of a cone of tight bundles of keratin from the epidermis. (A) grow (B) grows (©) growing (D) they grow COMPLETE TEST ONE 9. Nimbost 10. 6. Most species of heliotropes are weeds, _ of them are cultivated. (A) some (B)_ but some (C)_ for some species (D) some species 7. Thunder occurs as through air, causing the heated air to expand and collide with layers of cooler air. (A) anelectrical charge (B) passes an electrical charge (C)_ the passing of an electrical charge (D) an electrical charge passes 8. Researchers have long debated Saturn's moon Titan contains hydrocarbon ‘oceans and lakes. (A) over it (B)_ whether it (©) whether (D) whether over tus clouds are thick, dark grey clouds forebode rain. (A) what (B) which (©) what they (D) which they __ in several early civilizations, a cubit was based on the length of the forearm from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow. (A) Itwas used as a measurement (B)_ A measurement was used (C) The use of a measurement (D) Used as a measurement GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 900000902 0e2090? MW Only when air and w ater seep through its outer coat —_ (A) does a seed germinate (B) to the germination of a seed (C)_aseed germinates (D) fora seed to germ nate seasonal rainfall, especially in ions near the tropics, is winds that blow in an opposite direction in winter than in summer: (A) Causing (B) That cause (C) To cause (D) What causes . The extinct Martian volcano Olympus Mons is approximately three times as Mount Everest, (A) high (B) high as is (©) higher than (D) the highest of 14, The flight instructor, at the air base, said that orders not to fight had been given. (A) when interviewed (B)_ when he interviewed (C)_ when his interview (D)_ when interviewing In the northern and central parts of the state of Idaho and churning rivers, (A) majestic mountains are found (B) found majestic mountains (©) are found majestic mountains (D) finding majestic mountains TM sated COMPLETE TEST ONE 387 2e2e2e2e2e20202 Written Expression Directions: In these questions, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four anderlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B),(C), and (D). Identify the one underlined Wo or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the etter of the answer you have chosen. Look at the following examples. Example I Sample Answer The foun A ing ona violin are tuned D in fifths. The sentence should read, “The four strings on a violin are tuned in fifths.” Therefore, you should choose answer (B). Example I mple Answer & The research for the book Roots taking 5 a a c e Alex Haley twelve years D ‘The sentence should read, “The research for the book Roots took Alex Haley twelve years.” Therefore, you should choose answer (C). GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 101 ore 388 © COMPLETE TEST ONE Goestion test directions and format are ry and format are repented by permission copyright owner Hovteverallcamples sad test provided by Pearson Faucation, Ine 19. 20, 23. 24. 25, 26. an wravele from the Sun to the Barth In eight minutes and twenty seconds 3 C D ‘ery human typically have twenty-three pairs of chromosomes in most cells, AecaBe Cae. Most sedimentary rocks start forming when grains of clay, silt, or sandy settle in B ¢ river valleys or on the bottoms of lakes and oceans D ‘The total thickness of the vent ‘cular walls of the heart are about three times that of , os Dd the atria The type of jazz known as “s ng” was introduced by Duke Ellington when he wrote x B C and records “It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing.” D The bones of mammals, not alike those of oth San aBe cr vertebrates, show a high degree of differenti: D The neocortex has evolved more recently then other layers of the brain. a B The United States receives a large amount of revenue from taxation of a tobacco a B cD products, Much fats are composed of one molecule of glycerin combined with three molecules A B of fatty acids. Cc dD The capital of the Confederacy was originally in Mobile, but they were moved to A B Fee D Richmond, {A pearl develops when a tiny grain of sand or stone or some another in a B enters into the shell of a pearl oyster accidentally Cohan uta te 4 COMPLETE TEST ONE 389 20202 e2e2e20e202 27. The English horn is an alto oboe with a pitch one-fifth lower than the soprano oboe. x Be c D 28. In the Milky Way galaxy, the most recent observed supernova appeared in 1604. A B Pee D 29. Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this Ae small planet. 30. Because of the mobility of Americans today, it is difficult for they to put down cc real roots, D 31. For five years after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee served to president of Washington A B College, which was later called Washington and Lee c D 32. The number of wild horses on Assateague is increasing lately, resulting in overgrazed A B marsh and dune grasses. D 33. Hypnoses was successfull: g World War II to treat battle fatigue. A B D 34. The lobster, like many crustaceans, can cast off a dan appendage and A B regenerate a new appendage to nearly normal size. D 35. Humans develop normally twenty primary, or deciduous, teeth and thirty-two A Bae c permanent ones. ~D- 36. The curricula of American public schools are set in individual states; they oe B do not determine by the federal government. cara 4 cae - ee 37. The fact that the sophisticated technology has become part of revolution in travel A a systems has not made travel schedules less hectic, delive — D Th ans uc 390 COMPLETE TEST ONE 2020202 020207072 38. Balanchine's plotless ballets, A B purely as a celebration of the h Jewels and The Four Temperaments, present dance movement of the human body, miconducting substance such as silicon crystal oe Cc 39. Ina solar battery, a photosensitive A is the source of electrician, D 40. Inear hydrochloric acid was done by he: B_ a mixture of sodium chloride with iron sulfate. This is the end of Section 2. If you finish before 25 minutes has ended, check your work on Section 2 only. At the end of 25 minutes, go on to Section 3. Use exactly 55 minutes to work on Section 3, COMPLETE TESTONE 39)

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