Penjelasan Lengkap Strategi Listening TOEFL Part B dan C

Summary

In this lesson, the focus is on strategies for tackling Listening Comprehension sections B and C of a test, particularly regarding travel. Key strategies include anticipating topics and questions before listening, determining the topic from the first lines of a conversation, and drawing conclusions based on details like who, what, when, and where. In Part B, students listen to a university campus conversation, where a senior literature major shares course requirements with a newcomer. In Part C, a welcome address from the Sierra Club highlights the organization's environmental focus and history. The session emphasizes effective listening skills for these sections.

Takeaways

• 😀 Before listening to a conversation, anticipate the topics and questions by reviewing the answers in the test book.
• 😀 While listening, determine the topic by paying attention to the first lines of the conversation.
• 😀 Draw conclusions about the situation (who, what, when, where) based on the conversation's context.
• 😀 Listen for answers in order to follow along with the sequence in the conversation.
• 😀 Listening Comprehension Part B involves longer conversations, with each followed by several questions.
• 😀 Directions for Part B include choosing the best answer after listening to a conversation, and marking the answer sheet.
• 😀 In Part B, conversations and questions are not repeated, requiring one-time attention to the details.
• 😀 The first conversation involves a student sharing information about the literature major, including required and elective courses.
• 😀 The literature major requires eight courses, including three required and five electives, with mandatory world literature courses.
• 😀 The Sierra Club, founded by John Muir in 1892, focuses on protecting the environment and has nearly 200,000 members.
• 😀 The Sierra Club's activities include conferences, lectures, and publishing a newsletter, aiming to preserve natural areas like the Sierra Nevadas.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the listening comprehension part B in the script?

The main focus of listening comprehension part B is on long conversations, where test-takers are asked to anticipate topics, questions, and answers before listening to the conversations.

What is the first strategy to use before listening to the conversation in part B?

The first strategy is to anticipate the topics and questions by looking briefly at the answers in the test book before listening to the conversation.

What is the significance of listening to the first lines of the conversation?

Listening to the first lines of the conversation helps determine the topic of the conversation, which can guide the listener in understanding the context and answering questions more effectively.

How can the listener draw conclusions about the situation in part B of the test?

The listener can draw conclusions by identifying key elements such as who, what, when, and where, which helps to understand the situation during the conversation.

What should the listener do after hearing a question in part B?

After hearing a question, the listener should read the four possible answers in the test book and choose the best answer, then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet.

How many courses are required for a literature major according to the conversation in the script?

A literature major requires a total of eight courses: three required courses and five electives.

What are the required courses for a literature major mentioned in the conversation?

The required courses for a literature major are two semesters of 'Survey of World Literature' (parts one and two) and 'Introduction to Literary Analysis.'

What specialization does the man in the conversation want to pursue in his literature studies?

The man wants to specialize in American literature, but he must still take the required two semesters of world literature.

What is the main objective of the Sierra Club as mentioned in part C?

The main objective of the Sierra Club is to protect the environment, continuing the efforts started by its founder, John Muir, to preserve natural beauty and harmony.

Where does the Sierra Club have members, according to the script?

The Sierra Club has members in all 50 states of the United States.