TOEFL Listening Practice Test With Answers

Summary

This video walks through a complete TOEFL listening practice test. It begins with introductory instructions, followed by six conversations and lectures with comprehension questions after each one. Topics include meeting with an advisor about a work study job, discovering the planet Neptune, taking a Shakespeare class, studying ancient Greek history, astrobiology and the origins of life, and the importance of photosynthesis. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to continue practicing TOEFL listening and speaking skills.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script is for a complete TOEFL listening practice test with different sections like conversations and lectures
• 😃 The test taker is advised to use the video description for answers and an explanations PDF
• 😉 The test allows controlling your own time unlike the real test
• 📝 A conversation about applying for a campus work study job to pay off loans
• 🤔 A lecture on heliocentric vs geocentric models and discovering Neptune
• 🎓 A conversation about signing up for a Shakespeare class and managing workload
• 📚 A lecture on interpreting ancient Greek sources like Homer and archaeology
• 🔭 A lecture on astrobiology and the conditions needed for life on Earth
• 👂 Lots of practice conversations and lectures on academic topics
• ✅ Overall the script provides a full TOEFL listening test experience

Q & A

Why does the student want to meet with the advisor?

The student wants to meet with the advisor to apply for a job through the work study program in order to start paying off student loans.

What is the main topic of the astronomy lecture?

The main topic of the astronomy lecture is the discovery of the planet Neptune and how it was a major triumph for gravitational theory.

What is the attitude of the professor towards studying ancient history?

The professor has a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards studying ancient history. She describes it as "one of the joys" because historians get to play detective and reconstruct history from limited clues.

What is astrobiology?

Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. It brings together multiple scientific fields like astronomy, chemistry, geology to study life's origins.

How did photosynthesis impact early life on Earth?

Photosynthesis increased oxygen levels, allowing life to spread on land instead of just the ocean. It provided a better climate for life by creating ozone to block UV radiation.

What literary sources are mentioned for studying Greek history?

Literary sources mentioned include Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, writings by Herodotus, and philosophies of Plato and Aristotle.

What does the TA suggest the student do about the Shakespeare class?

The TA suggests that the student sign up for the class and drop it after 2 weeks if the workload seems too heavy alongside other classes.

Why was the discovery of Neptune important?

It was important because it dramatically confirmed the laws of gravitational theory and was a major step in combining theory with observations.

What archaeological evidence is mentioned regarding ancient Greeks?

Archaeological evidence mentioned includes: equal allotments of land given to citizens, private documents like pre-nuptial agreements and divorce decrees, reports of cattle theft.

What does the advisor recommend regarding work hours?

The advisor recommends starting with 10 work hours per week and later discussing potentially increasing hours once the student sees how manageable it is.