1. The document describes the different parts and types of problems in the Listening section of the TOEFL exam. 2. Part A contains short conversations followed by one question, Part B has longer conversations followed by multiple questions, and Part C involves talks and lectures. 3. The types of problems involve recalling details, identifying idioms, suggestions, assumptions, predictions, implications, topics, and summarizing main ideas from academic conversations, class discussions, and lectures. Test takers must listen for specific facts as well as understand implied meanings.

1. LISTENING

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3. PARTA
 In Part A of the Listening section, you will hear
short conversations between two people. In
some of the conversations, each person speaks
only once. In other conversations, one or both
of the people speak more than once. Each
conversation is followed by one question about
it.
 Each question in this part has four answer
choices.

4. EXAMPLE

5. PART B
 In Part B of the Listening section, you will hear
several longer conversations and talks. Each
conversation or talk is followed by several
questions.The conversations, talks, and
questions will not be repeated.
 The conversations and talks are about a variety
of topics.You do not need special knowledge of
the topics to answer the questions correctly.
Rather, you should answer each question on
the basis of what is stated or implied by the
speakers in the conversations or talks

6. EXAMPLE

7. PARTC
TALKS and
Lecturers

8. Types
Problems in
Short
Conversations
1. Details.
Specific facts stated in a conversation.
 In some short conversations, you will hear all of
the information that you need to answer the
problem correctly.You will not need to draw
conclusions. When you hear a conversation
between two speakers, you must remember the
details that were stated.

9. Types
Problems in
Short
Conversations
2. Idiomatic Expressions.
Words and phrases that are characteristic of a particular
language with meanings that are usually different from the
meanings of each of the words used alone.
In some short conversations, you will hear idiomatic
expressions, such as "to kill time," which means to wait.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you
must listen for the idiomatic expressions.
You will be expected to recognize them and restate the
idiom or identify the feelings or attitudes of the speaker.

10. Types
Problems in
Short
Conversations
3. Suggestions.
Is a Recommendation
In some short conversations, you will hear words and
phrases that make a suggestion, such as "you should," "why
don't you," or "why not."
When you hear the words and phrases that introduce a
suggestion, you must be able to recognize and remember
what the speaker suggested, and who made the suggestion.

11. Types
Problems in
Short
Conversations
4. Assumptions
a statement accepted as true without proof or
demonstration.
In some short conversations, an assumption is proven false,
and the speaker or speakers who had made the assumption
express surprise.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you
must be able to recognize remarks that register surprise,
and draw conclusions about the assumptions that the
speaker may have made.

12. Types
Problems in
Short
Conversations
5. Predictions
is a guess about the future based on evidence from the
present.
In some short conversations, you will be asked to make
predictions about the future activities of the speakers
involved
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you
must listen for evidence from which you may draw a logical
conclusion about their future activities

13. Types
Problems in
Short
Conversations
6. Implications
Implied means suggested, but not stated. In many ways,
implied conversations are like prediction conversations.
In some short conversations, you will hear words and
phrases or intonations that will suggest how the speakers
felt, what kind of work or activity they were involved in, or
where the conversation may have taken place.
When you hear a conversation between two speakers, you
must listen for information that will help you draw a
conclusion about the situation.

14. Types
Problems in
Short
Conversations
7. Problems
is a situation that requires discussion or solution.
In some short conversations, you will hear the speakers
discuss a problem.
When you hear a discussion between two speakers, you
must be able to identify what the problem is.This may be
more difficult because different aspects of the problem will
also be included in the conversation.

15. Types
Problems in
Short
Conversations
8.Topics
A topic is a main theme in a conversation or in a piece of
writing.
In some short conversations, the speakers will discuss a
particular topic.
When you hear a conversation, you must be able to identify
the main topic from among several secondary themes that
support the topic.

16. Types of
Problems in
Longer
Conversations
9. Academic Conversations
Academic conversations are conversations between
students and professors or other academic personnel on a
college or university campus.
In some longer conversations, you will hear an academic
conversation between two speakers.
When you hear a conversation, you must be able to
summarize the main ideas.You may also be asked to recall
important details.

17. EXAMPLE

18. Types of
Problems in
Talks and
Lectures
10. Class Discussion
Class discussions are conversations that occur in
classrooms.
In some talks, you will hear a class discussion between two,
three, or more speakers.
When you hear a discussion, you must be able to summarize
the important ideas.You will usually NOT be required to
remember small details.
It will help you to audit some college classes.

19. Types of
Problems in
Talks and
Lectures
11. AcademicTalks
Academic talks are short talks that provide orientation to
academic courses and procedures.
In some talks, you will hear academic talks on a variety of
college and university topics.
When you hear a talk, you must be able to summarize the
main ideas.You must also be able to answer questions
about important details.You will usually not be asked to
remember minor details.

20. Types of
Problems in
Talks and
Lectures
12. Lecturers
Lectures are short talks that provide information about academic
subjects.They are like short lectures that might be heard in a
college classroom.
In some talks, you will hear academic information in a short
lecture.
When you hear a lecture, you must be able to summarize the
important ideas.You must also be able to answer questions that
begin with the following words: who, what, when, where, why?
It will help you to listen to documentary programs on radio and
television. Programs on educational broadcasting networks are
especially helpful. Listen carefully. Ask yourself questions to test
your ability to remember the information.