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4_0156_TOEFL_02_02 1/22/13 5:17 PM Page 54

54 REVIEW OF TOEFL® iBT SECTIONS

Questions 1–4, Conversation, CD 1, Track 3.

QUIZ FOR THE LISTENING SECTION


This is a quiz for the Listening section of the TOEFL® iBT. This section tests your ability to
understand campus conversations and academic lectures. During the quiz, you will listen to
one conversation and one lecture. You will hear each conversation or lecture one time and
respond to questions about them. You may take notes while you listen. You may use your
notes to answer the questions. Once you begin do not pause the audio.

CONVERSATION
Questions 1–4, Conversation.
Listen to a conversation on campus between a professor and a student.

1. Why does the man go to see his professor?


To borrow a reference book that he needs
To ask a question about the material
a

To get advice about studying for a test


b

To pick up some handouts from the class


c
d

2. Why does the student say this: 


To challenge the professor’s idea
To encourage the professor to explain
a

To try to change the subject


b

To interrupt the professor respectfully


c
d

3. How should Jack prepare for the test?


He should memorize the material in the book.
He should study the questions before the test.
a

He should organize his notes by topic.


b

He should not change his usual study plan.


c
d

4. Why does the professor give open-book tests?


Because she believes it helps students with memorization
Because her tests contain a large number of small facts
a

Because her students are more successful with the course


b

Because she thinks it provides a better learning experience


c
d
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LISTENING 55

LECTURE

Questions 5–14, Lecture, CD 1, Track 3 continued.


Listen to part of a lecture in an economics class.

5. What is the lecture mainly about?


Changes in economic systems
Tax incentives for business
a

Supply-side economics
b

A favorable balance of trade


c
d

6. How does the professor organize the lecture?


By contrasting several economic systems
By taking a historical perspective
a

By arguing against Friedman and Asmus


b

By pointing out the benefits of Reaganomics


c
d

7. According to the lecturer, what did Kennedy and Reagan have in common?
They were both honored as Nobel laureates in economics.
They cut taxes to spur the economy during their administrations.
a

They identified themselves with supply-side economics.


b

They both taught at the Chicago School of Economics.


c
d

8. What would Milton Freidman most likely say about moving a manufacturing plant from
the United States to a site abroad?
He would oppose it because it would cause people to lose their jobs.
He would consider it an opportunity for business to cut costs.
a

He would view it as a natural process in the shift to technology.


b

He would be concerned about the decrease in productivity.


c
d

9. According to Barry Asmus, what are two key ways that consumers contribute to the
creation of new jobs?

Click on 2 answer choices.


A By investing their tax savings
B By purchasing cheaper goods
C By moving on to better paying jobs
D By spending more money
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56 REVIEW OF TOEFL® iBT SECTIONS

10. How does the professor explain the shift from manufacturing to technology?
He points to the global economy as the explanation for it.
He disagrees with most economists about the long-term effects.
a

He compares it with the change from agriculture to manufacturing.


b

He believes that it is too soon to draw any conclusions about it.


c
d

11. Why does the professor mention the General Electric plant?
Because the plant is a good example of increased productivity
Because unemployment resulted from company decisions
a

Because the company was able to retrain their employees


b

Because the plant was down-sized and many jobs were lost
c
d

12. Why does the professor say this: 


He would like the students to answer the question.
He is joking with the students about the supply-siders.
a

He wants the students to follow his logical answer.


b

He is impatient because the students aren’t paying attention.


c
d

13. In the lecture, the professor explains supply-side economics. Indicate whether each of the
following strategies supports the theory.
Click in the correct box for each choice.

Yes No
A Reduce tax rates
B Cut government spending
C Increase productivity
D Tolerate temporary unemployment
E Discourage consumer spending

14. Put the following events in the correct order.


Businesses hire more employees with the tax savings.
The government works to affect a reduction in taxes.
a

The businesses and their employees pay more taxes.


b

Profits increase because of the growth in businesses.


c
d

This is the end of the Listening Quiz. To check your answers, refer to
the Progress Chart for the Listening Quiz, Chapter 5, page 500.

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