Session pass TOEFL Listening Comprehension: Strategies Part
A
At the hearing session or Listening
Comprehension TOEFL Test Part A, you will be loaded with 30 quick
questions .. In this session, you will hear short conversations between two (2)
speakers (speakers) are followed by questions. Conversation and the
question will not you meet on the matter. After you listen to the conversation
and questions, you must choose the answer you think is most correct. On this
occasion, will be discussed on Session Pass TOEFL Listening Comprehension: A
Strategy Part.
Here is a sample conversation, along
with a brief definition and explanation. The following example has a similar
difficulty level to the TOEFL Test, commonly used in the tests at school,
college, or institution that provides services TOEFL test. You need to consider
is the strategy to do it. Could have been a different matter, however, the
right strategy will lead you to the selection of the correct answer.
Example
Speaker 1 (man):
I need a motorcycle to ride to Makassar, and I do not have one.
Speaker 2 (woman):
Why not rent one?
Narrator:
What does the woman suggest?
Choice answers
(A) Getting a red motorcycle
(B) Renting an apartment in Makassar
(C) Not riding to Makassar
(D) Renting a motorcycle for the trip
Problem Definition and Explanation
In the above example problems, Speaker
1 said: "I need a motorcycle, I do not have any motorcycle."
Speaker 2 then responds by saying: "Why do not you rent
it?"
Narrator then mentioned questions related conversation between Speaker
1 and Speaker 2. The question is: "What is suggested or
recommended by the woman (in this case, refers to the woman Speaker 2).
Answer
The most reasonable answer from the
four options above answer is option D. Renting a motorcycle
for the trip.
Reason
Based on the above matter, Speaker
2 suggest to hire (rent). Option D is the most appropriate
choice for the above conversation to talk about the obstacles faced by the first
Speaker who wanted to take a trip to Makassar, but he did not have a
vehicle. It is based on the information given by the Speaker 1.
Strategy
- Focus your attention on the second speaker or speakers 2. In general, information about the response of the implied question on what was mentioned by the second speaker (Speaker 2). As in the example above: Narrator: What does the woman mean?
- Always remember that the (very likely) the correct answer is a re-statement of the keyword. As in the example above, the key word is Rent (as mentioned by Speaker 2). Answer true also contain keywords ing Rent a motorcycle for the trip.
- It is important to remember that the Listening Comprehension Part A, always spinning on the topic:
- restatements
- negatives
- suggestions
- passives
- Conclusions about who and where
- expressions of agreement
- The whole question is based on the level of matter. Usually, the problems at an early stage have an easy difficulty level. More and more difficult (because of high levels). Problem number 1 -5 is about the easiest, and about 26-30 a matter which requires accurate analysis (difficult).
- Remember, pay close attention to a matter which was read, search keyword or subject / problem, and select the most correct answer. If you are in doubt, choose the answer you think is most reasonable. Do not get no answer because hesitation.
- Although you do not understand what was being said on the whole, you still can find the correct answer.
- If you only know a few words or main idea of the second row (what is mentioned by Speaker 2), choose the answer that contains a restatement of the main idea.
- If you do not understand at all the conversation (conversation), still listen to, and then choose the answer which read / penyebutannya most different to what you're listening to the conversation.
- Never choose an answer based on reason "because it sounded exactly with what was mentioned by the speaker (speakers).
The next discussion will be stressed
on the discussion of the Skill-a skill that needs to be mastered
to achieve graduation in session TOEFL Listening Comprehension. Among them are:
- Restatements
- Negatives
- Suggestions
- Passives
- Who and Where
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