TOEFL Integrated Speaking & Listening Tasks 3

Question 1

In TOEFL iBT Listening lectures, what is the most common organizational pattern used by professors?

Accepted Answer

Problem-solution or general concept followed by specific examples

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Chronological order of historical events

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Alphabetical order of key terms

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Comparison of two equally weighted viewpoints

Question 2

When delivering a TOEFL Integrated Speaking response, which word or phrase signals that you are transitioning from summarizing the reading to discussing the listening?

Accepted Answer

However, the lecture adds to this by...

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In conclusion,

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For example,

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According to me,

Question 3

A TOEFL Listening 'inference' question asks you to:

Accepted Answer

Determine what can be logically concluded based on what was said

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Recall a specific fact stated explicitly in the audio

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Identify the main purpose of the entire passage

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Decide whether the information given is accurate or not

Question 4

Which preparation strategy is MOST helpful for TOEFL Speaking Task 2 (Campus Integrated)?

Accepted Answer

Taking notes that capture the man's or woman's opinion and reasons during the listening

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Memorizing complex vocabulary to use in every response

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Practicing speaking continuously for 90 seconds without pause

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Spending all 30 seconds of preparation time reading the announcement again

Question 5

In an Integrated Speaking response for Task 3 or 4, which structure is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Reading definition/concept → Lecture example → Brief connection

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Lecture summary → Reading definition → Personal opinion

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Introduction → Three body points → Conclusion

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Personal background → Lecture summary → Evaluation

Question 6

Which of the following behaviors would LOWER your TOEFL Speaking score?

Accepted Answer

Filling pauses with 'um,' 'uh,' 'like,' and 'you know' frequently

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Speaking at a slightly slower than native pace to ensure clarity

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Using a variety of sentence structures

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Paraphrasing the source material in your own words