TOEFL: Listening Comprehension (Test 1, Section 1)

Feb 5, 2017

TOEFL
Section 1: Listening Comprehension (35 minutes, 50 questions)

In this section, your ability to respond to and understand spoken English will be tested. A recording of a series of dialogues and short talks will be played for you. You will then have to choose the best answer based on the spoken questions. Neither the questions, nor the dialogues or short talks will appear in your test. Only the answer choices for each of the questions will be in your test.

Part A
DIRECTIONS:
In Part A you will hear short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third person will ask a question about what was said. You will hear each conversation just one time. Therefore, you must listen carefully to understand what each speaker says. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your test book and decide which one is the best answer to the question you heard. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the answer you have chosen.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       I’m not sure if I like this hat on me. Do you like it?
  Man:       I think it brings out the green in your eyes. Look in the mirror and see for yourself.
  
  Question 1
  What does the man mean?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — He thinks the hat looks good on her. The woman said to the man, “I’m not sure if I like this hat on me. Do you like it?” The man replied, “I think it brings out the green in your eyes. Look in the mirror and see for yourself.” He meant that he thought the hat was very becoming.
  1. He thinks the hat looks good on her.
  2. He doesn’t like the hat because it is green.
  3. He suggests that she try on a different hat.
  4. He does not like the hat.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       The team is making a remarkable comeback. Do you think they will win the game?
  Woman:       They are only 10 points behind now. If they can keep playing this well, they certainly will.
  
  Question 2
  What does the woman think about the team?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — The woman thinks the team has a very good chance of winning. When asked if she thinks the team will win the game, she replied, “They are only 10 points behind now. If they can keep playing this well, they certainly will.”
  1. The woman thinks they will lose the game.
  2. The woman thinks the team will tie the game.
  3. The woman thinks the team is doing very poorly this season.
  4. The woman thinks the team has a very good chance of winning.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       I can’t remember if I locked the door on the way out of the house. Do you remember locking it?
  Woman:       Well, I didn’t lock the door. You were the last one out!
  
  Question 3
  What does the woman mean?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — The man was supposed to have locked the door on his way out. When asked if she remembers if the door was locked, the woman replied, “Well, I didn’t lock the door. You were the last one out!”
  1. She did lock the door.
  2. She forgot to lock the door.
  3. She remembered seeing him lock the door.
  4. The man was supposed to have locked the door on his way out.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       Hey, I heard you were going to that record signing. Did you get to meet the rock and roll band?
  Woman:       Everyone except the drummer autographed my album, and the lead singer kissed my cheek.
  
  Question 4
  Did the woman meet the rock and roll band?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — Yes she did meet the band. The man asked the woman, “Did you get to meet the rock and roll band?” The woman responded, “Everyone except the drummer autographed my album, and the lead singer kissed my cheek.” If she had not met the band, she would not have been able to get her album autographed.
  1. No, the show was cancelled.
  2. No, she did not get there on time.
  3. No, she only saw the band, but did not meet them.
  4. Yes, she did meet the band.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       Did you notice if the janitor cleaned last night?
  Woman:       Well, there was still trash in my wastebasket when I arrived this morning.
  
  Question 5
  What does the woman mean?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — The janitor did not clean. When asked if she thought the janitor cleaned last night, the woman replied, “Well, there was still trash in my wastebasket when I arrived this morning.” The woman implied that the janitor did not clean.
  1. The janitor did not clean.
  2. The janitor cleaned but did not empty her wastebasket.
  3. The janitor did clean.
  4. The janitor had the day off.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       I telephoned you last night. Why didn’t you return my call?
  Woman:       You called?
  
  Question 6
  Why didn’t the woman return the man’s call?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — She was unaware of his call. The woman implies that, had she known that he called, she would have returned his phone call.
  1. When she received the message that he called, it was too late to call him back.
  2. She does not care for his company.
  3. She did not have the time to call him.
  4. She was unaware of his call.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       I didn’t finish my term paper because the electricity in the library failed last night. Do you think the professor will allow me to hand it in late?
  Woman:       Dr. Hatton said that he would not accept any late papers.
  
  Question 7
  What does the woman mean?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — Late papers will not be accepted. The man said, “Do you think that the professor will allow me to hand it [the paper] in late?”, and the woman replied, “Dr. Hatton said that he would not accept any late papers.”
  1. Late papers will be accepted, but will receive a lower grade.
  2. Late papers will not be accepted.
  3. Late papers are acceptable.
  4. The professor is not concerned when the papers are done, as long as they are well done.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       Look at all that smoke coming from over that hill. I bet there is a fire.
  Man:       That is the direction of Grandma’s house! I hope she is okay.
  
  Question 8
  What is the man thinking?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — The smoke could be coming from his grandmother’s house. When the woman noticed the smoke and said, “I bet there is a fire,” the man replied, “That is the direction of Grandma’s house!”
  1. There is a store on fire.
  2. Someone should call the fire department.
  3. The smoke is not a cause for concern.
  4. The smoke could be coming from his grandmother’s house.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       My computer screen went blank. What do you think happened?
  Woman:       Have you checked all the connections in the back? Maybe one is loose.
  
  Question 9
  What does the woman think is wrong with the computer?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — She thinks one of the connections is loose. When the man asked the woman what was wrong with his computer, the woman replied “Have you checked all the connections in the back? Maybe one is loose.”
  1. She thinks that one of the connections is loose.
  2. She thinks the electricity failed.
  3. The whole computer system is experiencing difficulties, it is not just his computer.
  4. She does not know what is wrong with the computer.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       I rarely see you around here any more. I thought you moved.
  Man:       I’ve just been staying at a friend’s house so that I can take care of his pets while he is away.
  
  Question 10
  Why does the woman think the man has moved?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — She has not seen the man as often as she once did. Woman said, “I rarely see you around here any more, I thought you moved.”
  1. They do not allow pets in their apartment building.
  2. She saw a moving van outside his apartment.
  3. He told her he had plans to move soon.
  4. She has not seen the man as often as she once did.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       Are you going to the show tonight?
  Woman:       I would have loved to go, but I still have not finished writing my paper which is due tomorrow.
  
  Question 11
  What does the woman mean?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — She cannot go because she has to write a paper. The woman clearly states, “I would have loved to go, but I still have not finished writing my paper…”.
  1. She loves writing papers.
  2. She does not like going out.
  3. She cannot go because she has to write a paper.
  4. She could not finish the paper, because she went to the show.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       Professor Nelson said that I should find the book in this section. But nothing even similar to that book is here.
  Man:       Maybe somebody already borrowed it. Let’s check the subject catalog.
  
  Question 12
  Where did this conversation probably take place?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — In a library. The woman was looking for a book. The man said “Maybe somebody already borrowed it. Let’s check the subject catalog.” A library has catalogs and books for borrowing.
  1. In a bookstore
  2. In a shopping mall
  3. In a classroom
  4. In a library
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       Can I borrow your history notes? I didn’t attend the class yesterday.
  Woman:       I didn’t take any notes. The teacher just read dates from her notes to us, and I thought I could find them in any history book.
  
  Question 13
  What is the woman trying to say?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — She did not take notes because she did not think anything important was discussed. The woman said “I didn’t take any… I thought I could find them (dates) in any history book.”
  1. She did not take notes because she did not think anything important was discussed.
  2. She does not intend to give him notes.
  3. The new teacher did not want anyone to take notes.
  4. She thinks he should read the history books himself.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       The food in this restaurant is really delicious. And it is not very expensive.
  Man:       We can afford to eat here once a week, can’t we?
  Woman:       Oh yes! I agree one hundred percent.
  
  Question 14
  What do they think of the restaurant?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — They can eat in the restaurant once every week without affecting their budget. The man said, “We can afford to eat here once a week…”. And the woman responded “Oh yes! I agree one hundred percent.”
  1. They are afraid of getting weak if they eat there regularly.
  2. This restaurant buys food from a deli.
  3. The restaurant guarantees satisfaction.
  4. They can eat in the restaurant once every week without affecting their budget.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       Are you ready for your final exam next week?
  Woman:       Not really, the reading list is too long. But I will take the test anyway.
  
  Question 15
  What does the woman mean?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — Though she is not fully prepared, she will take the test. When the man asked if she was prepared for the test the woman answered, “Not really… But I will take the test anyway.”
  1. She wants to do the least amount of reading.
  2. She has been reading for the test for a long time.
  3. Though she is not fully prepared, she will take the test.
  4. She does not want to take the test.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       Do you think I should cook some dinner now?
  Man:       I don’t think so. There is enough left over from the party last night.
  
  Question 16
  What will they probably do about dinner?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — They will eat the food left from last night’s party. When the woman asked if she should cook some dinner, the man answered, “I don’t think so. There is enough left over from the party last night.
  1. They will skip dinner because they ate too much last night.
  2. She will cook dinner.
  3. They will go to a party.
  4. They will eat the food left from last night’s party.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       Were you present at the meeting this morning?
  Man:       Yes, but I didn’t agree with most of their proposals. I think they are making admission rules too rigid.
  Woman:       Well, why didn’t you speak out at the time?
  
  Question 17
  What does the woman think?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — If he disagreed with the proposals, he should have expressed his views on the spot. The man said, “…But I didn’t agree with most of their proposals.” The woman’s response was, “Well, why didn’t you speak out at that time?” She meant he should have expressed his views at that moment.
  1. If he disagreed with the proposals, he should have expressed his views on the spot.
  2. He did not get time to speak at the meeting.
  3. He should have talked to her after coming out.
  4. The man did not attend the meeting.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       Do you think we should buy Tom a book for his birthday?
  Man:       I am not sure he cares for the type of book that we would select. I would rather give him a gift certificate.
  
  Question 18
  What does the man mean?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — Tom likes to read different books than him. The man said, “I am not sure he cares for type of books that we would select.”
  1. He is not sure whether he should give a birthday gift to Tom.
  2. He is not confident about his ability to select.
  3. Tom likes to read different books than him.
  4. A gift certificate is a better gift than a book.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       Why are your eyes so red? Studying hard these days?
  Man:       No, I accidentally sprayed some glass-cleaner into my eyes.
  Woman:       I don’t think you should neglect this. You should contact a doctor right away.
  
  Question 19
  What does the woman suggest?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — The man should talk to a doctor immediately. The woman remarked, “…You should contact a doctor right away.”
  1. It is the man’s right to consult a doctor.
  2. The man should use contact lenses.
  3. A person should always be careful about his eyes.
  4. The man should talk to a doctor immediately.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Woman:       I am trying to pick up that bottle on the top shelf. Would you mind helping me with it?
  Man:       I don’t work here. Maybe you can get a ladder from the manager.
  
  Question 20
  Is the man willing to help?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — No. He suggests that the woman should get help from the manager. When asked to pick up a bottle, the man answered, “I don’t work here. Maybe you can get a ladder from the manager.”
  1. Yes, but he is not the manager.
  2. Yes, but he needs a letter of permission to do that.
  3. No, because the woman is not his boss.
  4. No. He suggests that the woman should get help from the manager.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       I have an interview in Detroit on the tenth, but the train fare is incredibly high.
  Woman:       You should try flying. Airfares are sometimes much cheaper than train fares.
  
  Question 21
  What does the woman mean?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — Air travel is sometimes less expensive than train travel. The woman said, “Airfares are sometimes much cheaper than train fares.”
  1. Train authorities are not fair.
  2. Air travel is sometimes less expensive than train travel.
  3. The man should try to learn how to fly.
  4. The man can save some time if he takes a flight.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       Did Lisa fix the toaster herself?
  Woman:       No, she had it fixed by her friend Cathy.
  
  Question 22
  Who fixed the toaster?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — Cathy. The woman said, “No, she had it fixed by her friend Cathy.” This means her friend Cathy fixed it for her.
  1. A Mechanic
  2. Cathy’s friend
  3. Cathy
  4. Lisa
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       How do I get to the bank from here?
  Woman:       Go straight and make a right on Morris Street. The bank is right on the corner.
  
  Question 23
  What is the woman doing?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — Giving directions. The woman said, “Go straight and make a right on Morris Street. The bank is right on the comer.” It is while giving directions one may tell people where to turn left or right and where a place is located.
  1. Writing an address
  2. Giving orders
  3. Drawing a map
  4. Giving directions
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man:       Do you know who won the prize for debating?
  Woman:       I think Mark did. He had been good at public speaking since he was young.
  
  Question 24
  What does the woman think about Mark?
        ⇢       The answer is
  The answer is — Mark is a good speaker. The woman said, “…He (Mark) had been good at public speaking since he was young.”
  1. Mark was given the prize because he was young.
  2. Mark is a good speaker.
  3. Mark has been kind to people since he was young.
  4. Mark is no longer young.
- Conversation
  Conversation
  Man: I am thinking of taking a course with Dr. Warner.Woman: Dr. Warner does not allow more than 15 students in his class. If you want to do it, you’d better make your decision fast.
  
  Question 25
  What is the woman’s opinion?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — If the man waits, he might not get admission to Dr. Warner’s course. The woman said, “Dr. Warner does not allow more than 15 students in his class. If you want to do it (take a course with him), you’d better make your decision fast.”
  1. Decisions taken in haste are always good.
  2. Dr. Warner does not like slow people.
  3. If the man waits, he might not get admission to Dr. Warner’s course.
  4. Dr. Warner takes his classes in small rooms.
Part B
DIRECTIONS:
In Part B you will hear extended conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third person will ask several questions about what was said. You will hear each conversation and the questions about it just one time. They will not be written out for you. Therefore, you must listen carefully to understand what each speaker says. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your test book and decide which one is the best answer to the question you heard. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the answer you have chosen.

Questions 26 through 30 are based on the following conversation:
Questions 26 through 30 are based on the following conversation:
Man:       Have you seen that new hit movie?
Woman:       No I have not. Was it any good?
Man:       I had to wait over an hour in line to get a ticket, but it was worth it. The acting was fantastic, and the plot had me on the edge of my seat.
Woman:       How come you had to wait an hour for a ticket?
Man:       I arrived at the theater early because I had heard the movie kept selling out and I did not want to miss it.
Woman:       And did the movie sell out?
Man:       Yes. In fact, by the time they opened the doors, the line had stretched around the corner of the building.
Woman:       So, were you the first one in line?
Man:       No. There were people ahead of me who had been waiting for almost an hour before I arrived.
Woman:       It must be a good movie if all these people are going to see it. I think I will try and go this weekend.
- Question 26
  Question 26
  What did the man go to see?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — A movie. The woman asks, “Was it any good?” The man then proceeds to explain how he waited in line for it. The listener can infer from the conversation that he did go to see the movie.
  1. A play
  2. An opera
  3. A movie
  4. A sports game
- Question 27
  Question 27
  What did the man think of the movie?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — He liked it a lot. He told her, “The acting was fantastic and the plot had me on the edge of my seat.” To be “on the edge of your seat” is to be waiting with anticipation for the events that are about to occur.
  1. He hated it.
  2. He wanted to walk out on it.
  3. He liked it a lot.
  4. He would not wait for a ticket.
- Question 28
  Question 28
  How long did the man wait in line?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — An hour. He told the woman, “I had to wait in line over an hour to get a ticket.”
  1. Two hours
  2. Just a few minutes
  3. He did not wait.
  4. An hour
- Question 29
  Question 29
  How long did the people in front of him wait in line?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Two hours. The people in front of him waited on line for an hour before he arrived, and you have to add to that the hour he waited on line before they began to sell the tickets.
  1. One hour
  2. There was no one in front of him.
  3. Two hours
  4. He did not wait in line.
- Question 30
  Question 30
  When will the woman go to see the movie?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Saturday or Sunday. The woman told the man, “I think I will try to go this weekend.” The weekend is normally considered to be Saturday and Sunday. The other answer choices are all weekdays.
  1. Saturday or Sunday
  2. Wednesday or Thursday
  3. Tonight
  4. Monday or Tuesday
Questions 31 through 35

Questions 31 through 35 are based on the following conversation:
Questions 31 through 35 are based on the following conversation:
Man:       I can’t believe it is only a week from now!
Woman:       What?
Man:       Our college graduation! Aren’t you excited about it?
Woman:       Of course I am! I couldn’t attend my high school graduation, so this is really a big event for me.
Man:       Are your parents coming for your graduation?
Woman:       I am not sure. They live in Texas, so it is very hard for them. But my father will be calling me tonight to let me know. He has a business trip to New York next week, but hopefully he will adjust it somehow and come. Is your family coming?
Man:       Yes, they are. They live only 30 miles from here. Besides, I am the first one in the family to graduate from a university. So they are all looking forward to it.
Woman:       Isn’t that wonderful?
- Question 31
  Question 31
  What are these people talking about?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — University graduation. In the conversation, the woman said that she missed her high school graduation so this was to be a big event for her. The man said, “I am the first one in the family to graduate from a university…”, which hints of a college graduation.
  1. Their families
  2. Business.
  3. High school graduation
  4. University graduation.
- Question 32
  Question 32
  Is the woman looking forward to her graduation?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Yes, because this is a very important occasion in her life. When the man asked, “Aren’t you excited about it?”, she replied, “Of course, I am. I couldn’t attend my high school graduation, so this is a really big event for me.”
  1. No, because she is not sure if her parents can attend it.
  2. Yes, because she has waited too long to get her degree.
  3. Yes, because this is a very important occasion in her life.
  4. No, because she thinks high school graduation is more fun.
- Question 33
  Question 33
  Why is the man’s graduation important to his family?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Because he is the first one in the family to get a degree. The man said, “I am the first one in the family to graduate from a university so they are all looking forward to it.”
  1. Because they have to travel only 30 miles.
  2. Because he is the first one in the family to get a degree.
  3. Because they like people with degrees.
  4. Because they look upon him as a bright student.
- Question 34
  Question 34
  What state do the woman’s parents live in?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Texas. The woman said, “…They live in Texas.”
  1. Texas
  2. Georgia.
  3. Virginia
  4. New York
- Question 35
  Question 35
  When is the graduation?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Next week. The man said, “I can’t believe it is only a week from now!” The woman asked, “What?” And he replied, “Our college graduation…”
  1. Tomorrow
  2. Next week
  3. Tonight
  4. In a month
Questions 36 through 40

Questions 36 through 40 are based on the following conversation:
Questions 36 through 40 are based on the following conversation:
Woman:       Hi Mike! What is all this wood for?
Man:       I am planning to make a wooden fence for my yard. And then, in the summer, I want to pick up on my gardening again.
Woman:       I didn’t know you were interested in gardening.
Man:       I grew up on farms. My father is a farmer. After I left for school I didn’t get a chance to do any gardening. But now that I have my own house, I thought I would recreate some of the farm life here.
Woman:       That’s interesting. What do you plan to grow?
Man:       I have ordered some rose plants, some tulip bulbs, and some marigold plants from a nursery. And I am also getting some seeds for vegetables from my father. He was here last week, so he knows what can grow in this soil.
Woman:       Well, I wish you good luck! I will talk to John, and if he agrees to have a little garden in our yard, I will come to you for gardening tips.
Man:       Any time!
- Question 36
  Question 36
  What is the man planning to do with the wood?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Make a fence. When the woman asked “…What is all this wood for?” the man answered. “I am planning to make a wooden fence for my yard.”
  1. Make yardsticks
  2. Make some gardening tools
  3. Make a fence
  4. Build a farm house
- Question 37
  Question 37
  Why does the man have an interest in gardening?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Because he was brought up on farms. When the woman was surprised to learn of the man’s gardening experience, the man’s response was, “I grew up on farms.” What he implied was, “It is natural, because I grew up on farms.”
  1. Because he was brought up on farms.
  2. Because he loves fresh vegetables.
  3. Because he never had a chance to go to school.
  4. Because he has his own house.
- Question 38
  Question 38
  What is the man’s father going to send?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Seeds. In the conversation, the man mentioned that he was going to get some seeds for vegetables from his father.
  1. Seeds
  2. Vegetables
  3. Oil
  4. Rose plants
- Question 39
  Question 39
  Where did this conversation probably take place?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — In the man’s yard. The conversation took place in the man’s yard because the woman remarked upon the pile of wood which was to be used to build the new fence.
  1. In the garden shop
  2. In the woman’s house
  3. In the man’s yard
  4. On the street
- Question 40
  Question 40
  Why would the woman go to Mike if John agreed to have a garden?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — To get some guidance in gardening. Towards the end of the conversation, the woman said, “…and if he agrees to have a little garden in our yard, I will come to you for gardening tips.” Tips here means guidance or suggestions and not money.
  1. To get some money for helping in the garden
  2. To ask him to keep a watch on their yard
  3. To get some guidance in gardening
  4. To ask him to work for their garden
Part C
DIRECTIONS:
In Part C you will hear short talks. At the end of each talk, a second person will ask several questions about what was said. You will hear each talk and the questions about it just one time. They will not be written out for you. Therefore, you must listen carefully to understand what each speaker says. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and decide which one is the best answer to the question you heard. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the answer you have chosen.

Questions 41 through 45 are based on the following short talk:
Questions 41 through 45 are based on the following short talk:
Woodrow Wilson was only the second Democrat (Grover Cleveland was the first) elected president since the Civil War. He was born in Virginia in 1856, the son of a Presbyterian minister, and was reared and educated in the South. After earning a doctorate at Johns Hopkins University, he taught history and political science at Princeton, and in 1902 became president of that university. In 1910 he was elected governor of New Jersey as a reform or progressive Democrat. In 1912 he was elected president of the United States. On April 8, 1913 he became the first president since John Adams to appear personally before Congress to promote his program.
- Question 41
  Question 41
  Who was the first Democrat elected president after the Civil War?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Grover Cleveland. The speaker said, “Woodrow Wilson was only the second democrat (Grover Cleveland was the first) elected president since the Civil War.”
  1. Woodrow Wilson
  2. Grover Cleveland
  3. George Washington
  4. Abraham Lincoln
- Question 42
  Question 42
  What did Woodrow Wilson’s father do?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Minister. The speaker said that Wilson was “the son of a Presbyterian minister.”
  1. Farmer
  2. Doctor
  3. Politician
  4. Minister
- Question 43
  Question 43
  Where did Woodrow Wilson earn his doctoral degree?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Princeton. The speaker said, “After earning a doctorate at Johns Hopkins University, he taught history and political science at Princeton, and in 1902 became the president of that university.”
  1. Harvard
  2. Rutgers
  3. Princeton
  4. Yale
- Question 44
  Question 44
  Which state did Woodrow Wilson govern?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — New Jersey. The speaker says, “In 1910 he was elected governor of New Jersey as a reform or progressive Democrat.” You know that Wilson was elected president and that he would govern the United States, but the question asks specifically for a single state.
  1. New York
  2. New Hampshire
  3. Massachusetts
  4. New Jersey
- Question 45
  Question 45
  Who was the last president before Wilson to personally address Congress?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — John Adams. The speaker’s final sentence is “On April 8, 1913 he became the first president since John Adams to appear personally before Congress to promote his program.”
  1. Grover Cleveland
  2. Bill Clinton
  3. George Bush
  4. John Adams
Questions 46 through 50

Questions 46 through 50 are based on the following short talk:
Questions 46 through 50 are based on the following short talk:
The United States is a unique nation in that it absorbs thousands of immigrants every year. People migrate here from all parts of the world—from Europe, from Asia, from Africa, from Latin America. They have different reasons for migrating to this country. Some leave their countries due to political oppression, some come to America to explore business opportunities, some of them can’t find employment in their native lands, and some arrive here in search of advanced education. People are ready to take any risk to be able to enter the United States. Of course, most of the immigrants meet with a lot of frustration and disillusionment before they are successful. Isn’t it wonderful that a nation with so comparatively short a history should become such a dreamland for people all over the world?
- Question 46
  Question 46
  Why is the United States a unique nation?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Because it accommodates thousands of immigrants every year from all over the world. The first statement in the essay was, “The United States is a unique nation in that it absorbs thousands of immigrants every year…”.
  1. Because it is like a dreamland
  2. Because Europeans like it
  3. Because it accommodates thousands of immigrants every year from all over the world
  4. Because it has a short history
- Question 47
  Question 47
  Which one of the following is not a reason for immigration?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Love for nature and wildlife. This choice was not mentioned in the essay as a reason for immigration.
  1. Exploration of business possibilities
  2. Political oppression in native countries of the immigrants
  3. Love for nature and wildlife
  4. Search for employment
- Question 48
  Question 48
  From where do people emigrate to the United States?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — From all parts of the world. In the essay you heard, “…People emigrate here from all parts of the world”, not from strictly one country or continent.
  1. From Asia and Mexico only
  2. From all parts of the world
  3. From Africa, Asia, and Mexico only
  4. From Mexico only
- Question 49
  Question 49
  To the immigrants, what does America stand for?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — Freedom and opportunity. In the essay you heard “Still, to every immigrant, America stands for freedom and opportunity.”
  1. Freedom and opportunity
  2. Political oppression
  3. Disappointment
  4. Business and knowledge
- Question 50
  Question 50
  Is the transition easy for the immigrants?
  ⇢ The answer is
  The answer is — No, they face a lot of disappointments and failures before they are successful. In the talk you heard “...of course, most of the immigrants have to meet with a lot of disillusionment before they are successful.”
  1. No, it involves advanced knowledge.
  2. No, they face a lot of disappointments and failures before they are successful.
  3. Yes, they get whatever they are looking for as soon as they enter the United States.
  4. Yes, because America is a dreamland.

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