Tugas Softskill (Bahasa Inggris Bisnis 2)
Dimas Rizki Dwiyanto (12116061)
Kelas 4KA17
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions. TOEFL is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS.
In TOEFL Test, there are divided by 4 categories to measure english skill. Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. In this case. The author trying to give a Tips & Tricks in one of those categories such as Listening test.
This category divided into 3 question parts. Part A, Part B, and Part C
Directions – In Part A, you will hear short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation a third voice will ask a question about what was said. The question will be spoken just one time. After your hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the problem and mark your answer.
Tips: In this part, make sure to focus and listen carefully on the second speaker because the answer or hints question belong there. So, you shouldn't remember the entire conversation. Just focusing on the second speaker.
Example
(1)
Woman: Lui, how did your football team do last season?
Lui: We won three, lost five, and tied twice.
Narrator: How many games does the man say his team tied?
A. 5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 8
Answer: C (because as a second speaker mention his team tied twice, twice means two times his team tied. So, the correct one is 'two')
(2)
A: Do you know what happened to Sally?
B: She couldn't find the classroom until after the class had begun.
B: She couldn't find the classroom until after the class had begun.
Narrator: What does the man say happened to Sally?
A. She went to the wrong class
B. She was late for class because she got lost
C. She missed the class
D. She had trouble finding the class, but she arrived on time.
Answer: B ("she couldn't find the classroom" so that mean she got lost or had trouble finding in class. But, in the last sentence he said "until after the class had begun". This implied Sally hasn't come yet while the class began because she got lost.)
Listening Part B
Directions – In Part B, you will hear longer conversation. After each conversation, you will be asked some questions. The conversation and question will be spoken just one time. They will not be written out for you, so you will have to listen carefully in order to understand and remember what the speaker says. When you hear a question, read the four possible answer in your test book and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the problem and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have choosen.
Tips: Read the answer first to predict which theme that the conversation goes to, you must know the topic of the conversation, listen carefully regarding the place, time, what, and who is being talked about, and the question always use the format 5W+1H
Example:
(1)
Man: How long have you been out of the country, Miss. Where did you go?
Woman: I spent three weeks in Switzerland, London and one week in Greece.
Man: Did you spend any time in agricurtural areas there?
Woman: No, I stayed mostly in the city since that one day at the beach in Corinth.
Man: Do you have any plans ....... or alcoholic beverages to declare?
Woman: I have only two bottles of wine.
Man: What else did you buy?
Woman: A couple of festive costume, books and native arts and craft.
Man: How much did you spend on your purchases while you were away?
Woman: About $300.
Man: Please open the small suitcase for me. Okay, get this card to the official at the red desk.
Question
- Where did this conversation most likely take place?
b. In customs
c. At a bank
d. In a liquor store
Answer: B
- How Many countries did the woman visit?
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: C
- What does the man ask a woman to do?
b. To open her suitcase
c. To pay $300 duty
d. To show him the bottles of wine
Answer: B
- What did the woman have to declare?
b. Wine
c. Meat
d. Cash
Answer: B
(2)
Woman: I hear that Paul Smith is written a new novel
Man: Yes, it’s a science fiction pieces called Martian Renaissance.
Woman: Sound intriguing, what’s the plot like?
Man: It deals with the five man, one woman crew on the 3 years mission to Mars.
Woman: Is their mission successful?
Man: Well, in some respect it is. It have serious incredible adventure when their landed.
Woman: Did they meet any real Martians?
Man: Yes, they even held captive by them.
Woman: What did the Martians look like? Are they a little green man?
Man: You will have to read the book to find out.
Question:
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- What is the name of Paul Smith new book?
b. Mission to Mars
c. Martian Renaissance
d. Captivating Tales of Mars
Answer: C
- What type of book is it?
b. Adventure
c. Biography
d. Documentary
Answer: A
- How long did the mission to mars take?
b. Three years
c. Five years
d. Seven years
Answer: B
- Which of the following is not mention?
b. The crew met some real Martians
c. The Martians captured the crew
d. The ship carried an all-male crew
Answer: D
Listening Part C
Directions – In Part C, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will be asked some question. The talks and questions will be spoken just one time. They will not be written out for you, so you will have to listen carefully in order to understand and remember what the speaker says. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the problem and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have choosen.
Tips: To answer the question Part C, you must listen to all the dialogue lines. Usually there will be three to seven questions from one story presented.
When the narrator read the instructions regarding part C question, we can read the provided answer below. Then try to memorize and estimate the keywords that will be spoken by the speaker.
Focus on the first sentence, usually enough questions about the topic of the story. Also focus on questions about 5W+1H (what, who, when, where, why and how)
(1)
Although played quite well in Florida and Latin America. Jal alai isn’t an America game, is handball type game originated in the Basque region of Spain. Jai alai is one of the fastest moving ball games. In Florida it is legal to place bets on the player, somewhat similar to the betting in horse racing. Bets are placed on the win, place show based. That is first, second and third. Sport expert agree that Jai alai requiring more skill, speed, endurance and nerve than any other ball game.
Question
- Where did Jai alai originate?
b. Latin America
c. Florida
d. America
Answer: A
- Betting on Jai alai players is compared to what other sport?
b. Handball
c. Football
d. Horse Racing
Answer: D
- Which of the following is not true?
b. Jai alai requires a great deal of skill and endurance
c. Jai alai can be played as singles or doubles
d. It is illegal to bet on Florida jai alai games
Answer: D
- To what game Jai alai compared in the reading?
b. Ping-Pong
c. Handball
d. Badminton
(2)
Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh Scotlandia in the 19th century and later came to the United States. Several members of his family did a great deal to encourage him in the field of science. His father was most instrumental in supervising his work with the deaf while he dealt with the deaf and investigated the science of acoustics, his studies eventually led to the invention of the multiple telegraph and his greatest invention the telephone. The last quarter century of his life was dedicated to advances in aviation.
Question
- What was considered to be Alexander Graham Bell greatest achievement?
b. Telephone
c. Aviation
d. Acoustics
Answer: B
- What did Bell dedicated the last years of his life?
b. Aviation
c. Adventure
d. Architecture
Answer: B
- What can we conclude about a Alexander Graham Bell?
b. He spent so many years working in aviation because he wanted to be a pilot
c. He dedicated his life to science and the well-being of humankind
d. He worked with the deaf so that he could invent the telephone
Answer: C
- Which of the following statements is not true?
b. Bell worked with the deaf
c. Bell Experimented with the science of acoustics
d. Bell invented a multiple telegraph
Answer: A
- How many years did Bell to aviation?
b. 25
c. 35
d. 50
Answer: B
