Kamis, 04 April 2013

Answering Part Listening TOEFL Tips


      
For most people, listening is the hardest part when TOEFL tests. I then included. Take the test many times and always got the lowest point compared to other parts. Well, this time I will try to summarize the strategy of the paper that I had just learned about how to properly answer the listening part.

1. Usually the answer to the question is often found in the second voice in a brief conversation. So focus on the second ballot.

2. Usually the conversation at the beginning of the structure will be quite easy and difficult at the end of the session

3. Never leave any questions. Even if you are not sure or do not understand the same though, just guess. For there is no reduction in value if you are wrong.

4. Use the remaining time when it has finished answering the question, to look at options in the answer the next question. So it could be easier for you to just focus on the conversation alone.

5. If you get a little idea of ​​the conversation, select the answer that contains the statement as an idea that you know.

6. If you do not understand the conversation, choose a different answer than what you listen to. Because usually it is a trap for to choose the wrong answer. Apartment with examples such as appointments, or search by research and church.

7. If you know the exact words used, but is not found in the options there is so look for synonyms of the word.



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 Renting 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 in 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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