TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Listening: Questions 175 - 180 of 404

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In this section, you will hear dialogues and academic talks, to test your ability to understand them. You will hear each dialogue and academic talk only once, and then answer questions after each is finished. The questions ask about the main idea, supporting details, and the way the speakers use language. Answer each question based on what is stated or implied by the speakers. You are free to take notes while you listen. You can use your notes to answer the questions.

You must click the volume icon to change the volume of the audio. Headphones icon appear with some questions which implies that you will hear part of the dialogue or academic talk repeated for the question.

Most questions are worth one point. Questions that are worth more than one point have a special note telling you how many total points they are worth. You must answer every question in this section. After you answer click on next and confirm and then move to next question. Once you click on Confirm you cannot return to a question. You will be given 20 minutes to answer all the questions in this section. This does not include the time to listen to the dialogues and academic talks. A clock at the top of the screen will show you how much time you have remaining.

iBT Listening Exercise - Listen to conversation between two students

Question number: 175 (1 of 5 Based on Passage) Show Passage

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Question

According to the conversation, why do businesses purchase overnight deposits?

Choices

Choice (4) Response

a.

To increase cash flow

b.

To cover their debts

c.

To put idle cash to use

d.

To improve their balance sheets

Question number: 176 (2 of 5 Based on Passage) Show Passage

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Question

Why does the young man say this: ” ‘Little’ is the operative word there, isn’t it? ”

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Choice (4) Response

a.

He thinks the woman has made the wrong word choice.

b.

He thinks there will be few profits from this investment.

c.

He thinks the woman should invest more money.

d.

He thinks the word is not so important to the idea she expressed.

Question number: 177 (3 of 5 Based on Passage) Show Passage

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Question

What will the young man do during his next class?

Choices

Choice (4) Response

a.

Give the young woman some money.

b.

Make an overnight deposit.

c.

Look at the young woman’s practicum.

d.

Borrow $500.

Question number: 178 (4 of 5 Based on Passage) Show Passage

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Question

Which best describes the purpose of this conversation?

Choices

Choice (4) Response

a.

To acquire an investment partner

b.

To ask a favor of a friend.

c.

To practice a financial technique

d.

To execute a business transaction

Question number: 179 (5 of 5 Based on Passage) Show Passage

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Question

Which figure represents the overnight interest rate mentioned?

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Choice (4) Response

a.

1/10th of a percent

b.

1/2 of a percent

c.

10 percent

d.

1 percent

Passage

In this section, you will hear dialogues and academic talks, to test your ability to understand them. You will hear each dialogue and academic talk only once, and then answer questions after each is finished. The questions ask about the main idea, supporting details, and the way the speakers use language. Answer each question based on what is stated or implied by the speakers. You are free to take notes while you listen. You can use your notes to answer the questions.

You must click the volume icon to change the volume of the audio. Headphones icon appear with some questions which implies that you will hear part of the dialogue or academic talk repeated for the question.

Most questions are worth one point. Questions that are worth more than one point have a special note telling you how many total points they are worth. You must answer every question in this section. After you answer click on next and confirm and then move to next question. Once you click on Confirm you cannot return to a question. You will be given 20 minutes to answer all the questions in this section. This does not include the time to listen to the dialogues and academic talks. A clock at the top of the screen will show you how much time you have remaining.

iBT Listening Exercise - Listen to conversation between Arthur and Myra

Question number: 180 (1 of 5 Based on Passage) Show Passage

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Question

What is the purpose of this conversation?

Choices

Choice (4) Response

a.

To study the text together.

b.

To pass time until class starts.

c.

To share information about ecology.

d.

To begin a relationship.

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