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Introducción al nuevo TOEFL Listening

La sección TOEFL Listening utiliza un nuevo formato adaptativo con dos módulos. Todos comienzan con el mismo módulo de enrutamiento, y su desempeño allí determina si continúan con un segundo módulo más fácil o más difícil.

  • El tiempo total de prueba para ambos módulos juntos es de aproximadamente 27 minutos.
  • Un reloj en la pantalla muestra cuánto tiempo queda en el módulo actual (el temporizador se reinicia cuando se inicia un nuevo módulo).
  • Tanto las preguntas puntuadas como las no puntuadas están mezcladas en la sección y no se puede distinguir cuáles son experimentales.

El módulo de enrutamiento es la primera y más larga parte de la sección de escucha. Siempre contiene una combinación de cuatro tipos de tareas.

Tipo de tarea

Descripción

Elige una respuesta

Escuchas una breve línea de conversación en inglés y luego eliges la respuesta más natural entre cuatro opciones. La respuesta correcta puede ser una respuesta indirecta, una respuesta muy indirecta que resuelva el problema o una pregunta que haga avanzar la conversación.

Escuchar una conversación

Escuchas diálogos breves (20–30 segundos) entre dos oradores en situaciones cotidianas del campus o de la vida diaria. Cada diálogo va seguido de preguntas sencillas sobre qué pasó y qué probablemente sucederá después.

Anuncio del campus

Escucha anuncios breves (20 a 30 segundos) sobre eventos, cambios de servicio u oportunidades en el campus. Cada anuncio va seguido de preguntas sobre el propósito principal, un detalle importante o la acción que los oyentes deben tomar.

Escuchar una charla académica

Escucha charlas académicas breves (de unos 90 segundos) sobre temas universitarios familiares como psicología, sociología, historia, economía o arte. Cada charla va seguida de varias preguntas, normalmente más que para conversaciones o anuncios. Los tipos de preguntas comunes incluyen idea principal, detalle específico, propósito, inferencia y qué hará la clase a continuación.

Hasta 29 minutos

Su desempeño en el módulo de enrutamiento determina qué segundo módulo recibirá.

Módulo fácil

  • Si responde correctamente aproximadamente menos del 60 por ciento de las preguntas del módulo de enrutamiento, el sistema lo enviará al módulo más fácil.
  • Este módulo incluye más elementos de “elegir una respuesta”, además de conversaciones y anuncios del campus adicionales.
  • No hay charlas académicas en el módulo fácil.

Módulo difícil

  • Si responde correctamente aproximadamente el 60 por ciento o más de las preguntas del módulo de enrutamiento, pasará al módulo más difícil.
  • Este módulo generalmente comienza con una pequeña cantidad de preguntas de “elija una respuesta” y luego agrega conversaciones, anuncios del campus y charlas académicas.
  • Debido al contenido del módulo más difícil, debes estar preparado para una escucha académica más compleja y una variedad más amplia de tipos de preguntas.

Al final de la sección de escucha, se muestra en pantalla una puntuación no oficial de todo el examen TOEFL. Su puntuación oficial aparece en su cuenta en línea unos días después y puede diferir ligeramente del número no oficial que ve el día del examen.

Preguntas de muestra del nuevo TOEFL Listening

Aprenda de nuestras nuevas preguntas de muestra de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL.

Choose a Response Sample Task

In the Choose a Response task, you'll listen to a short question or statement and choose the most appropriate response.

TOEFL Listening Choose a Response speaker

  1. It is required for my degree.
  2. Language apps are popular.
  3. Let us practice together sometime.
  4. Have you tried that Spanish restaurant?
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: A

    (A) The correct answer is It is required for my degree. This is the only choice that gives a reason for learning Spanish.

    (B) Language apps are popular. is incorrect because it is unrelated to the speaker's reason.

    (C) Let us practice together sometime. is incorrect because it is a suggestion, not the reason for learning the language.

    (D) Have you tried that Spanish restaurant? is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    Transcript

    Why are you learning Spanish?

TOEFL Listening Choose a Response speaker

  1. Yes, I can help you with it.
  2. The keyboard is new.
  3. It is in the top drawer.
  4. That is very expensive.
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: A

    (A) The correct answer is Yes, I can help you with it. This is the direct positive response that fits "Can you show me how to use this app?".

    (B) The keyboard is new. is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    (C) It is in the top drawer. is incorrect because it gives a location, not help with the app.

    (D) That is very expensive. is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    Transcript

    Can you show me how to use this app?

TOEFL Listening Choose a Response speaker

  1. On the rack.
  2. It is thirty-five dollars.
  3. The fabric is soft.
  4. Very little time.
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is It is thirty-five dollars. This is the only choice that answers the price question in "What is the price of this sweater?".

    (A) On the rack. is incorrect because it gives a location, not a price.

    (C) The fabric is soft. is incorrect because it describes the sweater, not the cost.

    (D) Very little time. is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    Transcript

    What is the price of this sweater?


Listen to a Conversation Sample Task

In the Listen to a Conversation task, you'll listen to a short conversation and answer 2 questions.

TOEFL Listening conversation between two students
1. Why does the woman need to reprint the posters?
  1. They listed the wrong meeting room
  2. The printer produced only six copies
  3. The posters curled beside an open window
  4. The first print run failed the margin check.
2. What does the man say about the cash box?
  1. It contains money for the printing
  2. The woman will bring it from the library
  3. The cash is stored in a closet.
  4. The treasurer will place it on the table

  • spellcheck Answers

    1. Answer: D

    (D) The first print run failed the margin check. is correct because the woman states, "The copy center sent the first batch back. They said the scan code was sitting right on the border." The first print run failed the margin check.

    (A) They listed the wrong meeting room is incorrect because the ecology lab is only the meeting place. She does not say the posters had the wrong room.

    (B) The printer produced only six copies is incorrect because six is what her student card can pay for now, not why the first batch came back.

    (C) The posters curled beside an open window is incorrect because that happened to last week's posters and is why he will bring clips.

    2. Answer: C

    (C) The cash is stored in a closet. is correct because the man states, "The treasurer left it in the closet with the extra paper, so I will grab it when I set up." The cash box is stored in a closet.

    (A) It contains money for the printing is incorrect because he says six copies are fine for the posters. The money box is for the sign up table, not her printing.

    (B) The woman will bring it from the library is incorrect because she is coming over after printing. He will grab the money box when he sets up.

    (D) The treasurer will place it on the table is incorrect because the treasurer already left it in the closet, and the man will grab it.

    Transcript

    Man: Can you still make the sustainability club meeting later?

    Woman: I think so, but I need to reprint the posters. The copy center sent the first batch back. They said the scan code was sitting right on the border.

    Man: We are gathering at 5:45 in the ecology lab. I can bring table clips. Last week's posters curled near the open window.

    Woman: Great. The library color printer is quick, but my student card has enough credit for only six copies. Do we need the club cash tonight?

    Man: Six is fine for the posters. I still need the money box at the sign up table. The treasurer left it in the closet with the extra paper, so I will grab it when I set up.

    Woman: Perfect. I will come over as soon as the printing finishes.

Reason for action

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Listen to an Announcement Sample Task

In the Listen to an Announcement task, you'll listen to a short announcement and answer 2 questions.

TOEFL Listening announcement speaker
1. Why does the speaker mention independent research projects and conference travel?
  1. To list the topics that will be covered in the workshop
  2. To explain the eligibility requirements for attending
  3. To describe outcomes achieved by previous workshop attendees
  4. To advertise new funding opportunities for the semester
2. What is the main purpose of the announcement?
  1. To announce deadline changes for current grant applications
  2. To describe a new graduate admissions requirement
  3. To invite students to a grant writing workshop
  4. To introduce a visiting professor's research seminar

  • spellcheck Answers

    1. Answer: C

    (C) The correct answer is To describe outcomes achieved by previous workshop attendees.. In the announcement, "Attendees from previous workshops have gone on to secure funding for independent research projects and conference travel." shows why the author or speaker mentions that detail, so "To describe outcomes achieved by previous workshop attendees." is the best explanation of its function.

    (A) To list the topics that will be covered in the workshop. is incorrect because the author or speaker mentions the detail to support a different purpose, not this one

    (B) To explain the eligibility requirements for attending. is incorrect because the author or speaker mentions the detail to support a different purpose, not this one

    (D) To advertise new funding opportunities for the semester. is incorrect because the author or speaker mentions the detail to support a different purpose, not this one

    2. Answer: C

    (C) The correct answer is To invite students to a grant writing workshop.. The announcement as a whole conveys this purpose, as supported by "The graduate school is presenting a grant writing workshop this Wednesday.".

    (A) To announce deadline changes for current grant applications. is incorrect because the overall purpose of the announcement is different from what this choice describes.

    (B) To describe a new graduate admissions requirement. is incorrect because the overall purpose of the announcement is different from what this choice describes.

    (D) To introduce a visiting professor's research seminar. is incorrect because the overall purpose of the announcement is different from what this choice describes.

    Transcript

    Listen to an announcement at a student center.

    Attention all students! The graduate school is presenting a grant writing workshop this Wednesday at two p.m. in the student center conference room. A panel of funded researchers will walk you through the process of writing competitive grant proposals, from identifying funding sources to structuring a persuasive narrative. Attendees from previous workshops have gone on to secure funding for independent research projects and conference travel. All students considering graduate-level research are strongly encouraged to attend.

Function

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Listen to an Academic Talk Sample Task

In the Listen to an Academic Talk task, you'll listen to a short academic talk and answer 4 questions.

TOEFL Listening academic talk speaker
1. According to the speaker, what makes neural networks different from traditional programs?
  1. They only process numerical data, not text or images
  2. They learn patterns from data rather than following developer-written rules
  3. They require government certification for every application
  4. They process data faster than any other computing system available today
2. Why does the speaker mention teaching a child to recognize animals?
  1. To describe the physical hardware used in neural network laboratories
  2. To illustrate how neural networks learn patterns from examples rather than explicit rules
  3. To suggest that students should study animal biology before computer science
  4. To explain why printed textbooks are more reliable than digital learning tools
3. What is the talk mainly about?
  1. Why traditional programming is more reliable than all machine learning systems
  2. The complete history of computing from the 1940s to today
  3. Brain-inspired computing systems, their key concepts, and their potential despite challenges
  4. How to build a neural network for personal investment decisions
4. How does the speaker connect deep learning to neural networks' broader impact?
  1. Deep learning proves that neural networks are too complex for any real-world use
  2. Multi-layered processing enables applications like self-driving cars that interpret complex visual information
  3. Deep learning requires more programmers than traditional software development does
  4. Deep learning shows that neural networks only work for image recognition tasks

  • spellcheck Answers

    1. Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is They learn patterns from data rather than following developer-written rules. The speaker contrasts data-driven learning with explicit rule-writing.

    (A) is incorrect because neural networks process multiple data types. (C) is incorrect because government certification isn't required. (D) is incorrect because processing speed isn't the distinguishing feature.

    2. Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is To illustrate how neural networks learn patterns from examples rather than explicit rules. The child-learning analogy explains the training process.

    (A) is incorrect because physical hardware isn't described by this analogy. (C) is incorrect because biology study advice isn't the purpose. (D) is incorrect because textbook reliability isn't argued.

    3. Answer: C

    (C) The correct answer is Brain-inspired computing systems, their key concepts, and their potential despite challenges. The talk covers training, deep learning, applications, and black-box concerns.

    (A) is incorrect because traditional programming superiority isn't argued. (B) is incorrect because the full history of computing isn't the scope. (D) is incorrect because personal investment isn't discussed.

    4. Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is Multi-layered processing enables applications like self-driving cars that interpret complex visual information. The speaker links deep layers to real-time object recognition in autonomous vehicles.

    (A) is incorrect because deep learning demonstrates real capability. (C) is incorrect because programmer requirements aren't the main point. (D) is incorrect because applications extend beyond image recognition.

    Transcript

    Listen to a talk in a class about artificial neural networks.

    Today, we're going to explore artificial neural networks, which are basically computing systems inspired by the human brain that could change how we solve problems in everything from medicine to transportation. Unlike traditional programs, where a developer writes explicit rules for every decision, neural networks learn patterns from data on their own. This makes them fundamentally different from the rule-based software most industries have relied on for decades.

    Take the concept of training, for instance. Training means feeding a neural network massive amounts of data—images, text, numbers—and letting it adjust its internal connections until it can make accurate predictions or classifications. It's like teaching a child to recognize animals by showing them thousands of photos—you don't give them a list of rules about what makes a dog a dog; they just figure out the patterns by seeing enough examples. This pattern-learning ability is what makes neural networks powerful at tasks like image recognition and language translation.

    Another crucial concept is deep learning. Deep learning uses neural networks with many layers—sometimes hundreds—each of which extracts increasingly complex features from the data. The first layers might detect simple edges in an image, while deeper layers combine those edges into shapes, and even deeper layers recognize entire objects. This layered processing is what allows systems like self-driving cars to identify pedestrians, traffic signs, and road markings in real time.

    The potential applications are enormous—medical imaging diagnosis, fraud detection, personalized recommendations, autonomous vehicles. However, neural networks are often called black boxes because it's difficult to understand exactly how they reach their conclusions. The massive computational resources required for training, combined with concerns about bias in training data and lack of explainability, make regulation and transparency critical. Despite these challenges, neural networks remain one of the most transformative technologies in modern computing.

Detail - Academic Talk

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Nuevos tipos de preguntas del TOEFL Listening

Las preguntas de la sección TOEFL Listening evalúan qué tan bien entiendes el inglés hablado en conferencias académicas. conversaciones en el campus y anuncios breves. Cada pregunta apunta a una habilidad de escucha específica. Al comprender claramente cada tipo de pregunta y lo que evalúa, podrás escuchar de manera más estratégica y evitar trampas comunes. A continuación se muestran los 6 tipos de preguntas oficiales del TOEFL Listening, explicados en el orden exacto en el que las encontrarás en Materiales de preparación modernos.

Preguntas detalladas

Qué tipos de preguntas de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL les resultan más difíciles a nuestros estudiantes

Nuestros estudiantes han hecho 448.823 ejercicios de práctica de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL con nosotros: 94.886 secciones de comprensión auditiva de exámenes de práctica completos y 353.937 preguntas de práctica. Tasas de respuestas correctas por tipo: conexión de contenido 43%, inferencia 61%, detalle 69%, contenido general 76%, actitud 76%, función 78%, propósito general 80%.

  • Los estudiantes suelen comprender el propósito principal: las preguntas sobre el propósito general se responden correctamente el 80% de las veces. La dificultad está en la conexión de contenido (43%) y la inferencia (61%), donde la respuesta nunca se expresa explícitamente en la grabación.
  • En los tipos de preguntas actuales, Escuchar y elegir una respuesta alcanza un promedio del 85%, las conversaciones del 77%, los anuncios del 76% y las charlas académicas del 75%. Los estudiantes dedican unos 30 segundos a una pregunta sobre una conversación o un anuncio y 74 segundos a una pregunta sobre una charla académica.
  • En 94.886 secciones de comprensión auditiva de exámenes de práctica realizadas por 55.563 estudiantes, la banda media fue de 4.8 sobre 6. El 62% llegó a la banda 5 y el 20% llegó a la banda 6. La comprensión auditiva es la sección en la que nuestros estudiantes obtienen las puntuaciones más altas.

Las cifras proceden de los datos de rendimiento de estudiantes TOEFL de BestMyTest, hasta octubre de 2026: 94.886 secciones completas de comprensión auditiva de exámenes de práctica TOEFL de 55.563 estudiantes, 353.937 preguntas de práctica y unos 2.2 millones de preguntas de comprensión auditiva respondidas, en el formato anterior del examen y en el actual. Los tipos de pregunta que existen en los dos formatos se combinan. Las cifras de las tareas y los tiempos vienen de nuestras preguntas de práctica del formato actual. Los porcentajes por tipo de pregunta son las respuestas correctas divididas entre las preguntas respondidas. Las bandas usan la misma conversión de puntuación que nuestro informe de puntuación. Última actualización: 8 de octubre de 2026.

Preguntas de detalle

Las preguntas detalladas ponen a prueba tu capacidad para reconocer información explícita en el audio. La respuesta se expresa directamente, pero puede estar rodeada de información adicional.

Example question: What does the man say about the hill lot?

  1. He could wait downstairs until lockup.
  2. She still has receipts to finish.
  3. She would only miss the first meteors.
  4. That lot fills early.
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: D

    (D) That lot fills early. is correct because the man states, "I could wait downstairs until you lock up, but that lot is usually full well before the show starts." Hill parking fills early.

    (A) He could wait downstairs until lockup. is incorrect because he later offers that and she tells him not to wait; it is not what he says about the lot.

    (B) She still has receipts to finish. is incorrect because she later talks about those receipts; that is her office work, not a fact about the lot.

    (C) She would only miss the first meteors. is incorrect because she later says that about stalling; it is not what he says about parking.

    Transcript

    Man: Want to catch the meteor shower viewing at the observatory hill tonight?

    Woman: I'd love to, but I have to finish these receipts before the office closes.

    Man: How much do you still have left?

    Woman: Not too much. I just need to send the report.

    Man: I could wait downstairs until you lock up, but that lot is usually full well before the show starts.

    Woman: Don't wait. If I stall, I'll just miss the first meteors, not the whole shower.

    Man: No rush. Text me when you're done and I'll take care of a place.

    Woman: Deal. I'll ping you once I hit send on the report.

Preguntas de contenido esencial

Preguntas de idea principal (contenido)

Las preguntas de contenido esencial se centran en la idea principal de una conferencia o charla. Ignore los ejemplos de apoyo y los detalles secundarios. e identificar el tema central que se está discutiendo.

Example question: What is the talk mainly about?

  1. The history of public libraries in major American cities
  2. A digital distribution model that disrupted the traditional publishing industry
  3. How to self-publish an e-book from start to finish
  4. Why physical books always outsell digital alternatives long-term
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is A digital distribution model that disrupted the traditional publishing industry. The talk covers how digital publishing started as a supplement and displaced incumbents.

    (A) is incorrect because library history alone isn't the focus. (C) is incorrect because self-publishing how-to isn't taught. (D) is incorrect because the opposite is demonstrated.

    Transcript

    Listen to a talk in a class about digital publishing.

    Today, we're going to look at e-books and digital publishing—and how they've really shaken up the book industry. Digital publishing is a system where books, magazines, and other written content are created, distributed, and consumed electronically rather than in print. It's a model that has disrupted multiple sectors of the publishing world. The basic idea is that instead of buying physical books from a store, readers purchase or subscribe to digital versions that they can read on tablets, e-readers, or phones. It starts as a convenient supplement to print—offering instant downloads and lower prices—and then gradually expands until it captures a significant share of the market.

    A classic example is what happened to independent bookstores. When e-book platforms first launched, many brick-and-mortar stores didn't take them seriously—they saw digital books as a passing fad for tech enthusiasts. But as e-readers became affordable and digital libraries grew, consumers realized how convenient it was to carry thousands of books on a single device. Independent stores that didn't find ways to add value—through events, community, and curated selections—saw their customer base shrink dramatically. Several major bookstore chains filed for bankruptcy as digital sales surged.

    Digital publishing isn't without its downsides, though. Traditional publishers that can't adapt their business models face major revenue losses, and authors in the digital ecosystem often earn smaller royalties per sale than they would through traditional print deals.

Preguntas de propósito esencial

Preguntas de idea principal (propósito)

Las preguntas esenciales preguntan por qué se produce la conversación o el anuncio. Piensa ampliamente en el objetivo del hablante, como solicitar ayuda, explicar un problema o hacer un anuncio.

Example question: What is the speaker's main purpose in discussing talent acquisition?

  1. To convince the audience to apply for jobs at specific tech companies
  2. To compare the profitability of startups versus established corporations
  3. To explain different approaches companies use to find and hire talent and how they measure success
  4. To argue that employee referrals are always superior to job board postings
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: C

    (C) The correct answer is To explain different approaches companies use to find and hire talent and how they measure success. The talk covers three strategies and measurement metrics.

    (A) is incorrect because no specific company is promoted. (B) is incorrect because profitability ranking isn't the purpose. (D) is incorrect because superiority of one method isn't argued.

    Transcript

    Listen to a talk in a class about talent acquisition strategies.

    In today's competitive job market, attracting the right talent is just as important as keeping it. That's why so many companies invest in talent acquisition strategies—structured approaches designed to find, attract, and hire the best candidates for their open positions.

    One common approach is employer branding. You know how it works—companies build a strong public image as a great place to work through social media, employee testimonials, and highlighting their culture and values. Tech startups are especially good at this, and it genuinely works because top candidates are drawn to companies that seem exciting and aligned with their values.

    Now, another strategy is employee referral programs. Instead of relying solely on job boards and recruiters, companies incentivize their existing employees to recommend qualified candidates from their professional networks. This taps into the fact that people tend to know others with similar skills and work ethic. Many companies offer bonuses for successful referrals, and studies show referred candidates often perform better and stay longer.

    A third approach that's gaining traction is skills-based hiring. Rather than screening candidates based on degrees or prestigious employers on their resume, companies focus on what candidates can actually do—using practical assessments, work samples, and structured interviews. This opens the talent pool to non-traditional candidates who may be highly capable but overlooked by conventional hiring filters.

    So how do companies know if their acquisition strategies are working? They track metrics like time-to-hire, quality-of-hire scores, and offer acceptance rates. These numbers help businesses figure out which approaches are actually bringing in the right people and which ones need adjustment.

Preguntas con fines retóricos

Preguntas de propósito retórico

Las preguntas de "propósito retórico" requieren que usted comprenda por qué el hablante dice ciertas cosas. La pregunta que normalmente ve tiene este formato:

¿Por qué el hablante menciona XXX?

Example question: Why does the speaker mention that Lorenz separated goose eggs after hatching?

  1. To prove that birds cannot recognize humans
  2. To suggest that imprinting only works with geese
  3. To show how imprinting can be studied scientifically
  4. To highlight the dangers of human interaction with animals
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: C

    (C) To show how imprinting can be studied scientifically is correct because the speaker describes Lorenz’s method: “he separated goose eggs right after they hatched,” an experimental setup designed to isolate variables and observe imprinting under controlled conditions.

    (A) To prove that birds cannot recognize humans is incorrect because the goslings did recognize and follow a human, contradicting that claim.

    (B) To suggest that imprinting only works with geese is incorrect because the lecturer presents geese as an example, not as the sole species in which imprinting occurs.

    (D) To highlight the dangers of human interaction with animals is incorrect because no negative consequences or dangers are discussed; the focus is on experimental observation.

    Transcript

    Listen to a talk on a podcast about biology.

    Hi everyone, today we’re going to explore an interesting phenomenon in animal behavior called imprinting, especially as it occurs in birds. So, imprinting is a special form of learning that happens during a very sensitive period shortly after hatching. Basically, a young bird will form a strong attachment to the first moving object it sees – and usually, that object is its mother. Now, the scientist most famous for his work on this is Konrad Lorenz. In the 1930s, Lorenz did a classic experiment where he separated goose eggs right after they hatched. Some goslings saw Lorenz himself first, while others saw their actual mother. What happened? Well, the ones that saw Lorenz followed him everywhere, just like they would their real mother! So, this experiment really showed that imprinting is instinctive and that it doesn’t just have to be the biological parent – it’s the presence and movement that matters. Lorenz’s work has helped scientists understand how early experiences shape animal behavior long-term, and, interestingly, it’s even influenced how we think about childhood learning in humans.

Preguntas de inferencia

Las preguntas de inferencia prueban lo que está implícito en lugar de lo que se afirma directamente. Debes combinar contexto, tono y consecuencias lógicas para llegar a la conclusión correcta. Busca respuestas que estén respaldadas indirectamente y que no se repitan literalmente desde el audio.

Example question: What can be inferred about consumers who routinely discard single-use plastic bottles?

  1. They are actively supporting reusable product initiatives
  2. They are contributing to the massive plastic waste problem the speaker describes
  3. They always purchase the most environmentally friendly options available
  4. They carefully research each product's environmental impact first
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: B

    (B) The correct answer is They are contributing to the massive plastic waste problem the speaker describes. The convenience model depends on single-use and disposal, generating massive waste.

    (A) is incorrect because discarding plastics supports the opposite. (C) is incorrect because environmental friendliness isn't implied. (D) is incorrect because impact research isn't suggested.

    Transcript

    Listen to a talk in a class about plastic waste.

    The single-use plastics industry operates on what you might call a convenience-at-all-costs model. Manufacturers produce enormous quantities of plastic bags, bottles, utensils, and packaging designed to be used once and thrown away. A typical example is plastic water bottles—petroleum is refined into plastic pellets, the bottles are molded and filled, consumers drink the water, and within minutes the bottle is discarded. It's estimated that humans produce over three hundred million tons of plastic waste every year, and less than ten percent is actually recycled.

    The reusable alternatives movement pushes back against this by encouraging consumers to switch to durable, multi-use products. One strategy is designing attractive, functional reusable items—stainless steel water bottles, silicone food bags, beeswax wraps—that make the switch feel like an upgrade rather than a sacrifice. Companies are making these products stylish and convenient so consumers actually want to use them repeatedly.

    Another approach focuses on infrastructure changes. Programs that install water refill stations in public spaces, eliminate plastic bags at checkout through fees or bans, and incentivize businesses to use compostable packaging are gaining traction in cities around the world. Take reusable cup programs at coffee chains—some shops now offer discounts for bringing your own cup, and, uh, a few have even switched to a deposit-and-return model where customers borrow a reusable cup and return it for cleaning. It's not a perfect system yet, but it's keeping tons of disposable cups out of landfills.

Elegir una respuesta

En las preguntas de elección de respuesta, escuchas una frase corta y debes seleccionar la respuesta más adecuada. Concéntrese en la intención del hablante (solicitud, oferta, disculpa) y el tono de la situación.

Example question: Listen to the speaker and choose the best response.

  1. I rode the first bus.
  2. You can follow me there.
  3. Usually about fifteen minutes.
  4. Even later than that.
  • spellcheck Answer

    Answer: A

    (A) The correct answer is I rode the first bus. This is the only choice that explains how the speaker got there so early.

    (B) You can follow me there. is incorrect because it is an offer, not an explanation of how the speaker arrived.

    (C) Usually about fifteen minutes. is incorrect because it gives a typical duration, not the method of travel.

    (D) Even later than that. is incorrect because it is unrelated.

    Transcript

    How did you get here so early?

Cómo prepararse para el examen TOEFL Listening

Muchos profesores te dirán que escuches inglés hablado de múltiples fuentes, como canales de televisión o radios en inglés, tanto como sea posible. ¡Ésta no es la manera más eficiente de estudiar el listening del TOEFL! El tipo de material del TOEFL® iBT es académico. Las conversaciones y conferencias de la sección Listening son de carácter académico. Cuando se trata de aprobar el TOEFL, no te beneficiarás mucho de ver películas y escuchar música en inglés. Por lo tanto, la forma más eficaz de preparar para la escucha del TOEFL es escuchar los tipos de material que que encontrarás en el examen de comprensión auditiva oficial TOEFL.

Cómo estudiar TOEFL Listening con preguntas del TOEFL Listening

Primero, debes completar una práctica de Listening del TOEFL y comprobar tus respuestas. Es importante respetar el marco de tiempo asignado. Si se le acaba el tiempo, no complete las preguntas restantes. Queremos ayudarte a mejorar y hacer trampa te proporcionará datos inexactos.

Las siguientes dos secciones se dividen en pasos dependiendo de si aprobó o no la práctica de escucha.

Tenga en cuenta que un aprobado o reprobado no es la marca normal por encima o por debajo del 50%. Todo depende de cuál sea tu puntuación TOEFL objetivo, por lo que es posible que algunas personas necesiten obtener una puntuación superior al 80 % en todas las secciones, por lo que cualquier valor por debajo de esa cifra se consideraría un suspenso. Sin embargo, el promedio debería obtener una puntuación superior al 60 %, por lo que utilizaremos ese porcentaje durante el resto de este artículo.

Puntuación inferior al 60 %

Paso 1: Escuche la misma grabación nuevamente. Mientras escucha, especifique las partes de la grabación que tiene problemas para comprender y tome nota en el guión (puede imprimir la transcripción). Normalmente, la causa del malentendido proviene de palabras desconocidas, así que busque su significado y practique su pronunciación... Si tiene problemas, puede ser útil leerlas en voz alta.

Paso 2: ahora que comprende las palabras desconocidas, lea las secciones del guión que tuvo problemas para comprender. Este proceso de decir lo que escuchas se llama “hacer eco” y es un tipo de actividad de “escucha activa”. Los estudios han demostrado que ayuda a desarrollar habilidades de escucha de forma más eficaz que simplemente escuchar pasivamente (escucha pasiva).

Paso 3: vuelva a realizar la práctica de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL y vea si puede mejorar su puntuación. Si no... repita los pasos 1 y 2 hasta que pueda comprender completamente toda la conversión/conferencia auditiva.

Puntuación superior al 60 %

Paso 1:  Vuelve a escuchar las secciones del audio en las que tenías dudas. Tal vez no estaba seguro de una pregunta y adivinó entre dos opciones de respuesta. Esta sería una buena pregunta para ubicarla en el audio y saber de dónde surgieron tus dudas.

Paso 2: Analiza las preguntas que te equivocaste. Si descubre que sigue respondiendo mal al mismo tipo de pregunta, debe haber un motivo. Será tu trabajo descubrir por qué sigues perdiendo la información en la escucha para responder la pregunta correctamente. Una pregunta que puedes hacerte es “¿por qué no estaba esa información en mis notas?”.

Sigue estos pasos y verás que funciona de maravilla

Completar el proceso paso a paso anterior debería llevarte entre 45 y 60 minutos por práctica de listening del TOEFL. Por supuesto, si respondiste correctamente a todas o la mayoría de las preguntas, te llevará mucho menos tiempo.

Por lo tanto, si te comprometes a 3 horas al día, podrás completar más de 50 preguntas auditivas del TOEFL en menos de tres semanas. Con este entrenamiento intenso, verás una mejora significativa en tu puntuación de TOEFL Listening.

¡Tenemos una sugerencia más para ti! Extiende tu entrenamiento auditivo de 3 horas a lo largo del día con otras secciones del TOEFL, como realizar un examen de práctica del TOEFL o comenzar tu preparación oral para el TOEFL. Este es un horario de aprendizaje óptimo porque exponerte al idioma inglés constante y consistente cada día catapultará tu aprendizaje y te resultará mucho más fácil tomar el examen TOEFL.

Nuevos consejos para el TOEFL Listening

A continuación se incluyen algunos nuevos consejos de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL que le ayudarán a desempeñarse bien en la sección de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL:

  • 1. Escuche el propósito principal. Los pasajes para escuchar son corto y enfocado, por lo que las preguntas suelen poner a prueba su comprensión del discurso del hablante. Idea principal, meta, or intención. Concéntrate en por qué el hablante está hablando en lugar de intentar recordar cada detalle.
  • 2. Preste atención al contexto en las preguntas de elección de respuesta. Estas preguntas prueban si entiendes cuál es la respuesta. adecuado en una situación dada. Escuche atentamente el situación, the relación entre hablantes, and the tono de la conversación.
  • 3. Identificar rápidamente la idea principal en las charlas académicas. El orador suele presentar el tema. claramente. Intenta resumir la charla en una frase simple mientras escucha, manténgase concentrado en el punto clave.
  • 4. Observe el tono y la actitud del hablante. Algunas preguntas se refieren a opiniones, actitudes, or sentimientos. presta atención a como se dice algo, no solo lo que se dice, especialmente en conversaciones y anuncios.
  • 5. Seguir cómo se organizan las ideas. Incluso los pasajes de escucha breves siguen una estructura clara. Escucha ejemplos, causas y efectos, comparaciones, or pasos en un proceso comprender cómo se conectan las ideas.
  • 6. Utilice la eliminación cuando no esté seguro. Si la respuesta correcta no es obvia, elimine las opciones que no coincidan con la respuesta del hablante. significado o tono. La mejor respuesta es la que se ajusta a la mensaje general.
  • 7. Gestiona tu tiempo y sigue moviéndote. Las preguntas deben ser respondidas en orden, and you no puedo regresar a preguntas omitidas. haz una suposición fundada si es necesario y continúe para evitar perderse preguntas más fáciles más adelante.

Nuestras nuevas preguntas de práctica del TOEFL Listening

Nuestras preguntas de práctica de TOEFL Listening están diseñadas para verse y sentirse idénticas al examen TOEFL oficial. Combinamos cuidadosamente la dificultad, los tipos de preguntas, el formato y el comportamiento de la prueba, para que pueda practicar en un entorno de prueba realista. Para explorar la gama completa de preguntas de práctica de TOEFL Listening, haga clic en el menú Práctica de TOEFL en nuestra Aplicación de tutoría TOEFL. También puedes realizar un examen de simulación TOEFL gratuito ahora mismo.

La sección TOEFL Listening está altamente basada en habilidades y mejora significativamente con la práctica específica. Al dominar las estrategias de comprensión auditiva y completar todas las preguntas de práctica de comprensión auditiva del TOEFL disponibles antes del examen, puede aumentar considerablemente su capacidad para comprender el inglés hablado y responder preguntas con precisión bajo presión de tiempo.

Si necesita ayuda, nuestras herramientas de asistencia auditiva incluyen:

  1. BestMyLingo (Escuchar y responder a situaciones de la vida real)
  2. Entrenamiento de vocabulario TOEFL (Ejercicios interactivos que refuerzan el reconocimiento rápido de palabras).
  3. Aplicación TOEFL Listening Tutor (Practique con más de 600 preguntas de práctica de comprensión auditiva, lecciones y pruebas de simulación del TOEFL)
Qué sigue

Cree una cuenta gratuita para acceder a las siguientes lecciones básicas de Listening del TOEFL y comience a fortalecer sus habilidades de escucha.

  • Introducción al TOEFL Listening
  • Estrategias de escucha del TOEFL para alcanzar el éxito
  • Elija una respuesta
  • Preguntas de conversación
  • Preguntas sobre el anuncio
  • Preguntas de charla académica
  • Pregunta de contenido esencial
  • Pregunta de propósito esencial
  • Pregunta detallada
  • Pregunta de inferencia
  • Pregunta de función
  • Pregunta de actitud

Recursos gratuitos para el TOEFL Listening

Si planeas tomar el TOEFL, necesitarás altas habilidades para escuchar para aprobar 3 de las 4 secciones. Por esto, es importante que entrenes constantemente todos los días hasta el día del examen.

A continuación se muestran algunos recursos que puede utilizar para entrenar y mantener sus habilidades de escucha diariamente.

  1. BBC aprendiendo inglés - http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
  2. TED - https://www.ted.com/
  3. VOA Aprender Inglés - https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
  4. Scientific American - 60 segundos de ciencia - https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/60-segundo-ciencia/