Toefl Konuları
Posted on 15. Nis, 2010 by Haluk Hoca in Toefl
TOEFL Writing Topic samples ( TOEFL writing sınavında çıkmış bazı konular)
1-Why do people study in college?
2-Are parents good teachers of their children?
3-Does food that is easy to prepare make life better?
4-”Street knowledge vs. book knowledge” Compare learning from studying and learning from experience.
5-Would you support building a factory in your neighborhood?
6-Imagine you could change something about the area you grew up in. What would you change?
7-What kind of influence does the media (television, movies, etc.) have on people?
8-Do you agree or disagree? “Television has hurt the ability of people to communicate with one another.”
9-Which is more important to success–hard work or luck?
10-Do you agree or disagree? “Libraries and sports have similar importance to colleges and universities.”
11-Do you like to eat out or eat at home?
12-Do you agree or disagree? “It is sometimes important for people to do things that they do not enjoy doing.”
13-Would you prefer to live in one place for most of your life or move to different places?
14-Do you agree or disagree? “When people have jobs, they should be guaranteed that they can have those jobs for their entire working lives.”
15-Do you agree or disagree? “There is no reason to study the past since we live in the present.”
16-Do you agree or disagree? “Never stop trying to reach your goals.”
17-Do you agree or disagree? “Playing games is important for both children and adults.”
18-(Value of history and literature vs value of math and science.) Discuss the value of history and literature in relation to the value of math and science.
19-(Put some land to use.) What would you do with some free land?
20-(Important plant.) Choose a plant that is important in your country.
21-(Importance of reading and writing in modern and past societies.) Is it more important to be able to read and write today than it was in the past?
22-(Invent a holiday.) Describe a holiday that you wish existed. Tell whom or what the holiday would celebrate and how it would be celebrated.
TOEFL Ibt LISTENING COMPREHENSION
TOEFL Ibt lİSTENİNG TEST ÖRNEĞİ
ÖRNEK 1
Man: I’m feeling kind of sick tonight. I don’t know if I have a virus,or if it’s something I ate for lunch. Maybe we should stay hometonight.
Woman: I think you’re right. I feel a little under the weather myself.
Narrator: What does the woman mean?
(A) She believes the weather is too bad to go out.
(B) She is not feeling well herself.
(C) She didn’t eat lunch.
(D) She disagrees with the man.
“I feel under the weather” means that “the woman is not feeling well”; the answer is B.
öRNEK 2:
Woman: What’s the problem? Were you offended by what I said?
Man: No, I just got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.
Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) The woman is wrong.
(B) He is in a bad mood.
(C) He injured his side getting out of bed.
(D) He was offended by the woman’s comments.
“To get up on the wrong side of the bed” is an idiomatic expression that means “to be in a bad mood.”
TOEFL Ibt
LISTENING COMPREHENSION: PART A: QUESTIONS 1-30: KISA KONUŞMALAR
30 KISA KONUŞMA DİNLEYECEKSİNİZ . DİKKATLİCE KONUŞMACIYI DİNLEYİNİZ
LISTENING PART A. ANLAM SORULARI
ÖRNEK 1
Man: I’ve heard that the new Chemistry class is really difficult.
Woman: Oh, I wouldn’t say that. I took Chemistry 402 last quarter, and I think the course went very smoothly.
Narrator: What does the woman mean?
(A) The chemistry class is very tough.
(B) The chemistry class is not teaching this quarter.
(C) The chemistry class is easier than the man thinks.
(D) The chemistry class should be avoided if possible.
“Oh, I wouldn’t say that” İfadesi KADIN İLE ADAMIN AYNI FİKİRDE OLMADIĞINI GÖSTERİR.Doğru cevap C.
ÖRNEK 2
Woman: I’ve heard great things about that movie that just came out. You want to go see it tonight?
Man: I’d love to, but I’ve got a history final in two days, and I haven’t studied all quarter. I think I’d better take a rain check this time.
Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He needs to take a break from his studying.
(B) He loves the woman very much.
(C) He doesn’t like going out in the rain.
(D) He will not be able to accompany the woman.
“I’d better take a rain check this time” ifadesi “Ben sana katılamam ” anlamındadır.Doğru cevap D.
ÖRNEK 3
Woman: The bus isn’t supposed to arrive at this stop for another 30 minutes. I guess we’ll just have to wait until it comes.
Man: Normally I’d agree with you, but I’m only going to the next stop, and I feel like stretching my legs.
Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He is going to wait for the bus.
(B) He is going to wait for thirty minutes only.
(C) He is going to walk to his destination.
(D) He injured his legs and will return home.
“I feel like stretching my legs” ifadesi adamın “Yürümekten hoşlanacağı” anlamındadır.Doğru cevap C.
Örnek 4
Man: How did you feel about the movie?
Woman: I was really moved by the performances. What did you think?
Man: I found them uneven: strong in some scenes, weak in others.
Narrator: What does the man mean?
(A) He has never seen a better movie.
(B) He thought the acting lacked consistency.
(C) He doesn’t think the actors performed well.
(D) He had already seen the movie.
“Uneven” ifadesi “içeriksiz”lik anlamında düşünülebilir; Doğru cevap B.
Örnek 5
Woman: It’s burning up in here. When is the technician supposed to arrive?
Man: I called the company over an hour ago. They said she was on her way.
Woman: Yea, but the last time it took days for them to send someone out.
Man: You’re right, it’s anybody’s guess when she’ll show up.
Narrator: What do these people mean?
(A) She will come at any moment.
(B) She should arrive soon.
(C) There’s no way to know when she’ll arrive.
(D) They thought she would already have arrived.
“It’s anybody’s guess” ifadesi “ne zaman varacağını bilemeyiz “anlamındadır” Doğru cevap C.
LISTENING PART A. NE DEMEK İSTEDİ.
Örnek 6
Woman: The milk in the refrigerator is sour. I don’t think it’s drinkable.
Man: No joke. The expiration date was three weeks ago.
Narrator: What does the man imply?
(A) The woman has an extremely sour disposition.
(B) They need to replace the refrigerator.
(C) The woman is just kidding.
(D) It’s not surprising the milk has ruined.
Doğru cevap D
Örnek 7
Man: It looks like Jane is coming apart at the seams. I think she should seek psychological help.
Woman: Oh, I wouldn’t say that. She seems to be coping with her problems reasonably well.
Narrator: What does the woman imply?
(A) Jane is not losing emotional control.
(B) Jane is more intelligent than she seems.
(C) Jane made an excellent copy of the parts.
(D) Jane wouldn’t say that.
Doğru cevap A
Örnek 8
Man: What does Susan think about her new job? I’ve heard it through the grapevine that she’s dissatisfied.
Woman: It’s not exactly that. She simply feels that she’s not cut out for it.
Narrator: What does the woman say about Susan?
(A) She is cutting classes.
(B) She works on grape vines.
(C) She feels she isn’t suited for her new job.
(D) Susan’s new job is too simple.
Doğru cevap C
Örnek 9
Woman: I’d like to buy a new car, but this model of Toyota is too expensive.
Man: More so than I thought.
Narrator: What does the man say about the car?
(A) He thinks it is extremely nice.
(B) He thought the car was less expensive.
(C) He would like to take it for a test ride.
(D) He would prefer more choices.
Doğru cevap B
Örnek 10
Man: John’s grades in math are incredibly low. Maybe he needs a tutor to get through the class.
Woman: That could be true, but we should talk to him first.
Narrator: What are these people probably going to do next?
(A) Study math with John.
(B) Take John to a doctor.
(C) Discuss the problem with John.
(D) Find John a study group.
Doğru cevap C
Örnek 11
Woman: What a birthday party! All of the food is great–but this strawberry cheesecake is especially good. Why don’t you try some?
Man: If I weren’t on a diet I would. Strawberry cheesecake is my favorite.
Narrator: What is the man probably going to do?
(A) Pass up the food.
(B) Try a bite of the cake.
(C) Buy a strawberry cheesecake.
(D) Get the recipe for the cake.
Doğru cevap A
Örnek 12
Man: It’s really hot today. The temperature must be over a hundred. The forecast is for rain in the afternoon.
Woman: How about putting off the picnic until tomorrow?
Narrator: What does the woman suggest that they do?
(A) Take a walk in the rain.
(B) Delay their outing.
(C) Go on a picnic.
(D) Find out the weather forecast.
Doğru cevap B
Örnek 13
Woman: I just can’t stand my job anymore. My boss is not supportive at all.
Man: If I were you I wouldn’t take it anymore. I’d let her know how you feel.
Narrator: What does the man suggest the woman do?
(A) Take more rest breaks while at work..
(B) Quit her job and find a new one.
(C) Request an immediate leave of absence from her boss.
(D) Confront her supervisor.
Doğru cevap B
Örnek 14
Woman: The truck is gone and I don’t see Fred anywhere.
Man: He must have decided to go to work after all.
Narrator: What had the man assumed about Fred?
(A) Fred had stolen a truck.
(B) Fred wasn’t going to work.
(C) Fred couldn’t make a decision..
(D) Fred’s truck was broken down..
.Doğru cevap B
Örnek 15
Man: Michael passed the GRE test easily.
Woman: You’re surprised?
Narrator: What had the woman assumed about Michael?
(A) Michael would do well on the test.
(B) Michael never talked about his past.
(C) Michael surprised his professor.
(D) Michael was in love with her.
Doğru cevap A
Örnek 16
Man: When it comes to fixing faucets, I hear you’re the best in town..
Woman: That, and replacing pipes.
Narrator: What can be inferred about the woman?
(A) She’s a heavy smoker.
(B) She plays the organ.
(C) She owns four sets of pipes.
(D) She is a plumber.
Doğru cevap D
Örnek 17
Woman: You had three rebounds and four blocked shots on the court tonight.
Man: Don’t forget my twelve assists and twenty points.
Narrator: What can be inferred about the man?
(A) He needs assistance to solve his problem.
(B) He was shot four times during the robbery.
(C) He played in a basketball game.
(D) His case was blocked in court.
Doğru cevap C
Örnek 18
Man: It sounds like it is going to be extremely tough. I’ve heard that at the end of the quarter most of the questions are essay.
Woman: I hope not. I really prefer matching or multiple choice.
Narrator: What are these people talking about?
(A) A final exam they are going to take.
(B) A multiplication problem that they cannot find the solution to.
(C) A journey they are about to take.
(D) Something they forgot to say to their friend.
Doğru cevap A
Örnek 19
Woman: She said to cut down on my fat intake and to get more exercise. The checkup didn’t last long.
Man: Did you talk to her about the problem with your ear?
Narrator: What are these speakers discussing?
(A) A sporting event.
(B) A doctor’s appointment.
(C) A grammar exercise.
(D) Taking overweight people to the gym..
Doğru cevap B
Örnek 20
Woman: Put your foot on the clutch and gently depress it.
Man: But every time I do it, it jumps.
Narrator: What is the man’s problem?
(A) His bicycle is broken.
(B) He doesn’t perform well in the clutch.
(C) He doesn’t know how to drive.
(D) He is extremely depressed and nervous.
Doğru cevap C
Örnek 21
Man: Here, take this towel. You’re dripping all over the floor.
Woman: I got caught in a downpour.
Narrator: What is the woman’s problem?
(A) She spilled her coffee as she was pouring it.
(B) She was arrested by the police.
(C) She tripped on the floor.
(D) She is soaked.
Doğru cevap D
TOEFL Structure alıştırmaları
1. What year did you _____ university?
graduate graduate from graduating graduating from
2. It seems to be getting worse. You had better _____ a specialist.
consult consult to consult with consult by
3. Chicago is a large city, _____?
aren’t it doesn’t it won’t it isn’t it
4. Don’t leave your books near the open fire. They might easily _____.
catch to fire catch the fire catch on fire catch with fire
5. Do you enjoy _____?
to swim swimming swim to swimming
6. I have trouble _____.
to remember my password to remembering my password
remember my password remembering my password
7. Do you have _____ to do today? We could have a long lunch if not.
many work much work many works much works
8. My brother will _____ for a few nights.
provide us up provide us in put us up put us in
9. When will the meeting _____?
hold on hold place take on take place
10. The board meeting was held _____.
at Tuesday on Tuesday with Tuesday in Tuesday
11. Why don’t you _____ us?
go to the house party with go together the house party with go the house party with together the house party with
12. That awful accident occurred _____.
before three weeks three weeks before three weeks ago three weeks past
13. They didn’t _____ John’s plan?
agree with agree to agree agree about
14. The social worker _____ the two old sisters who were ill.
called to the house of called on the house of called to called on
15. Tomorrow is Paul’s birthday. Let’s _____ it.
celebrate praise honor congratulate
16. If you don’t understand the text, don’t hesitate _____.
ask a question asking a question to ask a question to asking a question
17. It’s snowing. Would you like to _____ on Saturday or Sunday?
skiing go to ski go skiing go ski
18. Our company didn’t pay _____ for that banner advertisement.
much funds many funds many money much money
19. Do you feel like _____ now?
swimming to swim swim to go swimming
20. Tom was thrilled to be _____ such a beautiful and interesting lady.
introduced introduced at introduced with introduced to
21. “What happened to them last night? They look depressed”
“I don’t think _____ happened.”
nothing everything something anything
22. “It is not very cold. I don’t think we need these big jackets.”
“I don’t think so, _____.”
anyway neither either too
23. “Bill is not doing well in class.”
“You must _____, that he is just a beginner at this level.”
keep minding keep to mind keep in mind keeping in mind
24. “Excuse me. Do you know where the bus terminal is?”
“It is _____ the large police station.”
opposite of opposed to opposite with opposite to
25. “Those students will perform the annual school play.”
“Yes, it is _____ for next week.”
due scheduled time-tabled put on
