SECTION 1

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Time–Approximately 35 minutes, including the reading of the directions for each part In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English.

There are two parts to this section, with special instructions for each part. Answer all the questions based on what is stated or implied by the speakers. When you take an actual ITP test, make sure to follow the rules accordingly whether you are allowed or not to take notes or write in your test book. For this practice test, you are allowed to make notes as you listen to the conversation.

This practice test is organized by Lister and is intended for TOEFL ITP Level 1 Listening Practice.

PART A

Directions: In part A, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in this booklet, and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Here is an example.

On the recording, you will hear:

(man) Would you like to join me for dinner tonight?

(woman) I would love to, but I need to submit an assignment that is due tonight.

(narrator) What will the woman do tonight?

In your booklet, you read:

(A) Work on her assignment.

(B) Join the man for dinner.

(C) Do something tonight.

(D) Love an assignment.

You learn from the conversation that the woman plans to submit her assignment that is due that night instead of joining the man for dinner. The best answer to the question, “What will the woman do tonight?” is (A) Work on her assignment.

Therefore, the correct choice is (A).

Now we will begin Part A with the first conversation.

PART B

Directions: In part B, you will hear longer conversations. After each conversation, you will hear several questions. The conversations and questions will not be repeated.

After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your book, and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

PART C

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and questions will not be repeated.

After you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your test book, and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Here is an example.

On the recording, you will hear:

(narrator) Listen to an instructor talk to his class about living without prejudice.

(man) The pursuit of a prejudice-free existence is a commendable goal, although it presents significant difficulties due to the deeply rooted biases inherent in human cognitive processes and societal frameworks. Prejudices frequently arise because of initial experiences, societal standards, and innate human inclinations towards categorization and generalization. Nevertheless, it is possible for individuals to actively engage in efforts aimed at diminishing prejudice through the development of self-awareness, the questioning and examination of personal prejudices, and the cultivation of empathy and comprehension towards various groups of individuals. Education, the facilitation of open debate, and the exposure to a wide range of opinions have the potential to serve as influential mechanisms in the effort to counteract prejudice and foster inclusivity and comprehension within society.

Now, listen to a sample question.

(narrator) Why is it difficult to live without prejudice?

In your test book, you will read:

(A) Because it is a commendable goal

(B) Because humans have deeply rooted biases

(C) Because prejudices frequently arise in human life

(D) Because humans have cognitive processes and societal frameworks

The best answer to the question, “Why is it difficult to live without prejudice?” is (B), “Because humans have deeply rooted biases.” Therefore, the correct choice is (B).

Now listen to another sample question.

(narrator) What is not mentioned among the ways for individuals to actively engage in reducing prejudice?

In your test book, you will read:

(A) Developing self-awareness

(B) Questioning personal prejudices

(C) Ignoring empathy

(D) Understanding various groups of individuals

The best answer to the question, “What is not mentioned among the ways for individuals to actively engage in reducing prejudice” is (C), “Ignoring empathy.” Therefore, the correct choice is (C).

SECTION 2

STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

Time–25 minutes (including the reading of the directions) This section is designed to measure your ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English. There are two types of questions in this section, with special directions for each type. This practice test is organized by Lister and is intended for TOEFL ITP Level 1 Listening Practice.

STRUCTURE

Directions: Questions 1-15 are incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Look at the following examples.

Example I

The political campaign ____ seasonal welfare for print-on-demand businesses.

(A) brought

(B) it brought

(C) recently

(D) fortunately

The sentence should read, “The political campaign brought seasonal welfare for print-on-demand businesses.” Therefore, you should choose (A).

Example II

When _____ the new hero?

(A) the developer published

(B) will the developer publish

(C) the developer will publish

(D) the developer’s publishing

The sentence should read, “Then will the developer publish the new hero?” Therefore, you should choose (B).

Now begin to work on the questions.

WRITTEN EXPRESSION

Directions: In questions 16-40, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Look at the following examples.

Example I

There are eight element discussed in the game.

         A         B         C          D

The sentence should read, “There are eight elements discussed in the game.” Therefore, you should choose (B).

Example II

The development taking more than 18 months.

  A      B         C           D

The sentence should read, “The development took more than 18 months.” Therefore, you should choose (B).

Now begin work on the questions.

SECTION 3

READING COMPREHENSION

Time–55 minutes (including the reading of the directions)

This section is designed to measure your ability to read and understand short passages similar in topic and style to those that students are likely to encounter in North American universities and colleges.

This practice test is organized by Lister and is intended for TOEFL ITP Level 1 Listening Practice.

Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You must choose the one best answer (A), (B), (C), or (D) to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.

Answer all questions about the information in a passage based on what is stated or implied in that passage.

Read the following passage:

1 Living without prejudice is a noble aspiration, but it

2 is an extremely challenging endeavor given the inherent

3 biases that are ingrained in human cognition and societal

4 structures. Prejudices often develop from early

5 experiences, cultural norms, and human tendencies to

6 categorize and generalize. However, individuals can work

Example I

In line 1, the word “noble” is closest in meaning to ….

(A) Royal

(B) Masterful

(C) Honorable

(D) Throne

The passage states that living without prejudice is a noble aspiration, yet very challenging. We are not talking about some sort of royalty here, so take out answer (A) and (B). We are also not talking about mastery of a certain skill, so take out answer (B). Therefore, answer (C) is the best option.

Example II

Which of the following is not mentioned about from where prejudices often develop?

(A) Early experiences

(B) Values of a society

(C) Cultural norms

(D) Human tendencies to categorize

Option (B) is not mentioned in the lines that discuss from where prejudices often develop (lines 4-6). Therefore, you should choose (B).

Now, begin work on the questions.

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