Toefl exam esentials 8 ppt

LISTENING 27

images along with audio recordings. Other special features of the

computer test include listening to the recordings on your own

headset and controlling your pace throughout the section. To pre￾pare for the computer-based test, try these test-taking strategies:

1. Adjust the volume on your headset before you begin

the listening section. Make sure that you can hear the

recordings clearly. You will not be allowed to adjust the

volume once the testing begins.

2. Don’t be distracted by the computer images of

people. Before most dialogues, your computer screen

will show a picture of the people in the conversation

you are listening to. These images are meant to set the

scene. However, if you find them distracting, look at

them briefly, then close your eyes when you listen to

the recording.

3. Pay close attention to other visuals. Images of maps,

tables or charts, graphs, drawings, or objects may

accompany longer talks and conversations. These

visuals contain information from the talk—information

that you need to answer the questions.

4. Read the questions on your computer screen as you

listen to them. This can help you better understand

them.

5. Pace yourself. Because you control how fast or slow

you go through the test, make sure to keep track of

time. Give yourself enough time to hear each recording

and answer every question.