- DIAGNOSTIC TEST On the following pages, you will find the Diagnostic Test for this course book. This test will help you determine your areas of TOEFL strength and weakness for the first three sections of the TOEEL. You should begin your TOEFL study by taking this test. "The Diagnostic Testis the same length and format as an actual TOEFL, and it contains all of the item types covered on a TOEFL. It takes approximately two hours to complete this test. If possible, you should take the entire Diagnostic Test at one sitting, If this is not possible, you can take each section separately. If you choose this method, do not look ahead at the sections you have not yet completed, If you look ahead, you will not get good diagnostic results when you actually complete each section as a test. Steps to follow when taking the Diagnostic Test: 1. Find the Diagnostic Test Answer Sheet in the General Appendix, #3, page 507. Remove it from the appendix and mark your answers on it, 2, Set up a tape player with the audio cassette for the Section One Diagnostic Test. 3. As much as possible, simulate an actual TOEFL test-taking situation. Sit at a comfortable desk in a quiet room. Take the test at a time when you will not be interrupted, 4, Take the test according to the time limits set for actual TOEFL. tests. Section One will last 30-40 minutes and will be self-timed by the audio cassette that accompanies it. Allow yourself 25 minutes to complete Section Two and 55 minutes to complete Section Three. 5, Score the test, using the Diagnostic Test Scoring Instructions located in the General Appendix, #1, pages 503-504. - 6. Use the results of this test to determine your areas of TOFFL strength and weakness. If possible, study the entire text, giving special attention to the areas that the Diagnostic Test indicated were weak areas for you. If you have only a short time for TOEFL study, move directly to the beginning of the section of the book that corresponds to your weakest area of ‘TOEFL language proficiency. Work on that section first. Then, try to find time to work through the other sections. When you are ready to start the Diagnostic Test, begin the tape. Do not go on to the next page until the tape tells you to do so. Diagnostic Test 19Section 1 Listening Comprehension In this section of the test, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to understand conversations and talks in English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part. Answer all the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied by the speakers in this test. Do not take notes or write in your test book at any time. Do nat tum the pages tntil you are told to doso. 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 your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question an fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Here is an example, Sample Answer On the recording, you hear: eee In your test book, you read: (A) At last winter is almost over. (B) She doesn’t like winter weather very much. (©) This winter's weather is similar to last winter's weather. (D) Winter won't last as long this year as it did last year. You learn from the conversation that the woman thinks the weather this winter is almost the same as the weather last winter. The best answer to the question "What does the woman mean?” is (C), “This winter's weather is similar to last winter’s weather.” Therefore, the correct choicg is (C). 20 Diagnostic Testaa ee 1 (A) (8) © © 2. (A) ® © o 3. (A) 6) © © 4. (A) (B) @) 5. (A) @) © @) 6 (A) @) © ©) 7. (A) @) © ©) 8 (A) ®) © oO) She is afraid to ask Pat to work, She thinks Pat made the right decision. She suspected that Pat would not want to work. She thinks that Pat is afraid of working, ‘She understood the chemistry lesson very well. ‘She didn’t understand what the ‘man wanted, She was going to study chemistry today. She was having trouble with today’s lesson. It’s making him sick. He doesn’t know when to eat it, It isn’t the right consistency. He hasn't had time to try it, She should not try to do too many things today. She should try not to sleep today. She needs to keep three hours free. He can tell her an easy way to get tosleep. ‘The woman should buy a new tire. He can help the woman choose a now tire, ‘The woman can get her tire repaired at the service station. ‘There isn'ta service station in the area. He would like the woman's help. He doesn’t need more light: She shouldn't turn right. He'd like to pay his fine. He's not sure there are any more math books available. He wants to go to the book sale after class. He doesn’t need a book for that class. He'll help the woman find the book she needs. He doesn’t have time to see Susan. Susan has fold him a lot about her trip. Susan's trip won't be over for a Tong time, He's interested in hearing about Susan’s trip. 10. u. 2 B. 14. 15. a) @) © (D) cy) ®) © ©) “ B) © ©) a ®) © (D) a) (B) © ) (a) B) © co) (a) @) © ©) Filing papers. Building book shelves, Moving into an apartment. Working in a library. Mr. Grant doesn't approve of Ben's lifestyle, ‘Mr. Grant will never increase Ben’s salary. Mr. Grant has raised Ben since he ‘was a smal child. Ben should ask Mr. Grant for ‘more money. She will help the man find what he is looking for. She thinks the bank is next to the gas station on the corner, She will fill the man’s tank with gas. She doesn’t know where the bank is. ‘The man had not ordered any cabinets. ‘The man couldn’t come and get the cabinets. ‘The cabinets could not be installed. The cabinets had not arrived yet. She hasn't seen a good movie in years. She liked both the acting and the plot The plot of the movie was quite bad. The acting in the movie was not good. thas rained too much lately. The woman doesn’t like Ray. Ray is behaving differently than usual, The class started late because of the rain She hasn’t seen her grades lately. She enjoys studying several hours a day. She hasn’t been doing very well at school. She only has sixteen hours to finish all of her work. ie Diagnostic Test 21