40 PRACTICE EXERCISES FOR LISTENING. EXERCISE 21: Group Discussions—Students In some group discussions in the Listening Section on the Internet-Based TOEFL, you will be asked to understand interactions among three or more students about a variety of classroom and content topics. The discussions will include natural pauses, and will be at a normal rate for a conversation between native speakers. Choose the best answer. Discussion 1. What is the main purpose of this study group? ® To prepare for a test. ® To create a presentation, © To compare answers from a quiz ® To exchange lecture notes. 2. Who has identified an ideal bureaucracy? ® Kosenderg. ® Weber, © Graham. ® Bensman. 3. Which law states that people advance until they reach a position in which they are less likely w succeed? ® Weber's law. ® Parkinson's law. ‘© Ihe Kosenderg principle. ® The Peter principle 4. Which topic will probably appear as an essay question? ® Contrast the Peter principle and Parkinson's law. © Comrast formal and informal organizations. © Summarize the Bensman and Rosenberg study. ® Summarize the characteristics in ‘Weber's bureaucracy. 5. Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question. “You got that right. He’s gone over that definition at the beginning of almost every class since the last test.” Why does the man say this: “He's gone over that definition at the beginning of almost every class since the last test.” ® He is confirming that the woman has answered the question correctly. ® He is suggesting that the woman repeat the answer to the question. © He is ridiculing the woman because Site should Know the auswet, © He is emphasizing that the question will be on the next test. 6, What can we assume about Dr. Graham? ® He gives objective tests. ® He requires study groups. ® He teaches business. ® He appreciates creativity. Refer to pages 350-352 for the Explanatory Answers.Discussion Two 2. What is the purpose of this study group? ® To help each other review for a test. ® To rehearse their group presentation. © To compare their lecture notes and handouts. © Ty encourage and motivate each oer. What do the letters in the SQ3R method represent? D® Anew way to take notes. ® A short name for the survey method. © The five steps in the reading process. ® Different ways w study for exams . What does the word survey mean’? ® To take the first step. ® To eummarize, © To ask questions. ® To look quickly. What will the group do at the end of the presentation? ® Answer questions. ® Read from the texthook © Hand out a survey. ® Demonstrate the method, 5 LISTENING SECTION: EXERCISE 2141 Listen again to part of the discussion. ‘Then answer the question. “At this point, you don’t stop to write sorry .. . I mean, read complete sentences. ust look at the important divisions of the material” ‘Why does the man say this: *... sorry .... mean, read complete sentences.” ® He noticed that he was speaking t00 fast. © He forgor w read something w ue group. © He corrected something he had said. ® He was giving directions politely. Who is probably the group leader? ® Carl. ® Joan, © Phil. ® Martha. Refer to pages 352-355 for the Explanatory Answers