Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test iBT Listening (Package: Student Book with CD-ROM, 6 Audio CDs, and Answer Key)

by PHILLIPS

• ISBN13: 9780132360890
• ISBN10: 0132360896
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2007-09-13
• Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

Summary

Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Listening, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Listening section of the new TOEFL® integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive listening-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Listening section of the test, the Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL® Test: iBT Listening is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL listening courses. The Student Book features: * Updated materials for all the new types of Listening passages and questions on the test * Diagnostic Listening Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement * Listening-Skills exercises that provide authentic conversations in an academic setting and academic lectures with new questions about a speakers' attitude or purpose * Eight Listening Mini-Tests that preview the Listening section of the test * Two Listening Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing The CD-ROM features: * Completely different material from that in the Student Book * Practice sections for the Listening section of the test * Eight Listening Mini-Tests and two Listening Complete Tests * Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM * Easy-to-use diagnostic reports, scoring and record keeping to monitor progress * New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of results System Requirements Windows * Windows 2000, XP, or Vista * 500 MHz or higher processor * 25 MB available on hard drive Macintosh * Mas OS X (10.3.9 and higher) * Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended) * Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended) * 20 MB available on hard drive Both Systems * 128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended) * Quad-speed CD-ROM drive * Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device) * Internet connection (for sending and receiving data)

Table of Contents

Listening Diagnostic Pre-Test

A Problem with a Class Sleep

Listening Overview

Listening Skills

Basic Comprehension

Understand the Gist

Listening Exercise 1

Understand the Details

Listening Exercise 2

Listening Review Exercise (Skills 1-2)

Anthropology Paper Pragmatic Understanding

Understand the Function

Listening Exercise 3

Understand the Speakerrsquo;s Stance

Listening Exercise 4

Listening Exercise (Skills 3-4)

The Fugio Coin

Listening Review Exercise (Skills 1-4)

Hibernation Connecting Information

Understand the Organization

Listening Exercise 5

Understand Relationships

Listening Exercise 6

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