TOEFL iBT® Detailed Questions: Sample & Tips for Answering

TOEFL iBT® detailed questions are found in the listening and reading sections of the TOEFL exam. These questions include specific information presented in audio recordings or reading passages and you need to identify them. These questions are designed to test your ability to comprehend and recall the information. 

In this blog, We will give a quick overview of TOEFL detailed questions along with some tips for answering.

TOEFL Listening Detailed Questions Sample 

Here is the TOEFL Listening detailed question sample, to give you a brief about the formatting of such questions. 

“Now, let's discuss the greenhouse effect and its impact on global warming. The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun. These gases, like carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour, act as a thermal blanket for the planet, keeping it warm enough to support life. However, human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, have increased the concentration of these gases, intensifying the greenhouse effect. As a result, we are seeing a rise in global temperatures, which leads to various environmental changes, including melting glaciers and rising sea levels." 

1-  What gases are responsible for trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere?

• (A) Oxygen and nitrogen

• (B) Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour

• (C) Nitrogen, hydrogen, and helium

• (D) Carbon monoxide, nitrogen, and water vapour

Answer: (B) Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour

2- According to the professor, what human activities have contributed to the intensification of the greenhouse effect?

• (A) Agriculture and animal farming

• (B) Recycling and waste management

• (C) Burning fossil fuels and deforestation

• (D) Solar and wind energy production

Answer: (C) Burning fossil fuels and deforestation

3- What environmental changes does the professor mention as a result of global warming?

• (A) Increasing desertification

• (B) Acid rain and deforestation

• (C) Melting glaciers and rising sea levels

• (D) Forest fires and earthquakes

Answer: (C) Melting glaciers and rising sea levels

Also Read: Best TED Talks for TOEFL Listening Skills Practice 

TOEFL Listening Tips 

Here are some tips for answering TOEFL detailed questions: 

• Recognise the Question Type: Detailed question types are recognised by specific facts or information in the passage or audio. Familiarise yourself with phrases like “according to”, “what is”, or “which of the following”. 

• Develop Active Listening and Reading Skills:  Engage actively with the material and develop active listening and reading skills. 

• Take Effective Notes: During the listening section, take notes, jot down effective keywords and key points, and highlight important information as you read. 

• Skim and  Scan: Skimming and scanning are used to get a general idea of the passage and audio content. 

• Identify Keywords: Take notice of the keyword in the question that can guide you back to the relevant part of the passage.

This was our guide on TOEFL, which included detailed questions. By recognising the format, practising the sample questions, and implementing these tips you will enhance your overall performance on the exam. 

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