Accommodation - TOEFL iBT® Listening Practice Test with Answers

The TOEFL Listening section evaluates your comprehension of academic English through conversations and lectures. Each session typically includes 2-3 conversations and 3 lectures, with 5-6 questions following each segment. The questions usually follow a standard multiple-choice format, presenting four options with only one correct answer. 

Feeling anxious about managing your time effectively during this section? No need to worry, as consistent practice is the key to mastering it. 

To assist you further, we've prepared a listening practice set focusing on a lecture about Accommodation, complete with detailed explanations to help you navigate and answer TOEFL listening practice questions confidently. Let’s start!

Listening Instructions

• You can listen to each conversation and lecture only once.
• You have approximately 8 minutes to listen to the conversation/lecture and respond to the questions.
• Each question generally carries one point unless otherwise specified in the instructions, which will explicitly state the assigned points for specific questions.
• After listening to a conversation, respond to questions related to the topic based on explicit or implicit statements made by the speakers.
• Feel free to make notes as you listen. You can refer to your notes to aid in answering the questions. 
• We recommend practicing note-taking with a pen and paper, similar to what you'll do during the TOEFL Exam.

Now listen to the audio.

Questions

Directions: Mark your answer by selecting your choice.

1. Why is the student seeking accommodation at this time?
   1. The accommodation he previously arranged is no longer available.
   2. He neglected to arrange accommodation earlier.
   3. He enrolled in the course at the last minute.
   4. He is dissatisfied with his current accommodation and desires a change.
2. What does the accommodation officer imply with her statement, "Well, you'll learn for next time, won't you?"
   1. She believes the student acted foolishly.
   2. She empathizes with the student.
   3. She intends to offer the student some advice.
   4. She anticipates a recurring situation.
3. Why does the student prefer not to continue staying in her current accommodation?
   1. It is too distant from the college campus.
   2. He prefers not to reside with his parents.
   3. The cost of the rooms is excessive.
   4. He is currently sleeping on the floor.
4. What type of accommodation might the accommodation officer potentially provide in a few weeks?
   1. A room in a student dormitory
   2. A room in a motel
   3. A room in a shared student apartment
   4. A room in a private residence
5. What issue arises with the accommodation listed in the folder and on the website?
   1. The information quickly becomes outdated.
   2. There is a shortage of listed addresses.
   3. Most accommodations were booked well in advance.
   4. There is a waiting list for the listed accommodations.

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Answers and Explanations of the Conversation on Accommodation 

1. Answer: A

Explanation: The student explains that he had previously arranged accommodation with someone in town, but upon contacting them, he discovered that the room had been given to someone else. This indicates that the accommodation he had secured beforehand is no longer an option, necessitating him to search for alternative accommodation options.

2. Answer: A

Explanation: The accommodation officer's statement conveys a sense of admonishment or critique towards the student's actions. By suggesting that the student will learn for next time, she implies that the student made a mistake or oversight in not securing accommodation earlier. This implies a belief that the student acted foolishly by not taking appropriate precautions or arrangements in advance.

3. Answer: D

Explanation: The student mentions that he is currently staying in a motel with his parents. This implies discomfort or inconvenience with his present accommodation situation, as he lacks a proper living arrangement. Consequently, he expresses a preference to find alternative accommodation rather than continue in his current situation.

4. Answer: A

Explanation: The accommodation officer suggests that there may be rooms available in the student dorms in a few weeks, depending on whether there are any students who do not show up. This implies that the potential accommodation she could offer in a few weeks' time might be a room in a student dormitory, indicating a possibility for the student to secure accommodation on campus.

5. Answer: C

Explanation: The accommodation officer mentions that there is a folder containing available accommodations in town and a website listing accommodations. However, she notes that there has been significant demand for these accommodations, with about fifty students visiting the folder each day. Additionally, she mentions that accommodations are being booked quickly, indicating that most options were reserved well in advance, making it challenging for the student to find available accommodations.

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