Confirming the Process for Submitting Online Assignments - TOEFL Listening Practice Test

The TOEFL Listening section assesses your ability to understand spoken English in an academic context, primarily through lectures and conversations. This section presents a variety of topics, requiring close attention and precise responses to multiple-choice questions. Each conversation is meticulously designed to simulate real scenarios, providing an authentic learning experience.

In this practice set, we will focus on a conversation about confirming the process for submitting online assignments. This scenario is common among students and reflects the kind of exchanges you might encounter in a university setting. 

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 the 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.

Conversation on Confirming the Process for Submitting Online Assignments

Now listen to the audio.

Questions

Directions: Mark your answer by selecting your choice.

1. What is the main purpose of James's conversation with Tom?  
   
   1. To discuss the literature course content
   2. To confirm the process for submitting online assignments
   3. To ask for help with understanding the literature
   4. To complain about the assignment workload

1. According to Tom, what should James do first when submitting his assignment? 
   
   1. Upload the document directly
   2. Log into the university portal using his student credentials
   3. Email the professor for instructions
   4. Print out the assignment

1. What does Tom mean when he says, “If you submit it even a minute late, it might not be accepted”?
   
   1. Late submissions are generally accepted with a penalty
   2. Timeliness is critical for assignment submissions  
   3. The professor is flexible with deadlines
   4. Students can submit assignments at any time

1. What is James's attitude towards the submission process after speaking with Tom?
   
   1. Confused and anxious
   2. Confident and relieved  
   3. Indifferent and uninterested
   4. Frustrated and overwhelmed  

Transcript of the Audio Conversation on Confirming the Process for Submitting Online Assignments

Answers and Explanations of the Confirming the Process for Submitting Online Assignments

1. Answer: B. To confirm the process for submitting online assignments.

Explanation: The main focus of the conversation is James seeking clarification on how to submit his online assignments for the literature course. The other options, such as discussing course content, asking for help with understanding literature, or complaining about workload, are not the primary purpose of the conversation.

2. Answer: B. Log into the university portal using his student credentials.

Explanation: Tom clearly states that the first step for James is to log into the university portal with his student credentials before proceeding to the “Assignments” section. The other options, such as uploading the document directly, emailing the professor, or printing the assignment, are not mentioned as initial steps in the submission process.

3. Answer: B. Timeliness is critical for assignment submissions.

Explanation: Tom emphasizes the importance of submitting the assignment by the deadline, indicating that even a minute late could result in the submission not being accepted. This highlights the strictness of the deadline, making options a, c, and d incorrect as they suggest a more lenient approach to submission timing.

4. Answer: B. Confident and relieved.

Explanation: After speaking with Tom, James expresses that he feels much more confident about the submission process, indicating a sense of relief. The other options, such as being confused, indifferent, or frustrated, do not accurately reflect James's feelings after receiving assistance.

5. Answer: B. Keep the confirmation email for his records.

Explanation: Tom advises James to keep the confirmation email he receives after submitting his assignment, which is important for record-keeping in case of any issues later. The other options, such as waiting for the professor to contact him, immediately starting on the next assignment, or printing a copy of the assignment, are not recommended actions following submission.

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