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Sample Question
Chapter 01 Main Idea Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor. PART A

Why does the student go to see the professor? CH 01
Main Idea questions ask you about the overall topic, main idea, or purpose of the listening passage. The main
(A) To find out whether he needs to follow the new curriculum
idea of the passage may be directly stated, or it may be implied. The Main Idea question will always be the first
(B) To ask about new compulsory classes for his major
question after each listening passage. (C) To talk about how many credits he still needs to complete
(D) To discuss waiving some of his classes this semester

How the Question is Worded

Main Topic Main Purpose Script
What is the main topic of the conversation/ Why does the student go to see the professor?
lecture? Why does the student visit the registrar’s office/ Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor.
What are the speakers mainly discussing? library/student office?
What is the conversation/lecture mainly about? Why did the professor ask to see the student? Student (M): Professor Evans, I’m here to talk about courses for my joint
major. Could we have a minute?
What problem does the student have?
Professor (F): No problem. How can I help you? TOEFL iBT i Listening
Keys to Solution Student: I’ll be in my third year of a joint major in math and physics next
semester. I was wondering if I can keep following the old curriculum for Key 1 Listen carefully when
Key 1 Listen carefully to the beginning of the lecture or conversation. Often, the main idea is stated in the the joint major instead of taking those compulsory courses listed on the the student says “I was
beginning of the passage. new curriculum. wondering if … ” as he is
going to say why he came to
Professor: Students who have completed their second year can stick to the professor.
+ Pay attention to the words after the following expressions:
the old curriculum. So, if you’re in your third year next semester, I don’t
Listen for frequently 2
Conversation: Lecture: think you need to worry about the new curriculum. Key
- I’m here to talk about … - Today we’ll be focusing on … Student: Oh, that’s a relief. If I follow the new curriculum, I should take repeated words.
- I’m here because … - Today I want to take a look at … eight more classes including prerequisites. It would be a complete waste
- The reason I’m here is that … - Today’s talk is on … of a semester.
- I’m interested in knowing … - OK, let’s talk about … Professor: We don’t certainly want that kind of problem to happen.
- I was wondering if … - OK, let’s move on to …
- I was just coming by to tell you … - I would like to turn our attention to … Student: Great. I pay for my own tuition and, as you know, it is quite hard
- I have some questions about … - I’d like to continue our discussion on … to manage studies and work at the same time.
- I have some problems … - I’d like to talk about … Professor: I know. I appreciate your sincere effort.
- I wanted to talk to you about … - We’re going to discuss … Student: Thank you for saying that. Have a great day, Professor Evans.

Key 2 Listen for frequently repeated words or any idea that is mentioned in different ways. Words or ideas that
occur frequently in the listening passage most likely have something to do with the main idea. Answer & Explanations Answer Book p. A4
(A)
Key 3 The answers correctly summarize the main points of the passage; they must be neither too specific nor
too broad. The student says he wants to know if he can keep following the old curriculum, and according to the professor, he
does not need to worry about the new curriculum. That is, he came to the professor to find out whether he needs to
follow the new curriculum.

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