A. Bilinguals have stronger memory.
B. Bilinguals have improved attention control.
C. Bilingualism delays dementia.
D. Bilingualism affects academic performance.
Answer:B. Bilinguals have improved attention control.
3. The word «retrieving» in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to:
A. learning
B. recalling
C. improving
D. forgetting
Answer:B. recalling
4. Based on the passage, how does bilingualism affect memory?
A. It helps bilinguals learn new information faster.
B. It strengthens working memory through frequent language use.
C. It improves short-term memory but not long-term memory.
D. It prevents memory loss.
Answer:B. It strengthens working memory through frequent language use.
Аудирование – Пример задания TOEFL
А вот пример типичного задания на аудирование TOEFL. Поскольку услышать вы его не сможете, я привожу «транскрипт» диалога. Вообще это может быть разговор, а может быть и короткая лекция, прослушав которые вы должны будете ответить на вопросы по поводу основной идеи, некоторых подробностей сказанного-услышанного и сделать какие-нибудь умные логические заключения, если попросят.
Пример разговора (текстовая запись аудио):
Narrator: Listen to a conversation between a student and her biology professor.
Professor: Hi, Julia. How can I help you today?
Student: Hi, Professor. I wanted to ask you about the assignment you gave us last week. I’m having a bit of trouble with it.
Professor: Sure. What seems to be the problem?
Student: Well, the instructions say we need to choose an endangered species and explain the factors contributing to its decline, but I’m struggling to find enough information on the species I picked. I chose the axolotl, but it’s hard to find recent data.
Professor: The axolotl is a great choice. It’s an interesting species. But you’re right – there isn’t as much current research as there is on some other species. Have you tried looking at conservation websites or academic databases?
Student: Yes, I checked a few. There’s some information about its habitat loss and pollution, but not much on recent conservation efforts.
Professor: Hmm. You might try expanding your research. Instead of focusing just on the axolotl, you could include other amphibians that face similar threats. That way, you could compare the factors affecting different species. It might give you more material to work with.