TOEFL LISTENING : ANSWERING OVERVIEW QUESTIONS ABOUT MINI-TALKS 15 Br

Focus: Listening to the opening lines of Mini-Talks and answering overview questions about the main ideas, speakers and audiences, settings, and so on.
Directions: Listen to the introductions and the questions about them. Then mark the answer choice-(A), (B), or (C)-that correctly completes the sentence. The first one is done as an example.
Now start the audio.
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Questions 1-2: Listen to the following talk.
F1  : Hello there, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Larabee Springs Wildlife Preserve. Today, you'll have the chance to see one of the largest herds of buffaloes in North America and many other types of wildlife. I hope all of you have your cameras with you.

1. Who is the speaker?

M1    : I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for coming out to the Edgewood Athletic Club for our exhibition match. Before the match gets under way, I'd like to give you all a little background on how the sport of handball is played. Even though it's a game with a long tradition, some people aren't as familiar with the rules of this sport as they might be with, say, those of tennis.

3. What is the purpose of this talk?

M1  : Good morning. On behalf of our management team and our workers, I'd like to welcome all of you to
our plant. You may have wondered, how do soft drinks get in those cans? How are the cans sealed? By the end of
the tour, you'll know the answers. Now, please follow me out onto the factory floor.

5. Who is the audience for this talk?

F2  : Since all of you have expressed interest in joining the university dance program, I probably don't have to say much about the physical and psychological rewards of being in a dance program such as this one. Instead, I want to concentrate on some of the drawbacks-the demands that will be put on your time and the sacrifices you'll be called on to make if you are chosen for the program.
7. What will the main topic of this talk probably be?

M2   : As president of the State Historical Society, I'd like to call this meeting to order, and welcome all our members and guests. Tonight, I'm going to give you a short presentation on some famous shipwrecks, especially shipwrecks that took place in the waters of New England.
9. Who is the speaker?

F2: In the last few weeks, we have discussed how to organize your ideas, use your outline as a blueprint, and write the first draft of your essay. Today, we're going to consider another important process-the art of editing your paper.

11. In what course is this lecture probably being given?

M1 : Good morning, and welcome to Winterstar Ski Area. We truly hope to make your introduction to skiing as safe and enjoyable as possible.

13. For whom is this talk probably intended?

F2 : I'm Professor Wills. I hope no one had any trouble finding the classroom this morning. In a few minutes, I'll be handing out the course syllabus. As you'll see, we'll be spending the first few days discussing the law of supply and demand.

15. What class does Professor Wills probably teach?

M2 : Good morning, everyone. This is Captain Jackson, and I'd like to welcome you aboard the whalewatch cruise on the S.S. Bluefish. In just a few minutes we'll be outside the harbor and we'll steer toward Travis Island. If we spot any whales today, you'll most likely see them off the starboard bow-that's the right-hand, forward side-as we approach the island. In the meantime, I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about how these magnificent sea mammals live.

17. Where is this talk probably being given?

F1  : Hello. I'm Officer Jane Kelly. Thanks to all of you for coming this evening. As you know, there have been a number of accidents recently involving bicyclists and pedestrians on campus. There have also been some incidents involving the theft of bicycles, and I know this is a special concern for all of you. I intend to address both these issues during the course of the meeting.

19. Who is the probable audience for this talk?