TOEFL LISTENING SKILLS: UNDERSTAND THE GIST : PRACTICE 4

TOEFL LISTENING SKILLS : UNDERSTAND THE GIST

PRACTICE 1 (Questions 7-8)

YOU SEE ON THE COMPUTER SCREEN

DISCUSSION: METEOROLOGY

YOU HEAR:

QUESTIONS

7   What is the topic of thiis discussion?

A  Two contrasting theories on storms

B   The function of centripetal force in storms

C   The history of meteorology

D   Like theories by two different scientists

8   Why is this topic being discussed?

A   It was introduced by the professor.

B   It was on an exam the students took.

C   It was assigned to the students for homework.

D   It was brought up by a student.

KEY

7-A

8-D