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.
Student: That’s a good idea. I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll try looking into other amphibians. Do you think it’s okay to include them even though the assignment says to focus on one species?
Professor: I think it’s fine, as long as you make it clear in your paper that you’re comparing the axolotl to other species facing similar issues. The goal of the assignment is to understand the challenges these species face and how they’re being addressed, so your approach still fits within the guidelines.
Student: That makes sense. Thanks for the advice!