TOEFL iBT 2026
LISTENING EXERCISES
question - response
(A) It’s a color printer, actually.
(B) Sure, let me just finish this email first.
(C) I don’t think we have any paper left.
(D) The printing press was a great invention.
(A) I found it in the classroom.
(B) To be honest, I thought it was fair.
(C) I’ll take the exam next week.
(D) The professor is very kind.
(A) I’ve already met him twice.
(B) Let's stick with the conference room for privacy.
(C) Yes, I would like some coffee.
(D) The meeting was scheduled for 10:00 AM.
(A) That’s a shame, but thanks for letting me know.
(B) You should present it to the board.
(C) I’m looking forward to seeing it.
(D) Tomorrow is Wednesday.
(A) The department is on the second floor.
(B) I’m not sure; they’re still in the meeting.
(C) I need a new wallet.
(D) It was a very expensive project.
(A) I like reading books there.
(B) Yes, there’s one right across the street.
(C) I need to buy some stamps soon.
(D) The library closes at midnight
(A) I think Thai food sounds like a nice change.
(B) I studied for three hours last night.
(C) Pizza is usually delivered in a box.
(D) No, I don't want to study today.
(A) Yes, the table is quite large.
(B) Not at all, please go ahead.
(C) I’m waiting for my lunch to arrive.
(D) The chairs are made of wood.
(A) The weather forecast says it will rain.
(B) I’m sorry to hear that; I hope you feel better.
(C) The lecture hall is very cold.
(D) I’ll see you at the party tonight then.
Answer Key 1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-B, 6-B, 7-A, 8-B, 9-C, 10-B.
conversations
conversation 1
1. What is the woman's problem?
2. Why might looking at the exit sign help woman?
3. What does the man say about children?
4. Why does the man mention his friend Bryan?
ANSWERS: 1A 2B DC 4C
conversation 2
1: What is the woman’s main problem?
(A) She lost her biology textbook.
(B) Her laptop is broken.
(C) She is having trouble with the lab report's data.
(D) She missed the biology lab session.
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2: Why does the woman refuse the man's help?
(A) She doesn't like his shortcut.
(B) She wants to work alone.
(C) The deadline is very soon.
(D) She already finished the report.
ANSWERS: 1C 2C
conversation 3
1: What does the man suggest the woman do?
(A) Buy a new textbook.
(B) Reserve a copy or check the digital archive.
(C) Email the professor for an extension.
(D) Come back in a week.
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2: When is the woman’s paper due?
(A) Friday
(B) Saturday
(C) Sunday
(D) Monday
ANSWERS: 1B 2D
conversation 4
1: Why does the man want to change his meal plan?
(A) He wants to save money.
(B) He doesn't like the food.
(C) His job prevents him from using the current plan.
(D) He is moving off-campus.
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2: What is a benefit of the 14-meal plan mentioned by the woman?
(A) It includes free guest passes.
(B) It is less expensive than the Unlimited plan.
(C) It allows for late-night dining.
(D) It comes with a free student ID.
ANSWERS: 1C 2B
conversation 5
1): Where can the man get a new copy of his resume?
(A) At the library.
(B) At the Career Center.
(C) At the marketing office.
(D) At his home.
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2: What is the woman’s advice regarding technical questions?
(A) To memorize the textbook.
(B) To skip the questions he doesn't know.
(C) To be honest and show a desire to learn.
(D) To reschedule the interview.
ANSWERS: 1B 2C
announcements and academic talks
talk 1
1. Why is the nurse speaking to the students?
2. What has been happening recently at the health center?
3. What is on the handout the nurse gives the students?
4. What does the nurse mention as a source of dangerous noise that the students are exposed to?
ANSWERS: 1A 2C 3C 4B
talk 2
1. What is being discussed in this lecture?
2. What was first made with the clay the speaker mentions?
3. Why did crafts people of the Middle Ages use the clay?
ANSWERS: 1A 2B 3D
talk 3
1. What was a primary driver for the transition to agriculture?
(A) The invention of the iron plow.
(B) Climate shifts in the Fertile Crescent.
(C) A decrease in the human population.
(D) The discovery of new continents.
2. What does the professor imply about early farmers compared to hunters?
(A) Farmers had a more diverse diet.
(B) Farmers had more leisure time.
(C) Farmers faced more health risks from animals.
(D) Farmers were more nomadic.
3. What allowed for the specialization of trades in early societies?
(A) The development of writing.
(B) An excess supply of food.
(C) The discovery of fire.
(D) Constant migration.
ANSWERS: 1-B, 2-C, 3-B
talk 4
1. Why do dark surfaces like asphalt contribute to heat in cities?
(A) They reflect too much sunlight.
(B) They absorb solar radiation and release it at night.
(C) They are made of natural vegetation.
(D) They attract more traffic.
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2. What is the effect of "urban canyons"?
(A) They encourage wind to cool the city.
(B) They trap heat and block cooling breezes.
(C) They provide more space for green roofs.
(D) They prevent solar radiation from reaching the ground.
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3. According to the talk, what is a benefit of "cool pavements"?
(A) They are cheaper to build than asphalt.
(B) They make the streets look cleaner.
(C) They reduce the need for air conditioning.
(D) They increase the speed of vehicles.
ANSWERS: 1-B, 2-B, 3-C
talk 5
1. According to the professor, when does "Flow" occur?
(A) When a person is completely relaxed.
(B) When the challenge matches the person's skill level.
(C) When a task is extremely easy to complete.
(D) When a person is multi-tasking.
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2. What happens to "self-consciousness" during a state of Flow?
(A) It becomes more intense.
(B) It helps the person focus on the clock.
(C) It disappears entirely.
(D) It is replaced by anxiety.
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3. What is the "sweet spot" mentioned in the lecture?
(A) The balance between boredom and anxiety.
(B) The period of time after a task is finished.
(C) The moment an athlete starts a game.
(D) A psychological state of deep sleep.
ANSWERS: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A.
talk 6
1. How does the lifespan of a Red Dwarf compare to our Sun?
(A) It is much shorter.
(B) It is exactly the same.
(C) It is significantly longer, potentially trillions of years.
(D) It depends on the number of planets it has.
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2. Why has no Red Dwarf ever "died"?
(A) They are made of immortal gases.
(B) The universe is not yet old enough.
(C) They constantly replenish their fuel.
(D) They are protected by dark matter.
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3. What is one disadvantage for planets orbiting Red Dwarfs?
(A) They are too far away to receive light.
(B) They orbit too slowly to have seasons.
(C) They are exposed to dangerous stellar flares.
(D) They are often made of ice.
ANSWERS: 1-C, 2-B, 3-C.