A lot of answer choices on the TOEIC test try to trick you. Use this tip to help you pick the right answer on Part 2 of the TOEIC Listening test.
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Pig: Hey, aren't you taking the test soon?
Hippo: Yes, I am. I'm a little nervous about it.
P: Well, I have a tip for you for Part 2 of the Listening Section.
P: Part 2 of the Listening Section asks questions like Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. You will often hear one of these words at the beginning of a question.
P: These words give you clues about what the right answer will be. For example, if you hear a question starting with Who, you should be listening for an answer that has a person.
P: If one of the choices doesn't have any people in it, then you know it's wrong.
H: Oh, I get it. So, for question with Where, I should be listening for an answer with a place.
H: If one of the choices doesn't mention any places, then I'll know that it's a trick.
H: And for a question with When, I should be listening for an answer about time.
P: Exactly!
H: What about What, Why, and How questions?
P: For What, Why, or How questions, you want to listen for a reason or for information. For instance, you might be asked what someone ordered to eat or why they ordered it.
P: You might also be asked something like how someone will get home.
H: Ah, I see. Thanks for this great tip. Now I won't get tricked on the test.
P: You're welcome, buddy.
