TOEFL Listening 2025 past questions and answers

1. To ask Ms. Patel to help him find alumni to interview for a project.
2. To arrange a quiet recording space and equipment for interviews.
3. To report that the library's study rooms are too noisy for students.
4. To learn how to save audio files on the library's computers.

Answer: B. To arrange a quiet recording space and equipment for interviews.

Noah asks about reserving the sound studio and its recording equipment for two project interviews.

1. At least one day in advance.
2. At least twelve hours in advance.
3. At least one week in advance.
4. At least forty-eight hours in advance.

Answer: D. At least forty-eight hours in advance.

Ms. Patel says the request should be submitted at least forty-eight hours ahead.

1. To explain why he mistakenly expected the studio to appear on the regular room calendar.
2. To indicate that he has already submitted the correct studio request.
3. To suggest that the library's booking website has stopped working entirely.
4. To criticize Ms. Patel for not updating the calendar.

Answer: A. To explain why he mistakenly expected the studio to appear on the regular room calendar.

Noah says this to explain that he assumed the missing studio listing was a calendar glitch, not a separate booking process.

1. Annoyed that the library makes students bring their own equipment.
2. Doubtful that the interviews can be completed in one afternoon.
3. Relieved and ready to submit the request after learning how the system works.
4. Embarrassed that the alumni agreed to participate.

Answer: C. Relieved and ready to submit the request after learning how the system works.

Noah responds positively, accepts the instructions, and says he will submit the request and bring the forms.

1. He has already received final approval for the studio.
2. He should request access starting before his first guest arrives.
3. He plans to record the interviews on a different day.
4. The studio automatically keeps a copy of each interview.

Answer: B. He should request access starting before his first guest arrives.

Ms. Patel recommends a 2:45 start so Noah can test the microphones before the first guest arrives at 3:15.