The TOEFL iBT Official Prep Book (Volume I)

4. According to the professor, what were two ways that the situation of women artists had changed by the end of the nineteenth century in Paris? Select 2 answers. A. Women and men took art classes together. B. Women artists played a greater role in the Salon exhibitions. C. More schools were established by women artists. D. Fewer women artists were traveling to Paris.

5 . What does the professor imply about Bashkirtseff’s painting In the Studio? A. It was one of many paintings that depicted a women’s studio. B. It did not bring Bashkirtseff recognition for her artistic ability. C. It was criticized for an unrealistic depiction of women artists. D. It was beneficial for both Bashkirtseff and the school where she studied. 6. Listen again to part of the conversation, then answer the question. What does the professor mean when he says this: A . Paris was a popular place to visit but not the best place to study art . B . Paris was the most important place for an artist to study and work . C. Living in Paris was difficult for women artists from other countries. D. Studying in Paris was beneficial for some artists, but not for others.

Activity 1.4: Conversation Listen to a conversation from the Listening section of the TOEFL iBT test and then answer the questions . Directions: A. Prepare to take notes using a pen or pencil and paper to capture important details and main ideas. B . Listen to the conversation and take notes . Scan the QR code to listen to the audio track . C. Answer the five questions by circling the letters to the best responses. Scan the QR code to listen to the audio track for questions 4 and 5 . D. Check your answers using the key at the end of this section. E. Read the script at the end of the section to review parts of the conversation you did not understand.

1 . What are the speakers mainly discussing? A . How the woman should prepare for the next game B. The woman’s responsibilities as team captain C. Things that happened while the woman was away D. The style of the new team uniforms

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