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TOEFL PREPARATION GUIDES | 2026-2027
ACADEMIC YEAR
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK FOR TOEFL IBT (UPDATED FORMAT)
itsjereguides
# TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Title | Questions |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 1 | Reading Comprehension | 1-60 |
| 2 | Listening Comprehension | 61-120 |
| 3 | Speaking Section | 121-180 |
| 4 | Writing Section | 181-230 |
| 5 | Integrated Skills & Test Strategies | 231-250 |
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# SECTION 1: READING COMPREHENSION
## Questions 1-60
**Question 1**
Read the following passage:
"When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is
an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to
them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of
years ago."
Which title best summarizes the main idea of this passage?
A. Wild Animals in Art
B. Hidden Prehistoric Paintings
C. Exploring Caves Respectfully
D. Determining the Age of French Caves
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**Correct Answer: B. Hidden Prehistoric Paintings**
**Rationale for Correct Answer:**
The passage focuses on the discovery of the Lascaux cave complex and the remarkable
prehistoric paintings found on its walls. The main idea is that these paintings, hidden in caves,
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provide a window into how people lived thousands of years ago. The sense of wonder at their
discovery and their historical significance are central to the passage.
**Rationale for Incorrect Answers:**
- **A. Wild Animals in Art:** While the passage mentions animals depicted in the paintings, it is
not the central focus. The passage is about the discovery and significance of the paintings
themselves, not just their subject matter.
- **C. Exploring Caves Respectfully:** The passage does not discuss exploration methods or
respect for the caves. This topic is not addressed in the passage.
- **D. Determining the Age of French Caves:** The passage mentions that the paintings are
thousands of years old but does not discuss how their age was determined. The focus is on the
discovery and content of the paintings, not dating methods.
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**Question 2**
In the passage, the phrase "hardly anybody pays heed to them" (line 4) is closest in meaning to:
A. discovers them
B. watches them
C. notices them
D. buys them
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**Correct Answer: C. notices them**
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**Rationale for Correct Answer:**
The phrase "pays heed to" means "to pay attention to" or "to notice." The passage states that cave
discoveries in France are so frequent that most people do not pay attention to them. "Notices" is
the closest in meaning.
**Rationale for Incorrect Answers:**
- **A. discovers them:** This would mean people are finding caves, but the phrase suggests the
opposite—that people are not paying attention.
- **B. watches them:** While "watches" is close, "notices" more accurately captures the
meaning of "pays heed to" as it suggests being aware of something.
- **D. buys them:** This is completely unrelated to the meaning of "pays heed to."
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**Question 3**
Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?
A. It is home to rare animals.
B. It has a large number of caves.
C. It is known for horse-racing events.
D. It has attracted many famous artists.
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**Correct Answer: B. It has a large number of caves.**
TOEFL PREPARATION GUIDES | 2026-2027
ACADEMIC YEAR
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK FOR TOEFL IBT (UPDATED FORMAT)
itsjereguides
# TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Title | Questions |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| 1 | Reading Comprehension | 1-60 |
| 2 | Listening Comprehension | 61-120 |
| 3 | Speaking Section | 121-180 |
| 4 | Writing Section | 181-230 |
| 5 | Integrated Skills & Test Strategies | 231-250 |
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# SECTION 1: READING COMPREHENSION
## Questions 1-60
**Question 1**
Read the following passage:
"When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is
an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed to
them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was amazed.
Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived thousands of
years ago."
Which title best summarizes the main idea of this passage?
A. Wild Animals in Art
B. Hidden Prehistoric Paintings
C. Exploring Caves Respectfully
D. Determining the Age of French Caves
---
**Correct Answer: B. Hidden Prehistoric Paintings**
**Rationale for Correct Answer:**
The passage focuses on the discovery of the Lascaux cave complex and the remarkable
prehistoric paintings found on its walls. The main idea is that these paintings, hidden in caves,
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provide a window into how people lived thousands of years ago. The sense of wonder at their
discovery and their historical significance are central to the passage.
**Rationale for Incorrect Answers:**
- **A. Wild Animals in Art:** While the passage mentions animals depicted in the paintings, it is
not the central focus. The passage is about the discovery and significance of the paintings
themselves, not just their subject matter.
- **C. Exploring Caves Respectfully:** The passage does not discuss exploration methods or
respect for the caves. This topic is not addressed in the passage.
- **D. Determining the Age of French Caves:** The passage mentions that the paintings are
thousands of years old but does not discuss how their age was determined. The focus is on the
discovery and content of the paintings, not dating methods.
---
**Question 2**
In the passage, the phrase "hardly anybody pays heed to them" (line 4) is closest in meaning to:
A. discovers them
B. watches them
C. notices them
D. buys them
---
**Correct Answer: C. notices them**
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**Rationale for Correct Answer:**
The phrase "pays heed to" means "to pay attention to" or "to notice." The passage states that cave
discoveries in France are so frequent that most people do not pay attention to them. "Notices" is
the closest in meaning.
**Rationale for Incorrect Answers:**
- **A. discovers them:** This would mean people are finding caves, but the phrase suggests the
opposite—that people are not paying attention.
- **B. watches them:** While "watches" is close, "notices" more accurately captures the
meaning of "pays heed to" as it suggests being aware of something.
- **D. buys them:** This is completely unrelated to the meaning of "pays heed to."
---
**Question 3**
Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?
A. It is home to rare animals.
B. It has a large number of caves.
C. It is known for horse-racing events.
D. It has attracted many famous artists.
---
**Correct Answer: B. It has a large number of caves.**
