TOEFL Listening: Listening Task 13 ( Gist Content Questions)

The gist of something is the main point or key idea. Gist-content questions require you to determine the primary subject or concept discussed in the listening conversation or lecture.

Gist-Content questions are typically phrased as follows:

• What are the speakers mainly discussing?
• What is the main topic of the lecture?
• What is the lecture mainly about?

Tips to Remember

• Actively listen for the main topic and primary points.
• Ignore minor details and focus on the big picture.
• Take brief notes to capture key ideas.
• Identify the central theme or subject.
• Consider the context and speaker’s tone.

What is the lecture mainly about?

a. How vaporization and condensation function in equilibrium

b. Characteristics of equilibriums

c. The difference between condensation and vaporization

d. The effects of vapor pressure on equilibrium

Correct answer: A

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