Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL(R)Test: iBT Listening, by Deborah Phillips, gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the Listening section of the new TOEFL(R) integrated-skills test. Providing both a comprehensive listening-skills course and a wealth of practice for the Listening section of the test, theLongman Preparation Course for the TOEFL(R) Test: iBT Listening is appropriate for courses in TOEFL-test preparation or as a supplement to more general ESL listening courses.The Student Book features: *Updated materials for all the new types of Listening passages and questions on the test *Diagnostic Listening Pre-tests and Post-tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement *Listening-Skills exercises that provide authentic conversations in an academic setting and academic lectures with new questions about a speakers' attitude or purpose *Eight Listening Mini-Tests that preview the Listening section of the test *Two Listening Complete Tests that familiarize students with the actual test formatting and timing The CD-ROM features: *Completely different material from that in the Student Book *Practicesections for the Listening section of the test *Eight Listening Mini-Tests and two Listening Complete Tests *Pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM *Easy-to-use diagnostic reports, scoring and record keeping to monitor progress *New "Send" feature that allows electronic submission of results System Requirements Windows *Windows 2000, XP, or Vista *500 MHz or higher processor *25 MB available on hard drive Macintosh *Mas OS X (10. 3.9 and higher) *Power PC processor (200 MHz or higher recommended) *Power PC G3 (333 MHz or higher recommended) *20 MB available on hard drive Both Systems *128 MB RAM minimum (192 MB RAM or higher recommended) *Quad-speed CD-ROM drive *Sound card, speakers, and computer microphone (or other recording device) *Internet connection (for sending and receiving data.