Listening

Module 1

Q1：

Yes, the books on ancient Greek history are on the second floor.

No, let’s dance the samba instead.

The librarian asked the rowdy students to stop making noise.

I know, the library does carry many books about the performing arts.

Q2：

Feel free to charge it here.

It seems we can’t find one that’s large enough.

There’s no need to choose a different topic.

Yes, the other dorms have more rooms.

Q3：

Yes, you did a great job on the review.

I like to walk through campus in the evenings.

I'll have to see it for myself.

I can't wait for the student play to begin.

Q4：

If I'm not mistaken, it's due on Friday.

Yes, the professor is very helpful.

The required reading is listed at the end.

Sure, I can check the results again.

Q5：

Oh, I'm not really interested in that.

Yes, the library opens at seven a.m.

A great writer indeed.

No, I don't play any sports.

Q6：

Yes, the trip was last weekend over fall break.

Make sure you bring enough water.

But you’ve been looking forward to the outdoor club trip for weeks!

The wilderness club is accepting new members.

Q7：

It would be nice to get some fresh air after class.

That restaurant has been on my list.

I can't find my wallet.

I usually wake up early on weekends.

Q8：

I haven’t heard that in a long time.

My bank has excellent interest rates.

We mostly spoke among ourselves.

I’d like to take French next semester.

Q9：

I prefer sporting activities that involve groups.

Yes, our teamwork on the science project paid off.

No, I prefer to take things slow.

The team was elated after their last-second victory.

Q10：

I would love to go.

Yes, the seminar is at 4 p.m.

I’d like some quiet time, too.

Her collection was quite old.

Q11：

I’ve been practicing yoga for years.

It was very informative.

The shop is painted blue.

It’s for first-year students only.

Q12：

I'll need to review the agenda.

We meet often.

Usually in the classroom.

It's scheduled for tomorrow.

Conversation, Announcement, and Academic Talk

You will listen only one time and then answer questions.

In an actual test, the clock will indicate how much time you have to answer.

13-14

Q13：

What is the man looking for in a new phone?

A long battery life

Lower cost

A better camera

More storage

Q14：

What will the man most likely do next?

Apply for a new position at work

Research Clicco Mobile models

Ask more friends for recommendations

Write a review of a camera

15-16

Q15：

What event are the speakers discussing?

A music concert

A cooking demonstration

A book signing

An art exhibit

Q16：

What does the woman say about the instructor?

He is famous.

He is fantastic.

He is new to the area.

He is her friend.

17-18

Q17：

Why does the man mention his neighbors?

To confirm that customers disagree about a restaurant

To imply that some people do not like Italian food

To emphasize the importance of olive oil in Italian food

To identify the people that visited a restaurant with him

Q18：

Why does the man mention his family members?

To make a point about an existing reservation

To point out a different opinion about a restaurant

To invite the woman to his house for dinner

To decline the woman's invitation

19-20

Q19：

Who is not eligible to join the Leadership Council?

Students who have been part of the council before

Students with disciplinary violations

First-year students

Fourth-year students

Q20：

Why does the speaker mention developing leadership skills?

To describe the qualities of an ideal council-member candidate

To encourage students to participate in student government

To explain why the council is an effective organization

To urge more students to take leadership classes

21-22

Q21：

What does the speaker say about her music school?

It recently opened.

It is operated by the university.

Students must have some musical experience to attend.

More classes will be available soon.

Q22：

What will happen Saturday?

Some new music students will start taking lessons.

University students will perform at the music studio.

University students will have the chance to discuss job opportunities.

The music studio will offer additional classes

23-24

Q23：

What does the speaker imply about quiet hours?

They change depending on the day of the week.

They were recently adjusted based on students' feedback.

Not all residents have been mindful of them.

Not everyone should be expected to know about them.

Q24：

What can be inferred about the laundry facilities in the dormitory?

The machines have been broken by objects in students' clothes.

The machines are available for use between eleven p.m. and eight a.m.

Students have complained about the machines' noise.

Students rarely have trouble finding a free machine.

25-28

Q25：

What is the talk mainly about?

The complex relationship among different types of viruses

The role of the microbiome in influencing human health

The historical context of microbiome research

The discovery of a new species of fungi

Q26：

Why does the speaker mention mood swings experienced after eating?

To introduce what may be a surprising idea about the microbiome

To argue for the necessity of nutrient-rich diets for participants of microbiome studies

To highlight the main challenge in achieving mood regulation through diet

To summarize the focus of his recent research study

Q27：

What does the speaker say about serotonin?

It typically decreases when a microbiome becomes more diverse.

It is a neurotransmitter that can be synthesized by the microbiome.

It often increases during the digestion of a meal.

It acts as a defense mechanism for the immune system.

Q28：

What does the speaker imply about the future of medicine?

Microscopic inhabitants will likely be ignored in future treatments.

Personalized medicine may be influenced by individual microbiome profiles.

Traditional medications will overshadow probiotic-based therapies.

Mood regulation will be the primary focus of microbiome-related advancements.

29-32

Q29：

What is the main purpose of the lecture?

To describe how trade networks developed among ancient societies in North America

To highlight an ancient site that required large-scale planning

To explain the role of metal tools in ancient construction

To compare different types of prehistoric earthen mounds

Q30：

What aspect of the earthen mounds is most impressive to the speaker?

Their extreme height

Their varying geometric shapes

The artifacts found inside them

The knowledge required to build them

Q31：

What does the speaker emphasize about how the structures at Poverty Point were built?

They required advanced knowledge of metal technology.

They depended on materials from distant regions.

They involved a large amount of manual effort.

They were completed in a short period of time.

Q32：

What does the speaker imply about the Mississippi River?

It contained resources that were used for construction.

It was the main source of food for people at Poverty Point.

It connected people at Poverty Point to distant areas.

It enabled people from Poverty Point to relocate to other regions.

Module 2

Q1：

Just yourself.

In the chemistry lab.

I took notes.

She'll present during her next class.

Q2：

Assemble the group and we'll discuss the work project.

All of the students enjoyed it.

I was so engaged with the book that I finished it in one night.

The school year begins earlier in some areas.

Q3：

Yes, the arguments were so logical.

I don't know why today's lecture is postponed.

Our department has guests visiting from abroad.

No, I didn't think you'd show up so late.

4-5

Q4：

What are the speakers worried about?

Not being able to get online

Having a strict professor

Arriving late to class

Making a mistake in a lab

Q5：

What will the speakers probably spend some time doing?

Reviewing some rules

Creating a website

Labeling some bottles

Studying for an exam

6-7

Q6：

What type of music does the woman currently listen to?

Rock

Jazz

Pop

Opera

Q7：

Why does the man mention what he did last night?

To explain how he became interested in a punk rock band

To recommend a singer to the woman

To point out a café where music is often played

To emphasize that he likes relaxing music

8-11

Q8：

What is the main focus of the talk?

Ways in which ancient peoples supplied nitrogen and moisture to their fields

Similarities between gardens of ancient Rome and Central America

A method for studying planting practices of ancient cultures

An example of how modern agriculture can learn to benefit from ancient knowledge

Q9：

Why do researchers inject plaster into soil?

To make the soil more stable

To protect plant roots in the soil

To replicate an ancient practice that existed in different parts of the world

To obtain casts that match decayed material in shape

Q10：

What does the speaker say is a main feature of the agricultural system practiced in the Maya village in Central America?

It takes advantage of plants that do not decay quickly.

It combines a variety of crops that support each other's growth.

It relies on a complex irrigation system.

It changes crops from year to year.

Q11：

What does the speaker imply about Roman garden designers?

They tried to replicate nature.

They considered roses to be more beautiful than other flowers.

They valued both beauty and practicality.

They were interested in foreign plant species.

12-15

Q12：

What is the main purpose of the talk?

To explain why most instruments became quickly standardized

To compare the tuba's shape with that of other brass instruments

To explore how the tuba produces its lowest notes

To trace the development of precursors to the tuba

Q13：

What can be inferred about the trumpet and the trombone?

They have clear ancestors to their modern versions.

They are often made of materials other than brass.

They do not yet have standardized versions.

They are not played in a similar way to the tuba.

Q14：

According to the speaker, what was the problem with the serpent?

Its "s" shape made it uncomfortable to hold.

Its width made it difficult to play in tune.

Its size made it too loud to play with an orchestra.

Its wooden construction made it too fragile.

Q15：

Why does the speaker mention the composer Berlioz?

To indicate one of the inventors of the ophicleide

To emphasize the impressive pitch range of the ophicleide

To explain the broad acceptance of the ophicleide

To introduce a disadvantage of instruments made of brass

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