Listening
Module 1
Q1:
Choose the best response.
I usually go out shopping with my dormmates.
No, I did not get that email.
You should save me a seat.
I just spent all morning finishing up this assignment.
Q2:
Choose the best response.
I like taking notes.
Yes, in the park.
No, on the bottom.
It's quite expensive.
Q3:
Choose the best response.
The new bookstore on campus?
Can you check your grades again?
The monograph our professor wrote.
I like a more scientific approach.
Q4:
Choose the best response.
That's what he said.
No, it was at two o'clock.
I like the fall because of the leaves.
Brad and I have known each other for a while.
Q5:
Choose the best response.
I spent four hours writing this assignment.
Yes, please turn the light off.
I like to go strolling outside campus.
Try not to spend too much.
Q6:
Choose the best response.
Is it on page fifteen?
The sign on the wall.
I'll go get some.
No, they're not completed yet.
Q7:
Choose the best response.
The student union has an information booth.
You can use cash or credit card.
The next train arrives soon.
Tickets are nonrefundable.
Q8:
Choose the best response.
The department chair sent out an email to everyone.
I sent reminders to my teammates.
This assignment is not easy for me.
I'm still forming an opinion.
Q9:
Choose the best response.
I missed the introduction.
I usually sleep about six hours.
Thank you for letting me know.
I prefer not to say.
Q10:
Choose the best response.
I opened the box.
Where did you put it?
A box cutter and some tape.
I'll help you with them.
Q11:
Choose the best response.
I usually eat dinner at 6 P.M.
It was my first time there.
Was he interesting?
Yes, how about tomorrow?
Q12:
Choose the best response.
No, I can't find my glasses.
Is that where it goes?
I'm sorry—I don't have any.
Yes, intramural sports make me thirsty.
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 can be concluded about the man's photos?
They were published in a newspaper.
They are good for a first attempt.
They are not of high quality.
They were taken last week.
Q14:
What does the woman imply when she says, "You've seen the pictures from my vacation"?
The photography club has helped her improve her skills.
Her vacation was particularly long.
She enjoys taking pictures of sunsets.
She generally does not show the man pictures she has taken.
15-16
Q15:
What was the woman concerned about?
Waking up an hour earlier
Being late
The length of her report
The accuracy of the subway schedule
Q16:
What does the woman plan to do?
Wait for the maintenance to finish
Check the current time
Leave for the subway station
Ask for help with a biology project
17-18
Q17:
What does the woman say about a hotel?
It has nice views of the city.
It is close to the train station.
It requires guests to leave by seven a.m.
It is located within the airport.
Q18:
What does the man imply about traveling to a conference?
He would prefer to fly.
He is familiar with the train schedules.
He would prefer not to leave early in the morning.
He wants to have time to explore the city.
19-20
Q19:
Why should students bring their IDs to class?
So their identity can be confirmed before taking an exam
So they do not have to pay for their textbooks
So the classroom is not overcrowded during a guest lecture
So the university will know who has attended class
Q20:
How will IDs be read when students enter a classroom?
By a university employee
By the professor
By a digital scanner
By a student volunteer
21-22
Q21:
What is the main purpose of the announcement?
To provide tips for writing a research paper
To invite students to an event
To highlight feedback from previous students
To encourage students to meet new people
Q22:
What does the speaker imply about the writing mentor program?
This is the first year it has been offered.
Mentors are only available on Tuesdays.
Students have generally found it helpful.
Only students who love to write can benefit from it.
23-24
Q23:
What does the speaker imply about a new computer lab?
Its opening has been delayed.
Its equipment is expensive.
It is only available to graphic design students.
It is replacing an old lab.
Q24:
Why does the speaker mention the student center?
To identify the location of the new computer lab
To offer an alternative location for club meetings
To explain how to find Scott Hall
To tell students where to go for graphic design workshops
25-28
Q25:
What is the main topic of the talk?
Traditional economic theories
Ways to avoid financial loss
Key concepts in behavioral economics
The impact of cognitive biases on policymaking
Q26:
According to the talk, what does loss aversion lead to?
A preference for acquiring gains
A tendency to avoid risks
Rational decision-making
Increased utility maximization
Q27:
Why does the speaker mention saving for retirement?
To illustrate the concept of loss aversion
To explain confirmation bias
To demonstrate the effect of present bias
To provide an example of rational behavior
Q28:
Which behavior best describes someone experiencing confirmation bias?
Buying a product at a recently reduced price
Seeking objective comparisons of products
Looking for positive reviews of a favored brand
Choosing low cost over reliability in certain products
29-32
Q29:
What would be the best title for this podcast talk?
The Long History of Biohacking
Biohacking Practices: Scientifically Sound?
Improve Your Mood Through Biohacking
Hack Your Way to Better Sleep
Q30:
What is the intended purpose of taking green tea extract?
To improve mental functioning
To strengthen sleep-wake cycles
To lower heart rates
To support metabolic efficiency
Q31:
Why does the podcaster talk about ocean waves and forest sounds?
To identify places where people go to enhance their overall health
To give examples of sounds that can increase metabolic efficiency
To show one method biohackers use to deepen sleep
To recommend a better biohacking method than fasting
Q32:
According to the speaker, which type of biohacking is most strongly supported by research?
Intermittent fasting
Using cognitive enhancers
Soundscapes
Manipulating light exposure
Module 2
Q1:
Choose the best response.
There's one in the student union.
The library is nearby.
I need to send a letter.
My uncle delivers mail.
Q2:
Choose the best response.
Sure, just follow me.
I would love some, thank you.
Unfortunately, it's difficult to reserve.
No, it hasn't started yet.
Q3:
Choose the best response.
I ate a nice dinner last night.
I'll save some food for you.
Thanks for the invitation.
You could bring a dessert.
4-5
Q4:
What did the woman originally hope to do this weekend?
Attend a sporting event
Visit an art gallery
Go shopping in town
Decorate her apartment
Q5:
What does the man recommend?
Taking the bus to Center City
Viewing a local artist's work
Buying a ticket in advance
Dressing for bad weather
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