Listening

Module 1

Q1：

Choose the best response.

Three meters long.

In the supply cabinet.

Close to the deadline.

On Tuesday morning.

Q2：

Choose the best response.

In about an hour.

The local orchestra.

At the campus theater.

It's free for students.

Q3：

Choose the best response.

Let's all wear team shirts.

The outing will take place next weekend.

Should we vote on options?

It's for the team's anniversary.

Q4：

Choose the best response.

It takes over an hour to complete.

I already filled it out.

Tomorrow morning is the deadline.

Through the hiring website.

Q5：

Choose the best response.

Two blocks over, why?

It's on campus.

I move in next week.

I'll give them a call.

Q6：

Choose the best response.

Thanks, it was delicious.

At 8 p.m.

The cafeteria.

Sure, that works.

Q7：

Choose the best response.

My choice is Sarah.

Julio asked me to join the team.

The election is in three weeks.

I don't know her.

Q8：

Choose the best response.

Yes, I made copies of the spreadsheet.

Tom may be able to.

The printer is for teachers only.

In three hours.

Q9：

Choose the best response.

I believe it's Dr. Thomas.

Dr. Yoshida is on the phone.

It was informative.

We can go today.

Q10：

Choose the best response.

I didn't expect that.

Some attendees didn't get along.

No, it didn't start on time.

Yes, that's what happened.

Q11：

Choose the best response.

It's good exercise.

Since my freshman year.

Tennis rackets are expensive.

About once a week.

Q12：

Choose the best response.

My advisor is one of the instructors.

Yes, the workload is heavy.

I'll finish writing this tomorrow.

The art students are so creative!

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 attitude does the man express when he mentions a weather forecast?

Excitement about spending time outdoors

Disappointment about being unable to play basketball

Doubt that an event will take place

Surprise that the forecast was incorrect

Q14：

What does the man say about the Rumbling Waves band?

He knows one of its members personally.

He listens to its music often.

He learned about it at school.

He once saw it perform in his neighborhood.

15-16

Q15：

What is the man looking for?

A place to have a business meeting

A place to celebrate a special occasion

A new recipe to try at home

A gift for his advisor

Q16：

What does the woman suggest the man do next?

Order a chicken dish

Look for a different restaurant

Make a reservation soon

Cook a meal at home

17-18

Q17：

Why is the man seeking advice?

He is not drinking enough water.

He is having trouble sleeping.

He is having difficulty concentrating.

He is taking too many breaks.

Q18：

What does the man imply when he says, "I'll keep a full pitcher of water at my desk at all times"?

He will take the woman's advice.

He will water his plants regularly.

His kitchen is far from his desk.

He frequently studies with other people.

19-20

Q19：

What are visitors asked to do?

Clean any items they have used

Renew their fitness center membership

Prepare for a workout in two minutes

Put exercise equipment in the correct locations

Q20：

What is mentioned about tomorrow?

The fitness center will be closed.

The fitness center will hire additional employees.

The dumbbells in the fitness center will be replaced.

A new morning class will begin at the fitness center.

21-22

Q21：

What can we infer about the business mentioned by the speaker?

It has been open for many years.

It was started by a fashion design student at the university.

It targets a narrow market.

It is moving to a new location.

Q22：

Why should listeners visit the website?

To purchase young adult clothing

To view a new logo

To learn about a contest

To provide some feedback

23-24

Q23：

Why has a new campus policy been put into place?

To reduce noise on campus

To decrease waste on campus

To increase health on campus

To fund upgrades to campus facilities

Q24：

Why should students contact a campus office?

To report damage to campus buildings

To sign up for a campus initiative

To ask questions

To donate unwanted items

25-28

Q25：

What is the main topic of the talk?

The difficulty of setting goals for animals

The relationship between motivation and long-term behavior

The application of a psychological theory about rewards

The guidelines for identifying problematic behavior

Q26：

What is the key assumption behind positive reinforcement?

Praise is more effective than tangible rewards.

Behaviors are strengthened when followed by rewards.

Animals and humans respond the same way to training.

People are naturally motivated by competition.

Q27：

What point does the speaker make about animal training?

Delayed rewards are ineffective for animals.

Animals learn best through observation and imitation.

Emotional bonding is the key to successful animal training.

Animals learn faster when trained in groups.

Q28：

Why does the speaker mention watering weeds?

To advocate for gentle parenting techniques

To warn against reinforcing unwanted behavior

To explain how small actions lead to big changes

To describe the consequences of inconsistent feedback

29-32

Q29：

Why does the speaker ask listeners to imagine a situation at the start of the talk?

To help explain a potentially unfamiliar concept

To encourage listeners to take her perspective

To describe a situation she has experienced

To compare two different methods for making a decision

Q30：

Why does the speaker talk about investing in new equipment?

To suggest that not all business decisions include an opportunity cost

To provide an example of a decision made by most businesses

To illustrate how businesses take opportunity cost into consideration

To highlight the importance of weighing all options before investing

Q31：

What does the speaker identify as a challenge related to identifying opportunity costs?

Calculating non-monetary costs

Comparing unrelated activities

Choosing which factors to consider in making a decision

Deciding whether to borrow money to cover the costs

Q32：

What does the speaker ask listeners to do at the end of the talk?

Create their own definition of opportunity cost

Reflect on their own decision-making experiences

Break up into small groups for discussion

Share any experiences they have had making investments

Module 2

Q1：

Choose the best response.

The beach is crowded.

It's a short drive away.

I love swimming in the ocean.

I spent the day there yesterday.

Q2：

Choose the best response.

Will it rain on those days?

I'm eating too.

Yes, yesterday.

Are you sure?

Q3：

Choose the best response.

This is the main entrance.

The hours are posted on their website.

I should go home to study for an exam.

It's closed tomorrow for cleaning.

4-5

Q4：

What problem is the woman experiencing?

She cannot find anyone who is willing to help her.

She does not know why her printer is not working.

Her printer is out of ink.

Her printer is out of paper.

Q5：

Why does the woman decide to use a different printer?

The man believes her printer cannot be repaired.

She was unable to reinstall her printer driver.

She is approaching a deadline.

She is tired of waiting for someone from the help desk to arrive.

6-7

Q6：

Why did the woman not print her résumé?

She forgot to do it.

The copy center was closed.

The company asked for an online résumé.

She ran out of printer paper.

Q7：

What does the man imply about his interview?

He would have preferred to meet with fewer people.

He wishes he had been better prepared.

It was an enjoyable experience.

It led to him being hired.

8-11

Q8：

What is the talk mainly about?

The invention of the printing press

The development of modern astronomy

The political instability of the Renaissance period

The Renaissance as a turning point in European history

Q9：

Why does the speaker mention classical learning during the Renaissance?

To explain why ancient texts are difficult to find in Europe

To argue that classical ideas were no longer relevant

To describe how printing replaced ancient writing systems

To show how Renaissance thinkers were influenced by earlier cultures

Q10：

According to the speaker, what was one effect of the invention of the printing press?

It promoted an increase in literacy.

It limited the topics scholars could write about.

It led to the decline of handwritten manuscripts.

It caused a decrease in interest in classical learning.

Q11：

What does the speaker say about Renaissance astronomy?

It highlighted Earth's special place in the universe.

It focused mainly on astrology and superstition.

It introduced ideas that challenged earlier beliefs.

It rejected the use of observational tools.

12-15

Q12：

What is the talk mainly about?

The economic benefits of urbanization

How urban planning can overcome negative aspects of urbanization

Environmental problems brought about by urbanization

The benefits of suburban living compared to urban living

Q13：

What does the speaker imply about Copenhagen's role regarding bicycle use?

The city has limited car ownership.

The city's policies have made cycling a practical choice.

Limited public transportation options have led to more bicycle use.

The city has not had an active role in promoting bicycle use.

Q14：

What does the speaker imply about suburban neighborhoods?

They are better planned than most cities.

They are less environmentally friendly than cities.

They help preserve farmland and natural areas.

They use land more efficiently than cities.

Q15：

What benefit of Singapore's urban farming system does the speaker mention?

It has reduced the city's reliance on imported food.

It has generated additional revenue for the city.

It has created many additional jobs for city residents.

It allows residents to grow their own produce.

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