Listening

Module 1

1

It was so great to be outdoors yesterday.

Does the campus music festival last all weekend?

That sounds relaxing, but I'm not very flexible.

No, I don't often jog in the park by my dorm.

2

Yes, I have time to help.

Probably before our first class of the day.

The conference call is in room B.

Yes, I liked the format of the academic panel discussions.

3

The economy does seem to be improving.

Do you know who approved that policy?

I think it's your turn to do that.

Let's help each other.

4

Please provide additional evidence.

It has a good reputation.

I will make a note of it.

As far as I know.

5

Yes, the first seminar will be held at nine a.m.

I found it very helpful.

No, we found the answers online.

I find action movies exciting.

6

It will take some time to see if it's effective.

We are required to sign off on it by the end of the week.

It was emailed to us by the registrar’s office.

It goes into effect next month.

7

I'd love to be in it.

Yes, you'll enjoy it.

The classroom has twenty desks.

Yes, I'll make a suggestion.

8

The project deadline is soon.

All students are able to.

It should be pretty easy.

There are progress updates weekly.

9

She is a student athlete.

I enjoy attending conferences.

I need to confirm the event details.

Team sports are somewhat complex.

10

We usually walk at a moderate pace.

Yes, the seats are filling up quickly.

I don't know where it is.

Sure, but we only have about fifteen minutes.

11

I don't know how much it costs.

I'll check my notes from yesterday.

I'll keep you updated.

Yes, the lab has some new equipment.

12

I did not open it.

It was in the center of the gallery.

I had a conflict with another commitment.

That's what I'm going to do next.

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13

What is the woman's complaint about an amusement park?

The lines for the rides were too long.

The concession stand ran out of some items.

The grounds were not well maintained.

The manager was rude to her.

14

What does the man suggest about an amusement park's problems?

They are unusual for a park of this size.

They are likely caused by inexperienced staff.

They will probably improve over time.

They have already affected park attendance.

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15

How does the man respond when the woman mentions her trip to Europe?

By sharing his own experience

By expressing surprise

By requesting some information

By giving her some advice

16

Why does the woman mention Los Angeles?

To express agreement with the man

To identify a place she would like to visit next

To emphasize the importance of booking accommodations in advance

To point out a negative experience that she had

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17

How does the woman feel about the service at the restaurant?

Enthusiastic

Impressed

Indifferent

Dissatisfied

18

What does the man say he will do?

Bring the woman some sushi

Tell the woman about his lunch experience

Find a restaurant with good service

Make a reservation at the sushi restaurant

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19

What will attendees most likely hear at the event mentioned in the announcement?

Speeches from award winners

A debate about campus issues

Presentations on recent research proposals

A lecture on the history of the local area

20

What will happen after the event?

A group photo will be taken.

Refreshments will be served.

A tour will be given.

Speakers will sign their books for audience members.

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21

Why will students go to an auditorium?

To interview some experts in the field

To learn about things they will see on some trails

To hear about the requirements for becoming a botanist

To get information about trail routes and closures

22

What does the speaker say about the afternoon activities?

One requires a certain level of skill.

One involves traveling off site.

Both will be led by experienced guides.

Both will involve high physical effort.

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23

What one-time exception is being made?

A charge will not be applied.

Bowling shoes will not be required.

Teams can have six bowlers.

Scores will not be kept.

24

What does the speaker say the listeners should ask for help with?

Using a score-keeping system

Selecting bowling shoes

Joining a team

Making a payment

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25

What is the talk mainly about?

The advanced agricultural practices of the Maya civilization

The use of stalagmites to study ancient cave formations

Environmental factors in the decline of the Maya civilization

Reasons for political instability in the Maya civilization

26

Why does the speaker mention stalagmites?

To compare them to other geological formations

To explain how they can reveal changes in precipitation over time

To argue against the idea that climate change affected ancient civilizations

To illustrate the beauty of natural cave formations

27

What point does the speaker make about food production in the Maya society?

It was supported by food imports from neighboring regions.

It relied on stable water supplies.

It was less affected by climate changes than by political conflicts.

It increased over time as the Maya developed better farming technologies.

28

What point does the speaker emphasize at the end of the talk?

Geological formations are the most reliable historical records.

The Maya civilization was more advanced than previously believed.

Modern research has resolved all questions about the Maya decline.

Changes in natural conditions can have broad effects on societies.

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29

What is the main topic of the talk?

Why surrealist artwork became popular with the public

Two locations important to the history of surrealism

How one artist embodied the principles of surrealism

A comparison of several different surrealistic techniques

30

What does the speaker imply about Juan Miró's contemporaries?

They were envious of Miró's talents.

They were right to label Miró a surrealist.

They often looked to Miró's works for inspiration.

They produced many more paintings than Miró did.

31

How does the speaker define "automatism"?

A school of art that evolved from the works of the surrealists

A method used to make images look as realistic as possible

A process by which artists are associated with artistic movements

A creative technique through which an artist does not act consciously

32

What can be inferred about the painting titled Painting?

It was created in two distinct stages.

It is one of Miró's earliest works of art.

It is not considered to be a work of surrealism.

It received much praise when it was first painted.

Module 2

1

I know, I wasn't able to attend.

I missed all of my classes yesterday because I was sick.

I went on a cooking retreat but still don't cook well.

I hope they'll teach us the waltz.

2

No, but I take a science class each term.

Work starts at 9 a.m. sharp.

From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each week.

It was incredibly informative.

3

Fresh air makes learning fun.

I have a guitar lesson later this afternoon.

I'm not sure whether I have my homework with me.

I like to go hiking on the weekends.

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4

How does the woman know the man enjoys photography?

He invited her to a student photography workshop.

She saw him taking a picture of a duck with its chicks.

They met at a meeting of the college photography club.

She noticed a photo he'd published in a magazine.

5

What will the man probably do next?

Find out how to join the photography club

Show the woman a photograph of a duck with her chicks

Tell the woman about another student club

Post his photograph online

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6

Where is the restaurant that the woman mentions most likely located?

In the city center

Inside the art museum

Far from the botanical gardens

By the sea

7

What possible problem with the restaurant does the woman mention?

It has a limited dinner menu.

Its food is sometimes not very fresh.

It is often crowded.

It does not accept reservations.

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8

What does the speaker mainly discuss?

A type of satellite that improves the accuracy of navigation systems

A debate about whether GPS or GIS is more useful to geographers

Ways that GIS can help with making informed decisions

Studies that have shown the environmental benefits of using GIS

9

Why does the speaker mention phones?

To distinguish between GPS and GIS

To emphasize the convenience of GIS applications

To explain the amount of data that GIS can store

To describe the kinds of images taken by GPS

10

Why does the speaker discuss a trucking company?

To emphasize the challenges of shipping heavy items

To demonstrate different ways that companies can use location data

To explain some ways that shipping affects the environment

To show how the use of GPS has recently changed

11

According to the speaker, what can GIS predict about farms?

Where the chemicals used in farming will end up

When farmers should plant their crops

Whether streams will make fertilizer less useful

What effect a new building will have on crop

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12

What does the speaker imply about the tempo of music during meals?

The tempo should be adjusted with the type of food being eaten.

More research is needed on the effects of the tempo on digestion.

Fast music can improve taste perception.

Eating with slow music is better for health than eating with fast music.

13

What does the speaker say about the pitch of music?

The pitch can be used to emphasize specific aspects of the taste of food.

The perception of the pitch can be affected by the type of food being eaten.

Higher-pitched music can cause people to eat more quickly.

Doctors recommend listening to high-pitched music while eating.

14

What is a criticism of using music to influence food perception?

It can reduce the quality of the dining experience.

It can increase the cost of dining.

It can have unpredictable results because of varying individual tastes.

It can reduce people's ability to judge food accurately.

15

What caused the increase of diners' ratings of some food at the restaurant mentioned by the speaker?

Playing popular music

A decrease in music volume

Ocean sounds

A change in the food's taste

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