Listening

Module 1

Q1：

I'll need to confirm that.

Sure, next time will do.

Deadlines are crucial.

Probably in the atrium.

Q2：

Yes, they're about to graduate.

No, it's not required.

It's happening soon.

Annie is in her dorm room.

Q3：

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：

It takes over an hour to complete.

I already filled it out.

Tomorrow morning is the deadline.

Through the hiring website.

Q5：

He works at a call center.

Here's a bus token.

The one that leaves from Maple Street Station.

The last stop before Springfield.

Q6：

The student union opens at 8 a.m.

Try knocking louder.

The house number is on the door.

I don't have a key.

Q7：

Please clean the kitchen.

I buy the best ingredients.

The bread is in the oven.

We have culinary classes in the hospitality program.

Q8：

I believe it's Dr. Thomas.

Dr. Yoshida is on the phone.

It was informative.

We can go today.

Q9：

I've already eaten.

Because calculus class was canceled.

Let me find it first.

Is that what it looks like?

Q10：

Neil wrote a book.

Professor Cameron did.

I didn't see that book.

Let's check for discounts.

Q11：

It's good exercise.

Since my freshman year.

Tennis rackets are expensive.

About once a week.

Q12：

Through the course's website.

That form is outdated.

A small registration fee.

Today if you can.

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 Emily trying to find?

A new apartment

A new job

A roommate

An online site

Q14：

What will Emily likely do tomorrow?

Create a website

Talk to some students

Move to a new apartment

Check some ads

15-16

Q15：

Why has the woman not yet booked a flight?

She was attending a conference.

She has been too busy at work.

She is waiting to get a better deal.

She thought the man was going to book the flight for her.

Q16：

What does the woman imply when she says, "I'm meeting professors there to discuss my research"?

She is going to finalize a contract.

She cannot afford to miss the conference.

The professors are coming from overseas.

The professors will likely not understand her research.

17-18

Q17：

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

Q18：

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

19-20

Q19：

Why does the speaker say a new policy was introduced?

To resolve ongoing issues with the club's website

To make additional allowances for admitting new club members

To create a formal process for club members to appeal dismissal

To address club members not regularly attending meetings

Q20：

What possible consequence of failure to follow the new policy does the speaker mention?

Loss of club membership

A fine of 75 dollars

The need to attend a special meeting

Complaints from other club members

21-22

Q21：

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

Q22：

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.

23-24

Q23：

What is the main purpose of the announcement?

To explain how to prepare for a graduation ceremony

To provide information about a January job fair

To explain a new graduation requirement

To announce a new writing center feature

Q24：

What does the speaker recommend doing?

Preparing a sample résumé

Visiting the career center

Scheduling an interview

Registering early for workshops

25-28

Q25：

What is the main topic of the talk?

The effects of caffeine on sleep

The different stages of deep sleep

Common sleep disorders and their treatments

The benefits of sleep for cognitive function

Q26：

What does the speaker say about memory consolidation?

It occurs mainly during deep sleep stages.

It affects problem-solving abilities.

It happens primarily in people with sleep disorders.

It allows the brain to process emotional experiences.

Q27：

Why does the speaker mention mood swings?

To highlight common symptoms of stress

To point out the impact of sleep deprivation on emotional regulation

To explain the effects of sleep hygiene on problem-solving abilities

To illustrate the various stages of sleep

Q28：

What advice does the speaker give for improving sleep quality?

Avoid stressful experiences

Maintain a regular sleep schedule

Avoid all caffeine consumption

Spend more time in bed

29-32

Q29：

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

Q30：

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.

Q31：

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.

Q32：

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

Module 2

Q1：

I enjoyed our conversation.

I had a meeting yesterday.

What time is lunch?

Yes, the forecast states clear skies.

Q2：

Friday is casual day.

Most students are home for the break.

The calendar is shared with all students.

The air conditioning is very loud.

Q3：

We grabbed dinner before the concert.

I will see my friends there.

The band played some great songs.

Ticket prices will go up next month.

4-5

Q4：

What is the man's problem?

He lacks the incentive to exercise regularly.

He cannot find a gym he likes.

A class he wanted to join has been canceled.

He set a goal he could not achieve.

Q5：

What will the man most likely do next?

Invite the woman to work out with him

Review his list of fitness goals

Make an appointment with a personal trainer

Choose from a list of fitness classes

6-7

Q6：

What can be inferred about the Chess Club?

It is run by the man.

It requires a small fee to join.

It accepts beginners.

It has very few members.

Q7：

Based on the conversation, what will the woman most likely do?

Change her schedule

Volunteer with the man

Help the man get a job at the library

Return a library book

8-11

Q8：

Why does the speaker mention animals and tools?

To explain the content of the stamps on the Phaistos Disc

To emphasize the difficulty of locating the Phaistos Disc

To identify goods that the Minoans frequently traded

To identify artifacts that were found near the Phaistos Disc

Q9：

What does the speaker say about the purpose of the symbols on the Phaistos Disc?

It was most likely religious.

It remains a subject of disagreement.

It was not discovered until recently.

It was determined by a team of archaeologists.

Q10：

What impressed the speaker about the production of the Phaistos Disc?

It was different from any other early printing method.

It involved a large group of people working together.

It involved a material not found in other artifacts.

It probably required the use of an advanced technique.

Q11：

What possibility about the Phaistos Disc does the speaker mention at the end of the talk?

That it was used as a form of money

That it was a typical artifact among ancient ruins

That it originated outside of Crete

That it was created by an earlier civilization than the Minoans

12-15

Q12：

Why does the speaker refer to children's experiences with food?

To provide an example of how culture can influence personality

To explain how people's tastes and preferences can be based on biology

To contrast Ruth Benedict's ideas with another perspective

To identify a problem with a claim made by the Culture and Personality School

Q13：

Why does the speaker mention Egypt?

To indicate where Ruth Benedict began comparing cultures

To introduce a theory by an Egyptian anthropologist

To illustrate an idea that guided Ruth Benedict's work

To point out a culture that should be a standard for others

Q14：

What impresses the speaker about Ruth Benedict?

Benedict's determination to apply psychology theories to anthropology

Benedict's fairness in creating a hierarchy of cultures

Benedict's ability to teach people about different cultures

Benedict's willingness to contradict an established idea

Q15：

What does the speaker suggest about a painting of a landscape?

It reflects the values of the painter's culture.

It is more than the individual elements pictured in it.

Its meaning depends on the viewer's cultural expectations.

Its patterns are meaningful for Gestalt psychologists.

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