Listening
Module 1
Q1：
Despite the rain, I got in a quick walk at lunch.
Thanks for asking, but I'm not interested.
I think I should stay behind the scenes this time.
It ran longer than expected.
Q2：
If we leave right away.
Probably a few hours.
Yes, I think so.
80 kilometers per hour.
Q3：
No, they're ordered alphabetically.
Yes, I submitted it online.
I prefer green tea.
I waited two hours for tickets.
Q4：
Now that you mention it, I'm out of milk and eggs.
I believe it's in the office.
Yes, we can definitely use a new one.
You can pay me back next time.
Q5：
I never enjoyed traveling by sea.
I'm not convinced that's the best move.
Thank you for the timely shipment.
I'm glad it's finally speeding up.
Q6：
It's in the meeting room.
I'll call a technician.
Projectors work effectively.
Please reserve the room in advance.
Q7：
The client gave us detailed feedback.
I wasn't at the last meeting.
I've been tied up with another task.
We're scheduled to meet tomorrow.
Q8：
I forgot my membership card.
I go there every morning.
It's usually busy in the evenings.
It closed an hour ago.
Q9：
My watch must be fast.
Your door was open.
The bus was delayed.
I usually take the subway.
Q10：
A new catering company in town.
John made reservations for tonight.
The restaurant from last year.
Jenna is the organizer this year.
Q11：
What are the speakers mainly discussing?
Their favorite Italian foods
Their upcoming travel plans
A recent trip to Italy
A museum exhibit in Rome
Q12：
What does the woman want to do on the trip?
Go shopping
Visit museums
Attend a concert
Relax at the beach
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：
Why can't the man attend the concert?
He forgot to buy tickets.
He has to travel for work.
He has a dentist's appointment.
He will be sitting at his desk.
Q14：
What does the woman suggest the man do?
Attend a future concert
Reschedule his appointment
Watch the concert online
Ask for a refund
15-16
Q15：
What event are the speakers discussing?
A bookstore's opening
A book club meeting
An author's presentation
A book made into a film
Q16：
What did the woman think about the book?
It was expensive but good.
It had well-developed characters.
It was too short.
It had a confusing plot.
17-18
Q17：
What is the main topic of the announcement?
A change in campus bookstore hours
The opening of a new bookstore
Promotional events at the campus bookstore
The arrival of this semester's textbooks
Q18：
What are students encouraged to do?
Return their textbooks from the last semester
Take a relaxing break at the café downstairs
Look online for available discount codes
Browse the selection of interesting new books
19-20
Q19：
What is the main topic of the announcement?
A tree-planting workshop
A club meeting schedule
A decision about club membership
An Earth Day initiative
Q20：
What are students encouraged to do?
Donate to the tree planting fund
Attend a workshop
Sign up for the cleanup event
Join the Environmental Club
21-22
Q21：
What is the main topic of the talk?
The history of streaming services
The concept of disruptive innovation
The importance of customer service
The evolution of digital photography
Q22：
According to the talk, what is one characteristic of disruptive innovation?
It targets established market leaders directly.
It requires significant resources and capital.
It often begins by serving overlooked market segments.
It primarily focuses on high-end consumers.
23-24
Q23：
Why does the speaker mention digital photography?
To highlight the technological advancements in cameras
To illustrate how an industry can be transformed by innovation
To discuss the success of traditional film companies
To show its limitations in a competitive market
Q24：
What can be inferred about established businesses?
They are generally quick to adapt to new technologies.
They may fail to recognize a threat until it is too late.
They usually benefit from changes in market conditions.
They typically focus on consumer convenience.
25-28
Q25：
What is the main topic of the talk?
How people make difficult choices
How people react when they experience a contradiction
How people should resolve conflicts with other people
How a psychological theory has been developed
Q26：
Why does the speaker mention someone who smokes cigarettes?
To explain the health risks of smoking
To illustrate a case of cognitive dissonance
To point out a way of improving a decision - making process
To identify a result of a psychological experiment in the 1950s
Q27：
According to the speaker, what do people sometimes do after making a decision?
Focus on the downsides of the decision
Change their decision-making strategy for future decisions
Seek the advice of a psychologist
Search only for information that only supports the decision
Q28：
What will the speaker most likely discuss next?
Common beliefs about cognitive dissonance
Experiments related to cognitive dissonance
Possible problems with the theory of cognitive dissonance
Methods of reducing cognitive dissonance
Module 2
Q1：
Just this morning.
The new shop in town.
I wasn't aware of that author.
Every weekday at noon.
Q2：
It's easier to get work done on the train.
It's getting expensive to park on campus.
The train wasn't running yesterday.
My roommate has a monthly bus pass.
Q3：
I have some reservations.
Keep in mind the deadline is tomorrow.
No, it's safer.
The policy change is now in effect.
4-5
Q4：
Why does the man say he wants to take up running?
To meet new people
To improve his fitness level
To train for a marathon
To explore new nature trails
Q5：
What does the woman suggest that the man do?
Buy appropriate running shoes
Vary his workout plan
Join a running club
Drink plenty of water
6-7
Q6：
What does the woman imply about a café?
It should feature live music.
It's not very big.
Employees there need more training.
Visitors have mixed opinions about it.
Q7：
What disappointed the man about a café?
It was too busy.
Some baked items were not fresh.
Its coffee was expensive.
Its location is inconvenient.
8-11
Q8：
What is the main topic of the talk?
The rise and fall of the Han Dynasty
The history of an ancient trade network
The spread of Buddhism in Asia
The development of maritime trade routes
Q9：
According to the talk, what was one of the main commodities traded from Asia to the west?
Tea
Silk
Gunpowder
Pottery
Q10：
Why does the speaker mention the spread of Buddhism?
To illustrate the exchange of religious ideas via the Silk Road
To highlight the importance of India in ancient trade
To explain the rise of the Han Dynasty
To discuss the fall of the Mongol Empire
Q11：
What can be inferred about the impact of the Silk Road on history?
It was limited to the trade of goods.
It only influenced Eastern cultures.
It facilitated significant cultural and technological exchanges.
It primarily served military purposes.
12-15
Q12：
What is the talk mainly about?
A famous author
A literary genre
A social influence on fiction
An extraordinary event
Q13：
Why does the speaker discuss what happened to a character in a novel?
To illustrate how ordinary and magical events are combined in the novel
To identify the most famous event in the novel
To highlight the complex social issues discussed in the novel
To remind listeners that Macondo is a fictional town in the novel
Q14：
According to the speaker, what is a hallmark of magical realism?
Explaining why it is possible for a magical event to occur
Describing fantastical events as if they were normal
Presenting events in an extremely complex way
Changing the order of historical events
Q15：
What does the speaker imply is a goal of authors like Gabriel García Márquez?
Examining how realism has influenced other literary styles
Challenging readers' understanding of the world
Presenting diverse political opinions
Making contemporary literature more traditional
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