Listening
Module 1
Q1:
I'm going to the concert with friends.
Sheila and I traded work shifts yesterday.
Only the managers are going.
The location is the same as last year.
Q2:
I took vacation time last week.
Which supervisor does Jack report to?
Yes, the annual sale begins tomorrow.
The deadline isn't until next week.
Q3:
Tomorrow morning.
Every Tuesday.
It arrived yesterday at 5 o'clock.
She put it up on the shelf.
Q4:
I've shopped there many times.
There is only one free option.
Warehouse space is limited.
Inventory is taken every Friday.
Q5:
He will meet her today.
We've exceeded the budget.
In about an hour.
On the fourth floor.
Q6:
The couch is so comfortable.
The movers were delayed.
The desk is 1.5 meters long.
We're remodeling the kitchen.
Q7:
We had eggs for breakfast.
Not more than twenty minutes
I love to cook too.
Anne's on Fourth Street is good.
Q8:
No, the week after!
Formal wear is expected.
At the new convention center downtown.
That play has gotten good reviews.
9-10
Q9:
What do the speakers dislike about the farmers market?
Its location is inconvenient.
Its supply of vegetables is limited.
It is often closed on Saturdays.
It can be expensive.
Q10:
Why does the woman mention a wedding?
To make a point about rideshare prices
To explain why she needs to buy vegetables
To invite the man to an event
To identify a problem with the man's plan
11-12
Q11:
What do the speakers imply about the book that will be discussed tonight?
It provides diverse perspectives.
It is less philosophical than its author's other books.
It is very popular among book club members.
It is difficult to understand.
Q12:
What does the man say about Chen Wang's poems?
They are similar to novels in some ways.
They lack philosophical insights.
He could read them more quickly after a book club discussion.
A book of them took him a week to read.
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 the purpose of the event?
To support professional musicians
To raise funds
To increase awareness of an issue
To celebrate spring
Q14:
What can students do during the last hour of the event?
Listen to music
Attend lectures
Watch a sports competition
Purchase arts and crafts
15-16
Q15:
What is the main topic of the talk?
How a social psychological theory was developed
How the presence of others can affect a decision
How to help people in different emergencies
How to identify emergency situations
Q16:
According to the talk, how might social influence affect an individual's behavior?
A person may interpret a situation as less urgent if no one around them intervenes.
A person may be unwilling to be the first to act.
An individual is more likely to act to impress the others in the group.
An individual is less likely to act when specifically asked to do so.
Q17:
Why does the speaker discuss a study from 2019?
To illustrate how new technologies have improved social psychological research
To provide evidence that challenges earlier research
To support the idea that it is dangerous for bystanders to offer help
To argue that not many bystanders are willing to help
Q18:
What is NOT mentioned as a factor that influences bystander behavior?
The number of bystanders
The degree of danger
The location of the incident
The familiarity of bystanders to one another
Module 2
Q1:
Other research.
Dr. Wang can.
At Jenna's house.
On Thursday.
Q2:
An afternoon showing.
Five large screens.
I'm not available.
I'm not familiar with this area.
Q3:
I've never seen him play before.
I just took my turn.
Some pieces are missing.
That's tomorrow.
Q4:
Two sugars, please.
On the left.
Sure, that's great.
I lost mine.
Q5:
I lost my bookmark.
At 3 o'clock.
I prefer watching shows.
Over on the bookshelf.
Q6:
There's some in the cabinet.
The technician called.
First thing in the morning.
I finished reading the paper.
Q7:
Yesterday morning.
I forget what it's called.
In the copy room.
It's better if you text.
Q8:
A broken chain.
Every day.
Ask Kenny.
The new trail.
9-10
Q9:
What problem are the speakers discussing?
A computer file is not opening.
A piece of equipment is not working.
A presentation time has been changed.
Some slides are not displaying properly.
Q10:
What does the woman offer to do?
Attempt to repair a printer
Review the man's handouts
Help the man practice a presentation
Make copies of the man's presentation
11-12
Q11:
What is the main purpose of the announcement?
To request help with renovations
To apologize for the inconvenience
To announce the availability of new study areas
To inform students about lounge closure
Q12:
What are students advised to do during the lounge closure?
Request alternative study spaces
Schedule meetings elsewhere
Use the library or other study areas
Participate in renovation activities
13-16
Q13:
What is the main topic of the talk?
How the field of behavioral economics developed over time
Why an assumption in traditional economics is not always correct
Some examples of unusual human behavior
The role of policymakers in economics
Q14:
According to the speaker, what is a problem with using heuristics?
They do not allow decisions to be made quickly.
They can result in mistakes in judgment.
They ignore the emotional consequences of actions.
They cause people to focus too much on gains.
Q15:
Why does the speaker mention stocks?
To provide an example of people's desire to avoid losses
To highlight the pleasure of gains
To describe the importance of rational decision-making
To discuss the benefits of heuristics.
Q16:
What will the speaker most likely discuss next?
A popular practice among investors
A method that economists use to examine human behavior
An example of an intervention by policymakers
A way of helping people improve their decision-making
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