Listening

Module 1

Q1：

The lighter one is over there.

There's a switch on the back wall.

The side door is open.

I prefer to work at home.

Q2：

Let's try to get there early.

What's a better day for you?

It's not on my schedule either.

I was in a meeting last night.

Q3：

I can hold that for you.

Stage lighting is usually very hot.

My roommate is a talented basketball player.

Do you know who the judges will be?

Q4：

Don't worry about it—I'll get him.

He said he prefers the window seat.

The station now has a snack shop.

There's road construction near the entrance.

Q5：

Yes, it is.

No, shopping takes time.

It's next to the store.

I'd rather not.

Q6：

They are in the blue folder.

Who can identify them?

Both can be done.

Yes, I would.

Q7：

No, it's tonight.

No, I can't wait.

Yes, I would.

Yes, that's fine.

Q8：

So am I.

It takes a while.

I didn't mean it.

Well, I understand.

9-10

Q9：

What problem is the man experiencing with his laptop?

It has a cracked screen.

It won't turn on.

It keeps freezing and shutting down.

It is running slowly.

Q10：

What will the man most likely do next?

Buy a new laptop

Run another virus scan

Take his laptop to a repair shop

Restart his laptop

11-12

Q11：

What is the man's problem?

He has nothing to eat for lunch.

He is unable to attend a meeting.

He forgot about an obligation at work.

He needs more resources to finish a project.

Q12：

What does the woman imply when she says, “I stocked up yesterday”?

She does not plan to go to work tomorrow.

She will provide the man with drinks for his meeting.

The supermarket has plenty of drinks available.

The man will not need extra time to finish his project.

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 does the speaker mention family?

It is the topic of the story they are reading.

It was discussed at last month's meeting.

It is a contest theme.

Families are invited to the next meeting.

Q14：

What does the speaker encourage the participants to do?

Observe the guidelines

Read last month's submissions

Prepare for a presentation

Join the club's mailing list

15-16

Q15：

What is the main topic of the talk?

How gravity affects stars

Material in the universe that cannot be directly seen

The distribution of stars in galaxies

The formation of the universe

Q16：

According to the speaker, how do scientists infer the existence of dark matter?

From the temperature of visible matter

From the amount of light in the universe

From the number of stars in galaxies

From the speed of stars' movement

Q17：

Why does the speaker mention computer simulations?

To support the claim that dark matter plays an important role in the universe

To describe how the gravitational forces acting on stars were calculated

To highlight the anomalies in basic physics

To explain how the speeds of stars were measured

Q18：

What will the speaker most likely discuss next?

Measurements of dark matter in galaxies

Ideas about dark matter's composition

The anomalies in galaxy rotation caused by dark matter

The distribution of dark matter in the universe

Module 2

Q1：

I do.

I'm not sure.

A few unexpected delays.

It stays on track.

Q2：

Two days ago.

Meeting attendees.

Actually, it was rescheduled.

How about another time?

Q3：

Let me know what you think.

You're very kind.

What exactly do you need help with?

It doesn't matter.

Q4：

That's unfortunate.

Sure, I can.

I think you have it.

No, it's planned.

Q5：

Either is fine by me.

Happy to help.

That's what I'll do.

I'm available.

Q6：

In the party room.

At 1 p.m.

It's crowded.

Event coordinators.

Q7：

The marketing team is.

It's tonight.

I can't help it.

It's good for two days.

Q8：

Maybe it is.

Why not this weekend instead?

Have you checked the weather?

Are you busy?

9-10

Q9：

What was the woman not aware of?

The library's new location

The library's borrowing policy

The library's holiday schedule

The library's hours of operation

Q10：

What will the woman probably do next?

Return books to the library

Make a phone call to the library

Pay a fine for returning books late

Borrow a new book from the library

11-12

Q11：

What is the main topic of the announcement?

A new university event

A lecture on local charities

A change in venue

An upcoming fundraiser

Q12：

What does the speaker hope the listeners will do?

Attend an event

Prepare for a lecture

Donate online

Volunteer at an event

13-16

Q13：

What is the talk mainly about?

Ways in which humans use natural materials in clothing and architecture

Hiding strategies of different animals

New methods of using renewable energy

Examples of how humans imitate nature for practical purposes

Q14：

Why does the speaker mention a dog?

To illustrate how an inventor copied animal behavior

To compare its efficiency in movement with that of humpback whales

To explain how a structure found in plants inspired an invention

To show the close bond between scientists and animals

Q15：

What point does the speaker make about termite mounds?

The temperature inside of them does not change much.

Termites sometimes build them near human-made structures.

Building them takes a lot of energy.

They are created mostly from plant material.

Q16：

What does the speaker imply about wind turbine blades that are being developed?

The noise they create can be harmful to whales.

They can be easily installed on buildings.

They can be efficiently constructed from renewable materials.

They are very similar to some whales' flippers in shape.

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