Listening Practice 17

Listening Section

This section measures your ability to understand conversations and lectures in English.

Listen to each recording only one time. Next, answer the questions. The questions typically ask about the main idea and supporting details. Some questions ask about a speaker’s purpose or attitude. Answer the questions based on what is stated or implied by the speakers. Answer each question before moving on. Do not return to previous questions.

You have 10 minutes to answer all the questions in the Listening section.

Now begin the Listening section.

Listening Section

This section measures your ability to understand conversations and lectures in English.

You have 10 minutes to answer all the questions in the Listening section.

Now begin the Listening section.

Listening Part 1

After listening to the conversation, click next to proceed to the questions.

Listening Part 1

After listening to the conversation, click next to proceed to the questions.

What is the conversation mainly about?

A lesson Matthew prepared for his students.

A class Matthew has been observing.

A term paper Matthew has written.

A problem in Matthew's classroom.

What is Matthew's opinion about observing Mr. Grabell's third-grade class?

It will help him become a more effective teacher.

It could improve his study habits.

It has improved his public-speaking skills.

It may be the most difficult assignment he has had.

Why does Matthew mention Greek and Roman mythology?

To identify a topic frequently discussed in third grade.

To get the professor's opinion about a lesson he taught.

To make a suggestion to improve the class he is taking.

To illustrate a technique used to teach a third-grade class.

What important skills did Mr. Grabell introduce to his third-grade class? Click on 3 answers.

What will Matthew probably do in next Wednesday's class?

Hand in his assignment early.

Try to start a study group.

Make a presentation to the class.

Choose a topic for his paper.

Listening Part 2

After listening to the lecture, click next to proceed to the questions.

Listening Part 2

After listening to the lecture, click next to proceed to the questions.

What is the lecture mainly about?

Art in the Neolithic period.

The site of a Neolithic town.

Methods of making stone tools.

The domestication of plants and animals by early farmers.

What does the professor imply about the tools used by the people of Catalhoyuk?

They were made of stone that came from Catalhoyuk.

They were among the sharpest tools available at the time.

They were often used in religious rituals.

They were used primarily for agriculture.

What does the professor say about the entrances to the houses in Catalhoyuk? Click on 2 answers.

They were in the roof.

They were usually kept close.

They allowed smoke to escape from the house.

They stood opposite one another across narrow streets.

What does the professor say about Catalhoyuk graves?

The graves contained precious stones.

Many people were buried in each grave.

The graves were located under the floors.

The graves contained ashes rather than bones.

What does the professor think of the idea that the inhabitants of Catalhoyuk deliberately arranged their houses so they could live near their ancestors' graves.

She thinks it is a good guess but only a guess.

She thinks some evidence supports it, but other evidence contradicts it.

She thinks that further excavations will soon disprove it.

She thinks that it is not appropriate to make such guesses about the distant past.

What are three things the professor says about the artwork of Catalhoyuk? Click on 3 answers.

It was clearly important to the Catalhoyuk religion

It became covered with soot

It often shows armers at work

Its significance is unknown

It contains many hunting scenes

Listening Part 3

After listening to the lecture, click next to proceed to the questions.

Listening Part 3

After listening to the lecture, click next to proceed to the questions.

What is the lecture mainly about?

The types of habitats marmots prefer.

Methods of observing marmot behaviour.

Feeding habits of some marmot species.

Differences in behaviour between marmot species.

According to the case study, why are marmots ideal for observation?

They do not hide from humans.

They reside in many regions throughout North America.

They are active in open areas during the day.

Their burrows are easy to locate.

Choose one of the options for the appropriate description of each marmot species' behavior. .

Displays aggressive tendencies

Stays active during the winter

What reason does the professor give for the difference in marmot behaviour patterns?

Type of food available.

The size of the population.

Interaction with other marmot species.

Adaptations to the climate.

Why does the professor say this?

To inform the student that his definition is incorrect.

To suggest that the student did not do the reading.

To encourage the student to try again.

To change the topic of discussion.

Why does the professor say this?

To express a similar concern.

To encourage the student to explain what she means.

To address the student's concern.

To agree with the student.

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