EXERCISE L9 Predicting the topic

Listen to the statement. Predict the topic to be discussed, and write your prediction in the space.
You hear:
The molecular structure of synthetic vitamins is the same as that of natural vitamins.
You write:
_Vitamins__

The lecture will probably continue with more information about vitamins.
1. _____________________________________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE L10 Identifying the topic from the first statement

Listen to the statement of a conversation or lecture. Choose the answer that states the topic.
You hear:
Of all nonprofessional architects, Michelangelo was the most adventurous.
A. Professional architects
B. Adventurous architects
C. Michelangelos architecture
D. Michelangelos adventures

You should choose C because the speaker will probably continue the talk by explaining what ways Michelangelos
architecture was adventurous.

1. A. uses of acupuncture un the west

B. China in recent years
C. the practice of acupuncture
D. ancient cure for arthritis
2. A. fabric
B. muscles
C. millimeters
D. lengths
3. A. communications technology
B. challenges in communications
C. educational satellites
D. educational possibilities
4. A. the Spanish literature seminars
B. the Spanish courses offered
C. the history of Spain
D. the Golden Age of Spanish literature
5. A. the signs and symptoms of influenza
B. the signs and symptoms of the common cold
C. similarities between the common cold and influenza
D. highly contagious diseases
6. A. the lack of human protein in diets
B. causes of malnutrition in the world
C. serious world problems
D. deficiency of animal protein in the human diet

EXERCISE L13 Understanding restatements

You will hear a statement. Choose the answer that gives the same information as the spoken statement.
You hear:
 Minute as atoms are, they consist of still tinier particles.
A. Atoms are made up of even smaller particles
B. Small particles consist of minute atoms.

You should choose A because it gives the same information in different words.

1. A. In Homers time, the people used many old words from the Krpathos dialect.
B. The people in Krpathos use many words that were used in Homer`s time.
2. A. In 1783, a Frenchman made the first manned flight in a hot-air balloon.
B. In 1783, a Frenchman made a twenty-five-minute flight in the first hot-air balloon.
3. A. The Aztec word for beautiful bird is quetzal, which means tail feather.
B. The Aztec word for tail feather is the name given to one of the worlds most beautiful birds the quetzal.
4. A. After an all-night march, 22 men stormed onto the Luding Bridge, thus cutting off the escape route of Mao Tse-
tungs forces.
B. After an all-night march, 22 captured the Luding Bridge to secure an escape route for Mao Tse-tungs forces.
5. A. Centers were established to relieve those people stricken by the drought.
B. The drought-stricken areas set up many relief centers.

6. A. The human past has been revolutionized by recently discovered fossils.

B. Our concept of the human past has been revolutionized by recently discovered fossils
7. A. In March 1783, explorers had not been able to locate the island that was vividly described in the captains log.
B. In the captains log, dated March 1783, is the vivid description of an island that explorers have been unable to
locate.
8. A. Numerous dead fish, dolphins, and whales have been spotted off the East Coast was reported by the authorities.
B. The authorities have spotted and reported numerous dolphins, whales, and dead fish off the East Coast.

EXERCISE L14 Finding two answers

Listen to the conversation or talk. Answer the question by selecting the TWO best answers.
You hear:
The black bear may seem friendly, but it is a dangerous animal that can maim or kill easily. If a bear is disturbed during the
hibernation period, it is easily angered, and it is very hazardous to come between a mother and her cubs at any time.
Because of the risk, it is never advisable to go closer than one hundred meters to a bear in the wild.
You read and hear:
When is the black bear most dangerous? Choose 2 answers.
A. When it maims someone
B. When it is separated from its cubs
C. When it is closer than one hundred meters
D. When it is awakened from its sleep
You should choose B and D

1. What can be said about fish rubbings? Choose 2 answers.

A. That art was practiced in various cultures.
B. The prints were slimy.
C. It is an ancient art.
D. It is a dying art.
2. What is true about Mughal Emperor Jahangir? Choose 2 answers.
A. He was from Baghdad.
B. He did not follow minting traditions.
C. He issued coins in the caliphs name
D. He encouraged many art forms to flourish.
3. How is a metallurgical microscope different from an optical microscope? Choose 2 answers.
A. It can measure three-dimensional objects.
B. It allows for examination of unwieldy samples.
C. It is more delicate.
 D. It has inadequate illuminating systems.
4. What is true about communication disorders? Choose 2 answers.
A. A problem with speech or hearing mechanisms is often caused by communication disorders.
B. Communication disorders can result from emotional or psychological problems.
C. Speech pathologists can help people with communication disorders improve their ability to communicate.
D. Communication disorders frequently result from the normal functioning of the brain.

EXERCISE L15 Getting all the fact

Listen to a passage. Then choose ALL the answers that contain information asked for in the question.
You hear:
Pioneers wanting to reach the West Coast of North America arrived by riverboat at Missouri River towns in the early
spring. They hoped to cross the plains during the summer, when the prairie grass would provide food for their animals.
They needed to cross the plains quickly because it was essential to get through the Rocky Mountains and arrive in
California before the winter snows closed the mountain passes. Those who didn`t make it through were stranded in the
mountains without sufficient provisions for the entire winter.

You read and hear:

What details about the pioneer movement across North America does the passage include?
A. The way pioneers reached Missouri River towns
B. The time of year that pioneers traveled across the continent
C. The importance of sufficient provisions
D. The consequences of not passing through the Rocky Mountains before winter
You should choose A, B, and D.

1. What details about Victoria C. Woodhulls life does the lecture include?
A. The U.S. president she ran against
B. Examples of the radical movements she was involved in
C. The name of the journal established
D. The role she adopted after losing the election
2. What details are included in the diving teacher`s instructions to the students?
A. The depth at which the reef is found
B. The safety precautions she expects the students to follow
C. The way to signal for help in case of an emergency
D. The names of the corals she wants the students to identify
3. What details about the hundredth-monkey study does the professor give?
A. The area where the study took place
B. The people who conducted the study
C. The way the study was conducted
D. The type of publication in which the study was printed
4. What details about puppetry does the presentation include?
A. The puppets cultural importance
B. The forms that traditional puppets have
C. The ways that puppets are made to move
D. The audiences response to puppet shows

EXERCISE L16 Recognizing information

Listen to the discussion or lecture. Check () the Yes column if the statement is true according to the details you heard.
Check the No column if the statement is false according to the details you heard.
You hear:
The debt of lawn tennis to its French origins is illustrated in the unusual scoring system. This system probably stems from
the habit of betting on individual points by the players or supporters. A game was worth the most convenient division of a
denier. These were 15, 30, and 45 sous. In time, the latter became 40.
Deuce, when both players have reached 40 in a game, is a corruption of the French deux, meaning both. This may refer
to both players having the same score or to the fact that a player will need to take both of the next two points to win. The
term (as dewce) was first known in England in 1598.The word love, which means zero, may well come from the French
word loeuf, meaning egg. The explanation for the use of the word loeuf is said to be the similarity of the shape of an egg
to a zero. Modern player slang for a 6-0, 6-0 result is egg and egg.

You read and hear:

In the lecture, the professor explains how the vocabulary in lawn tennis is related to the French language. Indicate
whether each of the following illustrates this relationship.
Yes No
A. The point system in tennis is based on the divisions of an old French monetary unit.
B. The word referring to two players needing two points is French for both.
C. The word for zero is the French word for love.
D. The French word for egg refers to a score of 0.

1. In the lecture, the speaker describes the steps in pigeon training. Indicate whether each of the following is a step in the
process.
Yes No
A. Giving the young pigeon short practice flights
B. Getting the bird to respond to its owners call
C. Removing the tag when the bird enters the cote
D. Increasing the birds stamina through extending the flight distance
E. Releasing the bird with other birds from a central meeting place
2. In the lecture, the professor describes events that undermined the gains the suffragettes had made in womens rights.
Indicate whether each of the following is an event that hampered the movement.
Yes No
A. The Equal Rights Amendment passed in 1923
B. The job crisis during the Great Depression
C. The passing of the married-persons clause law
D. The campaign toward maintaining family morale
E. The breaking away from traditional roles
3. In the lecture, the professor describes a relationship between ants and aphids. Indicate whether each of the following
is a benefit that aphids get from ants.
Yes No
A. Metabolizing of sap
B. Production of honeydew
C. Building of shelters
D. Protection from predators
E. Transportation to fresh leaves

EXERCISE L17 Organizing information

Listen to the passage. Then match the words or phrases with the topics.
You hear:
The cavalry is the part of an army consisting of troops that serve on horseback. In Greek and Roman times, it was
comprised of members of noble families and this distinction continued up to the Middle Ages. However, after the
invention of gunpowder, this branch of the military service underwent great changes. With the development of heavy
artillery and air forces, the cavalry has been displaced by armored regiments. Other than cavalry regiment that still retain
a mounted squadron for ceremonial duties, this service has almost entirely disappeared.

You read and hear:

Indicate the era to which each of the details belongs.
Cavalry regiments Armored regiments
A. Troops from noble families
 B. Heavy artillery
C. Air force
D. Mounted ceremonial duties

1. The speaker talks about the shapes of snowflakes. Match each below with the conditions under which it develops.
Stars Prisms Plates
A. Extremely cold and dry
B. Very cold and moderately humid
C. Cold and humid
2. The speaker talks about folk cures and what they were used for. Match the folk treatment to the properties it
supposedly has.
Antiviral Antibacterial
A. Wormwood
B. Powdered sugar
C. Catfish slime
3. The class discussion is about the development of refrigeration. Match each description with the corresponding form of
refrigeration.
Icehouse Icebox Refrigerator
A. Use of electricity
B. Community use
C. Home delivery
4. The professor talks about cave formations. Match each cave formation with the corresponding water condition.
Drops of water Flow of water
A. Soda straws
B. Stalactites
C. Stalagmites
D. Draperies
E. Flowstones

EXERCISE L19 Drawing conclusions

Listen to the passage. Choose the best answer based on the information given.

You hear.
"Moonshiner was the name given to a person who made illegal alcohol. Many people preferred the taste of whiskey
made in the old-fashioned way from recipes and techniques dating back to Americas earliest Scotch-Irish pioneers.

You read and hear

What might have been the reason that the makers of illegal alcohol were called "moonshiners"?
A. Because there was no electricity, the early pioneers had to read their recipes by moonlight.
B. Alcoholics probably like to see the shining moon.
C. The people involved probably made it and sold it at night.
D. The best whiskey is probably made during a full moon.

You should choose C. Since the makers of illegal alcohol were breaking the law, they probably worked at night, when
there was less chance of being caught. They would have had to work by moonlight because lamplight could have been
seen by the authorities.

1. For what field might the new knowledge about polio be most useful?
A. Statistics
B. Medicine
C. Education
D. History
2. What will the man probably do as a result of this conversation?
A. Take the course next semester
B. Speak to the Spanish teacher
C. Sign up for Spanish
D. Take Italian
3. Why might Jean Muir have given so much attention to her staff?
A. So her business could continue after her death
B. So her collection could not be plagiarized
C. So her collections could be sold quickly
D. So her staff could take over the training
4. To what group of university students might this talk have been given?
A. Political science majors
B. Education majors
C. English majors
D. Art majors

EXERCISE L22 Identifying the speaker's purpose

Listen to the passage. You will then hear part of the passage repeated. Choose the answer that identifies the speaker's
purpose.

You hear:
(professor) Well, today I had hoped to show you some computer slides but, uh, this morning when I popped into the
lab to set up the equipment. I discovered that, uh, the projector needs a bulb replacement. Needless to say, we didnt
have a spare. So, today you get to see my drawing skills, or, uh, shall I say lack... my lack of drawing skills instead of
nice computer illustrations. So, please bear with me.

You read and hear:

Why does the professor say this: So, please bear with me.
A. To joke with the class
B. To ask the class for their patience
C. To make excuses for the situation
D. To encourage the students to make sketches

You should choose B because the professor cannot show the computer illustrations and therefore has to draw the
illustrations. He would like the students to be understanding about this situation.

1. Why does the professor say this:

A. To find out if the students can think critically
B. To locate the competitive students in the class
C. To encourage students to oppose the premise of the question
D. To get the students to consider the question more deeply
2. Why does the professor say this:
A. To define a word that might be unfamiliar
B. To explain the effects of acidic by-products
C. To contrast two different dietary habits
D. To illustrate the dangers of eating carbohydrates
3. Why does the professor say this:
A. To direct the students in how to do well in exams
B. To explain why the students' answers to his question are wrong
C. To convince students not to be upset if they fail a test
D. To direct the students to consider another interpretation
4. Why does the professor say this:
A. To explain why she will be attending the workshop
B. To show her acquaintance with professional climbers
 C. To give her approval of the rock-climbing workshop leaders
D. To convince students that they should pay as soon as possible

EXERCISE L23 Identifying the speaker's meaning

Listen to the conversation or lecture. Then choose the answer that identifies what the speaker means.

You hear.
(man) Dr. Johnson, would yo u . . .u h. .. I need your signature on, this per- permission form so that I can get into
Chemistry 205... because, because my grade for the prerequisite course was low.
(woman) Well, Bill, a low grade indicates that you dont understand essential concepts. Are you up to taking the course!
(man) I think so. My brother... u h. .. kind of tutored me over the summer. We went back over all the material. I-I think I
have a good grasp of i t. .. now.
You read and hear:
Listen again to part of the lecture. Then answer the question.
You hear:
Well, Bill, a low grade indicates that you dont understand essential concepts. Are you up to taking the course?
You read and hear:
What does the professor mean when she says this: Are you up to taking the course!
A. She is refusing to sign the permission form for the man to register for chemistry.
B. She is concerned the man doesn't have the background knowledge to do well.
C. She doesn't have confidence in the brother's teaching abilities.
D. She wants the man to go back over the prerequisite course materials.
You should choose B because the woman does not want to sign the form for the man if he doesn't have the
knowledge from the prerequisite course in order to do well in the following course.

1. What does the professor mean when he says this:

A. He wants the student to stop wasting his time and her time and money.
B. He is annoyed with students who consistently miss getting their work done on time.
C. He is worried the missed deadline is a symptom of the student not being able to keep up.
D. He is certain that the woman is too far behind to catch up and should drop the course.
2. What is the man doing when he says this:
A. He is showing the woman his excitement on getting the information.
B. He is telling the woman that he thinks she is teasing him.
C. He is letting the woman know that he considers what she said to be untrue.
D. He is asking for confirmation about his understanding of what the woman said.
3. What does the professor mean when she says this:
A. The students will see an obvious relationship immediately.
B. The statistics will be really interesting for the students.
C. The students will have difficulty interpreting the statistics.
D. The students will be able to see the projection of the transparency better than what is written on the board.
4. What can be inferred about the students?
A. They disagree with the professor's statement about political strife.
B. They have opposing views about the validity of the Declaration of Independence.
C. They do not agree on the premise that the pursuit of happiness is a good thing
D. They believe that development, progress, and materialism meet the political goal.