Listening Practice 3

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 student's problem?

He missed the tuition due date.

He has not been paid.

His bank lost his paycheck.

His tuition payment got lost.

What happened at the payroll department?

A new computer system was installed.

Information was entered into the computer system correctly.

Some employee information got lost

Paychecks were distributed for the wrong amount.

What does the women imply about the people who work in the payroll office?

They did not realize that they had a problem.

They are rather disorganized

They had tried to contact the man several times.

They prefer to process checks manually.

What will the student probably need to do to get paid?

Talk to the person who hired him.

Go to the payroll department.

Call the director of the payroll department.

Resubmit the payroll paperwork.

How does the student's attitude change during the conversation?

From annoyed to appreciative.

From frustrated to excited.

From surprised to frustrated.

From appreciateive to surprised.

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 was the lecture mainly about? Click on 2 answers.

Some changes that took place in the early years of opera.

Difference between opera and other forms of music.

Italy's musical influence throughout Europe.

Reasons that early French and Italian opera did not survive.

According to the professor, what happened after the Italian language replaced Latin in Italian opera?

Operas became much longer.

Operas began to express secular ideas.

Music in opera became more complex.

Opera was used to teach technology to the general public.

Why does the professor mention ancient Greek theather?

To give an example of a culture that adopted opera from the Italians.

To describe the type of setting in which opera was typically performed.

To point out a precursor of opera.

To explain how opera was introduced into French society.

What does the professor say about music in French opera?

It resembled sacred church music.

It often inspired French novelists to write great piece of literature.

It revolved mainly around solo pieces.

It was secondary to the rhythmic flow of language.

Why does the professor say this?

To show difference between English and Italian opera.

To give one instance in evolution of opera.

To discuss the popularity of opera in England at the time.

To point out that English and Italian opera companies often worked together.

What does the professor imply when he says this?

He agrees wtih Chapman about opera and society.

He thinks Chapman's approach to opera is confusing

He is concerned about that Chapman's ideas are often misunderstood

He thinks Chapman's questions are difficult to answer.

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?

An efficient solution to the problem of storing solar energy.

Energy policies in the twentieth century.

Reasons that solar energy is not more widely used

The superiority of solar energy to oil and natural gas.

What are the two main problems solar power presents as an energy source? Click on two answers.

It is a potentially dangerous source.

It is difficult to concentrate.

It is scientifically unsound.

It needs to be stored.

According to professor, what led to the popularity of solar energy in the 1970's?

New solar energy technologies.

Advertising campaigns by solar energy companies.

An increase in the price of oil and natural gas.

The depletion of Earth's reserves of oil and natural gas.

What is the difference between passive and active heating systems?

Passive systems are les reliable.

Passive systems are difficult to install.

Passive systems can be used at any location.

Passive systems work without mechanical support.

What is the professor's opinion about the future of Kramer Junction power plant?

He is uncertain about the future of the Kramer Junction plant.

He believes the Kramer Junction plant will become a major source of power.

He is certain the Kramer Junction plant will not be able to increase its capacity.

He thinks the Kramer Junction plant will have many competitors.

What does the professor mean when she says this?

He thinks the student should know the answer.

He thinks the student has raised an important issue.

He wants the student to repeat his question.

He will answer the question later in the lecture.

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