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Listening Practice
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Listening Practice Test 1
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Questions 1-6
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
for each
answer.
Moving Company Service Report
Example
Full Name:
Answer
Jane Bond
Phone Number:
1
USA Address:
509 2
1137 3
, Seattle
Packing Day:
4
Date:
11th March
Clean-up by:
5:00 p.m.
Day:
5
14th
About the Price:
Rather expensive
Storage Time:
6
Questions 7-10
Where does the speaker decide to put items in?
Write the correct letter,
A, B
, or C
, next to questions 7-10
.
A
in emergency pack
B
in personal package
C
in storage with the furniture
Items
7
cutlery and dishes
8
kettle
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alarm clock
10
CD player
Questions 11-16
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
for each
answer.
ANNUAL WULLABALLOO CONFERENCE
TIME
CONTENT
LOCATION
9:00 a.m.
Title of the lecture: 11
Lecturer: John Smith from
the 12
Main Hall
10:30 a.m.
Presentation of papers
Garden Room on the ground
floor
11:15 a.m.
Coffee break
Main Hall
1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Sea View Restaurant on the 13
The lift on the 14
2:00 p.m.
Presentation of further
papers
Ballroom
15
p.m.
Afternoon tea
Ballroom
5:00 p.m.
Conference will be finished
Main Hall
5:10-6:10 p.m.
Informal reception 16
Questions 17-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B
, or C
.
17 Tickets are available
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A
B
C
18 The delegates will be charged
........
A
B
C
19 The restaurant is famous for
A
B
C
20 The trip on Sunday costs
A
B
C
only at the reception desk.
tomorrow evening.
at any time before the reception.
$6.50
$15.00
$25.00
steak.
fish.
barbecue.
$35 in total.
$35 plus entrance fees.
$35 plus lunch.
Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter, A, B
, or C
.
GENERAL COURSE DETAILS
21 What is the defining characteristic of a specialised course?
A
B
C
22 The Microbiology courses are available for
A
B
C
23 The Biology courses are available for
Taking a proficiency exam
Attending the class frequently
Compulsory and regular
full-time and flexible-time students.
Microbiology students only.
students on a flexible schedule.
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A
B
C
24 Who are interested in Microbiology courses?
A
B
C
25 A Medical Science course will be opened next year because
A
B
C
26 Which is the quickest increasing subject in enrolment?
A
B
C
all students.
full-time students only.
freshmen only.
People who need work experience
People from off-campus
People who work at hospital
there are no experimental facilities.
the lab equipment is too expensive.
the building is damaged.
Medical Science
Statistics Environmental Science
Questions 27-29
Choose THREE
letters, A-G
, and write each next to questions 27-29
.
Which THREE
compulsory courses must be taken?
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Medical Science
Computing
Mathematics
Laboratory Techniques
Statistics
Medicine
Environmental Science
Question 30
Complete the sentence below.
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Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
for the answer.
There are three full scholarships that cover tuition and provide $1,500
cash as a 30
Questions 31-37
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
for each answer.
How to Choose Flooring Materials
Source
There are some man-made materials like 31
Before being used, material undergoes 32
Wood should be cut and 33
Stone should be cut and 34
Selection
Aside from environmental factors, one should take 35
into account
during construction.
Some properties of materials affect mood, such as 36
, texture, and
colour.
Use a mathematical formula to choose the type of wood, because 37
are
subjective, which are ambiguous in verbal description.
Questions 38-40
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER
for each
answer.
MATERIAL
REFLECTANCE RATE
Polished silver
Almost 1.0
White-painted plastic
Approximately 38
Quarry tile
Approximately 39
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40
Almost 0.0
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Solution:
Review and Explanations
1
94635550
2
Clark House
3
University Drive
4
Monday
5
Thursday
6
a/one/1 month
7
A
8
C
9
B
10
C
11
Computer as Teacher
12
University of Melbourne
13
top floor
14
ground floor
15
3:10
16
Palm Lounge
17
C
18
B
19
B
20
A
21
C
22
A
23
B
24
B
25
A
26
C
27
29
C,E,F
30
textbook allowance
31
plastic
32
processing
33
(properly) seasoned
34
polished
35
(the) cost
36
grain pattern(s)
37
words
38
0.8
39
0.1
40
black velvet
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1 Answer: 94635550
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q1: Phone Number
Clerk: what’s your work phone number
? In case I have
any questions about things. WOMAN: My work phone is 94635550 . The keyword in Q1 is “
phone number” and we will fill in a line of numbers in the blank.
When we hear the clerk ask “
what’s your work phone number?”
, we can assume that
the answer will soon appear. Then the woman clearly said that her work phone number
is 94635550. Thus, the correct answer is 94635550.
2 Answer: Clark House
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q2: USA Address
:
509 ______
Clerk: And what address
should we ship your things to? WOMAN: My new company is letting me
stay temporarily at 509 Clark House , that’s C-L-A-R-K,
1137 University Drive in Seattle. The keyword in Q2 is “
address”. We should focus on the numbers “509” as our answers
will follow right after this numbers in the conversation.
When we hear the clerk asked “
And what address
should we ship your things to?”,
which contains our keyword, we know that the answer will soon appear in the woman’s
reply.
As we expected, she said that her temporary address is 509 Clark House. “
Clark
House
” stands right after the number “509”, so it is the answer of Q2. We should stay
focus to write down the correct spelling of Clark, which is C-L-A-R-K.
3 Answer: University Drive
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
USA Address
:
Q3:
1137 ______
Clerk: And what address
should we ship your things to? WOMAN: My new company is letting me
stay temporarily at 509 Clark House , that’s C-L-A-R-K,
1137 University Drive in Seattle. page 9
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The keyword in Q3 is “
address”. We should focus on the numbers “1137” as our
answers will follow right after this numbers in the conversation.
After spelling the word “Clark”, the woman told us the rest of her address, which is
“1137 University Drive in Seattle”. Similar to Q2, “University Drive” stands right after
the number “1137”, so “
University Drive
”is the answer of Q3.
4 Answer: Monday
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q4: Packing Day
Clerk: OK, and when should we come pack your things? WOMAN: I guess that would be on Monday , March 11th. The keyword in Q4 is “
Packing day” and we should fill in the blank a day
when the
woman wants the company to come and pack her things.
So, when we hear the clerk ask “
when should we come pack your things? ”
, we assume that the answer may soon appear.
Then, the woman said that it would be Monday ,
March 11
th
. As the answer is no more
than 2 words and we have to fill in a day,
“
Monday
” is our correct answer.
**We should know that if the question is Packing date, “March 11
th
” will be the correct
answer instead because Day refers to a name of a weekday while Date is more specific.
It refers to a particular day of the month, sometimes in a particular year, given in
numbers and words.
5 Answer: Thursday
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q5: Clean-up
by: 5.00 PM
Day
: ________
Clerk: Do you want any help with an after-packing clean-
up
? We do that for a small additional charge. W: Yes, that would be helpful. I promised the landlord I’d
give her the keys back by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday , the
14th. C: Great, we’ll just schedule the clean-up for that day.
That way, the place will smell clean and there’ll be no
dust.
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The keywords in Q5 are “
clean-up” and “
day” and we should find out the day when
the company conduct the clean-up.
When the clerk mentioned to the keyword “clean-up” in “
Do you want any help with an
after-packing clean-up
?”
, we assume that the answer may soon appear. Then she said
that she would give the keys back to the landlord. Here we hear her mention to
“Thursday , the 14
th
”. As we’re looking for a clean-up day
, “Thursday” may be our
answer, but we need to keep listening to be ensure it’s the correct one. Then we hear
the clerk say “Great, we’ll just schedule the clean-up for that day”. It means that he will
conduct the clean-up on Thursday. So, “
Thursday
” is the correct answer.
6 Answer: a/one/1 month
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q6: Storage Time
W: how much is this going to cost? … W: Oh dear, this seems rather expensive
!...
W: I don’t want my furniture shipped with me. I won't
be looking for an apartment till after I arrive in
America. Would it be possible to put my furniture in
storage
here for a month , then have it sent along
later? The keyword in Q6 is “storage time”. We should use the keywords in the sentence
above Q6 (“Price”, “rather expensive”) to locate the position of our answer in the
conversation (the answer will follow the part of “expensive price”).
So, when the woman said “
Oh dear, this seems rather expensive
!...”, we know that the
answer will come out after that.
Then, she said that she didn’t want the furniture shipped with her. After this sentence,
we may assume that she will ask the company to keep them. As we’ve expected, we
hear “
Would it be possible to put my furniture in storage
here for a month , then have it
sent along later?”. The woman asked if the company can keep her furniture for a
month. So, “
a month
” is our answer.
7 Answer: A
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
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Q7: cutlery
and dishes
A
in emergency pack
B
in personal package
C
in storage with the furniture
C: Oh, I don’t know... Things like dishes
maybe. Not
to be rude, but you look like a lady who likes to eat. W: Ahhh! Yes, I need my dishes
and things where I
can find them quickly. C: Great. We'll put those dishes and cutlery in what
we call the emergency pack .
Firstly of all, we should locate keyword in each option. They are “
emergency pack”,
“
personal package”and “
in storage with the furniture”.
Now, look at Q7. The keywords in Q7 are “
cutlery” and “
dishes”. We should find out
where
cutlery and dishes will be put in.
As the keyword “dishes” is mentioned in the clerk’s saying “
Oh, I don’t know... Things
like dishes
maybe”, we may guess that the answer will soon appear. Then we hear the
clerk decide that he will put dishes in the emergency pack. “
emergency pack
” is the
keyword of option A. So, option A
is our answer.
8 Answer: C
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q8: kettle
A
in emergency pack
B
in personal package
C
in storage with the furniture
W: Ummm
, I do have an antique tea kettle my great-
grandmother gave my mother. I wouldn’t want to
lose that. So I guess you’d better put that in storage
with the furniture . The keyword in Q8 is “kettle” and we should find out where
the kettle will be put in.
When the woman mentioned that she had a kettle, we assume that the answer may
soon appear. Then she said she wanted to put it “in storage with the furniture”. “in in
storage with the furniture” is exactly the keyword in option C. So, option C
is our
correct answer.
9 Answer: B
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q9: alarm clock
A
in emergency pack
B
in personal package
C
in storage with the furniture
C: Say, how about things like your alarm clock
? You
don’t want to miss your plane on the big day, right? W: Well, you certainly think of everything! Yes, that’s
right. I'll also need my alarm clock where I can find
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The keyword in Q9 is “
alarm clock” and we should find out where
the alarm clock will
be put in.
When the clerk asked “
how about things like your alarm clock
?”
, we assume that
answer will soon follow. Then as the woman said she wanted it to be in place where she
could find it, the clerk decided to put it in her personal package. “
personal package” is
the keyword in option B. So, option B
is the correct answer.
10 Answer: C
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q10: CD player
A
in emergency pack
B
in personal package
C
in storage with the furniture
C: Um, I couldn’t help noticing the new CD player
you’re carrying. Is that a Samsung? W: Why? Yes, it is. One of their best. Cost me nearly
a hundred dollars, it did! C: Do you want to take special care of it? I mean it’s
brand new. W: Take care of it, but nothing special. You can just
put it in storage with the furniture. The keyword in Q10 is “
CD player” and we should find out where
the CD player will be
put in.
As the clerk mentioned to the keyword “
CD player” in the conversation “
I couldn’t help
noticing the new CD player
you’re carrying.
”, we can be sure that the answer will soon
appear.
Then, we hear the woman say she wanted to put it “in storage with the furniture”. “
in
storage with the furniture” is exactly the keyword in option C. So, option C
is our
correct answer.
11 Answer: Computer as Teacher
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Time: 9 a.m
Q11: Title of the lecture
:
At 9:00 a.m
. right here in the Main Hall, we’ll be
hearing a lecture
from Dr John Smith about
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The keyword in Q11 is “
Title of the lecture”. We should focus on the time “
9 a.m” as it
is when the lecture starts. So, in the conversation, our answer will appear near the word
“
9 a.m”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be the name of the lecture
.
When the speaker said “At 9:00 a.m…”, we guess that the answer will appear after it.
Then she said “
we’ll be hearing a lecture
from Dr John Smith about
“ Computer as
Teacher ’’”. “The lecture… about” is similar to “title of the lecture”. Thus, the correct
answer is Computer as Teacher.
12 Answer: University of Melbourne
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q12: Lecturer: John Smith
from
the ________
Professor Smith, from the University of Melbourne , The keyword in Q12 is “
John Smith”. We should focus on the word “
from” because it
suggests us that the answer will be the name of the body where the lecturer is
working at.
When the name of the professor is mentioned, we can assume that the place where he
is working at will follow. And the speaker said “
Professor Smith
, from the University of
Melbourne
”. So, the answer is University of Melbourne.
13 Answer: top floor
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q13: 1:00 p.m Lunch
Sea View
Restaurant on
the
_____
I strongly urge you, however, to join us at the formal lunch
.
That won’t be till one o’clock
sharp, so you have time to
stroll about town a bit. We’ll be eating at the Sea View
Restaurant
. The restaurant is located right here in the
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The keywords in Q13 are “
1:00 p.m”, “
lunch” and “
Sea view Restaurant”. We should
focus on the word “
on” as it suggests us that the answer will be a noun which indicates
a place where Sea View Restaurant is located.
Moreover, our answer may stand
right after the word “
on” in the conversation.
When we hear the speaker mentioned to the keywords “lunch” and “one o’clock” in the
conversation “
I strongly urge you, however, to join us at the formal lunch
. That won’t be
till one o’clock
sharp”, we know that the answer will soon follow. Then she said that the
participants will eat at Sea View Restaurant which “
is located right here in the hotel,
on
the top floor”
. “the top floor” is where Sea View Restaurant is located and follows
right after the word “
on”. So, it’s certain that the answer is the top floor
.
14 Answer: ground floor
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q14: The lift on
the ______
It’s a good dozen flights of stairs, so I suggest you take the
lift on
the ground floor The keyword in Q14 is “
the lift”. We should focus on the word “
on” as it suggests us
that the answer will be a noun which indicates a place where the lift is located.
As Q14 is in the same section with Q13
, when we hear the answer of Q13 in the
conversation, we know that the speaker will soon mention to the answer of Q14.
The woman suggested the visitors to take the lift on the ground floor. So,it is clear that
ground floor
is our answer.
15 Answer: 3:10
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q15: Time: _____ p.m.
Content: Afternoon
tea
Location: Ballroom
Once we’ve heard the papers, we’ll break for afternoon tea
a t 3:10 p.m. No need to walk. The manager of the
refreshment stand has graciously agreed to have tea
served in the Ballroom
.
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The keywords in Q15 are “
afternoon tea” and “
Ballroom”. We should find out when the
afternoon tea begins in the Ballroom.
From the question, we know that the tea will follow the presentation at 2:00 p.m. So,
after we hear the speaker talk about the activity at 2:00 p.m, we know that the answer
will soon appear.
Then she said “
we’ll break for afternoon tea
at 3:10 p.m”. “3:10” may be our answer.
However, we need to make sure that it is the correct answer by checking if the tea is
served in the Ballroom.
We then hear that the manager agreed to serve tea in the Ballroom. So, now it is certain
that the answer is 3:10.
16 Answer: Palm Lounge
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q16: Time: 5:10-6:10
p.m.
Content: Informal
reception
Location: _________
So, by 5:00 we should have the conference wrapped up.
But the fun isn’t over! This is Australia mates! We’ll be
flocking to the hotel’s own Palm Lounge on the east side of
the foyer for an informal reception
. You
can relax, mingle with the other delegates, and let your
hair down a bit. This will run from 5:10 to 6:10
, though
you’re free to stay as long as you like
The keywords in Q16 are “
5:10-6:10 p.m.
” and “
Informal reception
” and we should find
out where the informal reception will be hold.
From the question, we know that the informal reception is after the conference or
after 5:00 p.m
.
By saying “
by 5:00 we should have the conference wrapped up” (or finished)
. “But
the fun isn’t over
”, the speaker meant that after the conference, there would be
other activity. And we can be sure that this activity is informal reception. We should
stay focus to locate the answer.
Then the speaker said that the visitors would go to Palm Lounge for an informal
reception
. The word “informal reception” is mentioned in this sentence and the name of
the place where informal reception is hold is also mentioned shortly before, which is
Palm Lounge. So, Palm Lounge
is our correct answer.
17 Answer: C
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
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Q
1
7
: Tickets are
available
nly at the reception desk.
morrow evening.
any time before the
ception
You can have all-you-can-drink beer for $20.00
with purchase of an advance ticket.
And, yes, tickets can be purchased from any conference
organiser or at the front desk anytime between now and
the start of the reception.
The keyword in Q17 is “
tickets”. By looking at the options, we guess that in the
conversation, the speaker will mention to the place and/ or the time to get the tickets.
Our task is to locate this information.
When we hear the keyword “
an advance ticket” , we know that the answer will soon
appear. Then she said “tickets can be purchased from any conference organizer”. This
idea completely contradicts with option A, so A is not the correct answer.
After that, we hear “…or at the front desk anytime between now and the start of the
reception.”. “between now and the start of the reception” means that you can buy
tickets before the reception
. The whole sentence means that visitors can by tickets
at any time before the reception. This idea is the same with option C. So, C
is the
correct answer.
18 Answer: B
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q18: The delegates
will
be charged
...
A. $6.50
B. $15.00
C. $25.00
Speaking of paying
, I see I forgot to tell you a couple of
things. The first is about lunch. The charge for the lunch
will be $15.00 for all you delegates. If you have guests with
you, the cost is $25.00 for the general public, and $6.50 for
children under the age of 10. That’s fifteen dollars each,
not total for everyone
The keywords in Q18 are “
the delegates” and “
be charged”. “be charged” means “have
to pay”. So, when we hear the word “paying” in the sentence “
Speaking of paying
, I see
I forgot…”, we know that the answer will soon follow. Then she mentioned to a list of
prices which are $15.00, $25.00 and $6.50. However, by listening carefully, we hear the
keyword “
delegates” right after “$15.00”, which means that the price for delegate is
$15.00. So, B
is the correct answer.
19 Answer: B
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Q 1 9 : The restaurant
is
famous
for
A. Steak
B. Fish
C. Barbecue
Another item is about the lunch menu
. I very much urge
you to try the fish. I mean
, look at the restaurant’s name:
Sea View. As the name suggests, it is a famous seafood
restaurant .
The chef is a Basque from Spain, and he really
gets quite put out when people ignore his fish specialties
for burgers or barbecue. If fish isn’t your thing though, try
the steak - he makes an exquisite Filet mignon topped with
bleu cheese and mushrooms.
The keywords in Q19 are “
the restaurant” and “
famous”. “restaurant” usually go with
food or meal. So, when we hear the speaker mentioned to “
lunch menu”, we guess that
the answer will be soon come out.
Then she talked about the restaurant, which is our keyword. By the sentence “it is a
famous seafood restaurant”, we can assume that B is the correct answer because in
these three options, only fish is categorized as seafood. But, we need to be sure about
it.
Then the speaker said “
The chef is a Basque from Spain, and he really gets quite put
out when people ignore his fish specialties for burgers or barbecue.”This sentence
means that the chef’s specialty is fish dish and he will be upset if people order burgers
or barbecue instead of fish. Thus, B still may be the correct answer while C is definitely
not.
After that, we know that the chef also cooks delicious steak but the speaker didn’t say
that steak is the chef’s specialty. So, A is not the correct answer.
From all above clues, it’s clear that B
is the correct answer.
20 Answer: A
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
The trip on Sunday costs
trance fees
nch
Finally
, i
f you’d like to buy a ticket
, you can have both
lunch and the unlimited beer for $35.00 .I should
have
mentioned that earlier, but I am a bit forgetful. Maybe I
should avoid the beer after the conference, eh?
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The keywords in Q20 are “
cost” and “
The trip on Sunday”
. “the trip on Sunday” here is
the whole Annual Wullaballoo Conference program that we’re listening. W
e should find
out how much the ticket to the program is.
hen the speaker said “
Finally
, if you’d like to buy a ticket”, we know that the price will be
soon. Then we hear that with $35.00, we will own a ticket, lunch and beer.
ance fees” was not mentioned, so B is the wrong answer.
ot correct because with $35.00, we can have both lunch and beer, not only beer.
the clues above, A
is the correct answer.
21 Answer: C
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q21: What is the defining
characteristic
of a specialised
course
?
A. Taking a proficiency exam
B. Attending the class
frequently
C. Compulsory
and regular
P: Like what is a “
specialised course”? Oh, easy
. A specialised course is one that is
compulsory, meaning it's a requirement for
your major and regular, so you can’t place out by
taking a proficiency exam
. First of all, we should locate the keywords in the three options as above and try to hear
these keywords in the conversation.
The keywords in Q21 are “
defining characteristic
” and “
a specialised course
.
When we hear the keyword “
a specialised course
” in the student’s question “
what is a
“
specialised course”?
”
, we can assume that the answer will soon appear.
Then we hear another important keyword “
compulsory” in the professor’s answer “A
specialised course is one that is compulsory,”. “compulsory” is the keyword of only
option C. So, option C
is our answer.
22 Answer: A
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q22: The Microbiology
courses
are available for
ull-time
and flexible-time
students.
Microbiology students only
.
students on a flexible schedule.
So can I take any Microbiology course
I want? Let’s see. Oh, those courses used to be open to
Microbiology students only. The good thing is, now it’s
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First of all, we should locate the keywords in the three options as above and try to hear
these keywords in the conversation.
The keyword in Q22 is “
The Microbiology courses
” and we should find out what type of
students can attend the courses.
When we hear the keyword “
The Microbiology courses
” in the student’s question “
can I
take any Microbiology course
I want? “, we know that the answer we’re looking for will
appear in the next sentence.
Then the professor said “
those courses used to be open to Microbiology students only”.
We may choose option B because of the keyword “
Microbiology students only” but it is
not the correct answer because this is what happened in the past (the professor used
the phrase “used to be”). After that, we hear that the courses is now open to students
on a flexible schedule. It means that both full-time and flexible-time students can enroll
the courses. Thus, A
is the correct answer.
23 Answer: B
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q23: The Biology courses
are available for
A. all students
B. full-time students only
C. freshmen only
Could I take some Biology classes
? Well, they are open to full-time students only , which
I
believe is what you are. The keyword in Q23 is “
The Biology courses
” and we should find out what type of
students can attend the course.
When we hear the student ask “
Could I take some Biology classes”, which contains our
keyword, we can guess that the answer will appear soon. Then the professor answered
that Biology classes are open to full-time students only. So, it’s clear that the answer is
B
.
24 Answer: B
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
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Q24: Who
are interested
in Microbiology courses
?
A. People who need work
experience
B. People from off-campus
C. People who work at
hospital
I don’t know how a freshman would get along with
Microbiology
, though. I mean, most of the students
presently looking into it are from off-campus . Off-campus? Yes, you know,
people who use it in their work at hospitals,
laboratories, even a police detective.
First of all, we should identify keywords in each option as above.
The keywords in Q24 are “
Who”, “
interested in” and “
Microbiology courses”.
When we hear the professor wonder why a freshman would prefer Microbiology courses,
we can assume that the answer will soon appear.
Then he said that students who are interested in this course are mostly from off-
campus. So, B
is the correct answer.
** We may be confused between B and C because we also hear the keyword “
work at
hospitals
”. However, the professor gave many examples of students from off-campus:
people who works at hospitals, laboratories, or even a police detective.
They all are
looking into Microbiology course, not only those who work at hospitals.
25 Answer: A
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q25: A Medical Science course
will be opened next year
because
A. there are no experimental
facilities
.
B. the lab equipment
is too
expensive.
C. the building is damaged
.
if you're thinking about being either a doctor or a vet,
you should take some Medical Science classes before
you even think of applying to med school. Great! What should I take? There is one small problem. The
new Medical Sciences building is under construction,
so there are no experimental facilities available until
next year. I’m
afraid you'll have to wait.
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First of all, we should identify keywords in each option as above.
The keywords in Q25 are “
Medical Science course
” and “
next year
”.
When we hear the professor suggest Medical Science class to the student, we know that
the answer may appear soon. So, we should pay more attention to get the correct
answer.
Then, he continued to say “The new Medical Sciences building is under construction, so
there are no experimental facilities available until next year”. In this sentence, we hear
the keyword “
no experimental facilities “ of option A and understand that the classes
will be open next year because now there are no experimental facilities available. So, A
is the correct answer.
26 Answer: C
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
26.
Which is the quickest
increasing subject
in enrolment?
A. Medical Science
B. Statistics
C. Environmental Science
Is there any other course
you'd recommend for
someone like me? Have you ever thought about looking into
Environmental Science? No, I never really thought about it before. Is it
worthwhile? Quite! In fact, it's the fastest growing subject on this
campus. I’m sorry, I couldn’t help noticing the long list of
classes you’ve written out there. May I have a look? Oh, sure. Medical Science, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques,
Medicine, Mathematics, Computing. My, my, a bit of
everything here.
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The keyword in Q26 is “
the quickest increasing subject
”.
By taking a look at the options, we can guess that the speaker will mention to a list of
courses
and then tell us which one is the quickest increasing subject
.
So, when we hear the student ask “
Is there any other course
you'd recommend for
someone like me?”, we know that the professor is about to give her some suggestion.
As we expected, he recommend “
Environmental Science”. Then he said that it is the
fastest growing subject on this campus. So, C
is the correct answer.
*** Although after that, we hear other keywords such as Medical Science, Statistics,
they are only normal courses in the list of classes, not the the fastest growing one. So,
both A and B are not the correct answer.
27-29 Answer: C,E,F
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Similar words in Passage
Q27 - Q28 – Q29.
Which THREE
compulsory
courses must be taken?
A. Medical Science
B
. Computing
C
. Mathematics
D
. Laboratory Techniques
E
. Statistics
F
. Medicine
G.
Environmental Science
What I suggest is starting out by taking the compulsory
courses . Like we said before, the Medical Science can
wait. Consider taking that in your sophomore year. I
think I’d put off Computing, too. I recommend to all
freshmen that I talk to to get the compulsory
Mathematics out of the way as early as possible , so
take that one. It’ll be one less difficult course you have
to focus on when the science lab opens next year, and
you have to catch up on classes like Laboratory
Techniques. Your major also requires Statistics so you
have to balance two Maths classes, and no doubt you
should take that . Otherwise, get your required Medicine
course out of the way by taking something theory-
based.
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The keyword in Q27,28,29 is “
compulsory courses”. We need to find out which 3
courses in the list that the student must take.
When we hear the professor say “What I suggest is starting out by taking the
compulsory courses”, we know that then he will talk about many compulsory classes.
Then he said “Medical Science can wait. Consider taking that in your sophomore year. I
think I’d put off Computing, too”. It means that the student will take Medical Science
and Computing classes in year two. Thus, A and B are not correct.
Then we hear “I recommend to all freshmen that I talk to to get the compulsory
Mathematics out of the way as early as possible”. The professor said the student must
take the Mathematics course as early as possible, so Mathematics in one of the three
compulsory courses. C
is the first correct answer.
After that, we know that next year, the science lab will be open and the student must
take Laboratory Techniques class. This will happen in the future, not now. So, D
(Laboratory Techniques) is not correct.
Then the professor said “
Your major also requires Statistics
so you have to balance
two Maths classes, and no doubt you should take that
”. By saying that, he meant
Statistics is also a compulsory course. So, E
is the correct answer.
Finally, we hear “
get your required Medicine course
out of the way by taking
something theory-based”. The professor suggested that the student should finish the
Medicine course as it is required (or compulsory). So, our third answer is F
.
**
The other classes are also mentioned “Environmental Science” and “Computing”.
However, “Computing” was mentioned above as a course for sophomore. So, it is not
correct. In case of Environmental Science, the professor said that the student can take
it if she’s interest. It is not compulsory, so G is not the correct one, too.
30 Answer: textbook allowance
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q30. There are three full
scholarships
that cover
tuition
and provide
$1,500 cash
as a
Have you thought about applying for a scholarship
?...
In your department, there are actually three full
scholarships
available. They cover tuitio
n and provide
$1,500 cash
. …
The money is intended more as a textbook allowance .
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The keywords in Q30 are “
full scholarships
”, “
tuition” and
“
$1,500 cash”
.
From the question, we assume that the answer must be a noun
.
When the professor asked “
Have you thought about applying for a scholarship
?.”, we
know that the answer we’re looking for will soon appear.
Then we hear all our keywords in his statement “
In your department, there are actually
three full scholarships
available. They cover tuitio
n and provide $1,500 cash
”, we can
be sure that the answer will come out right after that.
In the next sentence, he said that the money (
1,500 cash
) is intended as a textbook
allowance . So, textbook allowance
is our answer.
31 Answer: plastic
Keywords in Questions
Similar words in Passage
Q31. There are some man-
made materials
like
Some artificial materials
can be used, like plastic The keyword in Q31 is “
man-made materials
”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer is a noun
which indicates an
example of man-made material.
At the very beginning of the conversation, we hear the speaker say “
Some artificial
materials
can be used, like plastic”. “artificial” means man-made and an example of
artificial material (or man-made material) is plastic. So, plastic
is the correct answer.
32 Answer: processing
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Q 3 2 . Before being used
,
material undergoes
Stone and wood are alike in at least one respect: both go
through processing before they can be put to use
From the question, we can assume that the answer is a noun which may indicate a
process that material must go through.
The keywords in Q32 are “
Before being used
” and “
undergoes
”.
After the part of advantage and disadvantage of using plastic as flooring material, the
speaker said “Stone and wood are alike in at least one respect: both go
through processing before they can be put to use”. (“go through” means undergo). In
other word, stone and wood must undergo processing before being used. So,
processing
is the correct answer.
33 Answer: (properly) seasoned
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33. Wood
should be cut and
________
Since few of us cut
our own lumber
or quarry our own
stone, this is not perhaps a pressing concern. Still, do-it-
yourselfers would do well to remember to buy only
properly seasoned wood. The keywords in Q33 are “
Wood
” and “
cut
”. We should focus on the word “
and
” as it
suggests us that the answer can be an adjective or a verb in passive form which
describes the standard of the wood.
When we hear “
Since few of us cut
our own lumber
…”, which contains all our keywords
“cut” and “lumber” (lumber is a type of wood”, we know that the answer will soon
appear. Remember that we need an adjective or a verb in passive form for our answer.
In the next sentence, the speaker said that it is important to buy only properly
seasoned wood. “seasoned” is an adjective that indicates the wood standard. So,
seasoned
is the correct answer.
34 Answer: polished
Keywords in Questions
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34. Stone
should be cut
and
_______
Since few of us cut our own lumber or quarry our own
stone
, this is not perhaps a pressing concern.
… Likewise, except for dull-hued materials like slate or
sandstone, most stone floors are polished before
installation
The keywords in Q34 are “
Stone
” and “
cut
”.
Q34 is quite similar to Q33, except instead of wood, it asks us about stone. Therefore,
the answer is also an adjective or a verb in passive form which describes a standard of
stone.
As stone is an example of natural flooring material beside wood in the conversation, we
guess that after talking about wood standard, the speaker will mention to stone
standard.
He said “
Likewise, except for dull-hued materials like slate or sandstone, most stone
floors are polished before installation”. “polished” is a verb in passive form and
indicates stone requirement. So, polished
is the correct answer.
35 Answer: (the) cost
Keywords in Questions
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35. Aside from
environmental factors,
one
s h o u l d take _____ into
account
during construction.
The choice goes well beyond just wood or stone
- each
type requires many further considerations
. A few special
remarks are called for when considering
wood, for
example. As always, aesthetics, personal taste, and
layout
all play roles as well as the type of house or
room
. Oh, and certainly don’t forget the cost.
The keywords in Q35 are “
Aside from environmental factors
,” and “
take into account
”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun
which indicates a
factor that need to take under consideration.
When we hear “… The choice goes well beyond just wood or stone
- each type requires
many further considerations
”, which suggests that the speaker will then talk about
other factors. As we’ve expected, he listed some factors such as aesthetics, personal
taste, layout and type of house or room. They are all considered environmental factors.
So, what factor is mentioned next will be our answer. And the speaker said “
don’t
forget the cost”. Thus, it is clear that cost is another factor that people should consider.
Cost
is the correct answer
.
36 Answer: grain pattern(s)
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3 6 . S o m e properties of
materials affect mood,
such
a
s ______
, texture, and
colour
.
one must consider the effects of each type of wood on
the mood
of the room. When selecting the best wood to
use, particular attention needs to be paid to its grain
patterns , texture, and colour
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The keywords in Q36 are “
properties of materials affect mood
” and “
texture, and
colour
”.
From the question, we can assume that the answer must be a noun which indicates a
property of material beside texture and colour that affect mood. We should pay
attention to locate the word “texture” and “colour” in the conversation because the
answer we are looking for will stand next to these two words.
When we hear the speaker say “
one must consider the effects of each type of wood on
the mood
of the room
”, we know that the answer will follow after this because
“properties of materials affect mood” is similar to “the effects of each type of wood on
the mood”. Then we hear our keywords in the next sentence “
When selecting the best
wood to use, particular attention needs to be paid to its grain patterns , texture, and
colour
”. “grain patterns” is mentioned along with texture and colour and it is one of the
factors that should be considered when selecting wood because of its effect on the
mood of the room. So, grain patterns
is our answer.
37 Answer: words
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3 7 . Use a mathematical
formula
to choose the type of
wood
, because _______
are
subjective
, which are
ambiguous in verbal
description
.
Though some things about putting together a room are
subjective and based on one’s individualtaste,
materials appropriate to a room’s function
are much
more straightforward. A decorator takes the needs of
the customer and uses a mathematical formula
, rather
than subjective words
. Since feelings vary from person
to person, verbal descriptions of wood types tend to
be ambiguous
.
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The keywords in Q37 are “
mathematical formula
”, “
the type of wood
”, “
subjective
” and
“
ambiguous in verbal description
”
. We should focus on two words “subjective” and
“ambiguous” because they modify our answer and chance is that they will stand next
to the answer.
From the question, we can assume that the answer is a noun.
When we hear the speaker mention to “
materials appropriate to a room’s function
”,
which also means the type of the wood appropriate to a room’s function, we know the
answer will come out soon. Then the speaker said a decorator uses a mathematical formula instead of subjective
words to choose type of wood. The noun “words” is modified by the keyword
“subjective” so it may be our answer. We need to make sure by checking if subjective
words is ambiguous in verbal description.
In the next sentence, we hear “
Since feelings vary from person to person, verbal
descriptions of wood types tend to be ambiguous
”. Since it’s clear that subjective words
is ambiguous in verbal description, “
words
” is our correct answer.
38 Answer: 0.8
Keywords in Questions
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Polished silver Reflectance
rate: almost 1.0
Q 3 8 : White-painted plastic:
___
This is called the “
reflectance rate
”…
At one end of the scale is polished silver. At a rating of
1.0…
we see the plastic that has been painted white
has a
rate of 0.8 By taking a look at the table, we know that we have to fill in names of material and their
reflectance rates. In Q38, a number which indicates w
hite-painted plastic’s
reflectance rate
is needed. The keywords in Q38 are “
Reflectance rate
” and “. White-painted plastic
”
.
When we hear the speaker mention to the keyword “reflectance rate” in “
This is called
the “
reflectance rate
”, we know that the part containing the answer for Q38-40 begins.
Then we hear him talking about polished silver and its rate, we can be sure that he’s
gonna talk about white-painted plastic.
Since he said “
we see the plastic that has been painted white has a rate of 0.8“, which
means white-painted plastic’s rate is 0.8, the correct answer is 0.8
.
39 Answer: 0.1
Keywords in Questions
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Q39. Quarry tile: ________
The quarry tile
I mentioned a while ago has a rate
of 0.1 . The keyword in Q39 is “
Quarry tile
”.
Similar to Q38, what we need to fill in is a number which indicates quarry tile’s
reflectance rate.
In this part of the conversation, the speaker is listing some material and their
reflectance rates one by one. So, right after he finished with white-painted plastic and
seems to move to the next material by saying “
Materials that are denser and darker
have reflectance rates much closer to zero”
, we guess that it’s “quarry tile” turn. Then
he said “
The quarry tile
I mentioned a while ago has a rate of 0.1”. So, it’s clear that the
answer is 0.1
.
40 Answer: black velvet
Keywords in Questions
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Q40. ________: Almost 0.0
Does anyone have any guesses as to what materials
may have a rate of almost 0.0
? We can guess most of
these materials are black in colour, but plastic, wood,
and even stone reflect some light. One material with a
rate of almost 0.0 is black velvet .
The keyword in Q40 is “
Almost 0.0
” and we need a name of material that has the
rate of almost 0.0
for the answer.
When we hear the speaker ask “
One material with a rate of almost 0.0 is black
velvet .”
Does anyone have any guesses as to what materials may have a rate of almost
0.0
”, which contains our important answer,
we know that the answer will soon appear.
Then he said “
One material with a rate of almost 0.0 is black velvet”. So, it is clear that
the answer is black velvet.
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Audio Script:
SECTION 1
CLERK: Good morning, ma’am, and welcome to “Australia’s Moving
Experience”! How can I help you?
WOMAN: Well, I... I hope you can help me. I’m so up in the air right now... I...
CLERK: Just calm down, now. Let me guess: you’re moving and it has you a
little confused.
WOMAN: That’s it exactly. You see, I’m relocating to the United States next
month and I’m having a hard time getting organised.
CLERK: Here, fill out your name and address, and let me ask you a few
questions. Oh, what should I call you?
WOMAN: My name is Jane, Example
Jane Bond. CLERK: OK, Jane, first of all, what’s your work phone number? In case I have
any questions about things.
WOMAN: My work phone is Q1
94635550. But please try not to call me too
often there. My boss hates personal calls.
CLERK: So does mine, ma’am, so does mine. And what address should we ship
your things to?
WOMAN: My new company is letting me stay temporarily at 509 Q2
Clark
House, that’s C-L-A-R-K, 1137 Q3
University Drive in Seattle.
CLERK: Seattle? Beautiful city, I hear. Mountains right beside the ocean,
almost. Cooler than Australia, too. OK, and when should we come pack your
things?
WOMAN: I guess that would be on Q4
Monday, March 11th.
Do you want any help with an after-packing clean-up? We do that for a small
additional charge.
Yes, that would be helpful. I promised the landlord I’d give her the keys back
by 5:00 p.m. on Q5
Thursday, the 14th. Great, we’ll just schedule the clean-up for that day. That way, the place will
smell clean and there’ll be no dust.
Well, you do think of everything! Oh, how much is this going to cost?
Here is a list of our basic prices.
Oh dear, this seems rather expensive!
Yes ma’am, but you’re paying for the best. We’re careful and we’re fast. Like
we say, the only thing we break are speed records getting you moved.
Well... maybe that’s so... Oh, I nearly forgot to tell you. I don’t want my
furniture shipped with me. I won't be looking for an apartment till after I arrive
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in America. Would it be possible to put my furniture in storage here for Q6
a
month, then have it sent along later?
Of course, we do that all the time. A couple of other things.
Here at "A Moving Experience”, we try to pack your things logically. We don’t
just throw stuff in boxes.
Do you have any special requests? You know, things you want packed in some
special place, so you know where to find them?
Like what?
Oh, I don’t know... Things like dishes maybe. Not to be rude, but you look like a
lady who likes to eat.
Ahhh! Yes, I need my dishes and things where I can find them quickly.
Great. Q7
We'll put those dishes and cutlery in what we call the emergency
pack. Can you think of anything else?
Ummm,
Q8
I do have an antique tea kettle my great-grandmother gave my
mother. I wouldn’t want to lose that. So I guess
Q8
you’d better put that in
storage with the furniture. Grandma’s tea kettle with the furniture, got it! Say, how about things like your
alarm clock? You don’t want to miss your plane on the big day, right?
Well, you certainly think of everything! Yes, that’s right. Q9
I'll also need my
alarm clock where I can find it.
Fine, Q9
we’ll put that in your personal package. And of course, we'll give you
a list of where we pack everything. So, all you’ll have to do on Thursday, the
14th is grab your luggage on your way out the door. Um, I couldn’t help
noticing the new CD player you’re carrying. Is that a Samsung?
Why? Yes, it is. One of their best. Cost me nearly a hundred dollars, it did!
Do you want to take special care of it? I mean it’s brand new.
Take care of it, but nothing special. Q10
You can just put it in storage with the
furniture.
That looks like everything we need here. I guess you’re all set.
That was certainly quick. Thank you, young man. This has been a most moving
experience! SECTION 2
Good morning everyone, and welcome to the 2nd Annual Wullaballoo
Conference on Mastering Computer Languages. I hope you all had a good trip.
Before we get underway with today’s programme, let me fill you in as to what’s
on tap for tomorrow, Sunday, February 19th.
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At 9:00 a.m. right here in the Main Hall, we’ll be hearing a lecture from Dr John
Smith about “
Q11
Computer as Teacher’’. Professor Smith, from the
Q12
University of Melbourne, is a world-class expert in the field of computer-
assisted education, and his talk promises to be both stimulating and
informative.
Immediately afterwards, at 10:30, there will be a presentation of papers by
various delegates. That, however, will take place in the Garden Room on the
ground floor. If you don’t yet know, the Garden Room is also called the
Ballroom, and we’ll be gathering at the west end, the slightly raised area called
Level 2. Just look for the crowd. If you get lost, there are signs in the foyer.
After all that thinking, talking, and listening, I expect everyone will be a bit
weary. So at 11:15, there will be a break for coffee, cookies, and other light
refreshments. These will be available at the aptly named Refreshment Stand,
placed by the door back here in the Main Hall. Also, if you choose to skip the
formal lunch, you can buy a packed lunch at the stand for a reasonable price.
I strongly urge you, however, to join us at the formal lunch. That won’t be till
one o’clock sharp, so you have time to stroll about town a bit. We’ll be eating
at the Sea View Restaurant. The restaurant is located right here in the hotel, on
the Q13
top floor. It’s a good dozen flights of stairs, so I suggest you take the
lift on the Q14
ground floor, eh? If you’re not fond of fish, there is an all-you-
can-eat barbecue available as well. They even offer wallaby meat!
After lunch, we’ll troop back downstairs to Level 2 in the Ballroom for the
presentation of further papers, which will begin at 2:00 p.m. Please try to be on
time. I know you’ll be a bit tired after lunch, but the Ballroom echoes so with
people coming in late. Thank you in advance. Once we’ve heard the papers, we’ll break for afternoon tea at Q15
3:10 p.m.
No need to walk. The manager of the refreshment stand has graciously agreed
to have tea served in the Ballroom. He’s even promised us some special
scones, baked from a recipe of his dear old Scottish grandmother.
Then, tea being drunk and scones munched, we’ll retire here to the Main Hall
for some closing remarks and questions. So, by 5:00 we should have the
conference wrapped up. But the fun isn’t over! This is Australia mates! We’ll be
flocking to the hotel’s own Q16
Palm Lounge on the east side of the foyer for
an informal reception. You can relax, mingle with the other delegates, and let
your hair down a bit. This will run from 5:10 to 6:10, though you’re free to stay
as long as you like. The lounge manager has informed me that, for the duration
of the actual reception, you can have all-you-can-drink beer for $20.00 with
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purchase of an advance ticket.
And, yes, Q17
tickets can be purchased from any conference organiser or at
the front desk anytime between now and the start of the reception.
I suggest you come by tomorrow evening to pick up the tickets since the
conference hall only holds 800 people. That way, you can also get your journey
planned ahead of time and be sure not to miss this truly memorable
conference. If you want cocktails, however, I’m sorry. You’ll have to pay for
those at the regular price.
Oh my goodness! Speaking of paying, I see I forgot to tell you a couple of
things. The first is about lunch. Q18
The charge for the lunch will be $15.00 for
all you delegates. If you have guests with you, the cost is $25.00 for the
general public, and $6.50 for children under the age of 10. That’s fifteen dollars
each, not total for everyone! Another item is about the lunch menu. I very
much urge you to try the fish. I mean, Q19
look at the restaurant’s name: Sea
View. As the name suggests, it is a famous seafood restaurant. The chef is a
Basque from Spain, and he really gets quite put out when people ignore his fish
specialties for burgers or barbecue. If fish isn’t your thing though, try the steak
- he makes an exquisite Filet mignon topped with bleu cheese and mushrooms.
Finally,
Q20
if you’d like to buy a ticket, you can have both lunch and
the unlimited beer for $35.00.I should have mentioned that earlier, but I am a
bit forgetful. Maybe I should avoid the beer after the conference, eh?
Well, I’ve said my bit. Are there any questions?
SECTION 3
Hello... are you Professor Van Diezen?
Yes, I am. And who might you be?
Oh! Sorry, my name is Tina. I’m a freshman here. They told me I should ask
you for advice in choosing courses.
Well, that’s part of what I’m here for. Please come in and sit down. Now, what
are your questions?
I, I almost don’t know! Everything is so confusing! Like what is a “specialised
course”?
Oh, easy.
Q21
A specialised course is one that is compulsory, meaning it's a
requirement for your major and regular, so you can’t place out by taking a
proficiency exam.
That sounds pretty strict. Then what are all these general courses? I seem to
have to take so many.
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Nothing to be alarmed over. These are courses open to all students and not
directly related to your major. The university offers these general courses to
choose so that you can become more well-rounded individuals. For example, I
see you’re a Microbiology major. So it might be a good idea to take some
literature or history courses so that you can know something besides all
science.
You mean these courses are, like, for fun?
That might be one way to look at it, but don’t tell the literature professor such
a thing. Think of a general course as the opposite of a specified course. A
specified course is one that pertains directly to your major.
So can I take any Microbiology course I want?
Let’s see. Oh, those courses used to be open to Microbiology students only.
Q22
The good thing is, now it’s open to students on a flexible schedule, so it’s
not only for full-time students. So the answer is yes, if you have the instructor’s
permission. May I ask you why you chose Microbiology?
Well, I also like plain old Biology, too. You know, fullsized animals. I might even
become a veterinarian. Could I take some Biology classes?
Well,
Q23
they are open to full-time students only, which I believe is what you
are. I don’t know how a freshman would get along with Microbiology, though. I
mean, Q24
most of the students presently looking into it are from off-campus.
Off-campus?
Yes, you know, people who use it in their work at hospitals, laboratories, even a
police detective. Why did you choose Microbiology, if I may ask? I don’t think
you quite answered that.
Well, eventually I want to be a doctor. At least my dad tells me so.
If I may say so, young lady, you seem a little uncertain.
Still, I think that might be a good idea for a career. Of course, if you're thinking
about being either a doctor or a vet, you should take some Medical Science
classes before you even think of applying to med school.
Great! What should I take?
There is one small problem. Q25
The new Medical Sciences building is under
construction, so there are no experimental facilities available until next year.
I’m afraid you'll have to wait. But don’t forget to take those courses at the first
opportunity!
Oh, bummer. Is there any other course you'd recommend for someone like me?
Well, since you seem to like animals, Q26
have you ever thought about
looking into Environmental Science?
No, I never really thought about it before. Is it worthwhile?
Quite! Q26
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I’m sorry, I couldn’t help noticing the long list of classes you’ve written out
there. May I have a look?
Oh, sure.
Medical Science, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Mathematics,
Computing. My, my, a bit of everything here.
Is it too much?
For your first semester, yes. Q27
What I suggest is starting out by taking the
compulsory courses. Like we said before, the Medical Science can wait.
Consider taking that in your sophomore year. I think I’d put off Computing, too.
Q27
I recommend to all freshmen that I talk to to get the compulsory
Mathematics out of the way as early as possible, so take that one. It’ll be one
less difficult course you have to focus on when the science lab opens next year,
and you have to catch up on classes like Laboratory Techniques. Q28
Your
major also requires Statistics so you have to balance two Maths classes, and no
doubt you should take that.
Q29
Otherwise, get your required Medicine course
out of the way by taking something theory-based.
Oh, of course and your Environmental Science class if you’re interested. The
others can wait, though I think Computing is definitely a good idea, even
though it’s not required. I see too, on your paper there, you seem to have had
high marks on the entrance exam.
Uhhh, yeah. I guess so.
Don’t be shy! Have you thought about applying for a scholarship?
Do they have any? I mean, my dad is always complaining about how much
money it costs him.
In your department, there are actually three full scholarships available. They
cover tuition and provide $1,500 cash.
$1,500 cash?! Party!
Please, Miss. The money is intended more as a Q30
textbook allowance, not
party money. If you promise to behave,
I’ll show you how to apply.
Great, and thanks!
SECTION 4
We’ve been talking about choosing building materials in the last week. Now, a
great many factors influence the choice of building materials. You can’t make a
house of cards, right? And “people who live in glass houses...” and all that...
Anyhow, today I’d like to say a few words about flooring.
Some artificial materials can be used, like Q31
plastic for instance, which offer
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mixed blessings when used as a flooring surface. On the one hand, plastic is
cheaper than nearly any other alternative, short of bare ground. Plastic also
does not warp like wood. On the other hand, the best that can be said about
plastic is that it “looks like” wood or stone. However, it cannot replace the real
materials. As I have mentioned, I’m fixing up a new house. The decorator my
wife hired told me, “Plastic does a great job of looking exactly like plastic.”
Besides, it scratches easily, fades or discolours, and starts cracking within a
year or two. So, if you’re fitting out a sleazy hotel or plan to live in a trailer
park, go with the plastic. Really, though, for all intents and purposes, this
leaves us with wood or stone as choices for flooring.
Stone and wood are alike in at least one respect: both go through
Q32
processing before they can be put to use. Since few of us cut our own
lumber or quarry our own stone, this is not perhaps a pressing concern. Still,
do-it-yourselfers would do well to remember to buy only properly
Q33
seasoned wood. Unseasoned wood warps and a warped floor quickly
becomes firewood (and its owner quickly becomes poorer). Likewise, except for
dull-hued materials like slate or sandstone, most stone floors are Q34
polished
before installation. The choice goes well beyond just wood or stone - each type
requires many further considerations. A few special remarks are called for
when considering wood, for example. As always, aesthetics, personal taste, and
layout all play roles as well as the type of house or room. Oh, and certainly
don’t forget Q35
the cost. When it comes to cost, a rule of thumb is that the
softer and less exotic the wood, the lower the cost. In the US, for instance, pine
is both ubiquitous and cheap. Mahogany is imported and exorbitantly
expensive. If you’re on any kind of budget when remodeling, it’s really helpful
to remember to go for the softer woods. Aside from cost, there are still lots of different factors that are important in
choosing the best flooring for the job. Continuing with the example of wood,
one must consider the effects of each type of wood on the mood of the room.
When selecting the best wood to use, particular attention needs to be paid to
its Q36
grain patterns, texture, and colour. In rooms where relaxation or deep
thought is the aim - say bedrooms or the study - dark, strong grained woods
are the rule.
Here the grain ought to match the furniture for a feeling of homogeneity. In
rooms where activity and motion are typical - the dining room or living room -
lighter, finer-grained lumber is more suitable.
In such a setting, the wood grain might be useful in offering a contrast to the
furniture. This leads to a feel of subconscious excitement, in keeping with the
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room’s function.
In either case, though, consult a decorator. It is a decorator’s job to know what
materials to use to fit the function of the room. Though some things about
putting together a room are subjective and based on one’s individual taste,
materials appropriate to a room’s function are much more straightforward. A
decorator takes the needs of the customer and uses a mathematical formula,
rather than subjective Q37
words. Since feelings vary from person to person,
verbal descriptions of wood types tend to be ambiguous. You want the wood
you select, not something approximate! And if you do decide to do it yourself,
remember that all wood must be treated with preservatives to enhance its
appearance and preserve its natural beauty.
In the case of stone, or “quarry tile” as flat-cut flooring stone is properly called,
a new set of considerations must be weighed up. Simple colour aside, the
degree of reflection must be kept in mind. This is called the “reflectance rate”,
which is expressed in a number between 0.0 and 1.0, depending on the
amount of light it reflects.
At one end of the scale is polished silver. At a rating of 1.0, this shiny surface
reflects nearly all of the light directed at it. Numbers closer to zero describe
materials that absorb more light. Moving down the scale a bit, we see the
plastic that has been painted white has a rate of
Q38
0.8, which makes sense.
We know that the colour white reflects all other colours while black absorbs all
colours, and plastic itself is a relatively reflective material.
Materials that are denser and darker have reflectance rates much closer to
zero. The quarry tile I mentioned a while ago has a rate of Q39
0.1. As you
may know, quarry tile is generally dark brown and made from clay so it is quite
dense. Of course, there is considerable variation among types of quarry tile
because of the hue or treatment of the clay during its creation.
Does anyone have any guesses as to what materials may have a rate of almost
0.0? We can guess most of these materials are black in colour, but plastic,
wood, and even stone reflect some light. One material with a rate of almost 0.0
is Q40
black velvet. The texture produces almost no shine at all.
Carrara marble, despite its white hue, is actually lower in reflectivity than black
onyx! In any case, the fact that tiles vary somewhat should not be forgotten. A
highly reflective floor would not be suitable in a library; it would be
indispensable in a ballroom (should your home be large enough to feature
one). Again, a rule of thumb is that “light means lively”. Since form and
material follow function, one should only use the more reflective materials in
rooms where the cultivation and expression of energy is important. Bear in
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mind too that most types of stone cost more than all but the rarest of woods.
Of course, there is no reason why some rooms of a house should not feature
wood floors or other stone tiles. You can even mix the two. A room with wood
panels on the walls can have a beautiful stone floor. My bedroom has white
birch walls and a light blue slate floor. The place looks like a Russian hunting
lodge. Remember, though, go with what feels right for you. Good taste and the
“laws” of interior design are the homeowner’s servants, not his master. It’s only
beautiful when you decide it is. I mean, you’re the one who lives there, not the
decorator, right? OK, are there any questions?
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