综合部分听力音频:
task 1
You will now be asked a question about a familiar topic. After you hear the question, you will have 15 seconds to prepare your response and 45 seconds to speak.
Which of the following qualities is the most important for someone to be successful? Being highly motivated, hardworking, or intelligent.
Preparation time: 15 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds
task 2
You will now read a short passage and then listen to a conversation on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Reading Time: 45 seconds
Close the University Coffee Shop
The coffee shop on Washington College campus should be shut down. Have you ever tried to study in the coffee shop? The lighting is so horrible that it is almost impossible to see the books in front of you. Natural lighting coming in from the
windows is mostly obstructed by other buildings and the indoor lighting is very poor. This causes students to not choose the coffee shop as a place to study or meet with friends. At almost anytime of the day the coffee shop is almost entirely
empty. School officials should close down the shop.
In the listening the woman expresses her opinion about closing the coffee shop. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Response Time: 60 seconds
Now listen to a conversation between two students:
task 3
You will now read a short passage and then listen to a lecture on the same academic topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Reading Time: 45 Seconds
Method of Loci
The method of loci is a mnemonic device that, in basic terms, is a method of memory enhancement which uses visualization to organize and recall information. The items to be remembered in this mnemonic system are mentally associated with specific physical locations. The method relies on memorized spatial relationships to establish, order, and recollect memorial content. Many people use this technique to recall faces, names, digits, and lists of words.
How does the example given by the professor help illustrate the meaning of method of loci? Use specific details in your answer.
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Response Time: 60 seconds
Now listen to a lecture on the same subject:
task 4
You will now listen to part of a lecture. You will then be asked a question about it. After you hear the question, you will have 20 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Using points and examples from the lecture, describe two ways in which electric fish use electricity to their benefit.
Preparation Time: 20 seconds
Response Time: 60 seconds
Now listen to a lecture on the same subject:
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