Reading
Reading Section
In the Reading section, you will answer 35-48 questions to demonstrate how well you understand academic and non-academic texts in English, There are three types of tasks.
| Type of Task | Description |
| Complete the Words | Fill in the missing letters in a paragraph. |
| Read in Daily Life | Answer questions about everyday reading material. |
| Read an Academic Passage | Answer questions about academic passages. |
Module 1
The clock will show you how much time you have to complete Module 1.
You can use Next and Back to move to the next question or return to previous questions within the same module.
You WILL NOT be able to return to Module 1 once you have begun Module 2.
Module 1
Fill in the missing letters in the paragraph
Questions 1-10 of 35
The stars we see in the night sky are massive balls of gas that give off light and heat. Our S_ _ is o_ _ of these, and i_ provides t_ _ energy nee_ _ _ for li_ _ on Ea_ _ _. These celestial bodies a_ _ grouped in_ _ collections cal_ _ _ galaxies. Our solar system belongs to the Milky Way galaxy. Scientists known as astronomers study these distant lights to better understand the universe and how it came to be.
Listening
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Listening Section
In the listening section, you will answer 35-45 questions to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. There are three types of tasks.
| Type of Task | Description |
| Listen and Choose a Response | Select the best response to the question or statement. |
| Conversations | Answer questions about short conversations. |
| Announcements and Academic Talks | Answer questions about announcements and academic talks. |
You WlLL NOT be able to return to previous questions.
Module 1
Module 1
In an actual test, the clock will show you how much time you have to complete each question.
You can use Next to move to the next question.
The first task is Listen and Choose a Response. In this task, you will listen to a sentence or question. You will then read four sentences and choose the option that is the best response.
Q1：
Choose the best response
I prefer oil paintings.
I was sitting in the back.
I checked my email already.
It’s in the top drawer.
Q2：
Choose the best response
It will be held in the campus theater.
I’m planning to attend.
I never learned to play an instrument.
My roommate needs a ticket.
Q3：
Choose the best response
Yes, I can watch it.
Either is fine with me.
It’s for my film class.
I’d love to.
Q4：
Choose the best response
I’m not that interested in technology.
We should meet up around nine p.m. for dinner.
We plan to upload our study notes to a shared folder.
I bought my souvenir from a local vendor.
Q5：
Choose the best response
I am very late.
I printed out the syllabus.
There was a small leak in the ceiling.
I didn’t expect to leave so soon.
Q6：
Choose the best response
Exercise is important for our well-being.
No, unfortunately I hurt my ankle.
I recently discovered a good one that’s not too far.
Tomorrow would be better.
Q7：
Choose the best response
Yes, three hours ago.
No, he left the dorm at 9 a.m.
Probably until the class break at noon.
Tomorrow sounds good.
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Reading
Reading Section
In the Reading section, you will answer 35-48 questions to demonstrate how well you understand academic and non-academic texts in English, There are three types of tasks.
| Type of Task | Description |
| Complete the Words | Fill in the missing letters in a paragraph. |
| Read in Daily Life | Answer questions about everyday reading material. |
| Read an Academic Passage | Answer questions about academic passages. |
Module 1
The clock will show you how much time you have to complete Module 1.
You can use Next and Back to move to the next question or return to previous questions within the same module.
You WILL NOT be able to return to Module 1 once you have begun Module 2.
Module 1
Fill in the missing letters in the paragraph
Questions 1-10 of 35
The stars we see in the night sky are massive balls of gas that give off light and heat. Our S_ _ is o_ _ of these, and i_ provides t_ _ energy nee_ _ _ for li_ _ on Ea_ _ _. These celestial bodies a_ _ grouped in_ _ collections cal_ _ _ galaxies. Our solar system belongs to the Milky Way galaxy. Scientists known as astronomers study these distant lights to better understand the universe and how it came to be.
Fill in the missing letters in the paragraph.
Questions 11-20 of 35
We are exquisitely sensitive to our surroundings, and environment plays a critical role in the development of a child’s brain. But wh_ _ happens on_ _ we’ve rea_ _ _ _ adulthood? C_ _ the br_ _ _ still und_ _ _ _ the ki_ _ _ of cha_ _ _ _ it d_ _ when w_ were younger? By the time we are twenty-five years old, the brain transformations of childhood are finally over and our brain appears to be fully developed. You might think that who we are as adults is then fixed in place, immovable. But it’s not: in adulthood our brains continue to change.
21-22
Read an advertisement.
EXPERIENCE THE LEGEND!
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Join us at the Student Center for our annual pre-final-exam screening of
A TRUE PAIR O’DOCS
A MIND-BENDING JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Don’t miss this cult classic that redefined storytelling.
Complimentary popcorn for early arrivals.
Tickets available at the events desk.
Secure your seat now!
21
What is suggested about the screening?
It is part of an educational film series.
It is a required student activity.
It will feature two movies in a row.
It is a special event that occurs once a year.
22
What incentive is offered to some attendees?
Discounted tickets
Free popcorn
A signed poster
Priority seating
23-25
Read an article in a student magazine.
Kintsugi, an ancient Japanese art, transforms broken pottery into objects of beauty by highlighting, not hiding, their cracks. Artisans use lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum to repair fractures, creating pieces that often become more valued than their original form.
Originating in the late fifteenth century, kintsugi reflects the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which honors imperfection and transience. Its message extends beyond ceramics, inspiring personal growth and resilience by advising people to embrace flaws as part of life’s narrative. Rather than viewing damage as failure, kintsugi reframes it as transformation, symbolizing strength, authenticity, and renewal in a perfection-driven world.
Today, workshops and studios worldwide teach both its technical craft and its profound philosophy, offering learners not only artistic skills but insights into acceptance, individuality, and creative expression. Kintsugi stands as a timeless reminder that beauty lies in uniqueness and in the stories our “cracks” reveal, an idea that applies to academic life and beyond.
23
According to the article, what philosophical perspective does kintsugi promote?
Minimalism, emphasizing simplicity and the elimination of excess
Ethics, focusing on honor and discipline in craftsmanship
Humility, valuing imperfection and the transient nature of life
Purity, highlighting spiritual cleanliness and ritual renewal
24
What does the article suggest about the symbolic meaning of repairing pottery with precious metals?
Wealth and luxury are essential for authentic art.
Flaws can be turned into sources of value and beauty.
Artisans prioritize aesthetics over philosophical significance.
Objects lose their cultural value when restored with cheap materials.
25
Why does the author of the article mention “a perfection-driven world”?
To argue that modern society has completely abandoned traditional art forms
To suggest that flawless craftsmanship is the goal of contemporary design
To contrast kintsugi’s philosophical message with a common present-day attitude
To explain why kintsugi techniques are rarely used in professional pottery today
26-27
Read a notice.
Student Center Closure
The student center will be closed for renovations from April 5 to April 20. All scheduled events during this period are canceled.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
The center will reopen on April 21 with new features and improvements.
26
What is the main purpose of the notice?
To provide directions to a facility
To announce the temporary closure of a facility
To explain improvements to a facility
To announce the relocation of a facility
27
What happens to events that are scheduled during the renovations?
They will be rescheduled for earlier dates.
They will be rescheduled for later dates.
They will no longer take place.
They will be moved to a different location.
28-30
Read an advertisement.
Looking for the ultimate winter break escape?
AlpineAdventures invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the Swiss Alps—the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation for your vacation. Our seven-day Winter Student Trek is designed for both first-time explorers and seasoned adventurers eager to experience Switzerland’s breathtaking winter landscapes.
Highlights:
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Snow-dusted valleys with alpine air that refreshes body and mind
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Thrilling mountain trails with views of legendary peaks
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Cozy alpine lodges, complete with hearty Swiss meals and warm hospitality
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Incredible wildlife, from elusive ibexes to soaring eagles
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Meticulously curated daily challenges await you: Each day brings excitement and discovery.
All-Inclusive:
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Multilingual expert Alpine guides
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Delicious meals with Swiss specialties
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Comfortable accommodations with stunning vistas
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Round-trip transportation to the trailhead
To foster team building, units include no more than six students. Space is very limited, so grab your spot!
Email booking@alpineadventures.ch to reserve your winter break adventure today.
28
What is indicated about the seven-day Winter Student Trek?
It provides exclusive access to private ski slopes.
It will be led by professionals with local expertise.
It includes complimentary ski and snowboard rentals.
It offers cooking classes led by professional chefs.
29
Students should probably avoid participating in the seven-day Winter Student Trek if they
prefer large groups when joining activities
like to observe wildlife in its natural habitat
enjoy discovering new cultures and places
appreciate customized guidance from experts
30
Given the description of the seven-day Winter Student Trek, which of the following is true of Alpine Adventures?
It emphasizes a balance between physical challenge and cultural immersion.
It prioritizes solitary travel experiences over group tour activities.
It primarily targets professional mountaineers seeking extreme adventures.
It offers a range of budget-friendly options for student travelers.
31-35
Unveiling Earth’s Core
Geophysicists have long been intrigued by Earth’s core (the center of Earth). When earthquakes occur, they send seismic waves through the planet, offering rare glimpses into this mysterious world. Interestingly, these waves sometimes slow down in unexpected ways, suggesting that the core’s makeup may be more complex than just iron and nickel as previously believed. Some scientists suggest it might not be entirely solid, possibly containing molten layers or unusual elements that create a unique state of matter.
Advanced computer models now depict the core not as a homogeneous sphere, but as a layered structure with distinct regions. These models also propose phenomena like super-rotation—where the inner core (the inner part of Earth’s core) spins slightly faster than the rest of the planet—and directional differences in wave behavior, known as anisotropies. Collectively, these findings portray a core in constant motion.
But is this picture complete? Some researchers argue that these models rely on overly simplified assumptions. Truly understanding the inner core demands cutting-edge technology and fresh perspectives. The limitations of current theories remind us that the deeper we explore planetary science, the more we challenge our understanding of it.
31
Why does the author discuss earthquakes in paragraph 1?
To demonstrate the fascination of geophysicists with Earth’s core
To explain one way scientists gain insights into Earth’s core
To highlight the destructive effects of seismic waves on Earth’s core
To challenge the idea that Earth’s core is a mysterious world
32
Why might seismic waves slow down when passing through Earth’s core?
Because of the solid nature of the core
Because of the presence of iron and nickel
Because of the possible presence of molten layers or unusual elements
Because of the strength of the elements that make up the core
33
The word “Collectively” in the passage is closest in meaning to
generally
together
somehow
interestingly
34
Advanced computer models suggest all of the following about Earth’s core EXCEPT:
Earth’s core has different layers.
The inner part of Earth’s core rotates a little faster than other parts of Earth do.
Wave behavior in Earth’s core shows directional differences.
The super-rotation of Earth’s core is caused by anisotropies.
35
Identify the sentence in paragraph 3 that describes a specific criticism of computer models of the inner core. Select the sentence to make your choice.
Module 2
Fill in the missing letters in the paragraph
Questions 1-10 of 15
The circadian rhythm regulates sleep-wake cycles and other physiological processes, operating on a roughly 24-hour cycle influenced by external cues such as light and temperature. Disruptions to this rhythm, like irre_ _ _ _ _ sleep patt_ _ _ _, can le_ _ to hea_ _ _ issues incl_ _ _ _ _insomnia, exhau_ _ _ _ _, and decr_ _ _ _ _ cognitive func_ _ _ _. Some resea_ _ _ _ _ _are expl_ _ _ _ _the mechanisms of circadian rhythms, aiming to develop treatments for sleep disorders and improve overall health. Understanding these rhythms is crucial for addressing various health concerns.
11-15
Evolution of Chatbots
The evolution of chatbots has revolutionized human-computer interaction. Early chatbots, like ELIZA, developed in the 1960s, followed simple scripts to mimic conversation. However, these early models often failed to understand context, making interactions feel artificial.
Recent advancements in natural language processing (NLP) have significantly improved chatbot capabilities. NLP allows chatbots to interpret and generate human-like responses by understanding context and nuances. This development has enabled chatbots to handle complex queries, provide customer support, and even engage in small talk.
The latest iterations employ generative artificial intelligence (AI) embedded in chatbot systems that train on massive amounts of language data. Their ability to generate coherent and contextually accurate responses has set a new standard for chatbots. Despite these advancements, ensuring that chatbots do not generate harmful or biased content remains a significant concern. According to researchers, the vast amount of data used to train these models can sometimes reflect societal biases, leading to unintended output in chatbot interactions.
Moreover, integrating emotional intelligence into chatbots is an ongoing challenge. Emotional intelligence enables chatbots to recognize and respond appropriately to users’ emotions, enhancing the user experience. Researchers are exploring various methods, such as sentiment analysis, to address this issue.
11
The word “mimic” in the passage is closest in meaning to
imitate
produce
hold
control
12
According to the passage, what was a limitation of early chatbots like ELIZA?
They could not be programmed to follow conversational scripts.
Their programming was too complex for most simple interactions.
Their communication seemed unnatural.
They could not be improved past the early 1960s.
13
What is true about recent advancements in natural language processing (NLP)?
They eliminate the need for processing large quantities of data.
They have allowed chatbots to manage sophisticated inquiries.
They have made chatbots easier for technologists to develop.
They have occurred mostly in the area of sentiment analysis.
14
Why does the author mention generative AI in the passage?
To explain what drives the most recent large advance in chatbot systems
To highlight the drawbacks of earlier chatbots
To provide details about the development of language models
To discuss the emotional capabilities of chatbots
15
Which of the following challenges is mentioned in the passage regarding the future development of chatbots?
Lowering the cost of creating chatbots
Preventing chatbots from producing biased output
Creating new standards for chatbot development
Avoiding negative user sentiment about interacting with chatbots
Listening
Listening Section
In the listening section, you will answer 35-45 questions to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. There are three types of tasks.
| Type of Task | Description |
| Listen and Choose a Response | Select the best response to the question or statement. |
| Conversations | Answer questions about short conversations. |
| Announcements and Academic Talks | Answer questions about announcements and academic talks. |
You WlLL NOT be able to return to previous questions.
Module 1
Module 1
In an actual test, the clock will show you how much time you have to complete each question.
You can use Next to move to the next question.
The first task is Listen and Choose a Response. In this task, you will listen to a sentence or question. You will then read four sentences and choose the option that is the best response.
Q1：
Choose the best response
I prefer oil paintings.
I was sitting in the back.
I checked my email already.
It’s in the top drawer.
Q2：
Choose the best response
It will be held in the campus theater.
I’m planning to attend.
I never learned to play an instrument.
My roommate needs a ticket.
Q3：
Choose the best response
Yes, I can watch it.
Either is fine with me.
It’s for my film class.
I’d love to.
Q4：
Choose the best response
I’m not that interested in technology.
We should meet up around nine p.m. for dinner.
We plan to upload our study notes to a shared folder.
I bought my souvenir from a local vendor.
Q5：
Choose the best response
I am very late.
I printed out the syllabus.
There was a small leak in the ceiling.
I didn’t expect to leave so soon.
Q6：
Choose the best response
Exercise is important for our well-being.
No, unfortunately I hurt my ankle.
I recently discovered a good one that’s not too far.
Tomorrow would be better.
Q7：
Choose the best response
Yes, three hours ago.
No, he left the dorm at 9 a.m.
Probably until the class break at noon.
Tomorrow sounds good.
Q8：
Choose the best response
No, just candles and cake.
Our teaching assistant was so thankful.
Yes, my dormmates and I will be there.
The party lasted until one a.m.
Q9：
Choose the best response
Let’s decide later.
We’ll ask the waiter for a menu.
My uncle was a cook.
He prepared for his cooking class over the weekend.
Q10：
Choose the best response
Not yet, but I’ll check them later.
Actually, we have a good chance of winning.
I think so, but I need to choose a topic first.
Sure, it’s important to review your notes after class.
Q11：
Choose the best response
The results are usually posted online.
Yes, it was rescheduled for next week.
I’ve checked and the numbers don’t add up.
No, it covers only the most recent units.
Q12：
Choose the best response
The student orchestra is excellent.
Where is that music coming from?
History class is canceled next week.
I definitely won’t want to miss that.
Conversation, Announcement, and Academic Talk
You will listen only one time and then answer questions.
In an actual test, the clock will indicate how much time you have to answer.
Listen to a conversation.
13-14
Q13：
Why is the woman interested in water aerobics?
She wants to get more exercise.
She prefers them to swimming laps.
The classes fit easily into her schedule.
The motions are good for her back.
Q14：
What past problem does the man mention?
He accidentally threw out an important paper.
He lost a key when jumping into the pool.
He injured himself during a workout.
He used to be scared of going underwater.
Listen to a conversation.
15-16
Q15：
What does the woman say about the café?
It is going out of business.
It was built on the site of a former bookstore.
It serves good pastries and coffee.
It is not a good place to study.
Q16：
What will the man probably do next?
Go to the library
Buy a book
Record a lecture
Read some emails
Listen to a conversation.
17-18
Q17：
What is the man’s complaint about “WBSC in Washington”?
The plot is difficult to follow.
The humor is unoriginal.
The script is poorly written.
The show airs too late at night.
Q18：
What does the woman suggest about “WBSC in Washington”?
It replaced its writers from last season.
It is moving to a new time slot.
It is in its final season.
It is the subject of false rumors.
Listen to an announcement at a school event.
19-20
Q19：
What is the main purpose of the announcement?
To promote a new student club
To describe a campus event
To announce the winners of a film contest
To inform students about new film releases
Q20：
What can students do after selected film screenings?
Vote for their favorite films
Attend parties
Ask questions
Participate in workshops
Listen to an announcement in a University Science Lab.
21-22
Q21：
What does the speaker imply about students who had recent training?
Their current training is sufficient.
They must conduct training for other students.
They have not been following lab procedures.
They must attend Thursday’s training.
Q22：
Why is the training session being held?
Safety requirements have changed.
It is a regular annual requirement.
There was a recent lab accident.
It is part of new students’ orientation.
Listen to an announcement in a classroom.
23-24
Q23：
What best describes room 304, according to the announcement?
It has received a technical enhancement.
It was temporarily being used by students.
It is right next to the library annex.
It may possibly be converted into a science lab.
Q24：
What does the speaker ask students to do?
Review their notes
Go to the library
Check their equipment
Continue to be punctual
Listen to a talk on a science podcast.
25-28
Q25：
How does the speaker organize the talk on solar power?
She outlines solar power’s history as an alternative energy resource.
She lists the technologies involved in generating solar energy.
She offers case studies of successful solar power projects.
She compares and contrasts the benefits and challenges of solar power.
Q26：
Why does the speaker mention photovoltaic cells?
To describe how solar panels convert solar energy into electricity
To discuss innovations in the storage of solar energy
To explain the cost of installing solar electric systems
To explain the difficulty and expense of recycling solar panels
Q27：
Why does the speaker note that all industries produce some carbon dioxide?
To provide context for a discussion of the solar industry’s low carbon footprint
To suggest that there are reasons for skepticism of the solar industry
To introduce a discussion about the harmful pollutants given off by solar panels
To support the claim that solar power provides energy to underserved areas
Q28：
According to the speaker, what is causing a rapid increase in waste from used solar panels?
Solar panels produced in the last decade cannot be recycled.
Solar panels in regions with heavy cloud cover are scrapped due to disuse.
Improvements in panel efficiency are leading to frequent replacement.
Overuse of solar power is overwhelming panel-recycling systems.
Listen to a talk in an art history class.
29-32
Q29：
What about Jacob Lawrence does the speaker mainly discuss?
The difficulties he faced during the Great Migration
A series of paintings that is representative of his work
How he was influenced by other African American painters
How his style changed during his career
Q30：
What is the speaker’s attitude toward The Migration Series?
Disappointed that it is not widely known today
Confused about the purpose of including many panels
Impressed by this accomplishment early in Lawrence’s career
Surprised by the information that Lawrence provided in the captions
Q31：
Why does the speaker mention Harriet Tubman?
To describe a method that Lawrence used to paint human figures
To emphasize Lawrence’s involvement in social activism
To introduce a point about African Americans in Northern cities
To provide an example of an important African American figure that Lawrence painted
Q32：
What does the speaker imply about Jacob Lawrence’s critics?
They thought a child had painted some of his artworks.
They believed that The Migration Series was his best work.
They did not value work that seemed less artistically advanced.
They did not appreciate his earliest paintings as much as his later ones.
Module 2
In an actual test, the clock will show you how much time you have to complete each question.
You can use Next to move to the next question.
The first task is Listen and Choose a Response. In this task, you will listen to a sentence or question. You will then read four sentences and choose the option that is the best response.
Module 2
Q1：
Choose the best response
I haven’t gotten word from her.
That’s a decent price.
I’ve got leftovers I need to finish.
Should we make a reservation?
Q2：
Choose the best response
The shoe store opens at 9 a.m.
I’m not sure.
Next to the bookstore.
Take a taxi downtown.
Q3：
Choose the best response
Yes, my vehicle is in the shop for repairs.
Yes, I bought some of them yesterday.
No, motorized vehicles aren’t allowed on campus.
Great, I’d love to accessorize my outfit with some jewelry.
Conversation, Announcement, and Academic Talk
You will listen only one time and then answer questions.
In an actual test, the clock will indicate how much time you have to answer.
Listen to a conversation.
4-5
Q4：
Why was the man looking for the woman?
To ask her for help studying
To deliver a piece of furniture to her
To seek a recommendation
To get details on an upcoming sale
Q5：
What will the woman most likely do next?
Pay for a delivery
Look at a map
Give the man some information
Go to a store
Listen to a conversation.
6-7
Q6：
What was the woman’s recommendation to Alyssa?
Get natural light outside
Take a nap
Avoid using an alarm clock
Take a daytime flight
Q7：
What does Alyssa need to do?
Take an extra course
Research other study abroad options
Transfer course credit
Review her travel plan
Listen to a talk in a music appreciation class.
8-11
Q8：
What is the main purpose of the talk?
To explain why most instruments became quickly standardized
To compare the tuba’s shape with that of other brass instruments
To explore how the tuba produces its lowest notes
To trace the development of precursors to the tuba
Q9：
What can be inferred about the trumpet and the trombone?
They have clear ancestors to their modern versions.
They are often made of materials other than brass.
They do not yet have standardized versions.
They are not played in a similar way to the tuba.
Q10：
According to the speaker, what was the problem with the serpent?
Its “s” shape made it uncomfortable to hold.
Its width made it difficult to play in tune.
Its size made it too loud to play with an orchestra.
Its wooden construction made it too fragile.
Q11：
Why does the speaker mention the composer Berlioz?
To indicate one of the inventors of the ophicleide
To emphasize the impressive pitch range of the ophicleide
To explain the broad acceptance of the ophicleide
To introduce a disadvantage of instruments made of brass
Listen to a talk on an astronomy podcast.
12-15
Q12：
Why does the speaker discuss the Kuiper Belt at the beginning of the talk?
To explain why Pluto’s status changed
To illustrate Pluto’s size
To emphasize how far Pluto is from the Sun
To make a point about Pluto’s shape
Q13：
How did new data change scientists’ understanding of Pluto?
It has a longer orbit than previously thought.
It has a wider variety of features than previously thought.
It used to be larger in the past than previously thought.
It has larger amounts of rainfall than previously thought.
Q14：
What point does the speaker make about convection in Pluto’s ice basin?
It is making the surface of the ice basin grow larger.
It suggests that volcanoes exist on Pluto.
It continuously moves warmer ice to the basin’s surface.
It creates strong winds that blow across Pluto’s surface.
Q15：
According to the speaker, what could the presence of an ocean on Pluto mean?
Pluto orbits closer to the Sun than expected.
A huge amount of salt exists throughout Pluto.
Objects in the Kuiper Belt could support life.
Pluto’s ice might be melting.
Writing
Writing Section
In the writing section, you will answer 12 questions to demonstrate how well you can write in English. There are three types of tasks.
| Type of Task | Description |
| Build a Sentence | Create a grammatical sentence. |
| Write an Email | Write an email using information provided. |
| Write for an Academic Discussion | Participate in an online discussion. |
Build a Sentence
Move the words in the boxes to create grammatical sentences.
A clock will show you how much time you have to complete this task.
Write an Email
You will read some information and use the information to write an email.
You will have 7 minutes to write the email.
You recently purchased a new laptop for school, and you are satisfied with the purchase. However, you noticed some issues with its performance. You need to contact customer service to resolve this issue.
Write an email to customer service. In your email, do the following:
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Explain what you liked about the laptop.
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Describe the issues with the laptop performance.
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Suggest a resolution for this issue.
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
Your Response:
To: Customer Service
Subject: Recent Laptop Purchase
Write for an Academic Discussion
A professor has posted a question about a topic and students have responded with their thoughts and ideas. Make a contribution to the discussion.
You will have 10 minutes to write.
Your professor is teaching a class on environmental science. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.
In your response, you should do the following.
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Express and support your opinion.
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Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.
An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Professor Diaz
We often hear about environmental problems like air pollution from factories, plastic waste in oceans, and forests being cut down for agriculture. People are trying different solutions: switching from coal and oil to solar and wind energy, teaching communities about recycling and conservation, or developing new technologies to clean contaminated water and soil. Which of these approaches do you think would produce the fastest, most measurable improvements to environmental problems? Why?
Paul
I believe that switching from coal and oil to solar and wind energy sources would produce the fastest environmental improvements. Power plants that burn coal create most of the air pollution and carbon emissions that cause climate change, so replacing them with clean energy would immediately reduce harmful gases entering the atmosphere and improve air quality in cities.
Kelly
In my opinion, teaching communities about recycling, conservation, and environmental protection produces the most lasting improvements. When people understand how their daily choices affect air and water quality, they change their purchasing habits, support environmental policies, and teach these practices to their children, creating long-term behavioral changes across entire communities.
Speaking：
Speaking Section
In the speaking section, you will answer 11 questions to demonstrate how well you can speak English. There are two types of tasks.
| Type of Task | Description |
| Listen and Repeat | Listen and repeat what you heard |
| Take an Interview | Answer questions from the interviewer |
见视频：
答案：
Reading
Module 1
Questions 1-10 of 35
Questions 11-20 of 35
29-32原文
Listen to a talk in an art history class
Jacob Lawrence was an African American painter born in 1917. His paintings celebrated African American culture and history. Lawrence painted well-known black figures like Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman had been an important African American social activist before the painter’s time. Lawrence also painted everyday people and their struggles, for example, The Migration Series.
Uh, Lawrence frequently made series of paintings. The Migration Series is sixty panels with captions that chronicle the Great Migration, when many African American families made the difficult move from the rural United States South to north cities in the early 1900s. In the painting, Lawrence used bold colors and strong diagonal shapes to create a sense of motion which is representative of many of his paintings.
He was only in his mid-twenties when he completed the sixty panels, quite an accomplishment for such a young artist. Lawrence purposely used a style that appeared somewhat simple. Unfortunately, this led to some critics saying his work, such as the migration series, was childlike or even crude. However, you can see a very polished style in his even earlier works, which showed he was perfectly capable of a painting style that would satisfy snooty critics. He chose to paint the way he did because he found this style more powerful and convincing.
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正确答案:C
原文定位：在讲座中，教授提到“Unfortunately, this led to some critics saying his work, such as The Migration Series, was childlike or even crude.” 这表明批评家认为劳伦斯的作品像孩子画的或粗糙的。
选项分析：
A. 他们以为他的某些作品是孩子画的。虽然原文提到批评家说作品“childlike”，但并没有说他们认为真的是孩子画的，只是比喻，所以A不正确。
B. 他们认为《移民系列》是他最好的作品。原文没有提及批评家认为这是最佳作品，反而批评它，所以B错误。
C. 他们不重视看起来艺术性不高的作品。原文中批评家认为劳伦斯的风格“childlike or even crude”，暗示他们不欣赏这种看似简单的风格，这符合“不重视看起来艺术性不高的作品”。
D. 他们不像欣赏他后期作品那样欣赏他早期作品。原文提到他早期作品更精致，但批评家批评的是他后期看似简单的风格，并未比较早期和后期，所以D错误。
因此，正确答案是C。
Module 2
Questions 1-10 of 15
Listening答案及原文
Listening
Module 1
Q1：
Were you in art class yesterday?
正确答案:B
原文定位：对话问句是“Were you in art class yesterday?”，询问对方是否在昨天的艺术课上。选项分析：A. I prefer oil paintings. 回答的是偏好，与问题无关；B. I was sitting in the back. 直接回答了在教室的位置，隐含确认了在课堂上，符合语境；C. I checked my email already. 答非所问；D. It’s in the top drawer. 指代不明。因此正确答案是B。
Q2：
Are you going to attend the Jazz Concert?
正确答案:B
原文定位：问题为“Are you going to attend the Jazz Concert?”，这是一个询问计划或意愿的一般疑问句。
选项分析：
A. It will be held in the campus theater. 提供音乐会地点，但未回应是否参加，答非所问。
B. I’m planning to attend. 直接回答计划参加，符合问句意图。
C. I never learned to play an instrument. 谈论个人技能，与是否参加音乐会无关。
D. My roommate needs a ticket. 提及室友需求，未回应个人计划。
Q3：
Why did you choose this movie?
正确答案:C
原文定位：问题为“Why did you choose this movie?”，询问选择这部电影的原因。
选项分析：
A. Yes, I can watch it. 表示能够观看，答非所问。
B. Either is fine with me. 表示两者都可以，不相关。
C. It’s for my film class. 直接说明原因，符合语境。
D. I’d love to. 表示愿意做某事，不匹配。
Q4：
Are you planning to attend the campus tech meetup?
正确答案:A
原文定位：听力文本为“Are you planning to attend the campus tech meetup?”，询问对方是否计划参加校园科技聚会。
选项分析：
A. 对科技不感兴趣，符合语境，因为对方邀请参加科技聚会，回复不感兴趣是合理回应。
B. 提议晚上九点吃晚饭，与科技聚会话题无关。
C. 计划将学习笔记上传到共享文件夹，与聚会无关。
D. 从当地小贩买了纪念品，与话题无关。
Q5：
Why did class get delayed?
正确答案:C
原文定位：问题问的是‘为什么课被推迟了？’
选项分析：
A. I am very late. 这是关于说话者自己的迟到，不是课被推迟的原因。
B. I printed out the syllabus. 这是关于打印大纲，与推迟无关。
C. There was a small leak in the ceiling. 这是合理的理由——天花板漏水导致课程推迟。
D. I didn’t expect to leave so soon. 这是关于提前离开的意外，不相关。
Q6：
Are there any hiking trails close to campus?
正确答案:C
原文定位：说话者问“校园附近有远足步道吗？”，这是一个寻求信息的问题。
选项分析：
A. 选项A谈论锻炼的重要性，没有直接回答问题，不相关。
B. 选项B表示受伤无法远足，但问题是在问是否存在步道，不是问对方能否去，答非所问。
C. 选项C直接回答“我最近发现了一条不错的，不太远”，既回答了问题（存在步道），又提供了具体信息，符合对话逻辑。
D. 选项D建议明天更好，但问题与时间无关，不相关。
因此，最合适的回复是C。
Q7：
How long were the presentation last?
正确答案:C
原文定位：问题询问“How long were the presentation last?”，即演示持续了多长时间。
选项分析：
A. Yes, three hours ago. 回答中“Yes”不匹配，且“three hours ago”表示过去时间点，而非时间段。
B. No, he left the dorm at 9 a.m. 回答中“No”不匹配，且内容关于离开宿舍的时间，与演示时长无关。
C. Probably until the class break at noon. 回答“until the class break at noon”表示到中午课间休息为止，是对时长的合理推测，符合问题。
D. Tomorrow sounds good. 回答关于未来时间安排，与询问时长无关。
正确答案为C。
Q8：
Are you going to the farewell party?
正确答案:C
原文定位：问题询问是否参加告别派对。选项分析：A. 提到蜡烛和蛋糕，与问题无关；B. 感谢助教，不相关；C. 肯定回答并说明会和室友一起去，符合语境；D. 描述派对结束时间，不相关。正确答案为C。
Q9：
Should we have dinner in the cafeteria?
正确答案:A
原文定位：原文问“我们该在食堂吃饭吗？”，这是一个提议或询问决定的句子。选项分析：A选项“我们晚点决定”是合理的回应，表示暂时不确定，符合对话逻辑。B选项“我们要向服务员要菜单”与食堂场景不符，食堂通常没有服务员点餐。C选项“我叔叔是个厨师”与当前话题无关。D选项“他周末准备了烹饪课”同样无关。因此正确答案是A。
Q10：
Did you get a chance to review the group project slides?
正确答案:A
原文定位：问句“Did you get a chance to review the group project slides?”询问对方是否已经查看了小组项目幻灯片。选项分析：A选项“Not yet, but I’ll check them later.”直接回应了尚未查看但计划稍后查看，符合对话逻辑。B选项“Actually, we have a good chance of winning.”与问题无关，谈论的是获胜机会。C选项“I think so, but I need to choose a topic first.”语义矛盾，且“choose a topic”与“review slides”无关。D选项“Sure, it’s important to review your notes after class.”虽提及复习，但“notes”与“slides”不同，且未直接回答是否已查看。因此A为最佳回应。
Q11：
I thought the professor said the exam would be cumulative.
正确答案:D
原文定位：说话者说“我以为教授说考试是累积性的”，表达了对考试范围的误解或确认。
选项分析：
A. 结果通常在线公布。无关，讨论考试范围而非结果公布方式。
B. 是的，它被重新安排到下星期。无关，讨论范围而非时间。
C. 我查过，数字对不上。无关，数字不相关。
D. 不，它只涵盖最近几个单元。直接否定累积性，说明考试只考最近内容，符合纠正误解的语境。
Q12：
The museum downtown just opened an exhibit on the history of music.
正确答案:D
原文定位：The museum downtown just opened an exhibit on the history of music.
选项分析：
A. The student orchestra is excellent. 与原文讨论的博物馆展览无关。
B. Where is that music coming from? 询问音乐来源，与展览主题不匹配。
C. History class is canceled next week. 提到历史课取消，与展览无关。
D. I definitely won’t want to miss that. 表达对展览的兴趣，符合听到新展览后的自然反应，表示不想错过。
Conversation, Announcement, and Academic Talk
You will listen only one time and then answer questions.
In an actual test, the clock will indicate how much time you have to answer.
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Listen to a conversation.
原文
Listen to a conversation. I need to improve my fitness, and I saw the physical education department is offering water aerobics classes next term. I hope the timing works out because those sound like a lot of fun. Well, just to warn you, I strained my back a little doing aquatic jumping jacks a few years ago. Oh no! Have you recovered? Yes, it wasn’t that bad, and it hasn’t scared me away from water. I swim laps to stay in shape. I hadn’t thought about swimming laps. That sounds even better.
Q13：
正确答案:A
原文定位：女士说“I need to improve my fitness, and I saw the physical education department is offering water aerobics classes next term.” 表明她想要提升健康水平，因此对水上有氧操感兴趣。
选项分析：
A. 她想要更多锻炼。正确，因为她说需要改善体能。
B. 她更喜欢水上有氧操而不是游泳。错误，她后来觉得游泳更好。
C. 课程容易安排进她的日程。错误，她只是希望时间合适，并没有确定。
D. 动作对她的背部有好处。错误，男士提到自己背部受伤，但女士没有说这个原因。
Q14：
正确答案:C
原文定位：男士提到“I strained my back a little doing aquatic jumping jacks a few years ago”，即几年前在做水上开合跳时拉伤了背部。
选项分析：
A. 他意外扔掉了一份重要文件。原文未提及，排除。
B. 他在跳入泳池时丢失了一把钥匙。原文未提及，排除。
C. 他在锻炼时受伤了。与原文“strained my back”相符，正确。
D. 他过去害怕下水。原文未提及，排除。
Listen to a conversation.
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Q15：
正确答案:C
原文定位：女士说“They have the most amazing pastries.”和“Good coffee? Of course.”，表明她认为咖啡馆的糕点和咖啡很好。
选项分析：A选项“It is going out of business.”未提及；B选项“It was built on the site of a former bookstore.”未提及；C选项“It serves good pastries and coffee.”符合原文；D选项“It is not a good place to study.”未提及。
Q16：
正确答案:A
原文定位：对话中男士说“I was just on my way to the library. I have to review my notes before class.”，表明他正要去图书馆。
选项分析：
A. Go to the library：与男士的陈述一致，他要去图书馆复习笔记。
B. Buy a book：对话未提及买书。
C. Record a lecture：未提及录音。
D. Read some emails：未提及读邮件。
Listen to a conversation.
17-18
原文
Listen to a conversation. Did you say WBSC in Washington was the best TV show you had ever seen? Did you finally get a chance to watch it? I begged to differ. I caught the first episode of the new season last night and all the jokes were so predictable. Rumor is all the script authors this season are new. Give it some time. I’m sure things will improve. I hope so. I’ve been looking for a good late night show for a while.
Q17：
正确答案:B
原文定位：女士说“all the jokes were so predictable”，男士回应“Rumor is all the script authors this season are new”。
选项分析：
A. The plot is difficult to follow. 原文未提及情节难以理解。
B. The humor is unoriginal. 原文中“jokes were so predictable”即幽默老套，缺乏新意，符合。
C. The script is poorly written. 原文只提到编剧换人，但未直接说剧本写得差。
D. The show airs too late at night. 原文未提及播出时间。
Q18：
正确答案:A
原文定位：女士说“Rumor is all the script authors this season are new.” 这暗示了编剧团队发生了更换。
选项分析：
A. It replaced its writers from last season. 正确，因为女士提到所有编剧本季都是新的，即替换了上一季的编剧。
B. It is moving to a new time slot. 原文未提及时段变化。
C. It is in its final season. 原文未提及最终季。
D. It is the subject of false rumors. 女士提到“Rumor is…”，但并未说这是虚假谣言，她是在陈述一个传闻。
Listen to an announcement at a school event.
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原文
Listen to an announcement at a school event. Good evening students. The annual campus film festival is being held next weekend. This event will feature a variety of films from different genres, including documentaries, comedies, and dramas. We’ll also feature several films by local filmmakers, including one by a fellow student. Screenings take place in the University Auditorium from Friday to Sunday, starting at noon each day. There will also be Q&A sessions with the filmmakers after selected screenings. We hope you’ll join us for a weekend of great films and engaging discussions.
Q19：
正确答案:B
原文定位：演讲者提到“The annual campus film festival is being held next weekend”，并描述了活动细节，如电影类型、放映时间、Q&A环节等。
选项分析：
A. 选项A错误，演讲未提及新学生俱乐部。
B. 选项B正确，演讲主要介绍校园电影节这一活动。
C. 选项C错误，演讲未宣布电影比赛获奖者。
D. 选项D错误，演讲未告知新电影发行信息。
Q20：
正确答案:C
原文定位：听力原文中提到’There will also be Q&A sessions with the filmmakers after selected screenings.’ Q&A sessions即问答环节，允许观众提问。
选项分析：
A. Vote for their favorite films：原文未提及投票。
B. Attend parties：原文未提及派对。
C. Ask questions：Q&A sessions允许提问，符合。
D. Participate in workshops：原文未提及工作坊。
Listen to an announcement in a University Science Lab.
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原文
Listen to an announcement in a University Science Lab. Hey everyone, we’ve got some important updates to our lab safety protocols that you need to know about. Starting next week, there will be a mandatory training session for lab users. This is to ensure everyone’s up to speed with the new safety measures and can work safely. Only those of you who first trained last semester or before need to attend. The rest of you have already received updated procedures. The training will take place next Thursday at 3pm in Labroom 204. If you have any questions or need more details, please drop by my office or send me an email.
Q21：
正确答案:A
原文定位：Speaker says ‘Only those of you who first trained last semester or before need to attend. The rest of you have already received updated procedures.’ 这意味着上过培训的学生（近期培训过的）不需要参加周四的培训，因为他们已经收到更新程序。
选项分析：
A. Their current training is sufficient. 正确，因为 speaker 暗示近期培训过的学生已经了解新程序，无需再培训。
B. They must conduct training for other students. 未提及。
C. They have not been following lab procedures. 未提及。
D. They must attend Thursday’s training. 与原文相反。
Q22：
正确答案:A
原文定位：原文提到“we’ve got some important updates to our lab safety protocols”，并说明培训是为了确保大家了解新的安全措施。选项分析：A. 安全要求发生了变化。正确，因为原文明确提到安全协议有更新，培训是为了让大家了解新措施。B. 这是常规的年度要求。错误，原文未提及年度要求。C. 最近发生了实验室事故。错误，未提及事故。D. 这是新生入学培训的一部分。错误，原文指出只有上学期或之前首次培训过的人才需要参加，而非新生。
Listen to an announcement in a classroom.
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Listen to an announcement in a classroom. Attention everyone! Starting next week, our art and design class will be moving to a new and improved space. We’ll now be meeting in room 304 instead of the library Annex downstairs, which we’ve been using temporarily. Thank you all for your patience while the new audio visual equipment was being installed. The upgraded room is ready, and we’re excited for you to experience it. Please make a note of the room change and continue to arrive on time.
Q23：
正确答案:A
原文定位：听力中提到 ‘The upgraded room is ready’ 和 ‘new audio visual equipment was being installed’，说明房间有技术升级。
选项分析：A. It has received a technical enhancement. 与原文中安装新视听设备一致，正确。
B. It was temporarily being used by students. 原文说图书馆附楼是临时教室，而非304房间，错误。
C. It is right next to the library annex. 原文未提及位置关系，错误。
D. It may possibly be converted into a science lab. 原文未提及，错误。
Q24：
正确答案:D
原文定位：
“Please make a note of the room change and continue to arrive on time.”
选项分析：
A. Review their notes：文中未提及复习笔记。
B. Go to the library：新教室不在图书馆，而是从图书馆附楼搬到304室。
C. Check their equipment：设备已安装完毕，未要求检查。
D. Continue to be punctual：符合原文“continue to arrive on time”。
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Listen to a talk on a science podcast.
Listen to a talk on a science podcast.
Let’s move on in our renewable energy series to discuss solar power, which is arguably the most abundant resource available.
Solar power takes energy from the sun’s rays and converts it to electricity or heat.
The primary technology for this is solar panels made up of photovoltaic cells, which generate an electric current when sunlight hits them.
The advantages of solar power are well known, and the most important may be the fact that it produces zero harmful pollutants.
Any industrial endeavor will produce carbon dioxide in one way or another, and manufacturing solar panels itself requires energy sourced from fossil fuels.
But on the whole, the industry has a much lower carbon footprint than coal or natural gas, and this makes it key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Another advantage, and one we don’t talk about enough, is that solar power can provide energy access in remote and underserved areas, far from the grid.
So what are the disadvantages?
Solar panel efficiency is affected by cloud cover and other weather, which of course reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the panels.
That said, innovations in battery storage systems do allow for the storage of solar energy for use during non-sunny periods.
Panel lifespan is quite good at 25 to 30 years, but improvements in efficiency are paradoxically driving panels to be replaced much earlier than that, so waste is increasing faster than expected.
This is a problem because recycling them is expensive, and most panels end up in landfills.
Q25：
正确答案:D
原文定位：演讲者先介绍太阳能是丰富的资源，然后说明其工作原理（光伏电池），接着讨论优点（零污染物、低碳足迹、为偏远地区提供能源），再转向缺点（天气影响、电池存储、废弃物问题）。整体结构是分别阐述优点和缺点。
选项分析：A选项错误，演讲没有涉及历史。B选项错误，虽然提到光伏电池，但未详细列出所有技术。C选项错误，没有案例研究。D选项正确，演讲对比了太阳能的优点和挑战。
Q26：
正确答案:A
原文定位：原文中提到’The primary technology for this is solar panels made up of photovoltaic cells, which generate an electric current when sunlight hits them.’ 这句话直接解释了光伏电池的作用。
选项分析：
A. 正确。原文明确指出光伏电池是太阳能板的主要技术，当阳光照射时产生电流，这正是将太阳能转化为电能的过程。
B. 错误。原文讨论电池存储系统是在后面，与光伏电池的提及无关。
C. 错误。原文未提及安装成本。
D. 错误。原文提到回收困难，但光伏电池的提及是为了说明其工作原理，而非回收问题。
Q27：
正确答案:A
原文定位：原文提到’The advantages of solar power are well known…Any industrial endeavor will produce carbon dioxide in one way or another…But on the whole, the industry has a much lower carbon footprint than coal or natural gas…’
选项分析：A. 正确。说话者指出所有工业都会产生二氧化碳，是为了说明太阳能行业虽然也有碳排放，但整体碳足迹较低，从而为其低碳优势提供背景。B. 错误。说话者并未表达对太阳能行业的怀疑，而是客观陈述事实。C. 错误。说话者明确说太阳能产生零有害污染物，且此处讨论的是碳排放，不是有害污染物。D. 错误。此句与远程地区供电无关。
Q28：
正确答案:C
原文定位：听力原文提到“improvements in efficiency are paradoxically driving panels to be replaced much earlier than that, so waste is increasing faster than expected”。
选项分析：
A. 错误，原文未提及太阳能电池板不可回收，而是说回收成本高。
B. 错误，原文提到多云天气影响效率，但未说明因此报废。
C. 正确，原文明确指出效率提升导致更早更换，从而增加废物。
D. 错误，原文未提及过度使用导致回收系统不堪重负。
29-32原文
Listen to a talk in an art history class
Jacob Lawrence was an African American painter born in 1917. His paintings celebrated African American culture and history. Lawrence painted well-known black figures like Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman had been an important African American social activist before the painter’s time. Lawrence also painted everyday people and their struggles, for example, The Migration Series.
Uh, Lawrence frequently made series of paintings. The Migration Series is sixty panels with captions that chronicle the Great Migration, when many African American families made the difficult move from the rural United States South to north cities in the early 1900s. In the painting, Lawrence used bold colors and strong diagonal shapes to create a sense of motion which is representative of many of his paintings.
He was only in his mid-twenties when he completed the sixty panels, quite an accomplishment for such a young artist. Lawrence purposely used a style that appeared somewhat simple. Unfortunately, this led to some critics saying his work, such as the migration series, was childlike or even crude. However, you can see a very polished style in his even earlier works, which showed he was perfectly capable of a painting style that would satisfy snooty critics. He chose to paint the way he did because he found this style more powerful and convincing.
Q29：
正确答案:B
原文定位：讲座主要讨论了Jacob Lawrence的绘画系列《The Migration Series》，并详细描述了该系列的内容、风格及其代表性。选项分析：A项错误，因为讲座并未讨论他本人在大迁徙中面临的困难。B项正确，讲座核心是介绍《The Migration Series》这一代表作品。C项错误，讲座未提及其他非裔美国画家对他的影响。D项错误，讲座提到他的风格始终如一，并未改变。
Q30：
正确答案:C
原文定位：文中提到’He was only in his mid-twenties when he completed the sixty panels, quite an accomplishment for such a young artist.’ 以及后面评论家批评，但作者认为他选择这种风格是因为他觉得很有效。
选项分析：A选项说失望它今天不广为人知，文中未提及。B选项说困惑于包含许多画板的目的，文中明确说明是为了记录大迁徙。C选项说对他职业生涯早期的成就印象深刻，与原文’quite an accomplishment’一致。D选项说对劳伦斯在说明中提供的信息感到惊讶，文中未提及惊讶。
Q31：
正确答案:D
原文定位：讲座中提到“Lawrence painted well-known black figures like Harriet Tubman.” 选项分析：A. 描述劳伦斯绘制人物的方法，原文未提及方法。B. 强调劳伦斯参与社会活动，文中未说劳伦斯本人是活动家。C. 介绍非裔美国人在北方城市的观点，与哈丽特·塔布曼无关。D. 提供劳伦斯绘制的重要非裔美国人例子，正确。
Q32：
正确答案:C
原文定位：在讲座中，教授提到“Unfortunately, this led to some critics saying his work, such as The Migration Series, was childlike or even crude.” 这表明批评家认为劳伦斯的作品像孩子画的或粗糙的。
选项分析：
A. 他们以为他的某些作品是孩子画的。虽然原文提到批评家说作品“childlike”，但并没有说他们认为真的是孩子画的，只是比喻，所以A不正确。
B. 他们认为《移民系列》是他最好的作品。原文没有提及批评家认为这是最佳作品，反而批评它，所以B错误。
C. 他们不重视看起来艺术性不高的作品。原文中批评家认为劳伦斯的风格“childlike or even crude”，暗示他们不欣赏这种看似简单的风格，这符合“不重视看起来艺术性不高的作品”。
D. 他们不像欣赏他后期作品那样欣赏他早期作品。原文提到他早期作品更精致，但批评家批评的是他后期看似简单的风格，并未比较早期和后期，所以D错误。
因此，正确答案是C。
Module 2
Q1：
Should we get a sandwich from the cafeteria?
正确答案:C
原文定位：对话中第一人提议“我们去食堂买个三明治吧？”，这是一个邀请或建议。
选项分析：
A. 我还没收到她的消息。与提议无关，答非所问。
B. 价格合理。虽然可能涉及价格，但食堂三明治价格通常已知，且提议是去购买，而非讨论价格，此回应不直接。
C. 我有剩菜需要吃完。表明自己已有食物，不需要再买，是对提议的合理拒绝。
D. 我们应该预订吗？预订通常用于餐厅，食堂一般不需要预订，且与提议不符。
因此，最合适的回答是C。
Q2：
What time does the campus cafe close?
正确答案:B
原文定位：问题询问校园咖啡馆的关门时间。
选项分析：
A：鞋店上午9点开门，与咖啡馆关门时间无关。
B：不确定，是合理的模糊回答。
C：在书店旁边，是地点信息，答非所问。
D：打车去市中心，不相关。
Q3：
The store features vehicle accessories.
正确答案:B
原文定位：句子说“The store features vehicle accessories.”，意思是这家店卖汽车配件。
选项分析：
A. 答非所问，对方在说商店卖什么，而不是问你的车怎么了。
B. “我昨天买了一些”符合语境，表示对商店商品的回应，逻辑合理。
C. 无关，讨论的是校园内机动车规定。
D. 偷换概念，accessories在这里指汽车配件，而非服装配饰。
Conversation, Announcement, and Academic Talk
You will listen only one time and then answer questions.
In an actual test, the clock will indicate how much time you have to answer.
4-5原文
Listen to a conversation. Hey Linda, I’ve been looking all over for you. I just got back from lunch. What’s up? I’ve been thinking about getting a new couch for my dorm room. Do you have any recommendations? Have you checked out comfort furniture store? I shop there all the time. They have a great selection, and their prices are reasonable. Do you know if they offer delivery services? Yes, they do. And they’re having a sale starting tomorrow. I’ll send you a link to their catalogue.
Q4：
正确答案:C
原文定位：对话开头，男士说 ‘I’ve been thinking about getting a new couch for my dorm room. Do you have any recommendations?’ 这是男士寻找女士的原因。
选项分析：
A. To ask her for help studying：对话中未提及学习，排除。
B. To deliver a piece of furniture to her：男士是寻求建议，不是送货，排除。
C. To seek a recommendation：男士直接询问建议，符合原文。
D. To get details on an upcom
Q5：
正确答案:C
原文定位：女士说“I’ll send you a link to their catalogue.”
选项分析：
A. Pay for a delivery：未提及付款。
B. Look at a map：未提及地图。
C. Give the man some information：女士将发送目录链接，即提供信息。
D. Go to a store：未提及去商店。
6-7原文
Are Alyssa and David back from studying abroad in Hong Kong? Yes, they returned last week. Alyssa’s still adjusting to the time difference. I can relate. I had bad jet-like last summer after traveling across the globe. I kept taking long naps which affected my sleep at night. Yeah, instead of napping, getting outside for a walk and sunlight helps reset your internal clock. I told Alyssa the same. Once she’s over it, let’s all have lunch. Sounds good. She just needs to sort out credit for an extra course she took over there. Then she’ll be free.
Q6：
正确答案:A
原文定位: 对话中男士说“instead of napping, getting outside for a walk and sunlight helps reset your internal clock. I told Alyssa the same.” 这表明他建议Alyssa到户外散步、接触阳光。
选项分析:
A. Get natural light outside: 与原文建议一致，正确。
B. Take a nap: 原文明确说“instead of napping”，反对小睡。
C. Avoid using an alarm clock: 未提及。
D. Take a daytime flight: 未提及。
Q7：
正确答案:C
原文定位：对话中Alyssa需要“sort out credit for an extra course she took over there”，即处理她在香港多修的一门课程的学分问题。
选项分析：
A. Take an extra course（修一门额外的课程）：她已经修了，不是要去做的事。
B. Research other study abroad options（研究其他留学选项）：未提及。
C. Transfer course credit（转学分）：与原文“sort out credit”对应，即处理学分转移或认可。
D. Review her travel plan（复习旅行计划）：未提及。
8-10原文
Listen to a talk in a music appreciation class.
Listen to a talk in a music appreciation class.
Most wind instruments, which are played by blowing into them, went through lots of modifications before becoming the standardized instruments we see and hear today.
Now, most brass instruments, like the trumpet and trombone, underwent many centuries of refinement before being standardized.
But the tuba only took about 180 years to reach its current form.
That’s because, through centuries, composers and inventors wanted an ideal bass instrument to play those really low notes.
Rather than tinker with an instrument they didn’t love, they’d discard it and start again.
So the tuba doesn’t really have a clear ancestor, more a series of untyped.
An early example was the serpent.
The serpent was made of a wooden tube, bent into the shape of, well, a serpent.
The letter S.
Problem was, it didn’t sound great.
The wooden tube was too wide, which caused problems with intonation, meaning it was hard to hit the right notes.
Imagine a choir of voices accompanied by a serpent, booming along out of tune.
Ouch.
Well, so long, serpent.
And hello, ophiclide.
The ophiclide’s main advantage was that it was made of brass.
The brass construction made its intonation much better.
The ophiclide became much more popular than the serpent.
The composer Burkard, who was the composer, said, Um, Berlioz used it in some famous pieces.
But still, the ophiclide wasn’t the answer.
Its pitch range was pretty narrow, and composers wanted something that could play lower notes.
Q8：
正确答案:D
原文定位：文章开头提到“Most wind instruments… went through lots of modifications… But the tuba only took about 180 years to reach its current form.” 然后详细描述了serpent和ophiclide这两种前身乐器。
选项分析：A. 文章主要讨论tuba，而非大多数乐器，排除。B. 文章未比较形状，排除。C. 文章未解释tuba如何产生低音，排除。D. 文章追溯了tuba的前身（serpent和ophiclide），符合主旨。
Q9：
正确答案:A
原文定位：原文提到“Now, most brass instruments, like the trumpet and trombone, underwent many centuries of refinement before being standardized.” 这表明小号和长号经过多个世纪的改良才被标准化，暗示它们有清晰的演变过程。
选项分析：
A. They have clear ancestors to their modern versions. 正确，因为原文指出它们经过长期改良才标准化，意味着有明确的祖先。
B. They are often made of materials other than brass. 错误，原文明确称它们为brass instruments，即铜管乐器。
C. They do not yet have standardized versions. 错误，原文说它们被标准化了。
D. They are not played in a similar way to the tuba. 错误，它们都是铜管乐器，演奏方式类似。
Q10：
正确答案:B
原文定位：原文中提到“The wooden tube was too wide, which caused problems with intonation, meaning it was hard to hit the right notes.” 这句话直接指出蛇形管的木质管身太宽，导致音准问题，即很难演奏出正确的音符。
选项分析：
A. 它的“S”形使其难以握持。原文未提及握持问题。
B. 它的宽度使其难以演奏得准。与原文“too wide”和“problems with intonation”一致，正确。
C. 它的尺寸使其在管弦乐队中演奏时声音太大。原文未提及音量问题。
D. 它的木质结构使其太脆弱。原文未提及脆弱性。
Q11：
正确答案:C
原文定位：提到Berlioz的句子是“The composer Burkard, who was the composer, said, Um, Berlioz used it in some famous pieces.” 这里“it”指代ophicleide。
选项分析：
A. 错误。文中未提及Berlioz是发明者。
B. 错误。文中提到ophicleide音域窄，不是impressive。
C. 正确。Berlioz使用ophicleide表明它被广泛接受，符合“became much more popular”。
D. 错误。文中未提到brass instruments的缺点。
12-15原文
Listen to a talk on an astronomy podcast
(man) When I was growing up, Pluto was known as the ninth planet in our solar system. Alas, Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status in 2006, and not only because it’s so small, maybe half the width of the United States. It’s mainly because in 2006, it was decided that planets had to meet three criteria.
They had to orbit the Sun and be round in shape, check and check. But they also had to be the main object in their orbit, which, well, Pluto is in the Kuiper Belt. The Kuiper Belt is a region in the far outer reaches of the solar system with many other bodies that orbit the Sun, so Pluto lost its planet status as a result. Many scientists dismissed Pluto as just a ball of ice anyway.
However, about ten years later, the New Horizons spacecraft went back new images and data showing that Pluto is far more complex than previously thought. We’re talking volcanoes, dunes. I mean, get this. Pluto has a deep basic with three types of ice, and New Horizons’ images suggest there’s convection in the basin of ice. With convection warmer ice rises to the surface, then cools and sinks at the edge of the basin. So, the surface is continuously rejuvenating, renewing itself. Moreover, under the basin of ice, there may be something astonishing: a saltwater ocean. Life could exist there. This means many neighboring bodies in the Kuiper Belt could also have oceans and potentially be habitable.
Q12：
正确答案:A
原文定位：原文提到“Pluto is in the Kuiper Belt. The Kuiper Belt is a region… with many other bodies that orbit the Sun, so Pluto lost its planet status as a result.” 这里直接说明了冥王星位于柯伊伯带，而柯伊伯带中有许多其他天体，导致冥王星不符合“在其轨道中占主导地位”的条件，因此被降级。
选项分析：
A. To explain why Pluto’s status changed 正确。原文明确将冥王星位于柯伊伯带与失去行星地位联系起来。
B. To illustrate Pluto’s size 错误。讨论柯伊伯带是为了说明环境，而非大小。
C. To emphasize how far Pluto is from the Sun 错误。未提及距离。
D. To make a point about Pluto’s shape 错误。形状在之前已提及，与柯伊伯带无关。
Q13：
正确答案:B
原文定位：听力中提到“the New Horizons spacecraft went back new images and data showing that Pluto is far more complex than previously thought. We’re talking volcanoes, dunes…”，说明新数据揭示了冥王星比之前认为的更多样化。
选项分析：
A. 它比之前认为有更长的轨道。听力未提及轨道长度变化。
B. 它比之前认为有更多样化的特征。与原文“far more complex”一致，正确。
C. 它比之前认为在过去更大。听力未提及大小变化。
D. 它比之前认为有更多的降雨。听力未提及降雨。
Q14：
正确答案:C
原文定位：原文提到“With convection warmer ice rises to the surface, then cools and sinks at the edge of the basin. So, the surface is continuously rejuvenating, renewing itself.” 选项分析：A选项错误，原文未提及冰盆表面变大；B选项错误，火山是前文提到的，与对流无关；C选项正确，原文明确说对流使较暖的冰上升到表面；D选项错误，未提及风。
Q15：
原文定位：文章结尾部分提到“under the basin of ice, there may be something astonishing: a saltwater ocean. Life could exist there. This means many neighboring bodies in the Kuiper Belt could also have oceans and potentially be habitable.”
选项分析：A. Pluto orbits closer to the Sun than expected. 原文未提及轨道距离。B. A huge amount of salt exists throughout Pluto. 原文只提到可能存在盐海，但未说盐遍布整个冥王星。C. Objects in the Kuiper Belt could support life. 原文明确说冥王星可能存在海洋，且其他柯伊伯带天体也可能有海洋并适宜居住，因此正确。D. Pluto’s ice might be melting. 原文提到冰盖对流，但未说冰在融化。
Writing
Writing Section
In the writing section, you will answer 12 questions to demonstrate how well you can write in English. There are three types of tasks.
| Type of Task | Description |
| Build a Sentence | Create a grammatical sentence. |
| Write an Email | Write an email using information provided. |
| Write for an Academic Discussion | Participate in an online discussion. |
Build a Sentence
Move the words in the boxes to create grammatical sentences.
A clock will show you how much time you have to complete this task.
1
Answer
Correct Answer:Ihada familygatheringthat Icouldn’tmiss.
2
Answer
Correct Answer:do youknowifit’sopen tothepublic yet?
3
Answer
Correct Answer:doyouknowifthe positionrequires experience?
4
Answer
Correct Answer:whatmattersisthatconsistenteffortismaintained.
5
Answer
Correct Answer:Shewantedto knowwhenI planto completemyassignment.
6
Answer
Correct Answer:Didyoucatchup onwhat wasdiscussed?
7
Answer
Correct Answer:do youknowiftherewill beanothersession toattend?
8
Answer
Correct Answer:what styleofdancewillyoubelearning?
9
Answer
Correct Answer:whattypeofcuisinewilltheyserve?
10
Answer
Correct Answer:wherewillyoutakeit?
Write an Email
You will read some information and use the information to write an email.
You will have 7 minutes to write the email.
范文：
Subject: Recent Laptop Purchase
Dear Customer Service,
I recently purchased a new laptop from your store, and I am generally satisfied with its sleek design and fast processing speed. However, I have noticed some performance issues that concern me. Specifically, the laptop frequently freezes when running multiple applications, and the battery drains quickly, lasting only about two hours on a full charge.
To resolve this, I would appreciate it if you could provide a replacement unit or offer a repair service. If neither is possible, I kindly request a full refund. Please let me know the next steps.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Write for an Academic Discussion
A professor has posted a question about a topic and students have responded with their thoughts and ideas. Make a contribution to the discussion.
You will have 10 minutes to write.
范文：
I agree with Kelly that education fosters lasting change. While renewable energy is vital, its adoption often faces political and economic hurdles, slowing implementation. In contrast, community-based education can yield rapid results. For example, in Japan, school recycling programs taught children to sort waste meticulously, leading to a dramatic increase in recycling rates within a year. Similarly, in Rwanda, a nationwide ban on plastic bags succeeded because citizens were educated about the environmental harm and alternatives. These initiatives show that when people understand the impact of their actions, they change behavior quickly, reducing waste and pollution at the source. Education also empowers communities to advocate for stronger environmental policies, creating a ripple effect that accelerates progress across multiple environmental issues.
Speaking：
Speaking Section
In the speaking section, you will answer 11 questions to demonstrate how well you can speak English. There are two types of tasks.
| Type of Task | Description |
| Listen and Repeat | Listen and repeat what you heard |
| Take an Interview | Answer questions from the interviewer |
1
The roller coasters offer a thrilling time.
2
Water rides provide a chance to cool off.
3
There are special opportunities for any young guests.
4
Over here is the food court with many dining options.
5
The souvenir store sells park themed merchandise for your shopping needs.
6
For more information, park maps and schedules are available at the entrance.
7
If you’re looking for more, check the map for ride locations and visitor amenities.
8
Yes, I have a small garden on my balcony where I grow herbs like basil and mint, as well as some succulents. I spend about 20 minutes each morning watering and checking the plants, and a bit more time on weekends for pruning and repotting. It’s a relaxing routine that helps me start my day calmly. I find gardening rewarding because I can see the plants grow and even use the herbs in cooking. It also connects me with nature despite living in the city.
9
I find vertical gardens fascinating because they turn bare walls into living art. I saw one in a city park, with ferns and flowering vines cascading down. It’s appealing because it maximizes limited space and improves air quality. Also, herb gardens are practical and lovely. My neighbor grows basil and mint, which smell wonderful and are used in cooking. These gardens show how plants can blend beauty with function, making urban life greener and more sustainable.
10
I think one major challenge is dealing with pests and diseases. Insects like aphids or fungal infections can quickly damage plants if not managed properly. Another issue is maintaining the right soil conditions, such as pH balance and nutrients, which requires regular testing and amendments. Also, weather unpredictability, like unexpected frosts or droughts, can harm plants. Finally, time commitment is a challenge; gardens need consistent watering, weeding, and pruning, which can be demanding for busy individuals.
11
I strongly agree that gardening positively impacts mental health. First, it reduces stress by connecting us with nature, which lowers cortisol levels. Second, it provides a sense of accomplishment when plants thrive, boosting self-esteem. Finally, gardening encourages mindfulness, as focusing on tasks like watering or weeding helps clear the mind. These benefits collectively improve well-being, making gardening a valuable therapeutic activity.
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