Listening test

Question Set 1--ConversationWhat does the woman need?A meeting with Professor SimpsonAn English composition classAn appointment for tutoringInformation about the place Why does the woman say this:She is worried that she cannot afford the service.She is trying to negotiate the cost of the sessions.She is showing particular interest in the man.She is expressing surprise about the arrangement.Why is the man concerned about the woman’s attendance?If she is absent, her grade will be lowered.He will not get a paycheck if she is absent.She has been sick a lot during the semester.Her grades need to be improved.What does the man agree to do?He will show the woman how to use the library.He will write some compositions for the woman.He will talk with the woman’s English professor.He will show the woman how to improve her writing.What does the man imply about the woman’s teacher?The professor is very difficult to understand.He does not know where she came from. Her students seem to like her teaching style.He is familiar with her requirements.Question Set 2—Geology ClassWhat is this lecture mainly about?A process for improving drainage systemsA comparison of different types of drainage systemsThe relationship among the most common drainage systemsThe changes that occur in drainage systems over time&Why does the professor say this:To remind the students of the topic for today’s sessionTo indicate that he expects the students to read the textbook&To encourage the students to participate in the discussionTo demonstrate his respect for the students in his classHow does the professor introduce the dendritic drainage system?By demonstrating how this very old system has evolvedBy comparing it to both a tree and the human circulatory systemBy criticizing the efficiency of the branches in the systemBy drawing conclusions about the climate in the areaWhy does the professor mention the spokes of a wheel?To make a point about the stream beds in a trellis patternTo contrast the formation with that of a rectangular oneTo explain the structure of a radial drainage systemTo give an example of a dendritic drainage systemIn the lecture, the professor discusses the trellis drainage pattern. Indicate whether each of the following is typical of this pattern. Click in the correct box for each phrase. Parallel stream beds flowing beside each other YES NOStream beds with sharp 90 degree turns YES NODrainage from the top of a central peak YES NOHard rock formations on top of soft rock formations YES NOGeological evidence of folding with outcroppings YES NO  What does the professor imply when he says this:The test questions will be very difficult.The students should read their textbooks before the test.The basic patterns from the notes will be on the test.The test will influence the final grade.Question Set 3—Architecture ClassWhat is the lecture mainly about?The way that drawing has influenced artThe relationship between drawing and other artThe distinct purposes of drawingThe reason that artists prefer drawingAccording to the professor, why do architects use sketchesArchitects are not clear about the final design at the beginningTo design large buildings, architects must work in a smaller scaleEngineers use the architect’s sketches to implement the details.Sketches are used as a record of the stages in development. 14. What does the professor mean when she says this: Is everything ok?She is checking to be sure that the students understand.She is expressing uncertainty about the information.She is inviting the students to disagree with her.She is indicating that she is in a hurry to continue.</font> $pend Why does the professor mention the drawing of Marie Antoinette?It is an example of a work copied in another medium.Drawing was typical of the way that artists were educated.The sketch was a historical account of an important event.The size of the drawing made it an exceptional work of art.What is the professor’s opinion of Picasso?Picasso was probably playing a joke by offering drawings for saleAt the end of his career, Picasso may have chosen drawing because it was easy.Picasso’s drawings required the confidence and skill of a master artist.Cave drawings were the inspiration for many of Picasso’s works.According to the lecture, what are the major functions of drawing?Click on 3 answer choices.A technique to remember parts of a large workA method to preserve a historical recordAn example of earlier forms of artAn educational approach to train artistsA process for experimenting with media