Cohort 27 - Listening Comprehension III.
Listen attentively.
Do not talk.
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Listen to this conversation in a university housing office. (2:06 Minutes)
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Listen to this lecture about the development of agriculture. (4:10 Minutes)
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Why is the man looking for a new place to live?
- A.
His rent is too high.
- B.
He wants to live in a smaller building.
- C.
He wants to live closer to home.
- D.
He misses his family.
Correct Answer
B. He wants to live in a smaller building.Explanation
The man is looking for a new place to live because he wants to live in a smaller building. This suggests that he is currently residing in a large building and desires a change to a more compact living space.Rate this question:
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Which of the following does rent in the villages depend on?
- A.
Number of people living together.
- B.
Number of parking spaces.
- C.
Proximity to campus.
- D.
Which semester to move in.
Correct Answer
A. Number of people living together.Explanation
Rent in villages is often determined by the number of people living together. This is because the more people sharing a living space, the more the cost can be divided among them, making it more affordable for each individual. Additionally, landlords may charge higher rent for larger households as they may require more maintenance and utilities. The number of parking spaces, proximity to campus, and the semester to move in may also affect the rental price, but the number of people living together is typically a key factor.Rate this question:
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How does the man feel about the village housing rent?
- A.
It is an amazing value.
- B.
It is completely prohibitive.
- C.
It is irrelevant.
- D.
It is worth considering.
Correct Answer
D. It is worth considering.Explanation
The man feels that the village housing rent is worth considering. This suggests that he believes the rent is reasonable or advantageous in some way. He may think it offers good value for the cost or that there are benefits to living in the village that make the rent worthwhile.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Select features of the village suites.
- A.
Single person rooms
- B.
Double person rooms
- C.
Full refrigerator
- D.
Close to downtown
Correct Answer(s)
B. Double person rooms
C. Full refrigeratorExplanation
The village suites offer full refrigerators, allowing residents to store and preserve their food conveniently. Additionally, the suites have double person rooms, which can accommodate two people comfortably.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What position on the waitlist does the man receive? (Enter just the number)
Correct Answer(s)
27, 27th, twenty-seventh, twentyseventh, twentyseven, twenty-sevenExplanation
The man receives the 27th position on the waitlist.Rate this question:
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According to the professor, which of the following are probably true about the origins of agriculture?
- A.
People domesticated plants to feed their farm animals
- B.
It initially started unintentionally
- C.
It may have spread through teaching or trade
- D.
It began in many different places independently
- E.
Once the circumstances were right, it happened nearly over night
- F.
American agriculture started roughly 10 thousand years ago
- G.
It was the only way civilization could survive.
- H.
It developed because people began to predict the seasons
Correct Answer(s)
B. It initially started unintentionally
C. It may have spread through teaching or trade
D. It began in many different places independently
F. American agriculture started roughly 10 thousand years agoExplanation
The professor suggests that the origins of agriculture initially started unintentionally, meaning that people did not intentionally set out to domesticate plants. It may have spread through teaching or trade, indicating that the knowledge and practices of agriculture could have been shared between different groups of people. The professor also states that agriculture began in many different places independently, implying that it was not limited to a single geographical region. Additionally, American agriculture started roughly 10 thousand years ago, indicating a specific time frame for the development of agriculture in the Americas.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How did early people begin to use sticks for agriculture?
- A.
To find water for plants
- B.
To turn the earth
- C.
To fend off animals
- D.
To build fences
Correct Answer
B. To turn the earthExplanation
Early people began to use sticks for agriculture to turn the earth. This action helped them loosen the soil and prepare it for planting seeds. By turning the earth, they were able to break up clumps of soil, remove weeds, and create a favorable environment for plant growth. This method of using sticks as a basic farming tool allowed early people to cultivate the land and improve their chances of successful crop production.Rate this question:
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The professor would likely agree with which of the following statements?
- A.
All technological innovation stems from dire need.
- B.
Language developed as a result of teaching people to farm.
- C.
Sometimes, important technological progress begins by chance.
- D.
Without squash, agriculture would not have developed.
Correct Answer
C. Sometimes, important technological progress begins by chance.Explanation
The professor would likely agree with the statement "Sometimes, important technological progress begins by chance." This is because the statement aligns with the idea that not all technological innovation is a result of dire need or deliberate planning, but can also occur unexpectedly or by accident. The other statements do not directly address the role of chance in technological progress, making them less likely to be supported by the professor.Rate this question:
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When the professor said "of course, all of this didn't happen overnight" he most likely meant?
- A.
It probably took generations to transition from a being hunter/gatherers to being farmers.
- B.
Agriculture requires plenty of sunlight to help plants grow.
- C.
Early farmers worked at night to avoid the heat of the day.
- D.
Before artificial light, it was impossible to do farm work after sundown.
Correct Answer
A. It probably took generations to transition from a being hunter/gatherers to being farmers.Explanation
The professor's statement suggests that the transition from being hunter/gatherers to being farmers was a gradual process that took a long time, possibly spanning across multiple generations.Rate this question:
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