Toefl1 U1 Campus Conversation 1st And 2nd Listening

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    What are Susan's parents obsessed with?

    • Her starting a career in sports.
    • Her not failing out of school.
    • Her going to medical school.
    • Her not being able to sleep.
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This quiz titled 'toefl1 u1 campus conversation 1st and 2nd listening' assesses understanding of a student-professor dialogue about coping with stress and parental expectations regarding career choices, focusing on the student's interest in sports versus medical school.

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  • 2. 

    What is the conversation mainly about?

    • Dealing with parental pressure.

    • Finding out about medical school.

    • Looking for a college scholarship.

    • Getting information about transferring.

    Correct Answer
    A. Dealing with parental pressure.
    Explanation
    The conversation is mainly about dealing with parental pressure. The other options, such as finding out about medical school, looking for a college scholarship, and getting information about transferring, are not mentioned in the given question and are therefore not the main focus of the conversation.

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  • 3. 

    What does the professor mean when she says, "Give them a chance. They might surprise you."?

    • They might give you a gift.

    • They might change their minds.

    • They might be worried about you.

    • They might praise you.

    Correct Answer
    A. They might change their minds.
    Explanation
    When the professor says, "Give them a chance. They might surprise you," she is suggesting that by giving someone an opportunity, they may prove themselves in a positive or unexpected way. This implies that the person's initial impression or behavior may not accurately reflect their true abilities or intentions, and there is a possibility for them to change their perspective or decision.

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  • 4. 

    Why does Susan go to see her professor?

    • To talk about getting a scholarship.

    • To find out about transferring.

    • To discuss her low grades.

    • To ask for some advice about her stress.

    Correct Answer
    A. To ask for some advice about her stress.
    Explanation
    Susan goes to see her professor to ask for advice about her stress. This is indicated by the phrase "To ask for some advice about her stress." The other options, such as talking about getting a scholarship, finding out about transferring, or discussing her low grades, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be inferred as the reason for her visit.

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  • 5. 

    What is Susan's attitude when she says, "Well... I'll give it a shot, but they're not going to like it."?

    • Relieved,

    • Doubtful.

    • Angry.

    • Relaxed.

    Correct Answer
    A. Doubtful.
    Explanation
    The statement "Well... I'll give it a shot, but they're not going to like it" suggests that Susan is unsure or hesitant about trying something because she believes that the outcome may not be well-received by others. This indicates a doubtful attitude as she expresses her lack of confidence in the success or acceptance of her actions.

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  • 6. 

    What does the professor imply when she says, "Perhaps your parents aren't the only ones with an obsession."?

    • Susan's parents are obsessed with her going to medical school.

    • Susan is obsessed with going to medical school.

    • Susan is obsessed with having a career in sports.

    • Susan's parents are obsessed with her going to the Olympics.

    Correct Answer
    A. Susan is obsessed with having a career in sports.
    Explanation
    The professor's statement implies that Susan's parents are not the only ones who have an obsession. This suggests that Susan herself also has an obsession, and based on the given options, it can be inferred that her obsession is with having a career in sports.

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  • 7. 

    What are the student and the professor discussing?

  • 8. 

    What does the student want to do?

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