Listening Exercise

Review Skills 1 & 2

Listen to a lecture in an architecture class. The professor is talking about the London Bridge.

1. What is the topic of the lecture?

A. A bridge that is still in London B. A bridge that was originally built in Arizona C. A bridge that moved from Arizona to London D. A bridge that moved from London to Arizona

2.
A. B. C. D.

What does the professor mainly discuss about the bridge?

What it took to build it, move it, and rebuild it Why it was moved twice When it was built and then later rebuilt Who bought it and moved it from its original location

3.
A. B. C. D.

Why does the professor discuss this topic?

He is preparing the students for an exam He is reviewing something from the textbook He is reviewing an assignment he gave the students He is discussing something that is not in the textbook.

4.
A. B. C. D.

How many arches does the London Bridge have?

One Three Five Seven

5.
A. B. C. D.

When was the London Bridge originally built?

In the first half of the eighteenth century In the last half of the eighteenth century In the first half of the nineteenth century In the last half of the nineteenth century

6.
A. B. C. D.

What is true about the building of the original London Bridge? Click on 2 answers
It took seven years It took eight years It required 700 men It required 800 men

7.
A. B. C.

Why was the London Bridge replaced?

The city of London did not want a bridge The city of London wanted a wider bridge The city of London thought that the bridge was too old The city of London wanted a heavier bridge

D.

8.
A. B. C. D.

How much money was paid for the bridge?

A half a million dollars One and a half million dollars Two million dollars Two and a half million dollars

9.
A. B. C. D.

Where is the London Bridge located today? Click on 2 answers

On a lake Over a river In Arizona In London