Actual Test 1

[Conversation] Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor from the department of Law.
M: Professor Roswell, I’m here to ask your advice for my early graduation. Can I have a minute
with you?
W: Sure, but I’m not sure how much I can help you with your early graduation plan.
M: Well, it’s also related to one of your classes, the International Business law class.
W: Um, all right, but I hope you at least completed all the credits you need for graduation.
M: Yes. I’ve completed more credits than I needed.
W: Well then, it sounds like you’re ready to graduate, but what stops you from graduating?
M: The thing is, I’ve planned to complete a dual degree both in Law and Business.
W: That sounds wonderful.
M: Thank you, but to complete that particular degree, I have to take one more mandatory course
next semester.
W: And that class must be my international business law class, I guess. But it’s only open in the
second semester.
M: Exactly. However, I’ve been accepted as an intern to a renowned international law firm and it’s
in Canada. Unfortunately, it starts next April. So, I should either graduate early or give up the
internship and take the international law class.
W: Oh, it starts in the middle of next semester.. I see why this could be a problem. Well, most
students would delay their graduations until they finish their internship and of course complete
their mandatory courses. why don’t you do that?
M: I’m not sure whether I would want to come back to university just to finish one course. but if I
graduate now, I would get only a single degree, and I don’t want to give up the other degree.
W: I thought so. Well there is another option besides delaying your graduation. You can transfer
the credit by taking the course in another university.
M: Oh, is it possible?
W: Of course. In fact, you can look up school websites and find an institution that provides
international business law near your company.
M: That sounds great.
W: Oh, another thing is. you can also have a distance class. But I wouldn’t recommend it because
most students need seminars and tutorial classes to catch up on the coursework.
M: Oh, if that’s the case, I wouldn’t.
W: Yes, either way, you should get pre-approval from the department of Law. and most
importantly, you should get a grade of B+ or better to finish your degree in both Law and
business. 🎧Well, I believe you are well aware of that.
M: Oh, that, yes. Thank you so much, professor Roswell. I think I found the solution.
W: I’m glad to hear that.

[Question 1] According to the conversation, what is the student’s problem?

A. The student needs to apply for a dual degree.
B. The student wishes to graduate early as well as take the mandatory course.
C. The student needs to work in a law firm without completing his degree.
D. The student needs to choose his major between Law and Business.

[Question 2] According to the conversation, what is the opinion of the student about delaying graduation?
A. He finds it to be the most plausible option among many recommended solutions.
B. He is reluctant to do it due to the possibility of not coming back and studying again.
C. He is not sure about it since it was never a possible solution.
D. The student disagrees with the idea, and it isn’t necessary at all.

[Question 3] What does the professor imply about the international business law class?
A. The professor teaches the best international law class.
B. Taking it as a distance class without seminars and tutorials is not easy.
C. Any universities that provide the course are very popular.
D. E-learning is possible as the school website provides the complete course online.
[Question 4] According to the conversation, what will the student do next?
A. The student will take a distance class while working as an intern.
B. The student will postpone the graduation a year later.
C. The student will give up one of two degrees.
D. The student will not come back to university for graduation.

[Question 5] Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.
you should get a grade of B+ or better to finish your degree in both Law and business. 🎧Well, I
believe you are well aware of that.

What does the professor mean when he says this:

🎧Well, I believe you are well aware of that.
Ⓐ The student knows the requirements better than the professor does.
Ⓑ The professor emphasizes how difficult it is to get b+ in the course.
Ⓒ The professor makes sure the student knows the requirements.
ⒹThe student can not apply for the dual degrees unless taking her class.

[Lecture 1] Listen to a lecture in a literature class.

W: Let’s take a moment and look at what we would classify as literature. We could start of f by
saying anything that is written could be considered literature, but that would be too broad a
definition. However, what we’re looking for as a better and more useful definition is one that is
limited to writing that seeks to enhance the culture and human life including entertainment,
instruction, or enlightenment. 🎧So we are not talking about sets of data, or random scribbles, but
written work that communicates something.
However, literature is something that includes more than just books and poems. Let me ask you
a question. Was there literature before written languages or any representations of languages?

M: Well, in the previous definition, there wasn’t, because there wouldn’t be any written works. But
I highly doubt it. What about folklore and other tales passed down mouth to mouth?

W: Good point. It’s important to consider literature as distinct from just writing. And even before
humans started to write, they told and sang stories. We need to remember that much of
literature, especially in ancient times, was either oral in nature, or came or evolved from oral
stories. So we cannot ignore the importance of orally transmitted literature. But does that mean
every culture and language has a tradition of producing literature? I can’t think of one that
doesn’t. Every culture has a tradition of story-telling. 🎧I believe it’s part of being human. The only
difference is that each culture has moved from oral to written traditions at different times in
history. But it would be a mistake, not to mention prejudiced, to say that one culture’s literary
tradition is better or more developed than another’s.

[Question: 6] What is the main idea of the lecture?

(a) Songs are a type of literature.
(b) Literature is a form of culture.
(c) All cultures have literary traditions.
(d) Literature is more than a written word.

[Question: 7] Listen to part of the lecture and answer the question.

what we’re looking for as a better and more useful definition is one that is limited to writing that
seeks to enhance the culture and human life including entertainment, instruction, or
enlightenment. 🎧So we are not talking about sets of data, or random scribbles, but written work
that communicates something.

What is the purpose of the professor saying this:

So we are not talking about sets of data, or random scribbles

(a) To clarify that not all written work is considered literature.

(b) To compare the definition of literature to that of mathematics.
(c) To give an example of literature in a broad sense.
(d) To raise an argument whether literature should include data.

[Question: 8] What is the purpose of the professor mentioning that we need to remember that much of ancient
literature was oral?
(a) To show an example of a broad definition of literature.
(b) To highlight that not all types of literature need to be written down.
(c) To propose that students consider ancient forms of writing as literature.
(d) To explain how not all types of writing can be considered part of a culture.

[Question: 9] According to the lecture, which is the definition of literature?

(a) Specifically written materials that deliver entertainment and lessons.
(b) Any readable products that have been passed down today.
(c) Written or spoken materials that enhance culture and people.
(d) Any recorded data that contain culture and human life.

[Question: 10] What can be inferred about literature?

(a) It dates back to the beginning of human history.
(b) The quality of literature is dependent on different cultures.
(c) Chorus and lyrics are often excluded from the category of literature.
(d) If written works like codes or numbers are communicative, they are literature.

[Question: 11] Listen to part of the lecture and answer the question.
So we cannot ignore the importance of orally transmitted literature. But does that mean every
culture and language has a tradition of producing literature? I can’t think of one that doesn’t.
Every culture has a tradition of story-telling. 🎧I believe it’s part of being human. The only
difference is that each culture has moved from oral to written traditions at different times in
history.
What is the purpose of the professor saying:
🎧 I believe It’s part of being human.

(a) To emphasize how literature is a part of all cultures

(b) To explain how literature needs to be broadly defined.
(c) To describe how literature is about the lives of humans.
(d) To highlight the need for humans to produce literary works.

[Lecture 2] Listen to a lecture in a journalism class.

W:
In today's age of the Internet, social media, and rapid technological development, information
and news spread almost instantly. People all over the world can read and hear about breaking
stories with the click of a computer keyboard. Thus, the influence of journalism has become
tremendous. Throughout the years, the system of journalism in our society has changed, as there
has been a steady decrease in traditional news organizations such as CNN. One reason for the
decrease in news organizations is the role that ordinary citizens now play in spreading and
consuming news. By taking pictures, recording video clips, and writing blogs on their smart
phones, people everywhere can play the role of journalist. 🎧I’m sure most of you guys are part of
this.

Anyway, because of this shift in how news spreads today, tabloid journalism has become more
popular. Tabloid journalism covers a wide range of topics such as celebrity gossip, shocking
crimes, political rumors, and dramatic forecasts with the purpose of creating scandal and
sensation. Because these newspapers often over emphasize and over exaggerate their stories in
order to draw more attention, it is not rare for the people who they write stories about to sue
them for libel, a false statement that causes harm to one's reputation. There are many instances
in which celebrities are successful in their legal pursuits in court, but often times the harm done
by the stories is irreversible. That is why tabloid journalism has been tagged with nicknames such
as rag and gutter press.

Now, let’s take a look at types of tabloids we see in everyday life. Supermarket tabloids in the
United States are large tabloid newspapers that are usually released every week. They are called
supermarket tabloids because they can often be found lining the cash counters of supermarkets.
Popular tabloid newspapers include The Globe, The Sun, The Star, The National Enquirer, and The
National Examiner. They are all released by the same publisher, American Media, Inc. The oldest
tabloid, said to have started in 1919, is called The American Daily News. It is known for using
deceitful methods in its reporting, as it sometimes used edited fake pictures to support made up
stories.

And it’s not that different in other countries. Tabloids in England are called red top tabloids
because most of the tabloid newspapers have red nameplates. Well known British red top tabloids
include The Daily Mirror, The Daily Star, and The Daily Record. They also tend to use over
exaggeration to report stories on celebrities and politicians. It is not surprising that the majority
of the British people do not trust the red top tabloids.

[Question 12] According to the lecture, why does the professor mention “news organizations such as CNN”?

(A) To illustrate how people worldwide can read and hear about breaking stories with the click of a computer
keyboard.
(B) To prove that the influence of journalism has become tremendous.
(C) To give an example of a traditional news organization.
(D) To show how the system of journalism has changed.

[Question 13] Listen to part of the lecture and answer the question.

One reason for the decrease in news organizations is the role that ordinary citizens now play in
spreading and consuming news. By taking pictures, recording video clips, and writing blogs on
their smart phones, people everywhere can play the role of journalist. 🎧I’m sure most of you
guys are part of this.

Why does the professor say this:

🎧I’m sure most of you guys are part of this.
(A) To emphasize the necessity of participating in journalism activities
(B) To indicate that it is common that the public takes a role of journalists
(C) To find out how many students actively participate in journalism activities
(D) To mention what the professor found out through her research

[Question 14] According to the lecture, what is the role of tabloid newspapers?
(A) Publishing issues and problems by pursuing the truth
(B) Reviewing the contemporary issues with critical perspectives
(C) Creating sensational and intriguing stories regardless of integrity
(D) Covering a varied range of issues to nourish the knowledge of the public

[Question 15] What can be inferred about tabloid journalism as it has been called “ rag and gutter press”?
(A) To illustrate how people worldwide can read and hear about breaking stories with the click of a computer
keyboard.
(B) To prove that the influence of journalism has become tremendous.
(C) To give an example of a traditional news station.
(D) To show how the system of journalism has changed.

[Question 16] Listen to part of the lecture and answer the question.
it’s not that different in other countries. Tabloids in England are called red top tabloids because
most of the tabloid newspapers have red nameplates. Well known British red top tabloids include
The Daily Mirror, The Daily Star, and The Daily Record. They also tend to use over exaggeration to
report stories on celebrities and politicians. 🎧It is not surprising that the majority of the British
people do not trust the red top tabloids.

According to the lecture, why does the professor mention this:

🎧It is not surprising that the majority of the British people do not trust the red top tabloids.
(A) To point out the skepticism throughout Britain
(B) To stress that tabloids falsify stories to draw public attention
(C) To compare the red top tabloids with American tabloids that are trustworthy
(D) To express the disappointment of the professor about the British tabloids

[Question 17] what is the professor’s attitude toward Tabloid?

(A) The professor objectively demonstrates the roles of Tabloids in society.
(B) The professor gives sharp criticisms on Tabloid newspapers.
(C) The professor justifies Tabloids for their publishing gossips and political rumors.
(D)The professor is skeptical about the significance of Tabloids in journalism.