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4 LISTENING SECTION- TEACHER’S

RECORDING 1

1. Vera and Mark are talking about college……

a. housing
b. goals
c. courses
2. Vera already………..a few computer courses.
a. took
b. signed up for
c. rejected
3. Vera had planned to study architecture, but she ……..technology.
a. switched to
b. applied for
c. was accepted
4. Vera is interested in…….
a. enrolling in a dance program
b. taking up dance
c. applying to dance school
5. Vera thinks she will take ………dance class
a. a specialized
b. a professional
c. an ordinary
6. Mark thinks getting into medical school is ……
a. achievable
b. unrealistic
c. ambitious
7. Vera wishes Mark……… for getting into medical school.
a. Luck
b. Money
c. Time

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RECORDING 2

1. Nancy and Luke are talking about ……….

a. not keeping promises
b. not telling the truth
c. not using excuses
2. Luke thinks that people today have less ………… than they did in the past.
a. morals
b. priorities
c. colleagues
3. Luke thinks Nancy should tell the truth about her friend’s haircut so other people don’t …..
a. shift the blame on her
b. make fun of her friend
c. let things get out of hand
4. Nancy and Luke have different……
a. morals about friendship
b. ethics about work
c. beliefs about honesty
5. Luke won’t change his………. but if his boss asks him about an ugly outfit, he might make an exception.

a. principles about lying

b. opinion about clothing
c. mind about his peers

RECORDING 3
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 1. Chuck and Andrea are……
a. planning a camping trip
b. on a camping trip
c. shopping for camping supplies
2. Chuck…….
a. expresses frustration
b. doesn’t encourage Andrea
c. empathizes with Andrea
3. When Andrea thinks of snakes, ………..
a. she gets sweaty palms
b. she gets palpitations
c. her hands shake
4. When Andrea thinks about going on another hike, she gets………
a. sweaty palms
b. cold feet
c. butterflies in her stomach
5. Andrea wants to be………for her sister
a. Brave
b. Fearful
c. truthful
6. Andrea’s sister is……..
a. Unwilling
b. Encouraging
c. fearless
7. In the end, Chuck thinks Andrea should……..
a. face her fears
b. go home
c. be honest with her sister
8. Andrea will probably……
a. talk to her sister about her fears
b. go on the next hike
c. go home early

RECORDING 4

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1. Ed is complaining about……
a. a colleague
b. his parents
c. his roommate
2. Ed thinks Jason is ……..
a. controlling
b. disorganized
c. negative
3. Ed admits that he’s………
a. disorganized
b. a perfectionist
c. a procrastinator
4. Ed doesn’t want to…….
a. calm down
b. shrug it off: bỏ qua
c. lose his temper
5. Ed needs to………
a. vent to his friend
b. share a secret with his friend
c. let go of his problem

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RECORDING 5

1. Tina and Leo have different jobs, but they take a …….. class together.
a. Spanish
b. English
c. photography
2. Tina feels like she ……….when she told a joke in class.
a. made everyone laugh
b. made a fool of herself
c. embarrassed Leo
3. Leo thought Tina’s joke was ……..,unlike the other people in the class.
a. Confusing
b. Offensive
c. hilarious
4. Tina made a ……..joke that didn’t get the reaction she had wanted.
a. verbal
b. political
c. practical
5. Leo thinks that Tina’s joke……….
a. was too personal
b. went over their classmates’ heads
c. was ridiculous
6. Leo claims that it takes a long time to ………… in another culture.
a. read jokes
b. tell jokes
c. get jokes
7. Leo thinks Tina………..
a. will never have a sense of humor in Spanish
b. will get a better feel for humor in Quito
c. takes funny pictures in their photography class
8. Tina insists she has a good sense of humor in……
a. English
b. Spanish
c. photography class

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RECORDING 6

1. What are Leah and Chen talking about?

a. Chen’s trip
b. Janice’s trip
c. Leah’s trip
2. Why was Leah stuck in Milan for eight hours?
a. She missed her first flight.
b. She missed her connection.
c. She missed the bus.
3. Why couldn’t Leah call Janice to tell her she’d be late?
a. Leah didn’t have an international calling plan.
b. Leah’s phone wouldn’t work at the airport.
c. Janice didn’t bring her phone to Croatia.
4. What was Leah going to have to do if she went to Milan?
a. get her bag off the carousel first
b. go through security screening when she returned
c. miss her flight to Croatia
5. What luggage did Leah have to take to Milan?
a. only her carry-on luggage
b. only her checked baggage
c. her carry-on luggage and checked baggage
6. How did the second airline agent help Leah?
a. by keeping an eye on her bag
b. by telling her that she had already missed the bus
c. by pointing her in the right direction
7. What happened to the bus Leah took to Milan?
a. It got towed.
b. It got a flat tire.
c. It broke down.
8. Why didn’t Leah think going to Milan was a total waste of time?
a. She had eaten good food.
b. She had spent time with her friend.
c. She had enjoyed the views on the bus ride.

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RECORDING 7
there's a common saying that those who can do and those who can't teach this statement mistakenly
implies that it's easier to teach a subject then to be employed in the field of that subject well becoming a
professor requires much more than simply possessing an expertise in the chosen subject area qualifications
for a professorial position are varied and quite demanding such as an excellent education extensive
teaching experience and solid communication skills as well as the thorough knowledge of the subject area
so let's see to teach at the college level requires completion of a four-year undergraduate degree a two-year
master's degree and often another 3 years for a doctoral degree that's quite a lengthy education but it's
essential for the professor to develop a deep understanding of the topic now they're he or she must also
have considerable teaching experience as you know many postgraduate students satisfy this requirement
by assisting professors and teaching lower-level undergraduate courses they also conduct research and
publish papers while continuing their studies presenting their research findings and defending their thesis
papers are two examples of how potential professors practice their communication skills only by being
observant and involved with the public and in the academic world can a professor learn how to understand
and be understood by diverse group of people and of course all of the learning teaching and communication
skills just described must be put into practice in the field of study a math candidate may have a head for
figures but a talented Professor should ideally have worked in mathematics for a technology company or
Laboratory a drama Professor should have a number of theatrical performances under his or her belt and a
marine biology Professor should have practical experience in the research of marine animals or ocean
chemistry

1. What is the main idea of the speech?

a. People who cannot get jobs in their fields become professors.

b. There are many qualifications required to become a professor.

c. A professor must be able to teach and have good communication skills.

2. Which statement is a supporting detail from the speech?

a. Presenting their research findings and defending their thesis papers are two examples of how potential

professors practice their communication skills.

b. This statement mistakenly implies that it’s easier to teach a subject than to be employed in the field of

that subject.

c. Qualifications for a professorial position are varied and quite demanding.

3. Who is most likely giving this speech?

a. The chief human resources officer of a university.

b. The chief operating officer of a high-tech company.

c. The dean of the drama department at a local college.

4. Which candidate would most likely get a job as professor?

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a. A high school math teacher who supervises the chess club and has completed additional courses in

teacher-student communication.

b. A graduate student in sociology who published two studies of ancient Roman social structure and is

teaching two undergraduate courses.

c. An actress who studied under a famous director and recently completed a run as the lead star in a

Broadway play.

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RECORDING 8

1. Where does Carl see Janet?

a. at a business conference

b. at a technology event

c. at an animal shelter

2. What is true about Janet’s dog?

a. He has a special collar.

b. He had remote surgery on his shoulder.

c. He has a computer chip implant.

3. What does Carl ask Janet?

a. if she would clone her dog

b. if she’d get a computer chip implant for her dog

c. if she wants him to go to the animal shelter with her

4. What does Janet think would be strange?

a. using a computer chip implant in a person

b. remote surgery

c. genetic engineering

5. Which robot interested Carl?

a. the one that could perform remote surgery

b. the one with artificial intelligence

c. the one that was cloned

6. What does Carl share with Janet?

a. statistics about artificial intelligence

b. a demonstration on artificial intelligence

c. demographics about people who use artificial intelligence

7. What does Carl say about the technology at the fair?

a. The displays aren’t interactive enough.

b. The good outweighs the bad.

c. It’s just scratching the surface.

8. What do Janet and Carl want to see next?

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 a. a genetic engineering display

b. a virtual reality display

c. a nanotechnology display

RECORDING 9

1 Excited about living abroad

2 a little nervous

3 worried about that

4 that familier with office culture

5 prepare

6 get bored

7 communicate

8 hired

9 be appropriate

10 that handled other peoples money

11 you get in touch with

12 bad enough he lost his job

13 economics

14 overseas

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15 found a replacement

16 appreciate

17 avoid culture

1. What is Lori worried will happen when she starts working in Japan?

a. She’ll fight a losing battle with her boss due to language barriers.

b. Her coworkers will pull her leg because she doesn’t understand the job.

c. She’ll feel like a fish out of water in the office because she doesn’t know about office practices in Japan.

2. What does Nelson think Lori should do?

a. bring about change in the Japanese workplace

b. come up with a plan to prepare her for Japanese office culture

c. put up with the problems she will face in her job in Japan

3. Why does Josh have a lot of free time?

a. He was laid off from his job.

b. He came down with an illness and is unable to work.

c. He was fired because he didn’t carry out the company’s plan.

4. Why did Josh’s company let him go?

a. They ran out of ideas for marketable products.

b. They decided to outsource jobs because of economic difficulties.

c. They went without profits because of low sales figures.

5. What type of company does Lori most likely work for now?

a. a charitable organization

b. an investment company

c. a not-for-profit agency

RECORDING 10
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1. Reunion đoàn tụ
2. Ceremony lễ
3. Bride cô dâu
4. Groom chú rể
5. Superstition mê tín
6. Aisle lối đi giữa
7. Confusion Sự hoang mang
8. Spare dự phòng
9. Pack đóng gói
10. Diverse đa dạng
11. Scratching the surface cào bề mặt

1. What is André telling Jane about?

a. a shopping trip in Los Angeles

b. a family wedding in Seattle

c. a family reunion in Boston

2. Why does Jane think the bride and groom shouldn’t see each other before the wedding ceremony?

a. Her aunt and uncle had bad luck when they did it.

b. She’s extremely superstitious.

c. She likes the tradition.

3. Why is André happy that the photographer took pictures of his family?

a. It might be the last time they’re together with his great-grandmother.

b. He won’t have a chance to see his cousins’ children again.

c. He didn’t get family pictures at his wedding.

4. Why didn’t André’s great-grandmother travel by plane?

a. She has aerophobia and acrophobia.

b. She can’t put up with the hassles because of her age.

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 c. She came down with a cold, so she didn’t want to fly.

5. What problem did André and his wife have with their flight?

a. Their flight from Los Angeles left late.

b. They landed in Seattle too late to find a hotel.

c. They missed a connection in Los Angeles.

6. What problem did André and his wife have with their luggage?

a. The airline lost it.

b. It was damaged in the overhead bin.

c. It was stolen from the carousel.

7. What made André disappointed about a neighborhood in Seattle?

a. infrastructure

b. homongenization

c. lack of prosperity

8. What does André do to change the subject at the end of the conversation?

a. He tells Jane a funny story about the wedding.

b. He shows Jane pictures of the wedding.

c. He shows Jane photos of Seattle.

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