The following is Test Sample Questions for Section 1 (Listening Comprehension Practice Questions) Part C.
Part C
Directions: In this part of the test you will hear
several talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions. The talks and
questions will not be repeated. After you hear a question, read the four possible answers
in your test book and choose the best answer. Then, on your answer sheet, find
the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter
of the answer you have chosen.
Here is an example.
On the recording, you will hear:
(narrator) :
Listen to an instructor talk to his class about a television program.
(man) : I'd like to tell you about an
interesting TV program that'll be shown this coming Thursday.
It'll be on from 9 to 10 p.m. on Channel 4. It's part of a series called "Mysteries
of Human Biology." The subject of the program is the human brain — how it functions
and how it can malfunction. Topics that will be covered are dreams, memory, and
depression. These topics are illustrated with outstanding computer animation
that makes
the explanations easy to follow. Make an effort to see this show. Since we've been
studying the nervous system in class, I know you'll find it very helpful.
Here is an example.
You will hear:
(narrator) What
is the main purpose of the program?
In
your test book, you will read:
A.
To demonstrate the latest use of computer graphics.
B.
To discuss the possibility of an economic depression.
C.
To explain the workings of the brain.
D.
To dramatize a famous mystery story.
The best answer to the question, "What is the main
purpose of the program?" is C, "To explain the workings of the
brain." Therefore, the correct choice is C.
Here is another example.
You will hear:
(narrator) Why
does the speaker recommend watching the program?
In
your test book, you will read:
A.
It is required of all science majors.
B.
It will never be shown again.
C.
It can help viewers improve their memory skills.
D.
It will help with course work.
The best answer to the question, "Why does the
speaker recommend watching the program?" is D, "It will help with
course work." Therefore, the correct choice is D.
Remember, you are not allowed to take notes or write in
your test book.
PRACTICE TALK AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
(narrator) : Questions
8 through 10. Listen to a talk about animal behavior.
(woman) :
Today's
discussion is about a common animal reaction — the yawn. The dictionary defines
a yawn as "an involuntary reaction to fatigue or boredom." That's
certainly true for human yawns, but not necessarily for animal yawns. The same
action can have quite different meanings in different species.
For example, some animals yawn to intimidate intruders on
their territory. Fish and lizards are examples of this. Hippos use yawns when
they want to settle a quarrel. Observers have seen two hippos yawn at each
other for as long as two hours before they stop quarreling.
As for social animals like baboons or lions — they yawn
to establish the pecking order within social groups, and lions often yawn to
calm social tensions. Sometimes these animals yawn for a strictly physiological
reason — that is, to increase oxygen levels. And curiously enough, when they
yawn for a physical reason like that, they do what humans do — they try to
stifle the yawn by looking away or by covering their mouths.
Questions:
8. You will hear:
(narrator) What
is the speaker's main point?
You will read:
A.
Animals yawn for a number of reasons.
B.
Yawning results only from fatigue or boredom.
C.
Human yawns are the same as those of other animals.
D.
Only social animals yawn.
9. You will hear:
(narrator) According
to the speaker, when are hippos likely to yawn?
You will read:
A.
When they are swimming.
B.
When they are quarreling.
C.
When they are socializing.
D.
When they are eating.
10. You will hear:
(narrator) What
physiological reason for yawning is mentioned?
You will read:
A.
To exercise the jaw muscles.
B.
To eliminate fatigue.
C.
To get greater strength for attacking.
D.
To gain more oxygen.
Answer Key for
Listening Comprehension
Section 1 — Listening Comprehension, Parts C
8. A
9. B
10. D
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