Listening 1

Why does the woman go to see her professor?

A. To get advice about memorizing information
B. To clarify several terms that she doesn’t understand
C. To get permission to bring her children to class
D. To ask a question about classroom procedures

2. What do semantic memory and episodic memory have in common?

A. They are both included in short-term memory.
B. They do not concentrate on each step in the process.
C. They are subcategories of declarative memory.
D. They are the two major types of long-term memory.

When the professor gives the example of riding a bicycle, what kind of memory is he referring to?

A. Declarative memory
B. Episodic memory
C. Procedural memory
D. Semantic memory

What does the student mean when she says this:

A. She wants confirmation that the professor understands.
B. She is worried that the professor may not be able to remember.
C. She remembers something else that she needs to say.
D. She disagrees with the professor’s example about vocabulary.

What does the professor suggest?

A. He wants the woman to come back to his office again.
B. He expects the woman to ask questions in writing.
C. He offers to respond to additional questions by e-mail.
D. He does not think that the woman will have more questions

Lecture 2

6.What is the lecture mainly about?

A. Provisions of the Homestead Act
B. How to construct a log cabin
C. Frontier homes in the West
D. Early construction materials

7. How does the professor organize his lecture?

A. He makes a persuasive argument in favor of sod homes.
B. He narrates stories about life on the Western frontier.
C. He explains the process for becoming a homesteader.
D. He contrasts several types of homes in the West.

8. What does the professor imply about construction materials for early homes?

A. Settlers used the materials from the natural environment.
B. Not many of the materials from that era have survived.
C. Most of the supplies had to be shipped in by railroad.
D. Wagons and tents were used in constructing homes.

9. What is the evidence for the inexpensive price of a sod home?

A. Short stories and novels
B. Letters written to relatives
C. Newspaper advertisements
D. Personal records and accounts

10. What does the professor say this:

A. To criticize the sod house
B. To demonstrate uncertainty
C. To draw a conclusion
D. To uphold an opinion

Lecture 3

What is this discussion mainly about?

A. How to exploit nonrenewable mineral resources
B. The exploitation of minerals in protected environments
C. Pollution as a by-product of mineral exploitation
D.The economic and environmental costs of exploiting minerals

According to the professor, what are two problems that can be anticipated when roads are cut into an area for mining? Click on 2 answer choices.

A. The labor is difficult to retain.
B. The natural landscape is damaged.
C. The roadbeds create waste piles.
D. The ecosystem is disturbed

Why does the professor say this:

A. As encouragement for a more complete answer
B. Because he doesn’t understand the student’s answer
C. To give another student an opportunity to speak
D. For positive reinforcement of a correct answer

15. What option is proposed as an alternative when all of the mineral resources in easily accessible locations have been depleted?

Converting to nonrenewable resources
Concentrating on conservation of the resources
Developing synthetic resources to replace minerals
Using new technology to search the area again

What does the professor imply about the environmental costs of mineral exploitation?

A. He thinks that the environmental costs are less than the economic costs.
B. He regrets that the environment is damaged during mineral exploitation
C. He opposes mineral exploitation when it is done close to urban areas.
D. He believes in exploiting the resources in national parks and historic reserves.

What does the professor want the students to do in this class session?

A. Listen carefully and take notes
B. Bring in alternative ideas to present
C. Ask questions and draw conclusions
D. Prepare for a quiz at the end

Lecture 4

Why does the student go to the professor’s office?

A. To change his schedule
B. To apply for a job
C. To introduce himself
D. To help the professor

What does the professor mean when she says this:

A. She does not want the man to be uncomfortable.
B. She thinks that the responsibilities are too difficult.
C. She is concerned that the man will be bored.
D. She is worried that the man will not try to help her.

What experience does the man have that may be helpful?

A. He knows how to operate the grading machine.
B. He has answered the telephone in a law office.
C. He has used computer programs for office work.
D. He has been a work-study student in another office.

What is the pay for the work-study position?

A. An hourly rate for sixteen hours per week regardless of the activity.
B. An hourly rate for the time spent working but not for studying.
C. A higher rate for working and a lower rate for studying.
D. A weekly rate depending on the number of hours worked.

What can we assume about the meeting?

A. The professor was impressed with the student.
B. The student is not interested in the opportunity.
C. The secretary will not need to interview the student.
D. The work is very difficult to accomplish.

Listening 5 “Music Appreciation Class”

23. What is the main purpose of the lecture?

To explain chamber music
To give examples of composers
To congratulate the University Quartet
To introduce madrigal singing

24. What is the origin of the term chamber music?

A medieval musical instrument
An old word that means “small group”
A place where the music was played
A name of one of the original musicians

25. Which of the following are the key characteristics of chamber music in the Classical Period? Click on 2 answer choices.

Orderly structure
Complex melodies
linger pieces
Amateur musicians

26. What does the professor mean when she says this about Beethoven:

She doubts that Beethoven could have written the quartets.
She is in admiration of Beethoven’s exceptional talent.
She thinks that the later quartets could have been improved
She is inviting the students to question her information.

27. Why does the professor mention Impressionism?

She is comparing the experimentation in art with that in music.
She is making a transition into a discussion of art in the Modern Period.
She is giving an example of the work of the Romantics.
She is telling a story that includes some of the Impressionist painters.

28. How did the professor organize the lecture?

She compared different types of musical compositions.
She arranged the information in chronological order.
She argued the advantages and disadvantages.
She responded to questions that the students asked. She responded to questions that the students asked. She responded to questions that the students asked. She responded to questions that the students asked.

Listening 6 “Botany Class”

29. What is this discussion mainly about?

Growing plants without soil
Mixing nutrients in water
Identifying chemicals in soil
Solving problems in the water

30. Why does the professor talk about the history of hydroponics?

She wants to put the modern method in historical context.
She is trying to prove that hydroponics is a new idea.
She is following the information in the textbook very closely
She digressed from the subject for a long time.

31. According to the professor, what is the greatest advantage of hydroponics?

The plants are less likely to develop soil-borne diseases.
The cultivation requires much less labor than traditional methods.
The water can be recycled in a hydroponic environment.
Less space is needed to produce a large number of plants.

32. Why does the professor say this:

She is making a statement to generate further discussion.
She is drawing a conclusion to end the point about soil.
She is answering the question that was posed about regions.

33. Why does the professor suggest that the students refer to their lab workbook?

To see the diagram of the experiment
To read more about plant growth
To find a list of important plant nutrients
To locate the instructions for building a tank

34. According to the professor, why are roots important to plants?Click on two choices

to absorb water and nutrients
to take in enough oxygen
to suspend the plants in the solution
To filter out toxic substances

Listening 7 “Library”

35. Why does the man approach the librarian?

He needs an explanation of his assignment.
He is looking for an encyclopedia.
He needs help finding some data.
He is trying to find the reference section.

36. What does the woman mean when she says this:

She is showing comprehension.
She is expressing surprise.
She is talking to herself
She is dismissing the man.

37. What does the librarian imply?

The man can find a chart in an encyclopedia.
The professor has explained the assignment clearly.
The library has a very good reference section.
The man should not change the assignment.

38. What example does the librarian give for the assignment?

A relative comparison of home prices
Average family income in several countries
International business around the world
Global economic patterns in this decade

39. What will the man do with the information?

Show it to the librarian
Write a report for class
Draw a chart or a graph
Decide where to live

Listening 8 “Engineering Class”

40. What is this lecture mainly about?

Reinforced concrete in buildings
The stresses caused by earthquakes
Earthquake-resistant structures
Understanding construction sites

41. Which technique is used to reinforce walls?

Cross-bracing
Shear cores
Bolting
Base isolators

42. Which two materials are used in base isolators? Click on 2 answer choices.

A. Rubber
B. Steel
C. Concrete
D. soil D Soil

43. What happens to fill dirt during an earthquake?

It allows the building to sway.
It reduces earthquake damage.
It becomes unstable and collapses.
It creates mild shock waves.

44. Why does the professor say this:

He is introducing a new major point.
He is trying to get the students to participate.
He is drawing a conclusion about engineering.
He is disagreeing with his previous comment.

45. What does the professor think about computer sensors for buildings?

He thinks this is a superior method for preserving buildings.
He finds the research on sensors for pistons very encouraging
He is more concerned about the potential for people to be injured.
He doubts that the concept will result in design improvements

Listening 9 “Art History Class”

46. What is this discussion mainly about?

Artists in New York
Post Impressionists
Abstract Expressionism
The Guggenheim collection

47. To what did some critics compare Pollock’s work?

Nature
. dancing
Choas
. Houses

48. According to the professor, what defines action art?Click on 2 answer choices.

Control
Design
Coincidence
imbalance

49. Why does the professor say this:

He is helping the student to find the exact word.
He is correcting something that the student said.
He is changing the topic of the discussion.
He is trying to regain the floor to continue.

50. What is interesting about the painting, “Lavender Mist?”

The unusual color
The texture of the paint
The artist’s handprints
The number of copies

51. What is the professor’s opinion of Pollock?

He thinks that Pollock was an excellent illustrator.
He argues that Pollock’s work was influential.
He expresses reservations about Pollock’s work.
He agrees with Pollock’s critics.

کلید ها

3	3	3	2	2	1
3	6	3	5	1	4
4	9	1	8	4	7
4	12	–	11	2	10
3	15	1	14	2.4	13
2	18	3	17	2	16
1	21	3	20	3	19
3	24	1	23	1	22
1	27	2	26	1.4	25
1	30	1	29	2	28
3	33	1	32	4	31
2	36	1	35	1.3	34
3	39	2	38	4	37
1.2	42	1	41	3	40
2	45	1	44	3	43
1.3	48	2	47	3	46
2	51	3	50	1	49

شنیداری msrt بلند 5

Listening 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Listening 5 “Music Appreciation Class”

Listening 6 “Botany Class”

Listening 7 “Library”

Listening 9 “Art History Class”

گالری ویژه

3	3	3	2	2	1
3	6	3	5	1	4
4	9	1	8	4	7
4	12	–	11	2	10
3	15	1	14	2.4	13
2	18	3	17	2	16
1	21	3	20	3	19
3	24	1	23	1	22
1	27	2	26	1.4	25
1	30	1	29	2	28
3	33	1	32	4	31
2	36	1	35	1.3	34
3	39	2	38	4	37
1.2	42	1	41	3	40
2	45	1	44	3	43
1.3	48	2	47	3	46
2	51	3	50	1	49

3	3	3	2	2	1
3	6	3	5	1	4
4	9	1	8	4	7
4	12	–	11	2	10
3	15	1	14	2.4	13
2	18	3	17	2	16
1	21	3	20	3	19
3	24	1	23	1	22
1	27	2	26	1.4	25
1	30	1	29	2	28
3	33	1	32	4	31
2	36	1	35	1.3	34
3	39	2	38	4	37
1.2	42	1	41	3	40
2	45	1	44	3	43
1.3	48	2	47	3	46
2	51	3	50	1	49

ورود

شنیداری msrt بلند 5

Listening 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Lecture 4

Listening 5 “Music Appreciation Class”

Listening 6 “Botany Class”

Listening 7 “Library”

Listening 9 “Art History Class”

گالری ویژه

3	3	3	2	2	1
3	6	3	5	1	4
4	9	1	8	4	7
4	12	–	11	2	10
3	15	1	14	2.4	13
2	18	3	17	2	16
1	21	3	20	3	19
3	24	1	23	1	22
1	27	2	26	1.4	25
1	30	1	29	2	28
3	33	1	32	4	31
2	36	1	35	1.3	34
3	39	2	38	4	37
1.2	42	1	41	3	40
2	45	1	44	3	43
1.3	48	2	47	3	46
2	51	3	50	1	49