strategies
This test measures your ability to understand conversations and lectures in English. You will read
to three lectures and two conversations. You will hear each conversation or lecture only one time.
After each lecture, you will answer some questions about it. The questions typically ask about the
main idea and supporting details. Some questions ask about a speaker's purpose or attitude. The
speakers mainly discuss why the woman's initial excitement turns to disappointment. They also
discuss what the man implies about people who play sports in the gym. The woman makes an
appointment with the swimming instructor at 3 on Wednesday at the gym. However, the woman is
still not convinced it's fair. So, she asks, "Do I pay you?" The man replies, "Well, first you need to
talk to the instructor. They have to assess your level." A good example of the kind of display
discussed in the lectures is created by a bird called the purple sandpiper. When a predator
approaches, it drags its wings, not to give the impression that its wings are broken, but to create
the illusion that it has a second pair of legs. Then, it raises its feathers so it looks like it has a coat
of fur. Finally, it runs along the ground swerving left and right.
The most popular style of house in the United States is the ranch style house. In this area, the most
popular style might be the same but are we typical? A Cape Cod house is the type of house that the
speaker's grandparents live in. Here's a classic drawing of a Cape Cod house. These houses
typically sit low to the ground to withstand strong winds coming off the ocean. They usually face
south to take advantage of the sun's warmth during winter. Early Cape Cod houses have little
exterior decoration. Professor Atkins is requesting a student representative to join the interview
committee for a new professor. If you're free, the department secretary will provide you with a
schedule of the applicant's visit. Attend their talks and provide your opinion later.
Students are curious about why the professor wants to see the student and how it relates to them.
The student seems willing to do what the professor asks and will likely speak about a topic they
are specifically interested in.The conversation mentions the hiring process for a new professor,
with two theories discussed regarding the role of El Nino in temperature changes and the impact
of wetlands. The student will be asked to give their opinion on a familiar topic with 15 seconds to
prepare and 45 seconds to speak.In addition, there is a letter written by a student to the university
newspaper, which sparks a disagreement among two discussing students. One student disagrees
with Tim's partying habits, which were mentioned in Tim's proposal.
According to a psychology textbook, casein films used for wrapping have low elasticity and are
highly sensitive to water. This can impact the taste and hygiene of packaged products.The
textbook also mentions that not everyone can benefit from the nutritional advantages of edible