Unit 1 Quiz Part I
1. B. He does not remember the price of the shirt. . 2.A. She did not take the shopping list along with her. 3. C. He drank heavily last night.
4.C. He remembers his life in primary school but not that in the nursery. 5. B. The woman has a bad memory. Part II
Scientists are working to develop new drugs that someday may slow, reverse, or prevent the S1 caused by Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. In the meantime, people who have no dementia S2 can try to keep their memory S3 . Some suggestions include developing interests or hobbies and staying S4 in activities that stimulate both the mind and body. Giving careful attention to physical S5 and exercise may also go a long way toward keeping a healthy state of S6 . Limiting the use of alcoholic drinks is important because heavy drinking S7 time can cause permanent brain damage. Many people find it useful to plan tasks; make %use notes, calendars, and other memory aids. S8 , such as a familiar name, song, or lines from a poem. S9 . Forgetfulness caused by these emotions usually is temporary and goes away when the feelings are over. However, if these feelings last for a long period of time, getting help from a professional is important. Some physical and mental changes occur with age in healthy people. However, S10 , not only part of normal aging.
(1)damage (2) symptoms (3)sharp (4) involved (5)fitness (6)mind (7)over(8)Thelso may remember things better by mentally connecting them to other meaningful things(9)Stress, anxiety, or depression can make a person more forgetful(10) much pain and suffering can be avoided if older people, their families, and their doctors recognize dementia as a disease Part III
1.What is the speaker mainly talking about?B. Methods to remember things better.
2.What does the speaker mean by “activity”?C. Getting actively involved in what you are doing. 3.How many techniques does the speaker describe before giving a short summary?B. Three.. 4.What does the speaker say \A. Great concentration and energy.
5.What are the last three techniques the speaker mentions?D. Breaks, grasping the basics, and interest. Part IV
1.The big sign on the back of my door that says \B. remind me to take
2.I wish I was like David. He has a _______ memory, you know. How useful that would be!C. photographic
3.I read an article in a scientific journal that linked studying with ____, based on recent research into the brain.A. remembering
4.You’d better write down my instructions because I know your memory is _______.C. failing 5._________, you should use your memory as much as possible.A. To put it simply
Unit 2 quiz
Part I
Directions: Listen to the short dialogs, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers.
1. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)
A. He missed home at first and then got used to studying there.
B. He missed home and has never done well in studies.
C. He studies well and never misses home.
D. He studies well though he always misses home. Your answer Correct answer
A A
2. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)
A. Write a statement for the woman.
B. Revise what the woman will write.
C. Fill in forms for the woman.
D. Apply to an American university for admission. Your answer Correct answer
B B
3. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)
A. The grading system there is different.
B. The teaching methods there are different.
C. Both A) and B).
D. Neither A) nor B).
Your answer Correct answer
C C
4. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)
A. Three parts.
B. Two parts.
C. One part.
D. Less than one part.
Your answer Correct answer
D D
5. (Listen to the audio recording for the question.)
A. She wants to go to Europe for studies.
B. She can't afford an education in Europe.
C. She has got a part-time job.
D. She will borrow cash to pay her tuition. Your answer Correct answer
B B
Part II
Directions: Listen to the passage(s) three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, fill in the blanks numbered from S1 to S7 with the exact words you hear. For blanks numbered from S8 to S10, write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words. When the passage is read for the third time, check your answers.
As you may have already discovered, paying S1 a quality education in the United States can be very expensive. But S2 proper preparation, you may minimize the costs of this extraordinary S3 ; visit our Financing page to learn more about paying for S4 . In this section, we S5 money matters that you may S6 on a daily basis during your S7 in the States.
S8 . There are other options such as credit cards or traveler's checks, which are all valid forms with which to pay for things in U.S.A.
S9 . If you choose to carry traveler's checks with you from your home country to the States, be sure they are denominated in U.S. funds. Most businesses—except taxi drivers and public transportation personnel—will accept U.S.-denominated traveler's checks during regular business hours, typically between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. S10 .
Your answer Correct answer (1)
for For (2)
with with (3)
opptiunity opportunity (4)
tutition tuition (5)
explore explore (6)
adventure encounter (7) adventure (8) As with any country, it is not advisable to carry large amounts of cash around with you (9) Traveler's checks are one of the safest and easiest ways to transport money, because you may have them replaced if they get lost or stolen (10) It is wise to bring about $100 with you in U.S. cash, so you will be able to manage upon your arrival in the States
Part III
Directions: Listen to the following recording, then choose the correct answers to the questions. You will hear the recording twice. After the first playing, there will be time for you to choose the correct answers. Use the second playing to check your answers. 1. According to Jones, why do top students take notes in class?
A. Because the notes help you remember the text.
B. Because students who failed to attend the lecture will borrow the notes.
C. Because teachers will test you on what they believe to be important.
D. Because teachers give them additional information beside the textbook. Your answer Correct answer
D D
2. What is special about Jack Smith's \
A. He compares his notes from the lecture with those from his reading.
B. He puts more emphasis on his notes from the lecture with those from his reading.
C. He writes one or two summary sentences about each lesson in his notes.
D. He emphasizes listening attentively instead of taking notes. Your answer Correct answer
A A
3. What does Anderson do right before the bell rings?
A. He writes down the last few sentences the teacher says.
B. He writes a short summary of the main ideas of the lesson.
C. He scans the lesson for the next day.
D. He gets ready to rush out.
Your answer Correct answer
B B
4. What does class participation involve?
A. Asking the teacher questions.
B. Showing interest in learning.
C. Displaying one's potential.
D. Both A) and B).
Your answer Correct answer
C C
5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Secrets of successful students.
B. Methods for academic success and the reasons.
C. Difference between top students and poorly performing students.
D. Different ways of taking notes. Your answer Correct answer
A A