TEN EXAMPLES OF THE THREE QUESTIONS YOU WILL MAKE FOR HOMEWORK

Students: Please listen to RJ's comments ABOVE that describe the assignment!
Thanks and good luck!

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1)
W: Steven, did you see that?
M: See what? What now?
W: That shadow over there in the corner over your shoulder. It’s moving again.
M: Oh come on Melinda! Is this another one of your shenanigans?
W: No, this time there really is something in the corner moving towards us.
M: Yeah right!
Question: What can we infer about Steven?

A. He believes Melinda.
B. He knows Melinda has a sixth-sense.
C. He is terrified of the shadow in the corner.
D. He is incredulous about Melinda's statement.

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2.
W: Wow, your paper is really impressive, indeed. I mean you’ve copy others’ work like a real professional. Tommy, if you want credit for this course, you’ll need to submit another draft by the next class period. Or, do…
M: But professor, I spend several hours revising this draft and proofing my errors. This is my best work. My original work.
W: I can see that you did spend some time on the paper. In fact, you’ve done a great job of copying other’s work without giving them credit. As a professor, I take issue with these obviously plagiarized citations. I mean you’ve done a professional copy job here!

Question: How does the professor reaction to the man’s paper?

A. She considers the paper to be professional quality.
B. She is offended by his behavior.
C. She is impressed by his work.
D. She is eager to read more of his papers.
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3.
M: So do you think Billy will hit it off with the new manager?
W: Well, funny you should ask me that. I was just wondering the exact same thing. To be honest, I don’t think much of the new manager. He’s always on edge about something.
M: That’s why I think he and Billy should be like peas in a pod.
W: You think so?
M: Sure, birds of a feather flock together.

Question: What can we infer about Billy’s personality?

A. He is arrogant.
B. He is patient and forgiving.
C. He is quick tempered.
D. He is surreptitious.

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4.
M: Hey, Mildred, what did you think of Titanic?
W: Titanic? You mean the movie? Oh I love those Hollywood movies in which a poor street rat meets a wealthy princess rich girl and, contrary to everything we know about social distance and class-related relationship boundaries, they fall in love in a matter of minutes. What a great, great story!
M: So. What you mean is that you liked it?

Question: Judging from the conversation, how will the woman probably respond.

A. Yes. It was my favorite movie.
B. No. I am not interested in impossible love stories.
C. Of course. If we can find the DVD, let’s go watch it again.
D. I’m not sure. I have not made up my mind yet.
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5.
(M) Alec de Luc often said that taking a meal without wine was like hosting a wedding without the bride. De Luc was obviously talking about the great wines of France. But strangely enough almost all of the countries of Europe, with the exception of England, whose acidic soil, torrential rainfall, and constantly overcast climate make it a place unfavorable for the cultivation of grapes of the caliber required for good wine, have produced wine that is arguably as good or better than that of France.

Question: According to this talk, which of the following does not account for the lack of wine production in England?

A. Heavy rainfall.
B. Acid rain.
C. Soil
D. Clouds
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6.
(W) One of the unusual aspects of experiencing earthquakes in Taiwan is the fact that if you are in a building you often hear the tremor more than you feel it. Most non-natives of Taiwan report the utter thrill they feel when the entire room begins to shift and the walls suddenly seem alive and breathing. Last week in Hualien, we had such a strong earthquake that my coffee cup almost crashed to the floor. It would have been a serious loss, too, especially considering the cost of a good cup of java in Taiwan.

Question: Judging from the statement, which of the following words would describe the woman’s attitudes towards earthquakes?

A. Terrified.
B. Amused.
C. Flabbergasted.
D. Alarmed.
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7.
(M) Did you know that whales and dolphins are mammals like you and me? Both species are said to be the ancestors of a now extinct dinosaur fish-like creature that once roamed the seas in search of prey. And what is more interesting is that whales and dolphins were probably first land animals who, over many, many years, lost their legs to fin. Perhaps this explains precisely why whales and dolphins move their torso vertically up and down while swimming, which is in direct opposition the swimming motions made by non-mammal sea animals.

Question: What does the speaker imply about how non-mammal sea animals swim?

A. They move their bodies up and down to swim.
B. They use horizontal body movements to swim.
C. They exert force first upwards and then downwards to swim.
D. They swim in a series of haphazard, random motions.
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8.
(M) And probably the greatest aspect of the new KIA Euro Star, one of Taiwan’s newest and most highly sought after automotive imports, is the fact that it has been crafted with the passengers’ safety in mind. First of all, the front grill is shorn of a single beam of double threaded metal steel allow that not only absorbs impact but also prevents itself from breaking into small sharp metal shards at the point of impact. Having discussed the front bumper, let’s continue our discussion now by mentioning the Euro Star’s key back-bumper safety feature, the way in which triple stranded polyurethane fibers have been interwoven with airplane aluminum to absorb shock and lessen the danger to the occupants.
Question: According to the talk, what makes the car so safe?

A. Its aerodynamic design and streamlined body.
B. Internal safety features like air cushions and crumple zones.
C. The fact that it contains airplane aluminum.
D. The material of which it is made.

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9.
M: So, Betsy, tell me about how it felt to fly after 9-11?
W: Well, first you went to the airport and saw ambulances and soldiers. Then, after waiting in line for several hours, you would go though several security checkpoints. Finally, you would get on the plane and hear a lecture from the flight attendants about airline safety.
M: So it was pretty exhausting, huh?
W: Yes, but better safe than sorry.
Question: How does the woman probably feel about air travel after 9-11?

A. Infuriated by the tedious safety procedures.
B. Indignant and annoyed.
C. Accusative and vengeful.
D. Complacent and accepting.

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10.
(M) Last month’s performance of “The Last Passion of Christ” was probably the most mediocre play that I have ever seen. Directed by Steven Giles, the former pop music star and singer, there seemed to be a heavenly host of non-stop flaws, mistakes, and, well, just overall below acting. Of course, had the troupe elected to do something to decorate the stage, perhaps the show would not have been so mind-numbing and monotonous.
Question: What word best describes the speaker's attitude towards this production?

A. Unfettered praise.
B. Adulation.
C. Negative.
D. Congratulatory.
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ANSWERS:
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. D
10.C
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