Listening Test

Listen to track 4-10 on the MP3.
Conversation
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  1. The students took an aptitude test because  23
  1. they didn't know what to study.
  2. they needed to know what subjects to take.
  3. they needed to identify their job skills.
  4. they wanted to work in a restaurant.
  1. According to the test results, Arnold has  23
  1. A good artistic skills.
  2. good interpersonal skills.
  3. poor language skills.
  4. poor communication skills.
  1. Arnold is not willing to  23
  1. work in a restaurant as a host.
  2. volunteer to read to older people in a retirement home.
  3. think about his job skills.
  4. apply for a summer job.
  1. How does Beth feel when she says,"I hope I can get an appointment"?  23
  1. She's not sure about her aptitude test results.
  2. She's nervous about going for an interview.
  3. She does not have any artwork to show.
  4. She does not want to apply for a summer job.
  1. What does Arnold mean by"The aptitude test was a great help"?  23
  1. It helped them think about volunteer work.
  2. It helped them plan their vacations.
  3. It helped Beth and Arnold choose what they wanted to do.
  4. It helped them see Beth's artwork.

Listen to track 4-11 on the MP3.
Lecture
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  1. The job advisor is talking to the students because  23
  1. none of the students are planning to take summer jobs.
  2. he is giving students ideas about looking for summer jobs.
  3. he works in the school administration.
  4. he wants students to help him find a summer job.
  1. According to the speaker, summer jobs are not  23
  1. just something to take up time for some students.
  2. an important source of income for some students.
  3. for trying something students might like to continue doing after graduating.
  4. a test to define students' abilities and skills for different jobs.
  1. What are the usual temporary jobs students can find according to the speaker?  23
  1. Baby-sitters, gardeners, house cleaners, etc.
  2. Accountants in multinational corporations.
  3. Heads of school departments.
  4. Computer programmers in large companies.
  1. According to the advisor, what will an aptitude test give you?  23
  1. An idea of what help you need with your school work.
  2. An idea of what you are most suited to do.
  3. An idea of what you can do the following semester at school.
  4. An idea of what temporary jobs are available next summer.
  1. What information is not given in the lecture?  23
  1. An aptitude test is one way to find out what you are most suited to do.
  2. You pay for a test and an expert helps you analyze the results.
  3. You need your parents' permission to take aptitude tests.
  4. What the fees for tests are.
  1. Which of the sentences below is true according to the lecture?  23
  1. None of the students is planning to take a summer job.
  2. Summer jobs cannot be sources of income for students.
  3. Organized students who like people might work with a catering company.
  4. An aptitude test does not help you identify your special skills.