Listen to a lecture in a philosophy class:
18. What is the lecture maily about?
- The different methodologies used by Socrates and Plato
- The significance of Socrates and Plato on the philosophy of ethics
- The ideas of Socrates and Plato regarding ethics
- The ways that Plato expanded Socrates’s philosophies
19. Listen again to part of the lecture. Then answer the question.
Why does the professor say this:
- He wants to tests the students’ knowledge,
- He is making sure the students have the background.
- He does not know what the Socratic Method is.
- He wants the students to pay close attention to the Socratic Method.
20. According to the lecture, what is the opposite of goodness?
- Virtue
- Ignorance
- Evil
- Righteousness
21. What is the professor’s attitude toward Socrate’s treatment of ethics?
- He feels it is too simplistic for today’s world
- He thinks it is no longer applies to modern society
- He finds that it explains why people do good or bad things
- He thinks it is adequate in accounting for self interest.
22. What can be inferred about Plato’s philosophies?
- They were repetitions of Socrates’s beliefs.
- They were influenced by the work of Socrates.
- They dealt more with broader issues of ethics than are dealt with today.
- They were more popular than Socrates’s philosophy.
23.Based on information from the lecture, to which philosopher does each statement relate? Place a checkmark in the correct box.
| Plato | Socrates | Both | |
| When virtue is truly known, one is virtuous, | |||
| Goodness is an objective form, | |||
| The concept oi self-interest was not treated. | |||
| Written dialogues were used to teach philosophy. |
Listen to a discussion in a history class
24. What is the discussion mainly about?
- The problems with Turner’s frontier thesis
- Turner’s ideas about American history and society
- Why Turner’s thesis was controversial in Europe
- How Turner formulated his frontier thesis
25. According to the discussion, which are traits that Americans gained as a result of their frontier history? Choose 2 answers.
- Democracy
- Aggression
- Inventiveness
- Materialism
26.Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.
Why does the professor say this:
- To offer a different idea
- To criticize the European reaction
- To question the role of the USA in the world
- To support Turner’s claims
27. Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.
What does the professor mean when she says this:
- She thinks Turner’s ideas are illegitimate.
- She does not agree with Turner’s later thesis.
- She is amused by Turner’s change of opinion.
- She finds Turner’s ideas controversial.
28. How does the professor organize the information about Turner’s later work?
- She allows the students to give examples of how it was different.
- She describes an important essay that Turner published.
- She mentions the reasons why Turner’s opinions changed,
- She asks the students to give modern examples of Turner’s Ideas.
29. What can be inferred about education during the mid-19′” century?
- It had become a strong social Institution,
- It was not valued by the American public.
- It was only available to rich people.
- It was influenced by frontier universities.
Office Hour
Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor
30. What is the speakers mainly discuss about?
- Why the student submitted his paper late
- How the student can Improve his writing skills
- The professor’s grading policy on rough drafts
- The things the student will have to do in order to pass
31. What is the student’s attitude toward the professor’s grading?
- He understands how it works.
- He thinks that it is fair.
- He finds it
- He is confused about it.
32. Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.
What does the professor mean when she says this:
- She is informing the student that his paper is well written.
- She is congratulating the student on writing the right way.
- She is letting the student know he acted correctly.
- She is suggesting that student visit her again for additional help.
33.Why did the professor grade the drafts roughly?
- Because they are not included in the final grade
- To encourage students to work hard and ask questions
- To motivate students to pay close attention in class
- To finish grading as quickly as possible
- What will the student probably do next?
- Drop out of the course
- Go to class
- Apply the professor’s revisions
- Disregard the professor’s comments