4h Listening Practice

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Introduction

1- What does Mr. Griffy say about modernizing London zoo?

A- It has kept us to date throughout its history.

B- It recently effect fundamental changes under public pressure.

C- Its situation has delayed necessary improvements being carried out.

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1- What does Mr. Griffy say about modernizing London zoo?

1. It has kept us to date throughout its history.
2. It recently effect fundamental changes under public pressure.
3. Its situation has delayed necessary improvements being carried out.

2- What does Griffith say about safari parks?

A- Ideally, their good qualities should be combined with those of zoos..

B- They still depend on zoos for special treatment of their animals.

C- Unlike zoos, they have a very short session in which to attract visitors.

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2- What does Griffith say about safari parks?

1. Ideally, their good qualities should be combined with those of zoos..
2. They still depend on zoos for special treatment of their animals.
3. Unlike zoos, they have a very short session in which to attract visitors.

3- What does Mr. Griffith say about the animal population of London Zoo?

A- It is being reduced in order to create more natural conditions.

B- It is improving in quality through strictly controlled breeding.

C- It is still expanding, thanks to a successful breeding programme.

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3- What does Mr. Griffith say about the animal population of London Zoo?

1. It is being reduced in order to create more natural conditions.
2. It is improving in quality through strictly controlled breeding.
3. It is still expanding, thanks to a successful breeding programme.

4- What is Mr. Griffith’s view of the entertainment side of zoos?

A- Zoos cannot afford to spend much time and money on it.

B- Zoos must not neglect it, if they are to reach any of their goals.

C- Zoos too often stress that aspect at the cost of their educational task.

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4- What is Mr. Griffith’s view of the entertainment side of zoos?

1. Zoos cannot afford to spend much time and money on it.
2. Zoos must not neglect it, if they are to reach any of their goals.
3. Zoos too often stress that aspect at the cost of their educational task.

5- What does Mr. Griffith think is the most important aspect of London Zoo’s scientific work?

A- Its contributions to human medicine, based on research on animals.

B- Its successes in saving certain animal species from extinction.

C- Its zoological studies, aimed at promoting animal health.

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5- What does Mr. Griffith think is the most important aspect of London Zoo’s scientific work?

1. Its contributions to human medicine, based on research on animals.
2. Its successes in saving certain animal species from extinction.
3. Its zoological studies, aimed at promoting animal health.

6- What was achieved with respect to the Przawalski horse?

A- Advanced breeding-methods produced better and quicker results.

B- It was cross-bred with other ponies to create a more hardy race.

C- Thanks to successful breeding, it could be returned to the wild.

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6- What was achieved with respect to the Przawalski horse?

1. Advanced breeding-methods produced better and quicker results.
2. It was cross-bred with other ponies to create a more hardy race.
3. Thanks to successful breeding, it could be returned to the wild.

7- What does Mr. Griffith say about zoos hero?

A- They all try to distinguish themselves by specializing.

B- They cooperate with each other in a great many respects..

C- They go their separate ways in spite of many common interests.

      

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7- What does Mr. Griffith say about zoos hero?

1. They all try to distinguish themselves by specializing.
2. They cooperate with each other in a great many respects..
3. They go their separate ways in spite of many common interests.

8- What does Mr. Griffith say about the zoo animals’ health nowadays ?

A- Most animals are fine, but there is no medicine against boredom.

B- Most animals are in excellent condition thanks to improved care.

C- Some animals do less well in a zoo and need regular hospital treatment.

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8- What does Mr. Griffith say about the zoo animals’ health nowadays ?

1. Most animals are fine, but there is no medicine against boredom.
2. Most animals are in excellent condition thanks to improved care.
3. Some animals do less well in a zoo and need regular hospital treatment.

9- What does Mr. Griffith think is the best policy to promote conversation in the Thirld World?

A- Creating economic conditions that allow governements to protect wildlife.

B- Making native populations realize the necessity of protect wildlife.

C- Sending experts to advise native authorities on wildlife policies.

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9- What does Mr. Griffith think is the best policy to promote conversation in the Thirld World?

1. A- Creating economic conditions that allow governements to protect wildlife.
2. B- Making native populations realize the necessity of protect wildlife.
3. C- Sending experts to advise native authorities on wildlife policies.

Why does Ian Moir's story confirm Ian's worst fears about newspaper horoscopes?ˈ/hɒrəskəʊp/

A.   The papers that publish them do not take responsibility for  their content.

B.   They are written purely for entertainment, not for any           serious purpose.

C.   They are written after certain rules which have nothing to   do with astrology.

Exercise 10

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Why does Ian Moir's story confirm Ian's worst fears about newspaper horoscopes?

1. The papers that publish them do not take responsibility for their content.
2. They are written purely for entertainment, not for any serious purpose.
3. They are written after certain rules which have nothing to do with astrology.

Why are newspaper horoscopes so appealing?

A.   They allow the reader to indulge in fantasies.

B.   They seem to contain a personal message.

C.   They often come true in some way or another.

Exercise 11

Why are newspaper horoscopes so appealing?

1. They allow the reader to indulge in fantasies.
2. They seem to contain a personal message.
3. They often come true in some way or another.

What does Peter Whitfield say about astrology in the 17th century?

A.   It saw a rise and fall of its popularity.

B.   It became more and more accepted.

C.   It was replaced by religious practice.

Exercise 12

What does Peter Whitfield say about astrology in the 17th century?

1. It saw a rise and fall of its popularity.
2. It became more and more accepted.
3. It was replaced by religious practice.

What does Peter Whitfield describe here?

A.   How astrology changed from a belief to an art.

B.   How horoscopes found their way into the daily newspapers.

C.   Why traditional forecasting did not fit in the industrial              environment.

Exercise 13

What does Peter Whitfield describe here?

1. How astrology changed from a belief to an art.
2. How horoscopes found their way into the daily newspapers.
3. Why traditional forecasting did not fit in the industrial environment.

Why does Peter Whitfield refer to the medival poet Chaucer?

A.   To illustrate how early astrologers lived and worked.

B.   To demonstrate the importance of astrology in the                 middle  ages.

C.   To make clear that astrology sprang from imagination.

Exercise 14

Why does Peter Whitfield refer to the medival poet Chaucer?

1. To illustrate how early astrologers lived and worked.
2. To demonstrate the importance of astrology in the middle ages.
3. To make clear that astrology sprang from imagination.

What is Rob Edwards' attitude towards astrology?

A.   He is a firm believer.

B.   He is a definite non-believer.

C.   He has his doubts about it.

Exercise 15

What is Rob Edwards' attitude towards astrology?

1. He is a firm believer.
2. He is a definite non-believer.
3. He has his doubts about it.

What does Rob Edwards say here about scientists?

A.   To them things like feelings and beauty are trivial.

B.   Their insight makes them enjoy things even more.

C.   They are only interested in their own subject-matter.

Exercise 16

What does Rob Edwards say here about scientists?

1. To them things like feelings and beauty are trivial.
2. Their insight makes them enjoy things even more.
3. They are only interested in their own subject-matter.

Why do people believe in horoscopes according to Sophia Dunn?

A.   It makes them feel both special and part of something big.

B.   It helps them deal with the insecurities of everyday life.

C.   It makes them feel they don't have to take charge of their               life.

Exercise 17

Why do people believe in horoscopes according to Sophia Dunn?

1. It makes them feel both special and part of something big.
2. It helps them deal with the insecurities of everyday life.
3. It makes them feel they don't have to take charge of their life.

What is meant by Douglas Adams' line in this context?

A.   Just enjoy the stars and the planets, stop looking for a                     deeper meaning.

B.   Why look at the sky when there are so many pretty things to         see on earth?

C.   Believing in the magic of astrology makes life so much more         enjoyable.

Exercise 18

What is meant by Douglas Adams' line in this context?

1. Just enjoy the stars and the planets, stop looking for a deeper meaning.
2. Why look at the sky when there are so many pretty things to see on earth?
3. Believing in the magic of astrology makes life so much more enjoyable.