نتیجه آزمون
- A) to return her table
- B) to get a discount on a new table
- C) to trade her table for a new one
- D) to follow up on a complaint
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
Audio 002 - Conversation
Hi, how can I help you? Hi, I bought a table from your online store last week and it seems like it got a bit damaged (broken or harmed) during the delivery (bringing something to someone). Okay, is that the table there? Yeah, we got a great deal and it's of excellent quality, but when my husband started to assemble (put parts together) it, he noticed the damage. I really like the table, so I'd actually just like to exchange (give back and get another) it. Here's a copy of the invoice (bill showing what must be paid). All right, let's have a look here. H I can see the scratch (mark on a surface) on the top. Were you home when it was delivered (brought to a place)? My husband was home, but he only noticed the damage after the truck had left. I tried to do an online return, but the instructions (steps that tell you what to do) were confusing (hard to understand). I'm sorry about that. Let me just open your file on the computer. The system's a little slow, so it might take a moment.
- A) It is easy to assemble.
- B) It was a good price.
- C) It is poorly made.
- D) It was bought in store.
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
Audio 002 - Conversation
Hi, how can I help you? Hi, I bought a table from your online store last week and it seems like it got a bit damaged (broken or harmed) during the delivery (bringing something to someone). Okay, is that the table there? Yeah, we got a great deal and it's of excellent quality, but when my husband started to assemble (put parts together) it, he noticed the damage. I really like the table, so I'd actually just like to exchange (give back and get another) it. Here's a copy of the invoice (bill showing what must be paid). All right, let's have a look here. H I can see the scratch (mark on a surface) on the top. Were you home when it was delivered (brought to a place)? My husband was home, but he only noticed the damage after the truck had left. I tried to do an online return, but the instructions (steps that tell you what to do) were confusing (hard to understand). I'm sorry about that. Let me just open your file on the computer. The system's a little slow, so it might take a moment.
- A) the woman’s husband
- B) the man at the store
- C) the woman
- D) the delivery staff
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
Audio 002 - Conversation
Hi, how can I help you? Hi, I bought a table from your online store last week and it seems like it got a bit damaged (broken or harmed) during the delivery (bringing something to someone). Okay, is that the table there? Yeah, we got a great deal and it's of excellent quality, but when my husband started to assemble (put parts together) it, he noticed the damage. I really like the table, so I'd actually just like to exchange (give back and get another) it. Here's a copy of the invoice (bill showing what must be paid). All right, let's have a look here. H I can see the scratch (mark on a surface) on the top. Were you home when it was delivered (brought to a place)? My husband was home, but he only noticed the damage after the truck had left. I tried to do an online return, but the instructions (steps that tell you what to do) were confusing (hard to understand). I'm sorry about that. Let me just open your file on the computer. The system's a little slow, so it might take a moment.
- A) interested
- B) doubtful
- C) surprised
- D) regretful
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
Audio 002 - Conversation
Hi, how can I help you? Hi, I bought a table from your online store last week and it seems like it got a bit damaged (broken or harmed) during the delivery (bringing something to someone). Okay, is that the table there? Yeah, we got a great deal and it's of excellent quality, but when my husband started to assemble (put parts together) it, he noticed the damage. I really like the table, so I'd actually just like to exchange (give back and get another) it. Here's a copy of the invoice (bill showing what must be paid). All right, let's have a look here. H I can see the scratch (mark on a surface) on the top. Were you home when it was delivered (brought to a place)? My husband was home, but he only noticed the damage after the truck had left. I tried to do an online return, but the instructions (steps that tell you what to do) were confusing (hard to understand). I'm sorry about that. Let me just open your file on the computer. The system's a little slow, so it might take a moment.
- A) It can be picked up in the store.
- B) It offers a cheaper warranty.
- C) It reduces prices on purchases.
- D) It provides faster delivery times.
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
Audio 002 - Conversation
Hi, how can I help you? Hi, I bought a table from your online store last week and it seems like it got a bit damaged (broken or harmed) during the delivery (bringing something to someone). Okay, is that the table there? Yeah, we got a great deal and it's of excellent quality, but when my husband started to assemble (put parts together) it, he noticed the damage. I really like the table, so I'd actually just like to exchange (give back and get another) it. Here's a copy of the invoice (bill showing what must be paid). All right, let's have a look here. H I can see the scratch (mark on a surface) on the top. Were you home when it was delivered (brought to a place)? My husband was home, but he only noticed the damage after the truck had left. I tried to do an online return, but the instructions (steps that tell you what to do) were confusing (hard to understand). I'm sorry about that. Let me just open your file on the computer. The system's a little slow, so it might take a moment.
- A) request her 15% discount
- B) fill out an online application
- C) order a replacement card
- D) put her application in the mail
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
Audio 002 - Conversation
Hi, how can I help you? Hi, I bought a table from your online store last week and it seems like it got a bit damaged (broken or harmed) during the delivery (bringing something to someone). Okay, is that the table there? Yeah, we got a great deal and it's of excellent quality, but when my husband started to assemble (put parts together) it, he noticed the damage. I really like the table, so I'd actually just like to exchange (give back and get another) it. Here's a copy of the invoice (bill showing what must be paid). All right, let's have a look here. H I can see the scratch (mark on a surface) on the top. Were you home when it was delivered (brought to a place)? My husband was home, but he only noticed the damage after the truck had left. I tried to do an online return, but the instructions (steps that tell you what to do) were confusing (hard to understand). I'm sorry about that. Let me just open your file on the computer. The system's a little slow, so it might take a moment.
- A) Image option A
- B) Image option B
- C) Image option C
- D) Image option D
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
Audio 002 - Conversation
Hi, how can I help you? Hi, I bought a table from your online store last week and it seems like it got a bit damaged (broken or harmed) during the delivery (bringing something to someone). Okay, is that the table there? Yeah, we got a great deal and it's of excellent quality, but when my husband started to assemble (put parts together) it, he noticed the damage. I really like the table, so I'd actually just like to exchange (give back and get another) it. Here's a copy of the invoice (bill showing what must be paid). All right, let's have a look here. H I can see the scratch (mark on a surface) on the top. Were you home when it was delivered (brought to a place)? My husband was home, but he only noticed the damage after the truck had left. I tried to do an online return, but the instructions (steps that tell you what to do) were confusing (hard to understand). I'm sorry about that. Let me just open your file on the computer. The system's a little slow, so it might take a moment.
- A) go to a different store
- B) purchase the glass table
- C) purchase the office desk
- D) ask the man to order a table
Part 1 - Listening to Problem Solving
Audio 002 - Conversation
Hi, how can I help you? Hi, I bought a table from your online store last week and it seems like it got a bit damaged (broken or harmed) during the delivery (bringing something to someone). Okay, is that the table there? Yeah, we got a great deal and it's of excellent quality, but when my husband started to assemble (put parts together) it, he noticed the damage. I really like the table, so I'd actually just like to exchange (give back and get another) it. Here's a copy of the invoice (bill showing what must be paid). All right, let's have a look here. H I can see the scratch (mark on a surface) on the top. Were you home when it was delivered (brought to a place)? My husband was home, but he only noticed the damage after the truck had left. I tried to do an online return, but the instructions (steps that tell you what to do) were confusing (hard to understand). I'm sorry about that. Let me just open your file on the computer. The system's a little slow, so it might take a moment.
- A) to request a parking pass
- B) to ask for directions to the hotel
- C) to check into the hotel
- D) to make a reservation for next week
- A) to give his children space to play
- B) to have space for four people
- C) to have two separate bathrooms
- D) to keep watch on his children
- A) a set of rooms with a kitchen
- B) one large room with room service
- C) two rooms with a connecting door
- D) two separate rooms with free internet
- A) eat dinner in the restaurant
- B) exercise in the pool
- C) play free internet games
- D) rest in their own room
- A) impressed with the services
- B) satisfied with the arrangements
- C) unhappy with the room sizes
- D) worried that it’s too expensive
- A) public pool
- B) private pool
- C) ocean beach club
- D) lakeside boating club
Part 3 - Listening for Information
Audio 019 - Conversation
Hi, I just moved to this neighborhood (area where people live) and I'm excited there's a city aquatic center right here. I've never learned how to swim and I'd like to take lessons. Great. My name is Matt. I'm a lifeguard here and I teach swimming lessons. What's your name? I'm Andrea. Nice to meet you. How do I begin swimming lessons? I'm a bit nervous. Nice to meet you, too. Don't worry. Everyone is nervous at first. What level of class you start in will depend on your comfort level. Let me ask you a few questions. Are you comfortable putting your face under water and holding your breath? Yes, I'm pretty comfortable doing that. I can hold my breath under water in the bathtub. Great. That's a good first step. Can you blow bubbles with your face in the water without getting water up your nose? Yes, I can do that. Perfect. Are you comfortable floating in the water? No, definitely not. I fell out of a boat when I was a child and was a bit traumatized. That's why I've always been scared of water. But I've always wanted to learn how to swim, and now is as good a time as any to face my fear. I agree. Swimming can be really fun if you feel safe in the water. I'm going to recommend (say something is a good idea) you start in adult beginner level one classes. They run on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. You can do anywhere from 1 to three classes a week for 45 minutes each. I teach the Saturday evening class. classes. I can do Wednesdays and Saturdays, so that works perfectly. What will I need to bring? You'll need a swimsuit that you can move comfortably in, a towel, and 25 cents for the lockers in the change room. I'd also recommend (say something is a good idea) swim goggles, which we sell here. If you want to protect your hair from the chlorine, we also sell swim caps. Great. I don't have a swimsuit yet, but I'll go buy one. Excellent. Let's get you signed up for classes.
- A) The swimming lessons are free.
- B) The lessons fit her schedule.
- C) She says it’s a good time to learn.
- D) She heard good reviews of their lessons.
Part 3 - Listening for Information
Audio 019 - Conversation
Hi, I just moved to this neighborhood (area where people live) and I'm excited there's a city aquatic center right here. I've never learned how to swim and I'd like to take lessons. Great. My name is Matt. I'm a lifeguard here and I teach swimming lessons. What's your name? I'm Andrea. Nice to meet you. How do I begin swimming lessons? I'm a bit nervous. Nice to meet you, too. Don't worry. Everyone is nervous at first. What level of class you start in will depend on your comfort level. Let me ask you a few questions. Are you comfortable putting your face under water and holding your breath? Yes, I'm pretty comfortable doing that. I can hold my breath under water in the bathtub. Great. That's a good first step. Can you blow bubbles with your face in the water without getting water up your nose? Yes, I can do that. Perfect. Are you comfortable floating in the water? No, definitely not. I fell out of a boat when I was a child and was a bit traumatized. That's why I've always been scared of water. But I've always wanted to learn how to swim, and now is as good a time as any to face my fear. I agree. Swimming can be really fun if you feel safe in the water. I'm going to recommend (say something is a good idea) you start in adult beginner level one classes. They run on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. You can do anywhere from 1 to three classes a week for 45 minutes each. I teach the Saturday evening class. classes. I can do Wednesdays and Saturdays, so that works perfectly. What will I need to bring? You'll need a swimsuit that you can move comfortably in, a towel, and 25 cents for the lockers in the change room. I'd also recommend (say something is a good idea) swim goggles, which we sell here. If you want to protect your hair from the chlorine, we also sell swim caps. Great. I don't have a swimsuit yet, but I'll go buy one. Excellent. Let's get you signed up for classes.
- A) She cannot hold her breath under water.
- B) She has never taken swimming lessons.
- C) She can only float in the water.
- D) She is new to the community.
Part 3 - Listening for Information
Audio 019 - Conversation
Hi, I just moved to this neighborhood (area where people live) and I'm excited there's a city aquatic center right here. I've never learned how to swim and I'd like to take lessons. Great. My name is Matt. I'm a lifeguard here and I teach swimming lessons. What's your name? I'm Andrea. Nice to meet you. How do I begin swimming lessons? I'm a bit nervous. Nice to meet you, too. Don't worry. Everyone is nervous at first. What level of class you start in will depend on your comfort level. Let me ask you a few questions. Are you comfortable putting your face under water and holding your breath? Yes, I'm pretty comfortable doing that. I can hold my breath under water in the bathtub. Great. That's a good first step. Can you blow bubbles with your face in the water without getting water up your nose? Yes, I can do that. Perfect. Are you comfortable floating in the water? No, definitely not. I fell out of a boat when I was a child and was a bit traumatized. That's why I've always been scared of water. But I've always wanted to learn how to swim, and now is as good a time as any to face my fear. I agree. Swimming can be really fun if you feel safe in the water. I'm going to recommend (say something is a good idea) you start in adult beginner level one classes. They run on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. You can do anywhere from 1 to three classes a week for 45 minutes each. I teach the Saturday evening class. classes. I can do Wednesdays and Saturdays, so that works perfectly. What will I need to bring? You'll need a swimsuit that you can move comfortably in, a towel, and 25 cents for the lockers in the change room. I'd also recommend (say something is a good idea) swim goggles, which we sell here. If you want to protect your hair from the chlorine, we also sell swim caps. Great. I don't have a swimsuit yet, but I'll go buy one. Excellent. Let's get you signed up for classes.
- A) to place her in the appropriate class
- B) to learn more about her physical health
- C) to discover why she wants lessons
- D) to find out why she cannot swim
Part 3 - Listening for Information
Audio 019 - Conversation
Hi, I just moved to this neighborhood (area where people live) and I'm excited there's a city aquatic center right here. I've never learned how to swim and I'd like to take lessons. Great. My name is Matt. I'm a lifeguard here and I teach swimming lessons. What's your name? I'm Andrea. Nice to meet you. How do I begin swimming lessons? I'm a bit nervous. Nice to meet you, too. Don't worry. Everyone is nervous at first. What level of class you start in will depend on your comfort level. Let me ask you a few questions. Are you comfortable putting your face under water and holding your breath? Yes, I'm pretty comfortable doing that. I can hold my breath under water in the bathtub. Great. That's a good first step. Can you blow bubbles with your face in the water without getting water up your nose? Yes, I can do that. Perfect. Are you comfortable floating in the water? No, definitely not. I fell out of a boat when I was a child and was a bit traumatized. That's why I've always been scared of water. But I've always wanted to learn how to swim, and now is as good a time as any to face my fear. I agree. Swimming can be really fun if you feel safe in the water. I'm going to recommend (say something is a good idea) you start in adult beginner level one classes. They run on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. You can do anywhere from 1 to three classes a week for 45 minutes each. I teach the Saturday evening class. classes. I can do Wednesdays and Saturdays, so that works perfectly. What will I need to bring? You'll need a swimsuit that you can move comfortably in, a towel, and 25 cents for the lockers in the change room. I'd also recommend (say something is a good idea) swim goggles, which we sell here. If you want to protect your hair from the chlorine, we also sell swim caps. Great. I don't have a swimsuit yet, but I'll go buy one. Excellent. Let's get you signed up for classes.
- A) Her parents passed on their fear of water.
- B) She had a frightening experience on a boat.
- C) She saw a child have a swimming accident.
- D) She once suffered an injury while swimming.
Part 3 - Listening for Information
Audio 019 - Conversation
Hi, I just moved to this neighborhood (area where people live) and I'm excited there's a city aquatic center right here. I've never learned how to swim and I'd like to take lessons. Great. My name is Matt. I'm a lifeguard here and I teach swimming lessons. What's your name? I'm Andrea. Nice to meet you. How do I begin swimming lessons? I'm a bit nervous. Nice to meet you, too. Don't worry. Everyone is nervous at first. What level of class you start in will depend on your comfort level. Let me ask you a few questions. Are you comfortable putting your face under water and holding your breath? Yes, I'm pretty comfortable doing that. I can hold my breath under water in the bathtub. Great. That's a good first step. Can you blow bubbles with your face in the water without getting water up your nose? Yes, I can do that. Perfect. Are you comfortable floating in the water? No, definitely not. I fell out of a boat when I was a child and was a bit traumatized. That's why I've always been scared of water. But I've always wanted to learn how to swim, and now is as good a time as any to face my fear. I agree. Swimming can be really fun if you feel safe in the water. I'm going to recommend (say something is a good idea) you start in adult beginner level one classes. They run on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. You can do anywhere from 1 to three classes a week for 45 minutes each. I teach the Saturday evening class. classes. I can do Wednesdays and Saturdays, so that works perfectly. What will I need to bring? You'll need a swimsuit that you can move comfortably in, a towel, and 25 cents for the lockers in the change room. I'd also recommend (say something is a good idea) swim goggles, which we sell here. If you want to protect your hair from the chlorine, we also sell swim caps. Great. I don't have a swimsuit yet, but I'll go buy one. Excellent. Let's get you signed up for classes.
- A) two mornings a week
- B) two evenings a week
- C) three evenings a week
- D) weekend mornings
Part 3 - Listening for Information
Audio 019 - Conversation
Hi, I just moved to this neighborhood (area where people live) and I'm excited there's a city aquatic center right here. I've never learned how to swim and I'd like to take lessons. Great. My name is Matt. I'm a lifeguard here and I teach swimming lessons. What's your name? I'm Andrea. Nice to meet you. How do I begin swimming lessons? I'm a bit nervous. Nice to meet you, too. Don't worry. Everyone is nervous at first. What level of class you start in will depend on your comfort level. Let me ask you a few questions. Are you comfortable putting your face under water and holding your breath? Yes, I'm pretty comfortable doing that. I can hold my breath under water in the bathtub. Great. That's a good first step. Can you blow bubbles with your face in the water without getting water up your nose? Yes, I can do that. Perfect. Are you comfortable floating in the water? No, definitely not. I fell out of a boat when I was a child and was a bit traumatized. That's why I've always been scared of water. But I've always wanted to learn how to swim, and now is as good a time as any to face my fear. I agree. Swimming can be really fun if you feel safe in the water. I'm going to recommend (say something is a good idea) you start in adult beginner level one classes. They run on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. You can do anywhere from 1 to three classes a week for 45 minutes each. I teach the Saturday evening class. classes. I can do Wednesdays and Saturdays, so that works perfectly. What will I need to bring? You'll need a swimsuit that you can move comfortably in, a towel, and 25 cents for the lockers in the change room. I'd also recommend (say something is a good idea) swim goggles, which we sell here. If you want to protect your hair from the chlorine, we also sell swim caps. Great. I don't have a swimsuit yet, but I'll go buy one. Excellent. Let's get you signed up for classes.
- A) cleaning out their attic.
- B) moving boxes into the attic.
- C) removing a wasp nest.
- D) watching the wasps.
Part 4 - Listening to a News Item
Audio 026 - News Item
Last Friday night, a Colona couple found a surprise while clearing the attic of their heritage house. Alex and Rebecca Castillo found a paper wasp nest in the attic. The nest was built by stinging insects that chew on wood fiber, mix it with their saliva, and spew out a substance they use as a building material. But this was no ordinary wasp nest. It was bright red, blue, and yellow, looking more like a piñata or party balloon than a nest. To solve the mystery, the cast didn't have to look far. In another room of the attic, they found four dusty boxes of old superhero comic books, which the Wasps had used as raw material. Most of the comics had been chewed to shreds, but several were still sealed in their original plastic packaging. The Castillos brought the unharmed items to a collector's shop and were told that one, a rare 1952 Superman comic in mint condition, is worth $1,600. olved to continue working on their house. The Castillos are now deciding whether to keep the item or sell it on eBay.
- A) constructed from old paper.
- B) discarded near the nest.
- C) owned by a collector.
- D) used as a party decoration.
Part 4 - Listening to a News Item
Audio 026 - News Item
Last Friday night, a Colona couple found a surprise while clearing the attic of their heritage house. Alex and Rebecca Castillo found a paper wasp nest in the attic. The nest was built by stinging insects that chew on wood fiber, mix it with their saliva, and spew out a substance they use as a building material. But this was no ordinary wasp nest. It was bright red, blue, and yellow, looking more like a piñata or party balloon than a nest. To solve the mystery, the cast didn't have to look far. In another room of the attic, they found four dusty boxes of old superhero comic books, which the Wasps had used as raw material. Most of the comics had been chewed to shreds, but several were still sealed in their original plastic packaging. The Castillos brought the unharmed items to a collector's shop and were told that one, a rare 1952 Superman comic in mint condition, is worth $1,600. olved to continue working on their house. The Castillos are now deciding whether to keep the item or sell it on eBay.
- A) more wasp nests.
- B) some old books.
- C) a large pinata.
- D) party balloons.
Part 4 - Listening to a News Item
Audio 026 - News Item
Last Friday night, a Colona couple found a surprise while clearing the attic of their heritage house. Alex and Rebecca Castillo found a paper wasp nest in the attic. The nest was built by stinging insects that chew on wood fiber, mix it with their saliva, and spew out a substance they use as a building material. But this was no ordinary wasp nest. It was bright red, blue, and yellow, looking more like a piñata or party balloon than a nest. To solve the mystery, the cast didn't have to look far. In another room of the attic, they found four dusty boxes of old superhero comic books, which the Wasps had used as raw material. Most of the comics had been chewed to shreds, but several were still sealed in their original plastic packaging. The Castillos brought the unharmed items to a collector's shop and were told that one, a rare 1952 Superman comic in mint condition, is worth $1,600. olved to continue working on their house. The Castillos are now deciding whether to keep the item or sell it on eBay.
- A) offered to sell the item.
- B) refused to look at the item.
- C) wanted to buy the item.
- D) gave a value for the item.
Part 4 - Listening to a News Item
Audio 026 - News Item
Last Friday night, a Colona couple found a surprise while clearing the attic of their heritage house. Alex and Rebecca Castillo found a paper wasp nest in the attic. The nest was built by stinging insects that chew on wood fiber, mix it with their saliva, and spew out a substance they use as a building material. But this was no ordinary wasp nest. It was bright red, blue, and yellow, looking more like a piñata or party balloon than a nest. To solve the mystery, the cast didn't have to look far. In another room of the attic, they found four dusty boxes of old superhero comic books, which the Wasps had used as raw material. Most of the comics had been chewed to shreds, but several were still sealed in their original plastic packaging. The Castillos brought the unharmed items to a collector's shop and were told that one, a rare 1952 Superman comic in mint condition, is worth $1,600. olved to continue working on their house. The Castillos are now deciding whether to keep the item or sell it on eBay.
- A) delay renovations to their house.
- B) sell the item to pay for renovations.
- C) think more about their options.
- D) look for more items in their attic.
Part 4 - Listening to a News Item
Audio 026 - News Item
Last Friday night, a Colona couple found a surprise while clearing the attic of their heritage house. Alex and Rebecca Castillo found a paper wasp nest in the attic. The nest was built by stinging insects that chew on wood fiber, mix it with their saliva, and spew out a substance they use as a building material. But this was no ordinary wasp nest. It was bright red, blue, and yellow, looking more like a piñata or party balloon than a nest. To solve the mystery, the cast didn't have to look far. In another room of the attic, they found four dusty boxes of old superhero comic books, which the Wasps had used as raw material. Most of the comics had been chewed to shreds, but several were still sealed in their original plastic packaging. The Castillos brought the unharmed items to a collector's shop and were told that one, a rare 1952 Superman comic in mint condition, is worth $1,600. olved to continue working on their house. The Castillos are now deciding whether to keep the item or sell it on eBay.
- A) largely romance novels
- B) various non-fiction books
- C) primarily bestselling books
- D) numerous book genres
- A) Fifty copies of that book only were displayed.
- B) The book was displayed only on the top shelf.
- C) The book was displayed with other romance titles.
- D) Ten copies were displayed with other genre titles.
- A) The bookstore is not doing well financially.
- B) The storefront window should display one genre at a time.
- C) The bookstore is known for its range of titles.
- D) The storefront window should not be advertising space.
- A) pleasing publishers
- B) beautifying the display
- C) generating revenue
- D) satisfying customers
- A) representing the store accurately
- B) remaining loyal to customers
- C) staying up-to-date on bestsellers
- D) designing creative storefront displays
- A) They would rather work at another bookstore.
- B) They routinely compile customer statistics.
- C) They receive sales bonuses from publishers.
- D) They have a good relationship with authors.
- A) They collaborate on a new solution.
- B) An agreement is reluctantly made.
- C) They postpone their decision.
- D) Statistics are used to make a decision.
- A) advertising opportunities in the store
- B) creating an attractive window display
- C) methods for attracting new customers
- D) appropriate uses of the storefront
- A) It is worsened by playing violent video games.
- B) It is correlated to time spent video game playing.
- C) It is caused by frequent unrestricted video gaming.
- D) It is improved if students stop playing video games.
Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints
Audio 027 - Viewpoints Talk
As video gaming rises in popularity, the debate (serious discussion with different opinions) about its benefits and risks rages on. Reviled by some as a cause of poor grades and aggressive behavior in children, video gaming is now just as likely to be touted as a way to develop important skills and facilitate learning. Psychologist Thomas Morrow sees a link between lower grades and frequent unrestricted recreational video gaming. In his study of 1500 students ages 8 to 18, Those who devoted less time to video gaming boasted consistently higher academic achievement. Morrow is quick to add that these findings should be interpreted cautiously since academic underachievement and the inclination to play video games could both stem from an unknown cause. Morrow applies similar reasoning to his previous research correlating video gaming and aggression. Morrow can't say that one causes the other. Both might be attributable to a third factor. Thus, for Morrow, it's too soon to say that video games pose a risk to children's thoughts and emotions, but he does note that 85% of video games include violence, and children tend to mimic what they see. 40-year-old Mike Hornfelt is no child, but he's an avid gamer. A University of Toronto professor specializing in the history of Canadian education, Dr. Hornvelt believes video games teach people how to learn. Hornvelt says video games engage players in a problem-solving cycle. Hypothesis, experimentation, and eventual deduction are involved as players try different options in an effort to solve a challenging problem. Horvelt says he enjoys collaborative multiplayer games, especially entrepreneurial business startup and management simulations, and he insists that they've helped him develop skills such as teamwork, mediation, and self- assessment. Where Morrow and Hornfelt see eye to eye is the claim that video gaming can become habit forming. Morrow points out that the average North American student plays nearly 10,000 hours of video games by the time they graduate college. Even Hornvelt admits that he himself has fallen prey to the lure of interactive technology. The former (past; before now) compulsive 25-hour a week gamer now observes a strict weekly limit, 4 hours, weekends only. A similar ability to self-regulate would be hard to find among children, Morrow notes, arguing that it is mostly up to parents to curb or even stop their child's video game playing before it gets out of hand. Children's brains are highly plastic, says Morrow, and excessive game playing at a young age could have lifelong impacts. He recommends that parents not let children under five play video games at all and says a limit of 2 hours a week is enough for everyone else.
- A) Aggressive traits lead students to play video games.
- B) Video gaming and aggressive behaviour are not correlated.
- C) What prompts video gaming may also cause aggression.
- D) Playing video games makes adults more aggressive.
Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints
Audio 027 - Viewpoints Talk
As video gaming rises in popularity, the debate (serious discussion with different opinions) about its benefits and risks rages on. Reviled by some as a cause of poor grades and aggressive behavior in children, video gaming is now just as likely to be touted as a way to develop important skills and facilitate learning. Psychologist Thomas Morrow sees a link between lower grades and frequent unrestricted recreational video gaming. In his study of 1500 students ages 8 to 18, Those who devoted less time to video gaming boasted consistently higher academic achievement. Morrow is quick to add that these findings should be interpreted cautiously since academic underachievement and the inclination to play video games could both stem from an unknown cause. Morrow applies similar reasoning to his previous research correlating video gaming and aggression. Morrow can't say that one causes the other. Both might be attributable to a third factor. Thus, for Morrow, it's too soon to say that video games pose a risk to children's thoughts and emotions, but he does note that 85% of video games include violence, and children tend to mimic what they see. 40-year-old Mike Hornfelt is no child, but he's an avid gamer. A University of Toronto professor specializing in the history of Canadian education, Dr. Hornvelt believes video games teach people how to learn. Hornvelt says video games engage players in a problem-solving cycle. Hypothesis, experimentation, and eventual deduction are involved as players try different options in an effort to solve a challenging problem. Horvelt says he enjoys collaborative multiplayer games, especially entrepreneurial business startup and management simulations, and he insists that they've helped him develop skills such as teamwork, mediation, and self- assessment. Where Morrow and Hornfelt see eye to eye is the claim that video gaming can become habit forming. Morrow points out that the average North American student plays nearly 10,000 hours of video games by the time they graduate college. Even Hornvelt admits that he himself has fallen prey to the lure of interactive technology. The former (past; before now) compulsive 25-hour a week gamer now observes a strict weekly limit, 4 hours, weekends only. A similar ability to self-regulate would be hard to find among children, Morrow notes, arguing that it is mostly up to parents to curb or even stop their child's video game playing before it gets out of hand. Children's brains are highly plastic, says Morrow, and excessive game playing at a young age could have lifelong impacts. He recommends that parents not let children under five play video games at all and says a limit of 2 hours a week is enough for everyone else.
- A) It has unknowable effects.
- B) It builds interpersonal skills.
- C) It tends to become addictive.
- D) It impedes learning outcomes.
Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints
Audio 027 - Viewpoints Talk
As video gaming rises in popularity, the debate (serious discussion with different opinions) about its benefits and risks rages on. Reviled by some as a cause of poor grades and aggressive behavior in children, video gaming is now just as likely to be touted as a way to develop important skills and facilitate learning. Psychologist Thomas Morrow sees a link between lower grades and frequent unrestricted recreational video gaming. In his study of 1500 students ages 8 to 18, Those who devoted less time to video gaming boasted consistently higher academic achievement. Morrow is quick to add that these findings should be interpreted cautiously since academic underachievement and the inclination to play video games could both stem from an unknown cause. Morrow applies similar reasoning to his previous research correlating video gaming and aggression. Morrow can't say that one causes the other. Both might be attributable to a third factor. Thus, for Morrow, it's too soon to say that video games pose a risk to children's thoughts and emotions, but he does note that 85% of video games include violence, and children tend to mimic what they see. 40-year-old Mike Hornfelt is no child, but he's an avid gamer. A University of Toronto professor specializing in the history of Canadian education, Dr. Hornvelt believes video games teach people how to learn. Hornvelt says video games engage players in a problem-solving cycle. Hypothesis, experimentation, and eventual deduction are involved as players try different options in an effort to solve a challenging problem. Horvelt says he enjoys collaborative multiplayer games, especially entrepreneurial business startup and management simulations, and he insists that they've helped him develop skills such as teamwork, mediation, and self- assessment. Where Morrow and Hornfelt see eye to eye is the claim that video gaming can become habit forming. Morrow points out that the average North American student plays nearly 10,000 hours of video games by the time they graduate college. Even Hornvelt admits that he himself has fallen prey to the lure of interactive technology. The former (past; before now) compulsive 25-hour a week gamer now observes a strict weekly limit, 4 hours, weekends only. A similar ability to self-regulate would be hard to find among children, Morrow notes, arguing that it is mostly up to parents to curb or even stop their child's video game playing before it gets out of hand. Children's brains are highly plastic, says Morrow, and excessive game playing at a young age could have lifelong impacts. He recommends that parents not let children under five play video games at all and says a limit of 2 hours a week is enough for everyone else.
- A) Teenagers are becoming more self-disciplined in video gaming.
- B) More research into children and video gaming is needed.
- C) Those over eighteen are less affected by video games.
- D) Parents are well informed about the impact of video gaming.
Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints
Audio 027 - Viewpoints Talk
As video gaming rises in popularity, the debate (serious discussion with different opinions) about its benefits and risks rages on. Reviled by some as a cause of poor grades and aggressive behavior in children, video gaming is now just as likely to be touted as a way to develop important skills and facilitate learning. Psychologist Thomas Morrow sees a link between lower grades and frequent unrestricted recreational video gaming. In his study of 1500 students ages 8 to 18, Those who devoted less time to video gaming boasted consistently higher academic achievement. Morrow is quick to add that these findings should be interpreted cautiously since academic underachievement and the inclination to play video games could both stem from an unknown cause. Morrow applies similar reasoning to his previous research correlating video gaming and aggression. Morrow can't say that one causes the other. Both might be attributable to a third factor. Thus, for Morrow, it's too soon to say that video games pose a risk to children's thoughts and emotions, but he does note that 85% of video games include violence, and children tend to mimic what they see. 40-year-old Mike Hornfelt is no child, but he's an avid gamer. A University of Toronto professor specializing in the history of Canadian education, Dr. Hornvelt believes video games teach people how to learn. Hornvelt says video games engage players in a problem-solving cycle. Hypothesis, experimentation, and eventual deduction are involved as players try different options in an effort to solve a challenging problem. Horvelt says he enjoys collaborative multiplayer games, especially entrepreneurial business startup and management simulations, and he insists that they've helped him develop skills such as teamwork, mediation, and self- assessment. Where Morrow and Hornfelt see eye to eye is the claim that video gaming can become habit forming. Morrow points out that the average North American student plays nearly 10,000 hours of video games by the time they graduate college. Even Hornvelt admits that he himself has fallen prey to the lure of interactive technology. The former (past; before now) compulsive 25-hour a week gamer now observes a strict weekly limit, 4 hours, weekends only. A similar ability to self-regulate would be hard to find among children, Morrow notes, arguing that it is mostly up to parents to curb or even stop their child's video game playing before it gets out of hand. Children's brains are highly plastic, says Morrow, and excessive game playing at a young age could have lifelong impacts. He recommends that parents not let children under five play video games at all and says a limit of 2 hours a week is enough for everyone else.
- A) It helps people break the ice and become friends.
- B) It strengthens one’s ability to self-discipline.
- C) It promotes youths’ academic performances.
- D) It supplies practice in reasoning skills.
Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints
Audio 027 - Viewpoints Talk
As video gaming rises in popularity, the debate (serious discussion with different opinions) about its benefits and risks rages on. Reviled by some as a cause of poor grades and aggressive behavior in children, video gaming is now just as likely to be touted as a way to develop important skills and facilitate learning. Psychologist Thomas Morrow sees a link between lower grades and frequent unrestricted recreational video gaming. In his study of 1500 students ages 8 to 18, Those who devoted less time to video gaming boasted consistently higher academic achievement. Morrow is quick to add that these findings should be interpreted cautiously since academic underachievement and the inclination to play video games could both stem from an unknown cause. Morrow applies similar reasoning to his previous research correlating video gaming and aggression. Morrow can't say that one causes the other. Both might be attributable to a third factor. Thus, for Morrow, it's too soon to say that video games pose a risk to children's thoughts and emotions, but he does note that 85% of video games include violence, and children tend to mimic what they see. 40-year-old Mike Hornfelt is no child, but he's an avid gamer. A University of Toronto professor specializing in the history of Canadian education, Dr. Hornvelt believes video games teach people how to learn. Hornvelt says video games engage players in a problem-solving cycle. Hypothesis, experimentation, and eventual deduction are involved as players try different options in an effort to solve a challenging problem. Horvelt says he enjoys collaborative multiplayer games, especially entrepreneurial business startup and management simulations, and he insists that they've helped him develop skills such as teamwork, mediation, and self- assessment. Where Morrow and Hornfelt see eye to eye is the claim that video gaming can become habit forming. Morrow points out that the average North American student plays nearly 10,000 hours of video games by the time they graduate college. Even Hornvelt admits that he himself has fallen prey to the lure of interactive technology. The former (past; before now) compulsive 25-hour a week gamer now observes a strict weekly limit, 4 hours, weekends only. A similar ability to self-regulate would be hard to find among children, Morrow notes, arguing that it is mostly up to parents to curb or even stop their child's video game playing before it gets out of hand. Children's brains are highly plastic, says Morrow, and excessive game playing at a young age could have lifelong impacts. He recommends that parents not let children under five play video games at all and says a limit of 2 hours a week is enough for everyone else.
- A) Spend less time playing video games.
- B) Try to select less violent video games.
- C) Play more educational video games.
- D) Don’t let your child play video games.
Part 6 - Listening for Viewpoints
Audio 027 - Viewpoints Talk
As video gaming rises in popularity, the debate (serious discussion with different opinions) about its benefits and risks rages on. Reviled by some as a cause of poor grades and aggressive behavior in children, video gaming is now just as likely to be touted as a way to develop important skills and facilitate learning. Psychologist Thomas Morrow sees a link between lower grades and frequent unrestricted recreational video gaming. In his study of 1500 students ages 8 to 18, Those who devoted less time to video gaming boasted consistently higher academic achievement. Morrow is quick to add that these findings should be interpreted cautiously since academic underachievement and the inclination to play video games could both stem from an unknown cause. Morrow applies similar reasoning to his previous research correlating video gaming and aggression. Morrow can't say that one causes the other. Both might be attributable to a third factor. Thus, for Morrow, it's too soon to say that video games pose a risk to children's thoughts and emotions, but he does note that 85% of video games include violence, and children tend to mimic what they see. 40-year-old Mike Hornfelt is no child, but he's an avid gamer. A University of Toronto professor specializing in the history of Canadian education, Dr. Hornvelt believes video games teach people how to learn. Hornvelt says video games engage players in a problem-solving cycle. Hypothesis, experimentation, and eventual deduction are involved as players try different options in an effort to solve a challenging problem. Horvelt says he enjoys collaborative multiplayer games, especially entrepreneurial business startup and management simulations, and he insists that they've helped him develop skills such as teamwork, mediation, and self- assessment. Where Morrow and Hornfelt see eye to eye is the claim that video gaming can become habit forming. Morrow points out that the average North American student plays nearly 10,000 hours of video games by the time they graduate college. Even Hornvelt admits that he himself has fallen prey to the lure of interactive technology. The former (past; before now) compulsive 25-hour a week gamer now observes a strict weekly limit, 4 hours, weekends only. A similar ability to self-regulate would be hard to find among children, Morrow notes, arguing that it is mostly up to parents to curb or even stop their child's video game playing before it gets out of hand. Children's brains are highly plastic, says Morrow, and excessive game playing at a young age could have lifelong impacts. He recommends that parents not let children under five play video games at all and says a limit of 2 hours a week is enough for everyone else.