Listening 8 “Art History Class”
40. What is this discussion mainly about?
CD Artists in New York
CD Post Impressionists
CD Abstract Expressionism
CD The Guggenheim collection
41. To what did some critics compare Pollock’s work?
CD Nature
CD Dancing
CD Chaos
CD Houses
42. According to the professor, what defines action art?
Click on 2 answer choices.
A. Control
B. Design
C. Coincidence
D. Imbalance
43. Why does the professor say this:
CD He is helping the student to find the exact word.
CD He is correcting something that the student said.
CD He is changing the topic of the discussion.
CD He is trying to regain the floor to continue.
44. What is interesting about the painting, “Lavender Mist?”
CD The unusual color
CD The texture of the paint
CD The artist’s handprints
CD The number of copies
45. What is the professor’s opinion of Pollock?
CD He thinks that Pollock was an excellent illustrator.
CD He argues that Pollock’s work was influential.
CD He expresses reservations about Pollock’s work.
CD He agrees with Pollock’s critics.
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Listening 9 “Engineering Class’
46. What is this lecture mainly, about?
CD Reinforced concrete in buildings
CD The stresses caused by earthquakes
CD Earthquake-resistant structures
CD Understanding construction sites
47. Which technique is used to reinforce walls?
CD Cross-bracing
CD Shear cores
CD Bolting
CD Base isolators
48. Which two materials are used in base isolators?
Click on 2 answer choices.
[A] Rubber
[B] Steel
[C] Concrete
[D] Soil
49. What happens to fill dirt during an earthquake?
QD It allows the building to sway.
CD It reduces earthquake damage.
CD It becomes unstable and collapses.
CD It creates mild shock waves.
50. Why does the professor say this:
CD He is introducing a new major point.
CD He is trying to get the students to participate.
CD He is drawing a conclusion about engineering.
CD He is disagreeing with his previous comment.
51. What does the professor think about computer sensors for buildings?
CD He thinks this is a superior method for preserving buildings.
CD He finds the research on sensors for pistons very encouraging.
CD He is more concerned about the potential for people to be injured
CD He doubts that the concept will result in design improvements.