- Exam: TOEFL
- Course: LISTENING
- Part 6, Exam 2
Instructions
You will hear a CONVERSATION
For questions 1-5, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
Drag and drop the correct answer in the answer box, or type the corresponding letter.
A mark of 75% corresponds to B2 and a mark of 90% corresponds to C1.
- 1 What does the student need from the advisor?
- Answer:
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· Possible answers: A Advice on how to apply for funding for graduate research. B Help in finding universities that offer marine biology degrees. C Application forms for the graduate program in marine biology. D Information on meeting the requirements to apply to graduate school.
- 2 Where will the student and the advisor look for the information the student needs on university degree programs?
- Answer:
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· Possible answers: A On the Internet. B In the biology department. C In reference books. D In marine biology articles.
- 3 What can be inferred about applying to graduate school?
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· Possible answers: A There is an application fee. B There are too many to apply to. C There are no research opportunities. D There are no restrictions on applicants.
- 4 In this part of the extract:
- "That way, you could see if there's anyone doing research in a particular area. . . . Marine biology is a large field. I assume you have a special interest? "
- Why does the advisor say this:
- "I assume you have a special interest?"
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· Possible answers: A To help the student narrow his search. B To advise the student of the competition. C To find out about the student's hobbies. D To suggest some articles to read in his field.
- 5 Why does the advisor suggest that the student read some of the published articles about intertidal zones?
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· Possible answers: A To get more information about the marine environment. B To locate the universities where people do marine research. C To find professors who might be helpful in his field of interest. D To make decisions about going on for a doctorate in marine biology.