- You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. You will hear each section only once.
- After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. You will hear the questions only once.
- Choose the best answer to each question.
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Correct Answer: Vickstad is not able to decide about his migration plan.
Why this is correct: He says he is thinking about transferring to Central University but is unsure and wants help deciding. The meeting concerns a university transfer, rather than immigration.
Tips: Listen for the detail that answers this question in the assigned section, and distinguish it from other details mentioned.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Student does not have any idea about the immigration process.: He does not ask about a visa.
- He does not know about the other places.: He already names Central University as his possible destination. His uncertainty is whether to transfer.
- Both were exploring options to migrate abroad.: The meeting is about a university transfer, not migrating abroad.
Correct Answer: He has been homesick and lonely on this campus.
Why this is correct: He feels homesick and lonely at his current university. He hopes being near family and friends will help.
Tips: Follow the speaker’s stated action and any conditions. Do not treat a mentioned location or possibility as the answer to a different question.
Why the other options are wrong:
- He already has many friends at Central University.: He wants to be closer to friends at home; he does not say many friends are studying at Central.
- Tuition is cheaper at Central University.: No tuition comparison is given.
- His major is not offered at Cryptos.: He plans to keep business administration as his major; he does not say it is unavailable at his current university.
Correct Answer: He wanted to spend time away from his parents.
Why this is correct: Besides the business school, he came to get away from home.
Tips: Listen for the detail that answers this question in the assigned section, and distinguish it from other details mentioned.
Why the other options are wrong:
- There was no other university like this near his hometown.: Lack of nearby universities is not stated.
- This is the only university with the great business school.: He does not say it is the only great business school.
- He wanted to leave his family forever.: Leaving forever is stronger than wanting time away.
Correct Answer: Both have exemplary business schools.
Why this is correct: The advisor agrees Cryptos has an excellent business school and says Central does too.
Tips: Listen for the detail that answers this question in the assigned section, and distinguish it from other details mentioned.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Both are near to his hometown.: Only Central is in his hometown.
- Both have the same syllabi.: Syllabi are not said to be the same.
- He has many friends at both places.: Friends at both places are not claimed.
Correct Answer: He should spend some more time at Kryptos.
Why this is correct: The advisor recalls freshman hardship easing later and implies staying longer may help him too.
Tips: Listen for the detail that answers this question in the assigned section, and distinguish it from other details mentioned.
Why the other options are wrong:
- His plan to move to Central University was wise.: Moving now is not called wise.
- Kryptos was one of the best universities.: Calling Cryptos best is not the advice given.
- He should feel comfortable here.: Feeling more comfortable is a possible benefit of staying. The advisor’s recommendation is to spend more time at the present university.
Correct Answer: Student has to take up some extra courses.
Why this is correct: Even though his credits transfer, Central has different requirements, so he would need extra courses and probably an extra year.
Tips: Follow the speaker’s stated action and any conditions. Do not treat a mentioned location or possibility as the answer to a different question.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Because student will feel comfortable in his second year.: The advisor says he might feel more comfortable later, rather than guaranteeing that he will in his second year.
- Central would not accept any of his existing credits.: The advisor explicitly says his existing credits will transfer.
- Central does not offer a business administration major.: The discussion says he would keep business administration; no missing major is stated.
Correct Answer: He decided to reflect more before a decision.
Why this is correct: He is reconsidering the transfer and says maybe he should give the university one more year. This supports reflecting further before making a decision.
Correct Answer: The student would find more about his requirements.
Why this is correct: He says he will find out the exact transfer requirements.
Tips: Listen for the detail that answers this question in the assigned section, and distinguish it from other details mentioned.
Why the other options are wrong:
- It ended without any solution.: He names a clear next step: checking the exact transfer requirements.
- It gave more ideas to the student.: The meeting gives him ideas, but this does not answer what he will find out next.
- The advisor would look for more options for him.: The student says he will check the requirements himself; the advisor does not promise to search for him.
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