Part I News
News 1：The Student Recognized for Self-Directed Learning
1. Q: What inspired Barnes to study the lakes?
A. Her interest in ocean mapping.
B. Her concern for the environment.
C. Her program at the university.
D. Her passion for the sea.
2. How deep is Grand Lake?
A. 287 meters.
B. 320 meters.
C. 487 meters.
D. 420 meters.
News 2：
1. How many tablets were given to students in the first year?
2. What have the tablets NOT been used for?
3. What percentage of students said the tablets helped them with their creativity?
Part II Long Conversation
Conversation：A Discussion about a Teacher
8.1. Which subject does Mr. Ford teach?
A. Science.
B. Math.
C. Geography.
D. Business.
2. How does Mr. Ford show his students that he cares about them?
A. He asks them how they’re doing.
B. He gives them a lot of homework.
C. He surprises them with tests.
D. He doesn’t answer any of their questions.
3. What does Mr. Ford do to help his students understand his lesson?
A. He shows videos.
B. He gives quizzes.
C. He uses real-life examples.
D. He prepares a PowerPoint presentation.
4. What is a challenge for Joanna?
A. The final exam.
B. The assignment where she starts her own company.
C. The number of assignments.
D. The difficult tests.
Part III Passage
Passage： Why Study a Master’s Degree?
19.1. Why do most students decide to study a master’s degree?
A. To improve their grades.
B. To stay in school longer.
C. To improve their chances of getting a job.
D. To make their parents happy.
2. Which field of work is NOT mentioned in the passage requiring a master’s?
3. On average, how much more do jobs with a master’s degree pay in the U.S.?
