Part 1. Listening. 1. What are the papers that Dr. Kalher has published about?
A.
environmental science
B.
effects of climate on coastal communities
2.
What's the main topic Dr. Kalher will be taking about during her lecture?
A.
Rising sea levels.
B.
The impact of rising sea levels on our water supplies.
3.
Why does she mention the United Nations and the Arctic?
A.
The UN reports that the effects of the climate change on the Arctic will make the sea levels rise considerably.
B.
The UN reports that in the Arctic ocean the levels of the sea will rise 7 to 23 inches by the end of the century.
4.
Which topic is Dr. Kalher NOT going to look at in her presentation?
A.
storms
B.
economics
C.
science
5.
Part B. Choose the best option that completes the sentences. 5. Coins and bills ______ in the future.
A.
disappear
B.
might disappear
6.
If there ______ no cash in the future, we ______ wallets.
A.
will be/don't need
B.
is/won't need
7.
We may spend more if we ______ with credit cards.
A.
will pay
B.
pay
8.
I think everyone ______ online banking in the future. We ______ go into actual banks anymore.
A.
is going to be using/won't have to
B.
uses/don't have to
9.
______ the whole experience is better at a theater. You get better sound, and the screen's bigger. At home I sometimes fall asleep during a movie.
A.
I'd say
B.
I hope not
C.
I think so
10.
A: Would you enjoy gaming in a movie theater? B: ______. It'd be fun to play with a theater full of people.
A.
I'd say
B.
I hope not
C.
I guess so
11.
A: Do you think going to the movies will be a very different experience in the future? B: ______. I mean, You'll still be watching a movie.
A.
I would imagine
B.
I don't think so
C.
I hope not
12.
A: Sorry to disturb you. I just wanted to remind you that ______ early tonight, like we agreed. ______ a friend out to dinner for her birthday.
A.
I'll be leaving/I'm going to take
B.
I'll leave/I'll take
13.
B: OK... Actually, it's Tuesday today, right? So ______ the office late tonight as usual. So... yeah, ______ anything that comes up.
A.
I'm going to be leaving/I'll take care of
B.
I'll leave/I take care of
14.
A: Thanks. So __________ you tomorrow morning, then.
A.
I'm going to see
B.
I'll see
15.
B: Well, tomorrow's busy. __________ at 8:00, as usual?
A.
Will you be coming in
B.
Are you going to come in
16.
A: If there's a lot to do, __________ here by 7:00. ______ late, I promise.
A.
I'm going to get/I'm not going to be
B.
I'll get/I won't be
17.
I'll lend you some money ______ you pay me back next week.
A.
as long as
B.
unless
18.
I'm not going to be taking a vacation next summer ______ I get a raise.
A.
as long as
B.
unless
19.
I won't be able to apply for a credit card right away ______ I get a full-time job.
A.
in case
B.
until
20.
I'm going to take a lot of cash _______ they don't accept credit cards.
A.
in case
B.
until
21.
Our grocery store will give us a discount ______ we pay in cash.
A.
provided that
B.
until
22.
Here, the law says you ______ wear a helmet when you ride a motorcycle.
A.
must
B.
should
23.
Many countries have a law that says you ________ wear a seat belt when you're riding in a car.
A.
ought to
B.
have to
24.
Here, it's only necessary if you're sitting in the front seat -you ______ wear one in the back.
A.
must
B.
don't have to
25.
In many places, you ________ use your cell phone when you drive. It's against the law.
A.
had better not
B.
don't need to
26.
The elevator's not working. I'm afraid we ______ have to use the stairs.
A.
might
B.
must
27.
My sister's not answering her cell phone. I think she ______ have her cell phone with her.
A.
might not
B.
could
28.
Part C. Read the article. Then read the statements. Are they true or false? 28. Some people say that people will not be as smart in the future as they are now.
A.
True
B.
False
29.
According to the writer, digital media can make reading more enjoyable.
A.
True
B.
False
30.
Digital books will mostly be printed out to read.
A.
True
B.
False
31.
The writer does not think that books have been interactive for a long time.
