8月精听营第四次课

1、11MH段意信号词题目结构CC段意结构GT1. What is the purpose of the lecture?A. To explain how the heliocentric theory of the universe developedB. To give an example of the persistence of traditional theoriesC. To show that scientific knowledge is rarely influenced by philosophyD. To compare methods in observational

2、and theoretical astronomy2. Why did the ancient Greeks hold the geocentric view of the universe?Click on 2 answersA. The Sun appeared to them to revolve around Earth.B. They had not developed methods of gathering accurate data on the movement of planets.C. Their religious and philosophical beliefs s

3、upported this view.D. Some of the planets in the solar system had not been discovered yet.3. Why does the professor point out that Greek astronomers tried to explain new astronomical discoveries within the geocentric concept?A. To explain why early astronomers found new discoveries excitingB. To exp

4、lain why some claims made by ancient Greek astronomers conflicted with claims made by earlier astronomers.C. To illustrate that the geocentric concept was open to many interpretationsD. To illustrate that the geocentric concept itself was not considered questionable4. Why does the professor discuss

5、the epicycle theory?A. To explain why early astronomers started measuring the velocity of the planetsB. To explain why the astronomer Aristarchus rejected the geocentric modelC. To show how early astronomers explained the apparent backward motion of some planetsD. To show that early astronomers beli

6、eved that all planets moved in their own orbits around the Sun5. In the professors view, what might have caused Aristarchus to propose the heliocentric theory?A. The discovery that Earth was much smaller than the SunB. The lack of proof supporting the theory of epicyclesC. The influence of well-know

7、n philosophersD. The apparent stability of Earth6. What were two arguments ancient Greeks used to reject the heliocentric model?Click on 2 answersA. More stars would be visible in a heliocentric universe.B. A moving Earth would create a strong wind.C. Aristarchus calculations were inaccurate.D. Obje

8、cts fall toward the center of the universe.1. What is the lecture mainly about ?A. The difference between cognition and metacognitionB. A study showing that dolphins have less cognitive capacity than monkeysC. The effectiveness of using food as a reward in experiments with monkeysD. Research that in

9、vestigates whether animals are aware of feeling uncertainty2. Why does the professor mention the inability of animals to report what they are thinking ?A. To emphasize that language learning is an ability unique to humansB. To explain why researchers must be sensitive to nuances in animals behaviorC

10、. To point out a difficulty in testing for metacognition in animalsD. To show the need for advancements in the study of animal communication3. In the dolphin study, how did the researcher make the dolphins task increasingly difficult ?A. By showing the dolphin two patterns that were similar in densi

11、tyB. By playing two sounds that became progressively closer in pitchC. By producing sounds that were just within the dolphins range of hearingD. By introducing a third paddle that ended on trial an began a new one4. According to the professor, what objections did some researchers raise with regard t

12、o the dolphin study?A. The study did not distinguish between learned and higher-level responses.B. The dolphin was not rewarded consistently for pressing the third paddle.C. Only one dolphin was used in the experiment.D. The results could not be replicated in a later study.5. What can be inferred fr

13、om the results of the study in which monkeys did not receive immediate feedback?A. The researchers based the study on an incorrect hypothesis.B. Monkeys respond best to negative reinforcement.C. Monkeys e confused when they do not receive rewards.D. Monkeys probably have some degree of metacognitive

14、 ability.6. Why does the professor say this?A. To emphasize the importance of introductory coursesB. To find out whether students have taken a psychology courseC. To imply that students should be familiar with the concept she mentionedD. To indicate that she is going to review information from a psy

15、chology class1. Why does the man go to see the professor?A. To find out how to distinguish between different types of whale songsB. To request permission to change the topic of his paperC. To discuss the difference between using the internet and using books to find sourcesD. To get help locating som

16、e information for his paper2. What is the topic of the mans paper?A. How whales hold their breathB. Whale migration patternsC. Characteristic of whale habitatsD. The differences between the circulatory system of whales and that of other mammals3. What is the professors attitude toward the mans quest

17、ion about how whales hold their breath?A. She thinks he does not need to spend a lot of time looking for the answer.B. She is surprised because she has already addressed this question in class.C. She dismissed it as unimportant.D. She is pleased that has a plan to obtain the answer himself.4. Why do

18、es the professor mention the limited time students have to complete their papers?A. To suggest that looking at research on the internet is a good way to save timeB. To point out that the library has reduced the amount of time it is open each dayC. To indicate her expectations for the amount of research to be done for the paperD. To emphasize the important of starting to write the paper a couple of weeks before it is due5. According to the professor, how does a whale conserve oxygen while underwater?Click on 2 answersA. Its heart rate decreases.B. Its lung ca