ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Comprehending Academic Lectures Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A professor begins a lecture by saying, 'Today we'll build on what we discussed last week about cell division.' What is the professor doing?

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Connecting new material to previous content

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Introducing a completely new topic

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Giving a test review

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Ending the lecture early

Question 2

During a lecture, the professor says, 'Let me illustrate this point with an example.' What should you expect next?

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A specific case that clarifies the concept

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A drawing on the board

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A homework assignment

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A class discussion

Question 3

A lecturer states: 'There are three main factors contributing to climate change. First...' What organizational pattern is being used?

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Enumeration or listing

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Comparison and contrast

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Cause and effect only

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Chronological order

Question 4

The professor says, 'This is a common misconception, but actually...' What is the professor about to do?

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Correct a wrong belief with accurate information

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Agree with the misconception

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Change the topic entirely

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Ask students a question

Question 5

In a history lecture, the professor says, 'In summary, the Industrial Revolution transformed society in four key ways.' What part of the lecture is this?

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The conclusion or review

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The introduction

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A tangent or digression

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The middle of a new section

Question 6

A professor pauses and says, 'Does everyone follow so far? This next part is particularly important.' Why does the professor say this?

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To signal that critical information is coming and students should pay close attention

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To fill time until the period ends

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To indicate the lecture is almost over

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To suggest students can stop taking notes