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Narrator: Now listen to part of a lecture on this topic given in a biology class

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The professor discussed the characteristics of two kinds of birds

of prey On the basis of these characteristics, explain whether

either bird would be categorized as a raptor

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Speaking 4

Please play Track 18 on the accompanying CD

Narrator: The College of Arts and Sciences at Eastern University has decided to add a senior

project to its existing graduation requirements The campus newspaper printed the following report about the announcement of the new requirement You have 45 seconds to

read the report Begin reading now

{Stop CD for 45 seconds.)

Reading Time: 45 seconds

The College of Arts and Sciences has announced that it will require students to write a senior thesis to qualify for graduation, beginning with students who enter the university this coming fall The senior thesis is currently an option in all departments

Specific criteria have not yet been released by the dean, but they are expected to define the thesis as a year-long research project, undertaken with the guidance of a faculty advisor, that results in a paper of at least 50 pages or the equivalent

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Narrator: Now listen to two students as they discuss the report,

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The woman explains her opinion of the announcement made by the College

of Arts and Sciences State her opinion, and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion

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Speaking 5

Please play Track 19 on the accompanying CD

Narrator: Now listen to a conversation between two students

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Now get ready to answer the question

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The speakers discuss two possible solutions for the woman's problem Describe the problem Then state which of the two solutions you prefer, and explain why

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Speaking 6

Please play Track 20 on the accompanying CD

Narrator: Now listen to part of a lecture in a history class

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Now get ready to answer the question

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Using points and examples from the talk, explain the two possible ways early humans discovered how to use fire to release copper from solid rock

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THE WRITING SECTION

“This section measures your ability to communicate in an academic environment There are two writing tasks The first task asks you to read a passage, listen to a lecture, and respond You will answer the second question based on your own knowledge and experience To most closely simulate actual test con

CD as instructed throughout this section

jons, you will need to pause and restart the audio

Writing 1

Directions: You will have 20 minutes to plan and write your response, The break between the reading and lecture is not timed on the CD, because some students may need to practice untimed Therefore, you will need to stop the CD for the duration of the break You have three minutes to read the selection

Please play Track 21 on the accompanying CD C)

Narrator: Now read the passage about the suppression of forest fires You have three minutes to

read the passage Begin reading now

{Stop CD for 3 minutes]

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