B2 First FCE Hörverstehen 2

1. Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer.

What does the speaker say about people who have a ’perfect memory’?

A) It is a skill anyone can learn with enough practice. B) It is the most efficient way to study for exams. C) It usually only happens after a massive brain injury.

2. According to the speaker, what is the limitation of memorization?

A) It completely prevents you from understanding logic. B) It only helps you get started with a new concept. C) It takes too much time to be effective.

3. To truly understand a concept, the speaker suggests that you need to:

A) Read the textbook backwards. B) See how different concepts are related to each other. C) Repeat the information aloud ten times.

4. What is the term mentioned for when a memory fades over time?

A) Assimilation B) The speaker doesn’t explicitly name it in the intro, but jokes about forgetting it. C) Leveling

5. What does ’sharpening’ refer to in the context of memory?

A) When certain details really stick out in a story. B) When people purposefully lie about a memory. C) When all details are completely forgotten.

6. How does the speaker describe our memory of an event?

A) It is identical to the memories of people who were with us. B) It is recreated and altered every time we think of it. C) It is a perfect, unchangeable record of the past.

7. What experiment does the speaker suggest the audience try at home?

A) Watch a movie and recite the dialogue. B) Ask a friend to recall a shared event and compare notes. C) Try to memorize a list of 50 random words.

8. Short-term memory is described as:

A) Only useful for learning new languages. B) Limited in time and capacity, and easily overloaded. C) Unlimited in both capacity and time.

9. What happens when new information is added to an existing memory?

A) The brain refuses to accept the new information. B) The old memory is completely deleted. C) We sometimes assimilate and add our own new details.

10. The speaker’s main piece of advice for learning is to:

A) Actively and consciously process new information. B) Always study right before going to sleep. C) Only use flashcards for complex topics.

B2 First FCE Hörverstehen 2

Adblock Detected!