B2 First FCE listening 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 only helps you get started with a new concept. B) It takes too much time to be effective. C) It completely prevents you from understanding logic.

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

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

4. What is the term mentioned for when a pamięć 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 people purposefully lie about a memory. B) When all details are completely forgotten. C) When certain details really stick out in a story.

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

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

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

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

8. Short-term memory is described as:

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

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

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

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

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

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