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 usually only happens after a massive brain injury. C) It is the most efficient way to study for exams.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 a perfect, unchangeable record of the past. C) It is recreated and altered every time we think of it.

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

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

8. Short-term memory is described as:

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

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

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

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

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

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