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Listening Comprehension#3 (B2): Overcoming Fear

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  • The main problem with her university in Barcelona was that the classes were in .........., not English.
    Spanish
  • Gyri plans to stop studying after finishing a bachelor’s degree (T/F/NG)
    False (she wants to continue with English literature and eventually become a teacher)
  • The university in Barcelona provided excellent English support for Gyri (T/F/NG)
    False (they promised English classes but spoke Spanish)
  • What year of university is Viyasan currently in during this conversation?
    third year
    Fifth year
    Fourth year
    Second year
  • Viyasan disliked marketing and wanted a different career (T/F/NG)
    False (he likes marketing and found a related job)
  • Gyri is 21 years old during this conversation (T/F/NG)
    False (she says she is 23)
  • When Gyri returned to Norway, university life became less stressful (T/F/NG)
    True
  • What strategy helped Viyasan make friends at university?
    Joining random clubs
    Avoiding large groups
    Finding people with similar interests
    Only studying alone
  • What did Viyasan find scary about graduating from university?
    Entering the real/adult world and finding a job.
  • Viyasan was nervous about meeting people from different backgrounds (T/F/NG)
    True
  • What job does Viyasan already have lined up?
    Anthropology research
    Graphic design
    Teaching
    Consulting in marketing
  • Viyasan connected with people who shared his love for ..............
    basketball
  • Gyri eventually returned to .............. to continue her studies.
    Norway
  • Gyri is majoring in social anthropology (T/F/NG)
    True
  • How did Gyri describe her time at university in Norway compared to Barcelona?
    Much easier, less stressful, and it helped her adjust to university life.
  • Gyri studied ................. in Barcelona.
    graphic design
  • What fear did Viyasan mainly talk about overcoming?
    Fear of failing exams
    Fear of meeting new people at university
    Fear of living abroad
    Fear of speaking in public
  • How old does Gyri think she’ll be when she finally finishes all her studies?
    About 28 or 29.
  • What is the main theme of the conversation?
    Overcoming fears related to university and the future
    Learning foreign languages
    Choosing the right university
    Traveling abroad for studies
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