Conversational English Skills Coursera Quiz Answers

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Week 01: Conversational English Skills Coursera Quiz Answers

Test 1-3

Which of the following is true?

• Christine has had her hair cut.
• Katherine has had her hair cut.
• Christine wants to know where to have her hair cut.

Which statement is true about Kevin?

• He is always very busy.
• He is recently very busy.
• He is very busy today.

What is the relationship between Kevin and Katherine?

• They are friends who haven’t met for a long time.
• They know each other very well.
• This is the first time they have met each other.

What sport does Katherine want to play?

• Football.
• Rugby
• Basketball.

Why does Kevin say Katherine and Christine are “like sisters”?

• They have been close friends since they were children.
• They share everything they have
• They are cousins who live together.

From the dialogue, who also loves Kate, besides Christine?

• Christine’s parents.
• Christine’s mother.
• Christine’s teacher.

Where did Joyce visit?

• Xi’an.
• Guangzhou.
• Shanghai.

What did Joyce bring back home?

• Picture books.
• Pictures.
• Food.

Where is Kevin from?

• Georgia.
• Boston.
• London.

How does Betsy call Kevin?

• Kevin.
• Kev.
• Kevin Ingram.

Test 1-4

Who is a new student here?

• Fabian.
• Yunling.
• None of them.

Where does Fabian come from?

• He is from Australia.
• He is from Colombia.
• He is from the United States

What kind of music does Yunling love?

• Pop music.
• Rap.
• Rock and Roll.

Which singer do Fabian and Yunling both like?

• Taylor Sweet
• Taylor Swift
• Tony Swift

Which of the following is NOT true?

• Mr. Li is very strict
• He is an English teacher.
• He is very friendly.

Test 1-5

The name of the most handsome teacher in the video is ______.

• Mr. Glenn Davis
• Mr. Davis Glenn
• Mrs. Glen Davis

If you call someone by their first name, it is considered ________.

• rude
• more friendly
• not formal

The most common baby name for boys in the United States in 2013 was _____.

• Jackson
• Andrew
• Mark

Which of the following questions is not good to ask?

• Do you have any plans for the coming holiday?
• How old are you?
• What’s your favorite TV program?

What is the most important thing to do when meeting someone new?

• Taking care of your new friend.
• Being honest and always telling the truth.
• Being friendly.

Test 1-6

According to He Yi, she likes _____

• the pizza in France, the beer in Italy, the dessert in Germany
• the pizza in Germany, the beer in Italy, the dessert in France.
• the pizza in Italy, the beer in Germany, the dessert in France.

What is Zhang Zhiwei’s major?

• Chinese literatures
• British literature
• American literature

Prof. Yang wants to forget about her _____.

• age
• family
• job

In London, people may call each other love to show that they are trying to be _____.

• familiar
• friendly.
• intimate

When one asks questions, the other may try to end the conversation by ______.

• find other topics
• refuse to answer the question
• answer very briefly

Test 1-8

Which of the following expressions can be used when you meet someone for the first time? [Check all that apply]

• Is this seat taken?
• Are you new here?
• Can I help you?

In this unit, which of the following topics were covered? [Check all that apply]

• One’s cultural background
• How to greet people
• Which topics to avoid when meeting someone new

Which of the following are true? [Check all that apply]

• Most Western people have only one name.
• You can ask someone how he or she would like to be called.
• You can not call a stranger by his or her first name without asking for permission.

From the self-introductions of 6 American students, we can infer that _____.

• rugby is the most popular sport in America
• basketball is the most popular sport in America
• hiking is popular in America

Which of the following is safe to talk about when you meet someone new? [Check all that apply]

• Movies.
• Books.
• Sports.

The purpose of this MOOS is to —–.

• prepare learners to get a good job
• improve learners’ skills in oral communication
• help learners to get to know people from the United States

Glenn, the Canadian teacher, mentioned in the Cultural Focus video that the most popular girl’s names in 2013 were _____. [Check all that apply]

• Joyce
• Emma
• Sophia

According to Tom, which of the following is the best way to study this unit?

• Recite the words and expressions.
• Copy all the polite ways of addressing people.
• Listen to the videos, read aloud and review the useful phrases.

Week 02: Conversational English Skills Coursera Quiz Answers

Test 2-3

How many pets does Kevin have?

• Eleven.
• Four.
• Seven.

List the subjects Kevin, his sister and his brother take.

• Music, Chinese, French and other foreign languages
• Music, Chinese, Russian and Foreign Affairs
• Music, Chinese, Russian and other foreign languages

Which of the following is NOT true?

• Kevin’s grandparents studied at North Georgia University.
• Kevin has four dogs and seven cats.
• Kevin’s parents dug a fish pond for him.

Why does Kate think her friends are also like her family?

• They need help and company.
• They are very close to her.
• They are her classmates and playmates.

What job did Kate’s father have before he retired?

• He used to be a therapist.
• He used to work at a newspaper, reviewing movies.
• He used to work for film corporations.

What do Christine’s parents do?

• Her Father is an accountant and her mother is a doctor.
• Her parents are accountants at a firm in Pittsburgh.
• Her father is an accountant and her mother is an assistant to a doctor.

Christine and Katherine are such good friends because _____.

• they feel like soulmates and they love to share a lot
• their parents know each other very well
• Christine is the only child in her family

Which of the following is true about Kirk?

• Kirk believes that playing basketball is good way to spend time with friends.
• Kirk doesn’t like playing basketball at all.
• Kirk wanted to meet Stanley and Michael to borrow a basketball.

Which of the following is true about Stanley and Michael?

• Stanley likes to play basketball because it is relaxing and fun.
• Both Michael and Stanley like to play basketball.
• Michael likes playing basketball because it makes him stronger and taller.

Why does Christine think that Dillon is star-struck?

• He wants to be a member of Hanhan’s fan club.
• He admires David Beckham and became a member of his fan club.
• He has a good collection of Hanhan’s photos.

Test 2-4

Instead of just judging based on a person’s appearance, Katherine believes that _________.

• common people will end up happy
• we only judge other people by first impression
• a person’s personality is more important

Which of the following statements is true?

• You can’t change your appearance, so you need to show your strengths.
• Katherine believes that we shouldn’t judge people on appearance.
• Katherine believes that in real life people prefer appearance over personality.

Why does Christine feel nervous about her appearance?

• She is afraid that the judges of a speech competition she has entered will prefer pretty girls.
• She is a pretty girl, but she is worried about her performance in the speech competition.
• She is worried because she doesn’t have enough time to practice for the speech competition.

Which of the following statements is true about Reuben?

• He is a serious boy who takes care of everybody.
• He works hard, even though he is the smartest student in his physics class.
• He is pleasant to be with, and is the smartest in his Chinese class.

According to her friends, Meredith is ______________.

• a quiet girl, but can be talkative when she knows her friends well
• an open-minded girl, but too shy to talk with friends
• a shy and quiet girl who does not have friends

Which of the following descriptions of Marlena is true?

• She is shy and says little to her friends.
• She loves to listen to her friends rather than talk with them.
• She talks a lot and she is fun to be around.

How long have Jolie and Joyce( in the last conversation) known each other?

• Three years.
• Two years.
• One year.

What is Wang Jolie good at?

• She is energetic and kind-hearted.
• She is good at coordinating and she is considerate.
• She teaches English in rural areas during vacations.

Why is Jason so quiet?

• He is a bit shy and he prefers to listen.
• He is too isolated as an engineer.
• He stays in the lab all the time, and he prefers to keep silent.

How does Jason introduce his brother?

• Zheyu is also a college student, majoring in engineering.
• Zheyu is smart and proud.
• Zheyu is a lovely boy and he is very hard-working.

Test 2-5

Who has bought chocolate for their mother?

• Stanley.
• Stanley and Emily.
• Emily.

What does the mother promise to buy for Emily?

• A new skirt.
• A new watch.
• A new T-shirt.

When can Stanley play computer games?

• He can play after he finishes his homework.
• He can play after dinner.
• He can play any time.

Is Stanley’s mother strict with him?

• Yes, Stanley’s mother loves Emily better.
• Yes, Stanley is not allowed to play computer games at home.
• Yes, Stanley can only play computer games after finishing his homework.

Which of the following statements about Tian Yuan is true?

• She is worried about her performance in an English dictation.
• She feels worried about being late.
• Her math test did not go well.

What is Tian Yuan’s mother’s advice on dealing with her problem with Lily?

• She wants Tian Yuan to apologize to Lily.
• She believes that Lily will feel sorry for her behavior.
• She wants to meet Lily and say sorry for Tian Yuan.

According to Tian Yuan’s mother, what is important for being a good friend?

• Good friends should care for each other.
• Good friends should be aware of their own shortcomings.
• Good friends don’t need to say sorry to each other.

What does Tian Yuan think of her mother?

• Her mother is her best friend who shares everything with her.
• Her mother is a good teacher.
• Her mother is strict but kind.

Test 2-6

According to Graham, which of the following is important among friends?

• Being honest with respect.
• Telling white lies, if necessary.
• Trying your best to help your friend.

• Would Madison tell her friend the truth?
• She would respect her friend and not tell her she actually put on more weight.
• She wouldn’t tell her friend that she is not losing any weight.
• She would not hurt her friend, but she would be honest and tell her the real facts.

Why do you think Fabian and Graham are good friends?

• Graham always hopes that he will win the competition.
• They love to share both good and bad moments.
• Graham is trying to be the first one to go to the ceremony.

Why does Fabian say that Graham is a real friend?

• Graham never hesitates to help those in trouble. .
• Graham is always there for Fabian, no matter whether he is happy or sad.
• Graham has just lost a game, but he tried to hide his sadness.

According to Fabian, what should a real friend do?

• He believes that Graham won’t feel as happy as he does for his success.
• He is eager to contact Graham to share his own happiness.
• He hopes Graham will do better next time.

Will Graham eventually give up?

• No, he finds his work very tough, but he will keep trying.
• No, he can not figure out his problem himself and he will ask for help.
• Yes, he has read a lot and now he can hardly finish his experiment.

Why does the girl (in the last dialogue) feel bad?

• Graham is late for the appointment.
• Graham is trying to end their friendship.
• Graham forgot to take her out to dinner again.

What might Graham do to make up for being late?

• He will bribe his friend with a box of chocolates.
• They will have dinner together and have a good time.
• He will take her out to go to a movie.

From the last dialogue, we know that _____.

• the girl has good reason to complain, because Graham is always late.
• Graham is only late this time because of a traffic accident
• the time of their appointment was inconvenient to Graham

Test 2-7

What does Mr. Davis believe people around the world want?

• A loving family and friends to have fun with.
• A large family and many good friends.
• A good life and long holidays.

What do Westerners think is proper?

• You need to give your boss a firm handshake when meeting him for the first time.
• You should try to impress your boss with a firm handshake and a warm hug.
• You should keep eye contact with your boss when meeting him for the first time.

In Western countries, what do couples usually do in public?

• They may hug and shake hands with each other.
• They often say “I love you” to their friends.
• They may hug, kiss and hold hands.

What is true about marriage in most Western countries?

• They won’t easily get a divorce because families are important for them.
• They are more concerned about love than money or status.
• They care a lot about educational and family background.

What are Mr. Davis’s suggestions for making friends with foreigners?

• Be active and try to involve your foreign friends in conversations.
• Do not ask any personal questions.
• Be friendly and have a big smile.

Test 2-8

James has not seen his family for s_____ months. [Answer the question with one word in appropriate form]

James and his brother usually wake up early on Christmas day and run ______ to find ______ under the tree. [Answer the question with one word each in appropriate form. And use semicolon”;” to separate the answers for different blanks]

For Christmas, James’s family usually have a dinner of t______, mashed ______, bread and s______. [Answer the question with one word each in appropriate form. And use semicolon”;” to separate the answers for different blanks]

James has one ______ brother, Luke, who is 22 years old. [Answer the question with one word in appropriate form]

Luke, James’s brother, studied ________ and now teaches some ______ courses at Pennsylvania State University. [Answer the question with one word each in appropriate form. And use semicolon”;” to separate the answers for different blanks]

James like a Chinese food, which is called “Kung Pao ______.” [Answer the question with one word in appropriate form]

How often does Lily go home to meet her parents? Once a _________. [Answer the question with one word in appropriate form]

According to _________, _______ like to go shopping together and sometimes go to restaurant. [Answer the question with one word each in appropriate form. And use semicolon”;” to separate the answers for different blanks]

Test 2-10

Both Graham and Madison agree that _____.

• respecting your friends is more important than telling them the truth
• telling lies is not acceptable, for it might hurt your friends even more
• being honest and sincere with friends is important

Fabian and Graham are good friends because they _____.

• share their happy and sad moments
• keep secrets for each other
• often play together and care about each other

From the conversation among Ms.Yang, Meredith, Marlena and Reuben, we know that _____.

• both Reuben and Marlena study Chinese and art

• the three of them are talkative and open-minded
• both Reuben and Meredith are art majors

What can parents do to help their kids to get out of trouble?

• Tian Yuan’s mother encourages her to deal with her conflict with her friend by saying sorry.
• Tian Yuan’s mother offers to talk with her friend and say sorry for her.
• Stanley’s parents care more about his studying.

From Mr. Davis’s introduction, we know that ____.

• a weak grip shows that you are shy
• holding hands in public is impolite
• a firm handshake shows that you are confident

Week 03: Conversational English Skills Coursera Quiz Answers

Test 3-3

1. What does Fabian say that his friends are going to have for lunch?

• Fast food
• Korean food
• Chinese food

Madison thinks that most traditional Korean food is ____.

• spicy
• sweet
• salty

What kind of food does Yunling like best?

• Sandwich.
• Hotdogs.
• Pizza.

What kind of food does Madison not like?

• Greasy food.
• Sour food.
• Sweet food.

What does Graham think about Chinese food?

• It is not nutritious although it tastes good.
• It is nutritious and delicious.
• It is spicy and sweet.

What food does Madison decide to try?

• Rice noodles with egg.
• Noodles with mutton.
• Rice noodles with beef.

How does food from Shanghai taste?

• It is light,not spicy, tasty and healthy.
• It is sweet, tasty, healthy and salty.
• It is spicy, tasty and delicious.

When Cindy talks about Melbourne, her hometown, she first mentions______.

• barbecue
• Angus beef
• coffee

What food does Cindy think people in Melbourne love to have on weekends?

• Kangaroo burgers.
• Barbecue.
• Beef.

In Summer, a lot of Australians will visit Bondi beach in Sydney, because _____.

• it is related to James Bond
• they want to know why it is one of the most famous beaches in the world
• beaches are an important part of Australian culture

In Gold Coast,you may find which of the following?

• Dream Land.
• Adventure parks.
• Water Parks.

Which of the following expressions best describes Australians?

• Easy to get along with.
• Easy-going.
• Laid-back.

Test 3-4

For Stanley, which of the following is available for breakfast?

• Milk, bread, biscuit and orange.
• Egg, bread, biscuit, and milk.
• Bread, biscuits, milk, ice-cream.

What did Stanley and his friends eat last time at Stanley’s home?

• Dumplings.
• Dumplings and noodles.
• Rice and vegetables.

Mike does not like the food in the canteen because _____.

• he doesn’t know what the canteen is offering today
• he doesn’t like pizza
• he misses the food his mother cooks

Which of the following is NOT true for Stanley?

• He wants to save time to prepare for his exam.
• His mother doesn’t cook at home.
• His parents are too busy to cook for him.

Stanley wants to have dinner at home because _____.

• he does not like hotpot
• he thinks it is convenient
• he is really tired

What will Stanley and Emily’s mother buy to cook at home?

• Bread, beer, vegetables.
• Beers, pork, fish, and vegetables.
• Mutton, beer, fish balls, and vegetables.

Test 3-5

Which of the following statements is true?

• It is common for the Chinese to eat from the same dishes.
• It is rude in China to let each person get his own plate.
• It is considered rude for Westerners to share food with their friends.

Who does not use any knives, forks or chopsticks while eating?

• Westerners.
• Indians.
• Chinese.

Which of the following is true?

• People in Thailand also use a spoon and a fork to eat.
• It is considered rude to touch food with your hands in every country.
• Most Westerners do not know how to use chopsticks.

What foods can be touched with your hands in most countries?

• vegetables
• French fries and pizza
• meat

Which of the following statements is true?

• Muslims can’t eat pork and beef.
• Hindus can’t eat mutton and pork.
• Hindus can’t eat beef.

Which of the following is NOT true about eating meat?

• It may be different from country to country.
• Both vegans and vegetarians will not eat any food that is related to an animal.
• It may depend on one’s religion and culture.

What kind of food is considered to be related to animals?

• Honey, fish, meat and yogurt.
• Fish, pork, bread and cheese
• meat, milk and beer

When will people say a short prayer before they eat?

• Most people will pray when they eat at home.
• People will usually pray before they eat dinner.
• People pray whenever they eat.

According to Mr. Davis, when do we need to be more careful about our table manners?

• For big holiday meals.
• For the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner only.
• For university graduation ceremon

Test 3-6

Do Paul and his son have a reservation?

• No, they will come back soon.
• No, they don’t want to sit by the fence.
• No, they decided to come back the next day.

What dish does the waitress recommend to Paul and Corin?

• Crispy duck.
• Fried chicken.
• Beijing duck.

What drink does Paul order?

• A bottle of beer.
• A bottle of mineral water.
• A bottle of juice.

What food does Jessica order on the phone?

• A double cheeseburger.
• A family-set hamburger.
• A hamburger and French fries.

What kind of drink does Jessica order?

• Sprite.
• Juice.
• Cola.

What is not included in the price of the buffet?

• Drinks.
• Ice-cream.
• Dessert.

What does “stuffed” mean?

• They did not want to have any more fruit.
• They were not hungry any more.
• Their stomachs were very full.

Test 3-7

Which state of America does James come from?

• Pennsylvania
• Virginia
• The North Carolina

How long has James stayed in China?

• 2 years
• 3 years
• 2.5 years

Which city is the biggest city in Pennsylvania?

• Pittsburg
• Philadelphia
• Erie

Which of the following food is not mentioned when James talked about Christmas?

• Cranberry Sauce
• Turkey
• Mushroom

Outside America, how many countries does James mention?

• 5
• 3
• 4

What do American college students not usually eat in their daily life?

• Hotdogs
• Hamburgers
• Mashed potatoes

Which food did James mention that is delicious but not very healthy?

• Roast beef sandwiches
• Roasted hamburger
• Red wine

What is the most popular beer company in Pennsylvania?

• Heineken
• Yan Jing
• Yuengling

Which of the followings is a gas station with a restaurant in it?

• McDonald’s
• Arby’s
• Wa-wa

Which state of America did James mention that can produce wine of good quality?

• Florida
• California
• New York

Test 3-9

From this unit, we learn that good table manners include ________. [Check all that apply]

• do not put your elbows on the table
• do not reach across the table
• pass dishes for the old and the young
• pray before every meal

Which of the following statements about the seafood buffet in the story is wrong? [Check all that apply]

• They ordered the salad first.
• They tried to load their plates with as much dessert as possible.
• They didn’t like ice-cream.
• They walked in and the hostess showed them to their table.

Week 04: Conversational English Skills Coursera Quiz Answers

Test 4-3

Which subjects were talked about in the dialogue between Corin and Susan?

• Art, P.E., design
• P.E, math, art
• P.E., art, design, English

What is Corin’s favorite subject?

• P.E.
• Math.
• Art.

Why does Susan like art course?

• She likes designing and painting.
• She loves drawing and making things.
• She thinks it is a creative and interesting course.

According to 郝村，it is important to _________.

• experience other cultures and understand other ways of lives
• improve Chinese
• study English in an English-speaking country

What does 侯立明 think of Chinese parents sending their kids to study English abroad?

• It is a good experience to live in American families to learn English.
• It can be a good experience so they can get a different angle of education.
• It is a good experience to study in an English-speaking country.

孟克海 suggests that the kid may have _______ if he or she lives with an American family.

• difficulty in sharing their feelings
• a language barrier
• cultural shock

Which of the following descriptions is NOT true about the Lake District?

• It has the longest lake and highest mountain in England.
• It’s a famous mountainous region.
• It’s a popular holiday destination, located in the south of Scotland.

From Emily’s conversation with her mother, we learn that ______.

• she is doing some research about some interesting places in England
• her mother asked her to plan a family trip to London
• she is thinking of visiting London

What inspired William Wordsworth to write his poem?

• He wrote the poem to please his beautiful sister.
• His parents were always there to support him.
• Beautiful daffodils blowing in the wind.

How many Harry Potter films have been made?

• Seven.
• Six
• Eight.

What does “sticking with someone through thick and thin” mean?

• always support or stay with someone even if there are problems
• always pay for one’s debt
• too difficult to see through

From the game, we learn that Kobe Bryant _______.

• plays for the Los Angeles basketball team together with Michael Jordan
• plays basketball for the team of Los Angeles.
• plays better than Magic Johnson

Who is the tallest Chinese basketball player in America?

• Yi Jianlian.
• Yao Ming.
• Jeremy Lin.

According to the dialogue, ___ is the really important incumbent president of the United States.

• George W. Bush, the former President
• Washington, the formal President
• Obama, the incumbent President

Test 4-4

Julie believes that ___________.

• learning English can guarantee that you will get a promotion.
• English major students have better future careers than those majoring in engineering.
• English is useful as it is the most important business language

Julie is majoring in _______.-

• English and business administration
• English and world trade
• English and international affairs

Where does Jason come from?

• University of Florida.
• University of U C Berkeley.
• University of Texas.

What program does Jason study at Tsinghua University?

• English.

• Engineering.

• Chinese.

What does Louise study at Tsinghua University?

• She studies music, and she wants to become a pianist.
• Her major is English and her minor is music.
• Her major is English and music.

Why does Liu Zheyu want to learn English well?

• He wants to communicate better with his friends.
• He wants to go abroad to study.
• He loves to learn English.

Which of the following is NOT said about the best way of learning English?

• Recite the textbook.
• Recite a dictionary.
• Hang around with American friends and talk to American teachers.

Julie believes that the secret of learning English is ______.

• to be confident and sociable
• to be brave and open your mouth
• to make friends with people from different countries

Jessica believes she mostly needs to use English when she _____.

• applies for a summer job or wants to get a promotion
• takes IELTS or TOEFL
• writes English literature essays or exams

Why does Stanley want to study English?

• He needs to write essays in English.
• He needs to watch English movies, do homework and read in English
• He needs to prepare his job interview in English.

Which movie does Mike say that he has watched?

• The Big Bang Theory.
• Transformers.
• Harry Potter.

Why does Lily watch American and British TV shows?

• She wants to learn a lot about their different accents.
• She is fascinated by American and British live shows.
• She wants to learn a lot about their cultures.

Test 4-5

Why it is safe to use “British”to talk about people from the U.K.?

• It is impolite to call someone “English” or “Scottish”.
• People often take anyone from the U.K. as “English”.
• The English, Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish are all “British”.

While chatting about football, many people stay in pubs and drink ______ with pint glasses.

• beer
• juice
• wine

The Scottish traditions mentioned include _____.

• The typical greeting among men in kilts
• kilts, skirts, and other Scottish clothes
• kilts, bagpipes, and golf

Which of the following is the third largest country in the U.K.?

• Northern Ireland.
• Scotland.
• Wales.

How many people are there in Wales?

• 4,000,000.
• 2,000,000.
• 3,000,000.

Who is Gareth Bale?

• He is a football player from Scotland.
• He is a basketball player from Wales.
• He is a football player from Wales.

Northern Ireland is different from the other three countries because _____.

• it doesn’t have famous sports players
• it is very complicated both culturally and politically.
• it is on a different island, and it has a small population

Why does Mr. Davis believe that you should try asking what part of the U.K. a British person is from?

• The U.K. is interesting because the people from the four areas belong to four different parties.
• People from four different areas can have different personalities and accents.
• People in the four countries speak the same language.

Test 4-7

What you should do if you are too nervous to speak English?

• Correct your pronunciations
• Practice more
• Listen to radios

What did Glenn suggest if you do not know which topic to talk when you speak English?

• Always talk about weather
• Choose a topic in your specific situation
• Wait for other people to start a new topic

Why is Song Jian always nervous when he speaks English?

• He can not find a good topic
• He sometimes make mistakes
• He does not know the grammar

In which part of English, as Glenn mentioned, spelling and grammar is more important?

• Listening
• Writing
• Speaking

Which province of China does Song Jian come from?

Which province of China does Song Jian come from?

• Suzhou
• Guizhou
• Guangzhou

What does Glenn suggest to practice English if you are not living in the English-speaking environment?

• Using Internet, finding friends in exchange-programs
• Watching movies
• Listening to music

What should you make more efforts on if you want to speak English as a native speaker?

• Pronunciation
• Intonation
• Stress

Which language has Glenn learned?

• Chinese
• Japanese
• Spanish

What does Glenn recommend if you want to remember vocabulary?

• Flash Cards
• Find a language-partner
• Watch movies

Which of the followings is not the difference between American English and British English?

• Words whose last letter is R
• Vowels
• Stress

Test 4-9

Which subject do both Corin and Susan love best?

• Art.
• P.E.
• Design.

How many countries are the UK divided into?

• Four.
• Three.
• Five.

What is Harry Potter about?

• It is a boy who faces a lot of challenges in his magic school.
• It is about a youth who relies on his friends in difficult times.
• It is about a boy who suffers a lot while living alone.

Which of the following ways of learning English have been talked about in this unit [Check all that apply]?

• Recite the textbook.
• Be brave and open your mouth.
• Watch movies and TV series.

• Read and write as much as possible.
• Sing English songs.
• Create a cultural isolation.

_____ is very popular among English people.

• Football
• Skiing
• Basketball

If someone’s hometown is Northern Ireland, it means that _____. [Check all that apply]

• He or she is from the U.K.
• He or she is English
• He or she is British

England is one of the most famous countries in the world for students because it has ____. [Check all that apply]

• Oxford University
• Edinburgh University
• Cambridge University

Week 05: Conversational English Skills Coursera Quiz Answers

Test 5-3

Where is Yunling going?

• The library.
• The dining hall.
• The sports center.

Where does Fabian study?

• Library.
• Classroom.
• His dormitory.

How much money does Yunling’s mother give her every month?

• Three thousand yuan.
• One thousand yuan.
• Two thousand yuan.

What did Yunling lose yesterday?

• Cell-phone.
• Wallet.
• Bag.

What color is Fabian’s mobile phone?

• White.
• Gold.
• Black.

Fabian’s phone number is ________.

• 199-9999-3411
• 189-9999-3400
• 188-9999-3488

What movie will Madison and her friend go to watch?

• Transformers.
• Iron Man.
• Guardians of the Galaxy.

What kinds of movies does Madison like?

• All kinds of movies.
• Love stories.
• Action movies.

How did Madison get to the cinema?

• By bus.
• By subway.
• By a school bus.

Which statements about the new cinema is true?

• The cinema is close to the School of Architecture.
• It was built in 2013.
• Li Daozeng, a professor from the School of Art, is the designer.

Test 5-4

Where will Jessica and her friends visit during the weekend?

• The Tiananmen Square.
• The Olympic Park.
• The Temple of Heaven.

Where will Jessica visit in the evening?

• Beijing Botanical Garden.
• The Temple of Heaven.
• The Olympic Park.

How are Jessica and Liam planning to go to the park?

• By bus.
• By bicycle.
• By metro.

What will Jessica explain to Liam over dinner?

• She will tell Liam her vocation plan.
• She will tell Liam her trip to the Bird’s Nest Stadium.
• She will tell Liam the directions to the Olympic Park.

Which job does Zachary want to do eventually?

• Becoming a journalist.
• Becoming a teacher.
• Becoming a tourist guide.

Why does Zachary think he can’t be a good teacher?

• He thinks he is impatient.
• He doesn’t like children.
• He thinks he can never understand children.

Why can’t Zachary’s friend be a teacher?

• He wants to become a writer.
• He speaks too quickly.
• He finds that teaching is boring.

How does Zachary’s friend talk with his friends?

• He goes out and meets them.
• He chats with them online every day.
• He seldom talks with his friends.

Where will Zachary go to teach?

• Yunnan.
• Hangzhou.
• Guangxi.

When will Zachary go to teach?

• A week later.
• Two weeks later.
• A month later.

If the trip from Beijing to Shanghai is too long, Marlena prefers to _______.

• go by train
• take an express train
• go by plane

Which of the three cities does Marlena believe is too expensive to visit?

• Hong Kong.
• Beijing.
• Shanghai.

Where will Mark and Marlena go to visit Mark’s teacher?

• Hong Kong.
• Shanghai.
• Liaocheng.

Where is Yunling’s hometown?

• Wenzhou.
• Hangzhou.
• Shanghai.

Test 5-5

Whistler, the most famous ski area, is located in _____.

• Canada
• the United States
• Switzerland

Which famous falls did Mr. Davis talk about?

• Niagara Falls.
• Huangguoshu Falls.
• Yosemite Falls.

The Grand Canyon in the United States is a huge canyon, ____.

• 1600 meters deep and over 400 kilometers long
• 1500 meters deep and over 600 kilometers long
• 1500 meters deep and over 400 kilometers long

Disney World is the most popular ___ in the world.

• water park
• theme park
• vacation resort in the Summer

Niagara Falls is on the border between _____.

• Canada and the United States
• Canada and The Rocky Mountains
• Canada and Alaska

Test 5-6

Which festival does Corin like most?

• Christmas.
• The Moon Festival.
• Thanksgiving.

Why does Susan like Thanksgiving？

• She loves to go to movies with her friends.
• She can have lots of delicious foods like turkey and pumpkin pie.
• She will visit the United States for her thanksgiving holiday.
  • What is Jaidee’s suggestion for Kirk?

• He can learn more about the meaning of each Chinese holiday.

• He can start by making Chinese friends.
• He can start by learning Chinese customs.

Kirk’s teacher showed him _______.

• birthday cakes
• chocolate cakes
• the moon cakes

Which festival does Kirk like most?

• Halloween.
• Christmas.
• Thanksgiving.

Test 5-7

Dave is a ________for university?

• freshman
• sophomore
• senior

What troubles Dave a lot?

• having no time to play outside
• having difficulty in his subjects
• having a lot of homework to do

Why Jim gives Dave homework in English Class?

• to make him busy
• to improve his English
• to prevent him from playing after class

What is the big problem for Dave now?

• can not do what he wants to do
• do not have very close friend
• do not live near his family

What did Jim do to make friends when he was in university?

• have different classes with different students
• join several student organizations
• chat on line

Which kind of sports does Dave like very much?

• basketball
• football
• baseball

Which way below is not mentioned to solve Dave’s problem in his English?

• looking for opportunities to practice English
• asking Jim for help
• watching some western TV shows and movies on-line

Which website is not mentioned by Jim to practice English?

• Bing
• Google
• Yahoo

What is Dave’s major for his Ph.D?

• mechanical engineering
• biomedical engineering
• electrical engineering

How can Dave find someone or a way to improve his researching skills?

• ask professors or people around him in this field for help
• read books
• search online

Test 5-10

Why does Corin like Christmas? [Check all that apply]

• He can watch interesting TV programs.

• It is traditional.
• It is interesting.
• He can watch films.
• He will get lots of presents.
• He can eat out with his friends.

Activities for Halloween include ______. [Check all that apply]

• costume parties
• moon cakes
• bonfires
• trick or treating

Why does Zachary suggest his friend go to teach with him? [Check all that apply]

• Teaching can cure his illness.
• Teaching will be a lot of fun.
• Teaching will help his social skills.

Which of the following festivals have been mentioned? [Check all that apply]

• The Spring Festival.
• Dragon Boat Festival.
• Christmas.
• Valentine’s Day.
• Mid-Autumn Day.
• New Year’s Eve.
• April Fool’s Day.
• Thanksgiving Day.
• Halloween.

The auditorium at Tsinghua University was _______. [Check all that apply]

• designed in 1913
• designed by an American architect
• designed by Liang Sicheng, a Chinese architect
• designed in 1911
• designed by Li Daozeng, a Chinese architect
• How do people travel in North America? [Check all that apply]
• Taking trains.
• Drive their own cars.

The auditorium at Tsinghua University was _______. [Check all that apply]

• designed in 1913
• designed by an American architect
• designed by Liang Sicheng, a Chinese architect
• designed in 1911
• designed by Li Daozeng, a Chinese architect

How do people travel in North America? [Check all that apply]

• Taking trains.
• Drive their own cars.
• Take airplanes.

Why does Marlena want to visit Shanghai? [Check all that apply]

• It has lot of business places.
• It is industrialized.
• It has a lot of historical places.

What does “tough” mean in “They’ve had a tough life”? [Check all that apply]

• hard
• difficult

• violent
• strict

What does “take action” mean in “We must take action to deal with the problem before it spreads to other areas”? [Check all that apply]

• do something
• start a legal process
• start to take effect

Week 06: Conversational English Skills Coursera Quiz Answers

Test 6-3

What is Kevin’s hobby?

• He loves playing guitar and singing.
• He likes playing guitar and dancing.
• He loves drawing and singing.

How does music affect Kevin?

• Music helps him think.
• Music really relaxes him.
• Music makes him feel good.

What flowers are Christine’s favorite?

• Sunflowers.
• Roses.
• Lilies.

How does Kevin feel about Christine’s garden?

• He wishes that his parents would grow plants and vegetables soon.
• He feels jealous.
• He feels happy for Christine.

Christine is very lucky because she can ______.

• eat fresh eggs from her farm
• plant roses and other flowers in the school yard
• eat fresh vegetables from her garden every day

How old was Stanley when he began to learn calligraphy?

• Eight.
• Ten.
• Eleven.

Is Liam familiar with Chinese calligraphy?

• No, this is his first visit to a Chinese Art Exhibition.
• Yes, he has always loved Chinese drawing and calligraphy.
• No, this is his first visit to China.

What sports does Mike like best?

• Playing basketball and running.
• Playing football and running.
• Playing table tennis and running.

Lily loves to listen to music and draw because ____.

• it is a good way of killing time
• it helps her to have fun
• it helps her to express herself

What is Stanley’s hobby that keeps him from getting sick?

• Running.
• Playing basketball.
• Swimming.

Jessica loves to do both ______.

• reading and writing
• running and writing
• running and reading

Why does Corin like climbing?

• He is good at most sports.
• He believes that climbing will help him grow taller.
• He loves to climb up, sit there for a while and then carry on.

What does Jessica like as a hobby?

• She loves skiing and swimming.
• She loves running and reading.
• She loves outdoor activities.

Who loves ancient history and why?

• Susan, for she wants to draw comics about stories in history.
• Corin, for he wants to study how people were in the past.
• Corin, for he always wants to find out why we are different from each other.

Susan likes to draw because ______.

• she can draw famous figures in ancient history
• she can draw whatever she thinks of
• she loves to copy great pieces of work

We can draw the conclusion from Susan and Corin’s chat that _____.

• Susan’s parents often take her to the beach
• Susan is good at swimming and she enjoys swimming in the pool
• Susan loves all activities in the pool.

Why does Corin love to draw?

• He loves to read stories with pictures.
• He loves to read comics he draws himself.
• He loves to make comics and stories.

Test 6-4

What will Jessica do during the weekend?

• She will read novels or go out shopping with her classmates and friends.
• She will stay home and read novels.
• She will do extra math and English classes.

_______ parents believe that no play and all work make Jack a dull boy.

• Both Jessica’s and Liam’s
• Liam’s
• Jessica’s

What does Corin do when he plays Go?

• He enjoys himself while chatting with his friends.
• He loves the game because he wants to play it with his father.
• He thinks, analyzes and judges.

Why does Paul mean by saying “if you realize that you will lose the game”?

• One has to think all the time in order to win the game.
• One has to immerse oneself in the game to enjoy the process.
• Everyone enjoys Go, because it is a wonderful game.

From the dialogue, we learn that it is _____ who wants Corin to play Go.

• One has to think all the time in order to win the game.
• One has to immerse oneself in the game to enjoy the process.
• Everyone enjoys Go, because it is a wonderful game.

From the dialogue, we learn that it is _____ who wants Corin to play Go.

• Corin’s father
• Corin himself
• Corin’s mother

What does Corin learn from playing Go?

• He appreciates the time his father spends with him.
• He finds it easier to concentrate and be patient.
• He finds he has less time to do his homework.

One reason for Corin’s playing Go is that it may _____.

• help him to concentrate
• help him to become wise
• give him a better chance to talk with his daddy

Test 6-5

From the dialogue, we may guess that Kirk is ______ years old.

• 16
• 24
• 26

What is Jennifer’s advice on job hunting?

• It is tough to find a job.
• You can easily get a job before settling on your career.
• You have a long way to go before figuring out what to do.

By “reconcile one’s hobbies and interests”, Jennifer means that _____.

• one has to balance what one wants to and the job one finds.
• one cannot always do what one wants to do
• no one can fulfill one’s dream in real life

What does Cindy find difficult to choose between?

• Her dream of becoming an artist or reality.
• Her dream of becoming an artist or an art dealer.
• Her wishes to become rich or being an artist.

What does know yourself well “inside out” mean?

• It means you know exactly what others want you to be.
• It means that you have a clear mind and will not take other’s ideas.
• It means that you know yourself very well.

While looking for a job, it is important to think about your _____.

• dreams and family circumstances
• personality, expectations, hobbies, and circumstances
• hobbies and educational background

Test 6-6

What is Liu Zheyu’s hobby?

• Playing basketball.
• Calligraphy
• Surfing

Why does Amanda want to relax?

• She likes relaxing activities such as reading and drawing.
• She wants to do some relaxing activities with her grandfather.
• She loves bingo and playing Chinese chess.

Bingo, a relaxing activities, _____.

• works like Chinese chess
• is easy to play and popular
• does not like lottery that relies on one’s luck

Which sports is the No.1 sport in the United States?

• Basketball
• American football.
• Bingo

In a rock band, you need three people. The three musical instruments mentioned are _____.

• bass guitar, drum, violin
• piano, guitar, drum
• guitar, bass guitar, drum

Test 6-8

What didn’t Chris mention as one of his hobbies?

• Singing
• Swimming
• Cooking
• Skiing

How long did it take Chris to get a scuba diving license?

• 2 years.
• 3 years.
• 10 months.
• 1 year.

How long have Chris learned violin?

• 8 years.
• 7 years.
• 6 years.
• 9 years.

Which part didn’t Chris mentioned as an advantage about Ireland?

• The food.
• The water.
• The form of houses.
• The air.

Which part did the professor live in Spain?

• West
• South
• North
• East

Who does Chris live with in Beijing?

• His father and brother.
• His mother and sister.
• His brother and sister.
• His father and mother.

How could the professor made a sandwich?

• Good.
• Pretty well.
• Barely.
• Not bad.

When does Chris get up every day?

• 6 o’clock.
• 10 o’clock.
• 8 o’ clock.
• 5 o’clock.

How does the professor go to work?

• By bike.
• By bus.
• On foot.
• Drive.

How long does it take Chris to commute?

• 3 hours.
• 30 minutes.
• 2 hours.
• 1 hour.

Test 6-10

Gardening is ______. [Check all that apply]

• a great way to keep you healthy
• a great way to keep your lawn beautiful
• landscape painting
• a great daily exercise

What does Christine and her parents do with their vegetable patch? [Check all that apply]

• Water the vegetable patch.
• Weed the vegetable patch.
• Cultivate mushrooms
• Cultivate maize and beans
• Fertilize the vegetable patch.

Which of the following flowers have Christine planted in her garden? [Check all that apply]

• Roses.
• Plums.
• Sunflowers.
• Cherries.
• Lilies.

According to Mr. Davis, who will most probably be the singer of a rock band? [Check all that apply]

• The guitarist
• The one who plays bass guitar.
• The one who plays drum.
• Another person may sing.

Corin’s hobbies include _____. [Check all that apply]

• climbing
• building Lego
• ancient history
• drawing
• ski

Which of the following hobbies was mentioned in this unit? [Check all that apply]

• Painting.
• Drawing comics.
• Playing ping-pong.
• Music.
• Reading.
• Photography.
• Joining in a rock band.
• Surfing.
• Playing basketball.

• Performing in a concert.
• Gardening.
• Playing football.
• Movies.
• Calligraphy.

Surfing is a great exercise and it is _____. [Check all that apply]

• a bit relaxing
• a lot of fun
• harder than it looks
• a good way of losing weight
• popular only where there is a beach nearby

Week 07: Conversational English Skills Coursera Quiz Answers

Section 1: Vocabulary & Structure

In doing meditation we seek to be responsible ______ ourselves ______ our own inner sense of well-being.

• …for…in…
• …for…to…
• …to…for…
• …in…for…

______ she flatters me, ______ I like her. Flattering people are not real friends.

• The less…the less…
• The less…the more…
• The more…the more…
• The more…the less…

“How the West should cope with the rise of China in the world’s fierce economic and political competition is a million-dollar question.” What does “a million-dollar question” mean here?

• A very important question that needs answering.
• An expensive question.
• A fake question.
• A question impossible to answer.

Eldest children are the only ones to have experienced the ______ attention of their parents.

• undivided
• divided
• undividing
• dividing

You may be interviewed by more than one person, and throughout the interview you cannot just ______ eye contact ______ one individual.

• maintain…for…
• keep…for…
• keep…to…
• maintain…with…

I’m crazy ______ Italian food. I’m not ______ the mood ______ Indian food.

• for…in…for
• in…about…for
• about…in…for…
• about…about…to

Her speech ______ quite an impression ______ the audience.

• had…on…
• made…on…
• made…for
• had…for…

I’ve tried being friendly and shared some of my interesting life experiences ____ him but he ______ his distance.

• with…makes…
• for…makes…
• for…keeps…
• with…keeps…

He finally ______ his ambition to have a wide ______ of friends from all walks of life.

• achieved…circle…
• reached…cycle…
• achieved…cycle…
• reached…circle…

Is your dad a 21st Century Man? If so, ______ him ______ something he truly deserves this Father’s Day.

• give…to…
• treat…with…
• give…for…
• treat…to…

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