Try to pace yourself accordingly. For each set, first answer the questions that you can answer easily. Then go back and answer more difficult questions. If you find that you have exceeded 20 minutes for a particular section, | Listen to a discussion in an art history class Track 71 - W w READING SPEAKING WRITING PRACTICE TEST Äl Preview Test 253 7. What aspect of Chinese art does the class mainly discuss A Why the Chinese did not make realistic portrayals B How the conception of art made use of themes and symbols C The ways that Chinese art looked different from Western art D The reasons why some themes were important 8. How could early Chinese art be described A It displayed an advanced understanding of perspective. B It focused on symbolic representation of various themes. C It was heavily influenced by the art of Rome and Greece. D It usually featured realistic portrayals of people and scenes. 9. Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question. Q What can be inferred from the student s response A He wants the professor to clarify the question. B He wants to bring up a different aspect of the question. C He does not think the question is relevant to the course. D He misunderstands the question. 10. Listen again to part of the discussion. 1 Then answer the question. Q 1 What is the student s opinion of Chinese I t art I A He cannot appreciate its complexity. J B He is conflicted about whether er not I he likes it. 1 C He finds it meaningful but sometimes I complex. .1 D He is not interested in learning more i about it. 11. What can be. inferred about theme . -1 selection in Chinese art .9 j A It makes people aware of the life in 9 everyday objects. 1 B It is influenced by the need to show 9 viewers how to live their lives. 9 C It does not have any bearing on the I symbols used. I D It depends on what the individual artist wants to portray. I 12. JAZhy does the student mention bamboo I A To describe how nature was portrayed 1 B To criticize the use of symbols 9 C To give an example of a common I symbol I D To explain why nature was important I 254 Preview Test Preview Test 255
