14.8

1. 1. Listen to Track 154.

      Now answer the questions.

   1. Why does the student go to see the professor?

      1. To argue for a better grade in the class
      2. To find out more about engineering
      3. To borrow some coins and toothpicks from her
      4. To discuss difficulties learning the material

   2. What is the professor’s concern about flashcards?

      1. They are more expensive than candy and toothpicks.
         
      2. They are not a very active form of learning.
      3. They didn’t help her to learn engineering.
      4. They cannot be used during the student’s test.

   3. Why does the professor say that she set out to teach engineering?

      1. To express dissatisfaction with her current job
      2. To provide context for her interest in organic chemistry
      3. To suggest that the student use an engineer’s perspective
      4. To help the student appreciate building things

   4. Which tactic or tactics did the professor suggest for learning molecules? Select all that apply.

      1. Appreciate them as sculptures
      2. Model them with coins and toothpicks
      3. Reward learning with candy
      4. Relate them to math

2. 1. Listen to Track 155.

      Now answer the question.

   5. 1. To express skepticism
      2. To request a different numerical example
      3. To show appreciation
         
      4. To utilize new understanding