Comprehension quiz

Urban Sprawl Field Trip Briefing

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is the main purpose of this conversation?

To brief the student about changes to the field trip To complain about the coastal visit logistics To plan a lecture on urban sprawl To discuss the results of the pilot survey

Question 2Which location will the class actually visit on the field trip?

A coastal area near the city The older industrial district The new eastern suburban development The city centre housing estates

Question 3What will the students' questionnaire now focus on?

Housing costs in the suburb Daily commuting habits of residents Satisfaction with local services Reasons for moving to the suburb

Question 4Why was the originally planned coastal visit abandoned by the professor?

The residents refused to take part The weather forecast was poor The transport company cancelled The logistics proved too complicated

Question 5When was the design of the questionnaire changed?

Before the module started After the pilot survey last month During the previous field trip After the lecture on satellite images

Question 6When will the satellite image analysis workshop now take place?

On Tuesday morning On Thursday afternoon On Friday morning On Wednesday afternoon

Question 7What should the students compare the suburb with in their report?

The older industrial district The city centre The coastal area A neighbouring village

Question 8What does the student promise to do that evening?

Finish the pilot survey Print the questionnaires Email the group about the changes Book the coach for the trip

Question 9Why does the professor prefer comparing with the industrial district?

It is closer to the university More data exists about it The residents are easier to contact The contrast with the suburb is sharper

Question 10What will the students analyse in addition to the survey results?

Historic census records Local newspaper archives Traffic camera footage Satellite images mentioned in the lecture