Listening › Listening — Multiple Choice, Single Answer
Exercise 9
Task reminder: Listen then select the one best answer. No negative marking.
1. Sample Text 1 — The Psychology of Procrastination
What does the speaker identify as the root cause of procrastination?
A. Poor time management and lack of planning skills.
B. Lack of intelligence or ability to complete the task.
C. Emotional avoidance of tasks associated with anxiety or discomfort.
D. Excessive external distractions in the work environment.
Show Answer 2. Sample Text 2 — Immigration and Innovation What evidence does the speaker present for immigration’s contribution to innovation? A. Immigrants start more small businesses than native-born citizens on average. Show Answer
B. A disproportionate number of patents and new companies are founded by immigrants.
C. Countries with higher immigration have lower unemployment rates.
D. Immigration increases tax revenue available for research funding.