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TOEFL Listening Class Unit 2 Passage 26
First of all, you need to know what is TOEFL listening Pattern.
Second, in the course of listening, just pay attention on what you know, if you missed something, just let it go . don't try to figure out what you missed .
Finally, after finishing the passage, don't go answers immediately. use about 5 seconds to review the passage specially last two sentence. then go answers one by one. don't saty in one question for a long time.
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1. Why is the speaker talking about the wolf and the
octopus?
To explain how to react when encountering one
of them
To clarify misconceptions about them
To promote greater protection of both species
To compare their strategies for avoiding danger
2. How has the giant octopus gotten its bad reputation?
It has attacked ships.
It has no natural predators.
It has injured divers who have entered its territory.
It has been the subject of frightening stories.
3. What does the speaker imply about crabs?
They are eaten by the giant octopus.
There are twice as many of them as there are of
the giant octopus.
They have a reputation similar to that of the wolf
and the giant octopus.
They might attack a giant octopus.
4. What does the lack of a skeletal structure allow the
giant octopus to do?
Swim exceptionally fast
Attach itself to the bottom of a ship
Fit through very small openings
Eat animals much larger than itself
5. According to some scientists, how does the black ink
help the giant octopus to escape its predators?
It poisons predators.
It creates a repulsive smell.
It changes the giant octopus' skin color to match
its surroundings.
It causes confusion by creating a false image.
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