Latihan TOEFL Listening 20: Lab Safety Certification

1. What is the student's main concern in this conversation?

1. He was rejected from the research position entirely
2. He needs to change his research topic
3. He missed a scheduled exam
4. His lab safety certification has expired before he can begin his research position

2. According to the staff member, how long is the general lab safety certification valid?

1. It never expires
2. Five years
3. One month
4. Twelve months

3. According to the staff member, how does the renewal training compare to the initial certification?

1. It is exactly the same length as the initial training
2. It requires no time at all
3. It is about half the length and offered online
4. It is twice as long and only offered in person

4. It can be inferred that different research labs

1. All use identical safety procedures with no variation
2. Do not require any additional training beyond the general certification
3. May use different hazardous materials, requiring lab-specific safety sessions
4. Are exempt from all safety requirements

5. Why does the staff member mention that the supervisor is responsible for scheduling the in-person session?

1. To explain that the student cannot start the position under any circumstances
2. To describe an unrelated administrative policy
3. To assign blame for the expired certification
4. To clarify who the student should follow up with regarding this requirement

6. The phrase 'on her radar' as used in the conversation is closest in meaning to

1. A formal legal document
2. A type of safety equipment
3. A technical scanning device used in laboratories
4. Something someone is aware of and paying attention to

7. What does the staff member offer to do to help the student?

1. Send a reminder email to the supervisor
2. Cancel the certification requirement entirely
3. Personally conduct the lab-specific training
4. Extend the student's start date by a year

8. It can be inferred that before this conversation, the student was unaware that

1. He needed a research position at all
2. His supervisor's name
3. His safety certification had an expiration date
4. The chemistry lab existed

9. According to the staff member, when can the student complete the online renewal training?

1. Only after his first day in the lab
2. Only on a specific date in person
3. Anytime before his first day in the lab
4. It cannot be completed online at all

10. Why does the student ask whether he should contact his supervisor himself?

1. To ask about changing his research topic
2. To request a delay in starting his position
3. To determine the best way to ensure the in-person session gets scheduled in time
4. To request a different supervisor entirely