Semester I / Listening Test

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Penny's Christmas Gift: Sheldon feels compelled to buy a Christmas gift for Penny after he finds out that she bought a gift for him.

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READ the VOCABULARY + BACKGROUND
It is important to read the vocabulary and background before you watch the video. This will improve your ability to understand the video. It will also help you understand how the new vocabulary is used naturally.
WATCH the VIDEO
The first time you watch the video, just try to understand the overall situation.
ANSWER the QUESTIONS
First, try to answer all the questions from memory. Then rewatch the video and try to answer the questions that you missed.

Vocabulary

reciprocity [n] - exchanging things with others for mutual benefit
an obligation [n] - a requirement (no choice)
in return [exp] - give back because something was received
the essence of the custom [exp] - the main point of the tradition
purchase [v] - buy
commensurate value [exp] - near equal value
perceived [adj] - believed, understood
an elf sticker [n] - a sticker for writing names on a gift (with a picture of an elf on it)
build-a-bear [n] - a toy bear
terrifying [adj] - very scary
a scented candle [n] - a candle with a nice smell
a cleansing buff [n] - a type of face cleaning cream
spearmint [n] - a type of smell (or taste)
scented bath oil [n] - bath oil with a nice smell
tense [adj] - nervous, stressed
a hypothesis [n] - a theory
a conundrum [n] - a question, a problem
lay it at your feet [exp] - present an idea to you so that you can consider it
infer [v] - guess
a hypothetical relationship [exp] - an imaginary relationship
colleagues [n] - coworkers
dilemma [n] - a difficult decision or problem
over-reciprocate [v] - give back too much in return
under-reciprocate [v] - not give back enough in return
feigning digestive distress [exp] - pretending to have stomach problems
look up [exp] - research, check
a full refund [exp] - 100% of your money back
Live long and prosper. [exp] - the famous expression of the character Spock from Star Trek
Leonard Nimoy [exp] - the actor who played the character Spock in Star Trek
a napkin [n] - a cloth tissue used to wipe the face during a meal
DNA [exp] - genetic information

[n] - noun, [v] - verb, [phv] - phrasal verb, [adj] - adjective, [exp] - expression

Background

Characters: Sheldon, Howard, Raj and Penny

Christmas is coming soon
Leonard Nimoy is the name of the actor who played Spock on Star Trek.
Star Trek is Sheldon's favorite TV show, and Leonard Nimoy is his favorite actor.
Penny is a waitress at a restaurant.

WATCH the VIDEO

The first time you watch the video, just try to understand the overall situation.

ANSWER the QUESTIONS

First, try to answer all the questions from memory. Then rewatch the video and try to answer the questions that you missed.

Sheldon plans to choose a gift basket based on .............. .

1 point

the level of friendship between Penny and him

the price of the gift that Penny gives him

the size of the gift that Penny gives him

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Sheldon decides to give Penny ................ .

1 point

two baskets

a small basket

the largest basket

all of the baskets

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Sheldon plans to choose a gift basket based on ............. .

2 points

the level of friendship between Penny and him

the price of the gift that Penny gives him

the size of the gift that Penny gives him

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What is the main reason why Sheldon is upset about receiving a gift?

2 points

He believes gift-giving should be reciprocal.

He doesn't like the concept of Christmas gifts.

He thinks Penny's gift is not valuable enough.

He doesn't want to receive any gifts at all.

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Sheldon can't decide ........ for Penny.

1 point

whether to buy a basket

how many baskets to buy

how big a basket to buy

what kind of basket to buy

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What does Sheldon plan to do with the other gifts he received?

2 points

Keep them for himself.

Give them to someone else.

Return them for a refund.

Donate them to charity.

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How does Sheldon plan to determine the value of Penny's gift?

2 points

By asking Penny directly.

By researching the price online.

By comparing it to other gifts he received.

By guessing based on his own estimation.

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How does Sheldon react when he sees Leonard Nimoy's signature on the napkin?

2 points

He is disappointed.

He is overjoyed.

He is confused.

He is indifferent.

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Sheldon decides to buy ........... .

1 point

two baskets

a small basket

the largest basket

all of the baskets

Clear selection

What is Leonard Nimoy's connection to the napkin?

2 points

He signed it for Sheldon.

He used it to wipe his mouth.

He gave it to Penny as a gift.

He accidentally left it at the restaurant.

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What is the purpose of Sheldon's plan to open Penny's gift first and then excuse himself?

2 points

To avoid hurting Penny's feelings.

To determine the value of the gift.

To show his appreciation for the gift.

To make sure he reciprocates appropriately.

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At the very end Sheldon is worried that his present for Penny is ............. .

1 point

too much

not enough

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Penny gives Sheldon a napkin.............. .

1 point

that Leonard Nimoy used

with some of her DNA on it

from Sheldon's favorite restaurant

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Read the summary to the video and pick the right one

Pick the right summary of the video

4 points

In the video, the characters are exchanging Christmas gifts. Sheldon is happy with the napkin gift from Penny because he is a big fan of Leonard Nimoy. Sheldon doesn't mention anything about reciprocity or obligations. He is excited to have something with Leonard Nimoy's signature.

In the video, the characters are exchanging Christmas gifts. Sheldon explains to Penny that gift-giving is about reciprocity and that her gift has created an obligation for him. Sheldon then comes up with a plan to open her gift, determine its value, and buy a gift of similar worth to give to her. However, when Penny gives him a napkin signed by Leonard Nimoy, Sheldon is thrilled.

In the video, the characters are exchanging Christmas gifts. Sheldon receives a special napkin from Penny that has Leonard Nimoy's signature on it. Sheldon is surprised and delighted by the unique gift.

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