Trekking in India (Listening Comprehension questions

1. What is the main theme of the episode of 22.33 described in the audio?

• 1. A. Moving to a foreign country

• 1. B. Learning a new language

• 1. C. Experiencing a different culture and lifestyle

• 1. D. All of the above

1. Who is the person that the episode of 22.33 is focused on?

• 1. A. Chris Wurst

• 1. B. Kylie Adams

• 1. C. Mount Rainier

• 1. D. Western Ghats

1. What was Kylie Adams studying as a Fulbright Narrow Research Fellow?

• 1. A. The culture of India

• 1. B. Community-based rehabilitation for treating people with disabilities in rural communities

• 1. C. The impact of moving to a foreign country

• 1. D. The hiking and trekking culture of India

1. Where did Kylie Adams live in India?

• 1. A. Chennai

• 1. B. Northeast bordering Tibet and Myanmar

• 1. C. Western Ghats

• 1. D. All of the above

1. What was one of Kylie’s concerns about moving to India?

• 1. A. She wouldn’t have her mountain in her backyard

• 1. B. She wouldn’t be able to speak the language

• 1. C. She wouldn’t find her kind of people

• 1. D. She wouldn’t be able to continue her studies

1. How did Kylie continue her interest in hiking and trekking in India?

• 1. A. By joining a local gym

• 1. B. By joining the Chennai Trekking Club

• 1. C. By exploring on her own

• 1. D. By teaching others about hiking and trekking

1. What was unique about the women’s trekking group that Kylie joined?

• 1. A. It was for experienced trekkers only

• 1. B. It was for all women, mostly for women who hadn’t done a lot of trekking before

• 1. C. It was for women who were interested in studying community-based rehabilitation

• 1. D. It was for women who were new to India

1. How did Kylie feel when she first joined the trekking group?

• 1. A. She felt out of place because she was wearing hiking boots and pants while others were wearing saris and slippers.

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• 1. B. She felt like she had found her people in India and had a sense of community.

• 1. C. She felt overwhelmed by the number of people in the group.

• D.She felt excited about sleeping under tarps during monsoon season

What is one example of a cultural difference Kylie noticed during her treks?

• A. Some women wore saris and slippers (sandals) for hiking, while she had brought hiking boots and pants.

• B. Some women preferred to hike alone, while others preferred to hike in groups.

• C. Some women were not interested in hiking, while she loved it.

• D. Some women preferred to hike at night, while others preferred to hike during the day.

What does the text suggest about how Kylie’s experiences in India affected her life?

• A. Her experiences led to a lifetime of service and influenced her calling.

• B. Her experiences made her want to move back to Washington State.

• C. Her experiences made her want to start her own trekking club.

• D. Her experiences made her want to change her field of study.