2026年2月托福机经套卷(第2套)Listen to an Academic Talk4 道题

Listen to an Academic Talk

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What is the talk mainly about?

AWhat confirmation bias is and ways to reduce its effect

BWhat makes certain individuals more vulnerable to confirmation bias than others

CHow scientists discovered the phenomenon of confirmation bias

DHow everyday decision making differs from scientific decision making

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正确答案：A

What does the speaker say about the viewpoint expressed in the article his brother sent him?

AIts author has a strong preference for cats over dogs.

BIt presents a balanced viewpoint.

CIts viewpoint is an example of confirmation bias.

DIts author has a slight preference for dogs over cats.

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正确答案：B

What does the speaker mean when he says that the human brain is lazy?

AThe human brain needs to take frequent rests.

BThe human brain tends to forget new information very quickly.

CThe human brain tends to focus only on information that fits existing beliefs.

DThe human brain gets easily bored from lack of new stimuli.

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正确答案：C

What does the speaker point out about scientists?

AThey have done a lot of research on what causes confirmation bias.

BThey experience confirmation bias while conducting research.

CThey believe it is possible to completely overcome conformation bias.

DThey are better at making unbiased decisions than other people are.

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正确答案：B