Engineering Subterranean Transport Tunnels: PTE Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers practice questions

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Updated Oct 2026

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Earth Pressure Balance Tunnelling

Speaker: Australian English

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0:00 / 1:30

According to the speaker, which of the following are true regarding earth pressure balance tunnelling?

AChemical agents are added primarily to prevent the surrounding water table from rising.
BThe cutter head automatically adjusts its rotation speed when encountering stiff clay.
CExcavated soil is utilised to provide structural support at the cutting face.
DSurface subsidence is minimised by balancing the extraction rate with forward movement.
ESlurry additives are removed from the machine before soil enters the screw conveyor.

Immersed Tube Tunnel Construction

Speaker: Indian English

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Which of the following statements about immersed tube tunnels are supported by the lecture?

ANatural water pressure helps to strengthen the connection between adjacent tunnel units.
BWater is introduced into internal tanks to submerge the floating sections.
CDredging operations are completed only after all segments have been towed into position.
DSteel bulkheads remain permanently in place to divide the completed tunnel into compartments.
ETemporary seals are placed at the ends of segments to maintain buoyancy during transport.
FConcrete segments are fabricated directly within the underwater trench.

Earth Pressure Balance Tunnelling

Immersed Tube Tunnel Construction

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