Directions: In this question, you will read a short announcement and then listen to a dialogue on the same topic. You will then answer a question about them. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Narrator: The Board of Trustees has selected a new university president. Read the announcement about the selection. You will have 45 seconds to read the announcement. Begin reading now.
New President Selected by Board
The Board is pleased to announce the selection of the 23rd president of State University. Matt Tallent has been a part of the State community for years as a business owner and contributor to the university. He will succeed Tom Mac Master who is stepping down as president this year. Tallent has recently given over his CEO title of his chain of Kwik Foodz restaurants to his son.The board cited Tallent’s experience as the head of a multi-million dollar corporation as well as his experience with running several charities as the primary reason for selecting him as president.
Narrator: Listen to two students as they discuss the announcement.
Student 1(female): Who is this guy and why is he our new president at the university?
Student 2(male): You haven’t heard of Matt Tallent before? He’s kinda like a local celebrity.
Student 1: No, I’ve never heard of him. But, I did hear that he never even graduated from college. Why would the board select a president to run a university who has never even graduated?
Student 2: Do you know that his chain of restaurants started out only 40 years ago in the local mall? He’s built it up to a nation-wide chain that has earned millions of dollars. He also runs several very huge charities.
Student 1: But what does he know about universities? What does all that have to do with running a university?
Student 2: Well, you know, universities are becoming more and more like businesses. Maybe he can help our school earn more money for more improvements. Also, if he can run so many successful charities, maybe he can get people to donate money to our university for scholarships.
Student 1: He does seem to be rather business-savvy. Maybe it will be good for our university.
Narrator: Now get ready to answer the question.
Narrator: The man expresses his opinion of a recent decision made by the university. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
Narrator: The Board of Trustees has selected a new university president. Read the announcement about the selection. You will have 45 seconds to read the announcement. Begin reading now.
New President Selected by Board
The Board is pleased to announce the selection of the 23rd president of State University. Matt Tallent has been a part of the State community for years as a business owner and contributor to the university. He will succeed Tom Mac Master who is stepping down as president this year. Tallent has recently given over his CEO title of his chain of Kwik Foodz restaurants to his son.The board cited Tallent’s experience as the head of a multi-million dollar corporation as well as his experience with running several charities as the primary reason for selecting him as president.
Narrator: Listen to two students as they discuss the announcement.
Student 1(female): Who is this guy and why is he our new president at the university?
Student 2(male): You haven’t heard of Matt Tallent before? He’s kinda like a local celebrity.
Student 1: No, I’ve never heard of him. But, I did hear that he never even graduated from college. Why would the board select a president to run a university who has never even graduated?
Student 2: Do you know that his chain of restaurants started out only 40 years ago in the local mall? He’s built it up to a nation-wide chain that has earned millions of dollars. He also runs several very huge charities.
Student 1: But what does he know about universities? What does all that have to do with running a university?
Student 2: Well, you know, universities are becoming more and more like businesses. Maybe he can help our school earn more money for more improvements. Also, if he can run so many successful charities, maybe he can get people to donate money to our university for scholarships.
Student 1: He does seem to be rather business-savvy. Maybe it will be good for our university.
Narrator: Now get ready to answer the question.
Narrator: The man expresses his opinion of a recent decision made by the university. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
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