Directions: For this task, you will listen to a dialogue. You will hear a question about it. You will then have 20 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Narrator: Listen to a conversation between two students.
Student 1(female): Hey, Ryan, are you going to be Dennis’s roommate again next semester?
Student 2(male): Actually, Tara, I’m not so sure. I might not be back at school next semester. I’m having some money issues and might take a semester or two off and move back home.
Student 1: But, what happened to your scholarship? I thought it covered your tuition and housing?
Student 2: Well, it does, but I let my grades slip and now they are just below what I need to keep my scholarship. I don’t think I studied hard enough this semester.
Student 1: Wow. I’m sorry. School just won’t be the same without you. Isn’t there something you can do? Maybe you could apply for a loan?
Student 2: I thought about that. I could take out a student loan to pay for tuition and all, but that is so much money that I have to repay. I’m not sure if I want to have that responsibility. Some people are still paying off student loans even 20 year s after they graduate!
Student 1: Well, I suppose you could get a few jobs over the summer and save up some money. Right?
Student 2: I guess so, but it still might not be enough. I might have to work for a full year to save up enough to pay for tuition and housing at the university. I don’t know what to do, but I know I want to finish my degree.
Narrator: Now get ready to answer the question.
Narrator: The students are discussing the man’s problem. What do you think the man should do? Give reasons to support your choice.
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