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, Jason, what’s wrong?
Student 2(male): Oh, hi, Carrie. I just got my report card for this semester. It isn’t exactly as good as I thought it would be. And I really studied hard this semester!
Student 1: Let me see. Oh!...They’re not so bad. I would be happy to have your grades in those classes. Are your grades good enough to keep financial aid?
Student 2: I hope so, but it’ll be really close. I think they’re border-line. What should I do? I always made perfect grades in high school. I thought my first semester of college would be the same.
Student 1: If I were you, I don’t think I’d take such hard classes my first year. If you’re most worried about your grades and keeping financial aid, take easier classes.
Student 2: I could take easier classes, but I want to challenge myself.
Student 1: Well, don’t challenge yourself right out of college! Maybe you could take fewer classes. That would give you more time to concentrate on the tougher classes.
Student 2: I could do that, I guess, but then I’d be in school longer than I’d hoped, and my financial aid only covers 4 years of school.
Student 1: You know, I had a friend in the same situation. She took a semester off to clear her head. When she came back, she was refreshed and ready to tackle anything. She also had a little extra money saved up from working.
Student 2: Hmm, I don’t know if I’d like that. Seems kinda drastic.
Narrator: Now get ready to answer the question.
Narrator: The students are discussing the man’s problem. Describe his problem and then decide what you think is best for him. Give reasons to support your decision.
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