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(male): Wow, I always get fired up and excited when I hear one of those political speeches by Senator Bill.
Student 2(female): Well, if you enjoy them so much, then why don’t you go work on his campaign? I think they’re looking for people to help.
Student 1: I really want to, but I already have a job, and lots of classes. I don’t think I’d be able to juggle two jobs, going to class, and studying.
Student 2: Why don’t you quit your job and go work for the senator if you believe in him so much?
Student 1: Well, I’ve been working at the bookstore for so long now. It’d feel like I was abandoning my boss. I really don’t make so much there, but after graduation, that reference will look really good on my résumé.
Student 2: Don’t you think a recommendation from a political candidate would be even better for a résumé then a local bookstore owner’s?
Student 1: Yeah, it would, but working at the bookstore is also a good job to have while I’m in school. It’s usually pretty slow around there, so I can catch up on my homework while I’m at work. I think working on a campaign would be rather time consuming.
Student 2: Well, I don’t think that would be a problem for you. It’s like you love to stay busy. Whenever I come get you to go to a party or to go out, you’re always working or studying. I think you enjoy being so busy.
Narrator: Now get ready to answer the question.
Narrator: The woman tries to persuade the man to do something. Say what she tries to persuade him to do . Then state which of the solutions you prefer and why.
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