Task 1.
Talk about a special job you have had in the past or would like to have in the future.
Task 2.
Some people believe that primary schools should no longer teach children how to write by hand, and instead should spend time teaching them how to type on a computer. Other people believe that it is still important for schools to teach children to have good handwriting. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.
Task 3.
Reading Time: 50 seconds
Create Student Committee to Decide Funding for Student Organizations
I think students should be in charge of deciding which student organizations (for example, the jazz band or the hiking club) receive money from the university. Students should also be in charge of how much money each organization receives. A special committee made up of students could be created to make these decisions. Currently, these funding decisions are made by university administrators, but a student committee would know better than the administrators which organizations are most important to students and most deserving of the university's financial support. I’m sure a lot of students would be interested in serving on the committee, and those who do serve will gain valuable leadership experience.
Q: The man expresses his opinion of the letter writer's proposal. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
Task 4.
Reading Time: 50 seconds
Scope Creep
Businesses that perform services or carry out projects for clients generally come to an agreement with their clients about the extent or scope of a project before beginning the project. However, as a project progresses, clients may ask for more than the business originally expected to provide, and the scope of the project may grow larger than intended This phenomenon is known as scope creep, and it can cause conflict between businesses and their clients. Scope creep is especially common when the terms or conditions of the initial agreement are not clearly defined, and a client may expect more than the business had planned to provide.
Q: Explain how the example in the lecture illustrates the concept of scope creep.
Task 5
Briefly summarize the problem the speaker are discussing. Then state which solution you would recommend. Explain the reasons for your recommendation.
Task 6.
Using the examples of wild turkeys and beetles, explain two benefits of forest fires for animals.