Reading time: 45 seconds
Evening Computer classes May Be Added
The computer department is considering offering evening classes in the fall. The proposal to add the classes is a response to student complaints that daytime computer classes have become increasingly overcrowded and there are no longer enough computers available. The department has decided that despite some added expense, the most cost-effective way of addressing this problem is by adding computer classes in the evening. It is hoped that this change will decrease the number of students enrolled in day classes and thus guarantee individual access to computers for all students in computer classes.
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Now listen to the passage. On a piece of paper, take notes on the main points of the listening passage.
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(Narrator)
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Now listen to two students discussing the article.
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(Male student)
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I just don’t think this will work.
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(Female student)
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Why not?
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(Male student)
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Because it’s not gonna solve the problem. Students are busy at night… I mean, we have jobs, families, clubs, social events. Most of us already have something to do every single night of the week.
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(Female student)
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I see your point. I sure couldn’t fit anything into my schedule during the week… I’ve got swimming practice most nights.
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(Male student)
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Right. And as far as expense goes, I think they’re going about it the wrong way. I mean, it costs money to hire more teachers and keep the academic building open later. Which is a lot more expensive than just simply buying more computers.
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(Female student)
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More computers?
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(Male student)
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That’s right. Computer prices have come way down the past few years, so the department won’t have to spend as much now as they did in the past. Besides, the computer department classrooms, you know, the rooms themselves, they’re actually very big… there’s plenty of space to add more computers.
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(Narrator)
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The man expresses his opinion about the proposal described in the article. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state his opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
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Main idea of the listening passage:
Major points in the listening passage:
The man expresses his opinion about the proposal described in the article. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state his opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
Preparation time: 30 seconds
Speaking time: 1 minute