Listening Task 2.2. Choosing a college — uzdevums. Eksāmens angļu valodā, Angļu valoda II (Augstākais līmenis).

The second part of the Listening Task 2
You will hearan interview with an author (Michael) who published a book on choosing a college. For each question (1-4), choose one correct answer based on what you hear in the interview.
You can stop listening at any time or listen again several times.

Choosing a college

1. Why does Michael claim that directly asking people why they chose college is ineffective?

Because people often don't fully understand their own motivations.
Because students are hesitant to reveal their true financial concerns.
Because most students are unaware of alternative education options.

2. What is Michael’s attitude to the way people choose colleges in America?

He believes it is ineffective unless the chosen college provides high quality education.
He is unsure that everyone should receive a college education for a successful career.
He is critical of people prioritising their college status over their purpose of attending it.

3. According to Michael, who is more likely to drop out of college?

Students who realise they will not be able to pay off their college fees quickly.
Students who have not considered their real motivation for going to college.
Students who do not understand how they could succeed in their chosen field.

4. What does Michael say about the impact of external expectations on students’ college choices?

They help students discover career paths they may not have considered.
They often lead students to enroll in college without a clear purpose.
They encourage students to work harder to meet high academic standards.

Atsauce:

https://www.visc.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens par vispārējās vidējās izglītības apguvi angļu valoda (augstākais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2023

9. Listening Task 2.2. Choosing a college

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