Listening Task 2.1. Choosing a college — uzdevums. Eksāmens angļu valodā, Angļu valoda II (Augstākais līmenis).

The first part of the Listening Task 2

You will hear an 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. According to Michael, what idea underlies the jobs-to-be-done framework?

People buy products for their brand and price.
Quality of a product is more important than product design.
Anticipated outcomes determine the choice of a product.

2. What does Michael imply about the students who are in the "help me get into my best school" job?

They are motivated by the desire for recognition or status associated with attending a prestigious institution.
They are unsure about their academic goals and are looking for direction.
They are primarily focused on academic success rather than personal growth.

3. How does Michael's explanation of the college selection process challenge traditional views on higher education?

It supports the idea that students should attend college only if they can afford to do so without taking on debt.
It advocates for a more uniform approach to higher education that all students should follow.
It suggests that students should focus less on the prestige of a school and more on practical outcomes.

4. What does Michael suggest might happen if a student chooses college without understanding their motivations?

They may be more likely to drop out when adversity arises.
They are likely to feel overwhelmed by academic pressures.
They may struggle to find a suitable career after graduation.

Atsauce:

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

8. Listening Task 2.1. Choosing a college

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