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?

Quality of a product is more important than product design.
People buy products for their brand and price.
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. Which is true about the third job colleges do?

They offer students a safe space for self-discovery and exploration.
They help students progress towards their career goals.
They act as a haven for students unhappy with other aspects of life.

4. When describing the last job colleges do, Michael is:

highlighting students’ lack of challenge in their current situation.
emphasising the lack of challenge in some college programmes.
addressing the challenges students face in their studies.

Atsauce:

https://www.visc.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens par vispārējās vidējās izglītības apguvi angļu valoda (augstākais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2024

8. Listening Task 2.1. Choosing a college

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