Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Integrated Speaking

Test Questions 3 and 4

Question 3

Practice 1

Reading and Conversation

Now listen to a related conversation. Take notes on the woman’s opinion.

M: What do you think about that announcement from the English Department? Do you think it’s fair to force students to take those pre-graduate classes?

W: I actually agree with the policy.

M: You do?

W: Yeah. Most of the honors students I know plan to attend graduate school anyway. Why not take these pre-graduate classes? I bet they’ll be helpful.

M: But are they really necessary?

W: I think so. They sound like a great way to prepare students to excel in graduate school. Many students I know are worried about it. They heard it’s hard because students entering into graduate school usually don’t know what to expect.

M: I see your point.

W: And many never finish because they weren’t prepared for graduate work.

M: Yeah, it’ll be good for these students to start preparing for graduate school now.

W: Exactly. Besides, I think these classes will look really good on a graduate school application. Those people I know who have taken pre-graduate classes almost always get accepted into graduate school.

M: Wow, that’s great. Especially considering how competitive our English graduate program is.