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. Which consideration determined the choice of methodology for gathering data?

People might not have given their reasons much thought beforehand.
People might purposefully withhold information about their motivation.
People might not have been willing to address overly personal questions.

2. What aspect of college decision-making does Michael criticize?

The overemphasis on standardized test scores in admissions.
The prioritisation of college prestige over individual needs.
The increasing cost of higher education.

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 do not understand how they could succeed in their chosen field.
Students who have not considered their real motivation for going to college.

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

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

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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