You will now read a short passage and listen to a conversation on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, give yourself 30 seconds to prepare your response. Then record yourself speaking for 60 seconds.
Listen to Track 192.
You have 45 seconds to read the passage. Begin reading now.
Reading Time: 45 seconds
Currently, students are permitted to enroll in a maximum of 16 class hours per semester. Most classes are allotted 3 or 4 class hours, so students typically enroll in 4 or 5 classes during one semester. Some science classes are allotted 5 class hours, however, so a student taking these classes would be able to enroll in a maximum of only 3 classes. In order to better accommodate science majors, it is proposed that the university allow students to enroll in a maximum of 20 class hours per semester.
Listen to Track 193.
The man expresses his opinion about the university’s proposal. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Response Time: 60 seconds