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 196.
You have 50 seconds to read the passage. Begin reading now.
Reading Time: 50 seconds
We typically produce a comedic play during the spring term, but this year, we are instead considering a drama: Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Since budgets have been reduced, we need to spend our funds wisely. Last fall, we produced another drama, Romeo & Juliet, and we would be able to reuse all of the costumes and most of the sets. In addition, this term, we have a visiting literature professor, Dr. Ludgate, who is an authority on Shakespeare and who would be able to advise us on how to develop the best possible production of this material.
Listen to Track 197.
The woman expresses her opinion about the proposed change of the play. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Response Time: 60 seconds