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Sample response 2 B. Disadvantages of traveling abroad
I like math and science. I think these subjects are 1. Miss his friends
both challenging. I think they help me feel inspired. I 2. Can’t speak French
especially like science class. I like to feel a sense of C. Advantages of staying home
achievement, so this class is good for me. I usually 1. Relaxing
have to study hard for these subjects because they 2. Save money
are interesting but difficult. D. Disadvantages of staying home
1. Boring
2. Wouldn’t meet new people
Integrated
Conclusion: I think he should travel to France because
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B
1. The students are discussing if the male student E
should go abroad for summer vacation or stay Conclusion: I think he should stay home for his summer
home. vacation because he can save money and it’s important
2. The student says that it would be a lot of fun and to spend time with your family and friends.
he would experience a new culture.
3. I think the rest of the conversation will be about G
what the student could do at home. 1. youth 2. responsibility 3. interests
4. I think the student should go to France and 4. culture 5. relax
experience French culture.
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A
Man Woman
Man Woman • Found a job? • No, I’m not sure
• I will work at a summer camp • I like having freedom
• Two choices: visit France or • Working with her dad
visit grandparents • I like having extra money • I can stay up late
• Thinks traveling might be fun
• Traveling might difficult • He could experience a new • I’m saving for tuition • Not worry about work
• Doesn’t speak French culture • I’m going to buy a new cell • Having a job is a lot of
phone responsibility
• Doesn’t have a lot of time • Thinks the man could learn
French • I have met some great people • I want to earn money
• Would miss his friends
• Might be nice to stay here • We have same interests • I want to enjoy my youth
• Staying might be boring
• Could spend time relaxing • Hurry if you want to find a
• Won’t meet new people
• Thinks man’s summer will be good job
• Could save money
better than hers
Step 3
B
The conversation is about having a summer job or not.
1. The students discuss traveling abroad because it
A. Advantages of having a summer job
would be fun and interesting. Also, he could learn
1. Can earn money
French. Staying home might be boring.
2. The students discuss staying home because it • can buy cell phone
2. Can make new friends
would be relaxing, and the student would miss his
friends if he traveled. Also, it would be difficult to • have same interests
B. Disadvantages of having a summer job
go to France because he doesn’t speak French.
1. No freedom
• have to think about work
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2. A lot of responsibility
D
C. Can’t decide
The conversation is about the students’ summer
1. Want to earn money
vacation plans.
2. Also want to enjoy youth
A. Advantages of traveling abroad
Conclusion: I would prefer not to have a summer job
1. Experience a new culture
and have my freedom.
2. Visit some museums
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