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Step 3 B. He thinks this because
Sample response 1 1. he can’t see his professors during office hours
I like doing homework. I think homework is a great because he always has class.
way for me to learn. Homework makes me think 2. many other students have the same problem
about the lessons I heard in school and forces me he does.
to remember them. I would rather be out playing with C. He needs to get help with some of his classes
my friends, but I know doing my homework is good during the new office hours.
for me. In addition, homework is often interesting. Conclusion: He is very happy with the announcement.
Homework is important because it helps me to learn.
F
Sample response 2 1. demand 2. respond 3. conflicts
I hate to do my homework. I think homework is boring. 4. dedicated 5. advance
Homework makes me miss a lot of fun activities like
playing with my friends. I would rather be out playing Page 108
with my friends, but my parents make me do my Step 2
homework. In addition, homework prevents me from
watching TV. Homework is the worst part of my day Man Woman
because it keeps me from doing the things I enjoy. • Wants to form a study group • Thinks it’s a great idea, so
in his sociology class wants to discuss class work
• Wonders where they can meet • Suggest the library because
Integrated • Thinks the news is wonderful they have dedicated rooms
to group study
• His literature group meets in
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discussions
B • Problem there is it gets noisy • Might bother others
1. The Health Sciences Department will increase • Suggests they reserve a room
before class
professors’ office hours.
2. Students should ask their professors to tell them
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3. I think the conversation will be about the Step 4
announcement to change professors’ office hours.
The conversation is about the library’s plan to dedicate
rooms to group study.
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A. The man’s opinion of this is it’s wonderful.
B
B. He thinks this because his study group usually
Man Woman meets in the cafeteria but it is too noisy.
C. You can’t have discussions in quiet places
• Professors are increasing • Wants to know if change will
office hours affect whole campus because you might bother others.
• It is only for the Health • Change doesn’t help her
Sciences Department because she is a business Step 5
major
• Thinks announcement is great
He thinks dedicating rooms in the library to study
• Professor’s hours conflict
with schedule groups is a wonderful idea. Right now his study group
• Always has classes during meets at the cafeteria. But he doesn’t like it because
them it gets too noisy. That’s why he likes the idea. The
• Lots of students are having woman adds that you can’t do group study in quiet
the same problem
places. This is because you might bother others.
• Has to ask professors for
their new hours after class.
• Needs help with a few classes
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1. timetable 2. rather 3. comprehend
D 4. success 5. unexpected 6. inform
The conversation is about the increase in office hours
for professors in the Health Sciences Department.
A. The man thinks the decision is great.

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