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Sample response 2 Conclusion: I think he should join a club because
I prefer to travel by train or boat. I like traveling by studying is not the only important thing.
train or boat because it is inexpensive. It is easier
because I don’t have to make the effort to go out to E
the airport. I like to travel by train or boat because I Conclusion: I think he should take a full course load
despise flying. In addition, I like to enjoy the scenery because university is for studying and he should be
that is located near the train route. Traveling by train a serious student to prepare for his future.
or boat is my favorite way to travel because it requires
the least effort. G
1. audition 2. course load 3. extra-curricular
Integrated 4. degree 5. On the other hand
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B Step 1
1. The students are discussing which classes to
take next semester. Man Woman
2. The student can’t decide if he should take a full • Auditions for the school play • I want to but I don’t know if I
course load or not. • You should audition have time
3. The student should take a full course load so that • It would be fun • I have to study for final exams
he finishes sooner. • It would be good experience • Final exams are coming and I
want good grades
• If you join the play you won’t
have time to spend with your • If I don’t do well my parents
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A • But they also like to watch me
act
Man Woman • I don’t know what to do
• Choosing courses • That would be fun
• Can’t decide if he should • What kind of club would you Step 3
take a full course load join?
The conversation is about joining the school play.
• Maybe join extra-curricular • If more courses, could finish
activity degree faster A. Wants to join the play because
• A sports club or drama club • Money is not so important 1. Fun
• And could start working • If join a club then can have 2. Good experience
sooner different experiences and
meet lots of new people 3. Parents enjoy watching
• And could earn money
B. Thinks she should study because
• This is a difficult decision
1. Get good grades
2. Don’t disappoint parents
B 3. Can spend time with friends
1. The students discuss finishing his degree faster and Conclusion: I would prefer to join the school play
being able to start work and begin earning money. because it would be more fun.
2. The students discuss having different experiences
and meeting new people. Page 129
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The conversation is about joining the school play.
D The female student wants to appear in the play
The conversation is about how many classes the man because it would be fun and a good experience. Also,
should take. her parents enjoy watching her in plays. However, she
A. Take fewer classes and do extra-curricular activity thinks she should study because she wants to get
1. Join a sports club good grades and she doesn’t want to disappoint her
2. Join the drama club. parents. She would also have more time to spend with
B. Take many courses friends.
1. finish degree faster
I would prefer to join the school play because it would
2. start working and earning money
be more fun and a great experience.
C. Join a club and have more fun
1. Have interesting experiences I would prefer to study for final exams because it’s
2. Meet new people important to get good grades on exams.

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