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1. Listening

Choosing a Student Club

a. Listen to a conversation between Emma and Tom and complete the sentences below.

1. Rowing Club is than Ballroom Dance Club.

2. Rowing Club is than Ballroom Dance Club.
3. Rowing Club is than Ballroom Dance Club.
4. Rowing Club is than Ballroom Dance Club.

5. Ballroom Dance Club is than Rowing Club.
6. Ballroom Dance Club is than Rowing Club.

b. Listen to another conversation between Emma and Tom about the characteristics of
different student clubs on campus. Tick ( ) the correct student club for each description
below.

The Rowing The Ballroom The Debate
Description
Club Dance Club Club
1. The most rewarding
2. The most valuable

3. The most flexible
4. The most exciting
5. The most challenging

c. Listen again and answer the following multiple choice questions.
1. What is the conversation mainly about?
a. Finding a part-time job
b. Choosing a club to join on campus
c. Talking about their favorite hobbies
d. How to prepare for a rowing competition
e. Deciding which classes to take in the next semester

2. Why does Emma think the Rowing Club is very collaborative?
a. It has the easiest schedule.
b. You practice once a week with a coach.
c. You work as a team and support each other.
d. You compete alone and focus on winning the contests.
e. It doesn’t require much communication between members.

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