Hackers Function and Attitude TEST

What are the speakers mainly discussing?

• The instructions given by the teaching assistant

• The man's chances of getting a scholarship

• The schedule of an upcoming final exam

• The man's problem and possible solutions

Why does the woman say this:

"Well... I don't know about that."

• To indicate that she cannot grant the student's request

• To express confusion about what the student wants

• To assure the student that he has time to finish the exam

• To find out whether the student knows what the rules are

What does the student say about the exam?

• It will improve his present ranking in class

• Missing it will affect the status of his scholarship

• Taking it does not require the teaching assistant's permission

• It will be rescheduled by the professor

What does the woman mean when she says this:

Well, you do understand, don't you?

• She realizes the student does not understand what she is saying

• She wishes she did not have to decide whether to let the student in

• She thinks she does not have to explain the situation further

• She does not think the student is considering her situation

According to the woman, why is the man unlikely t be allowed to take a makeup exam?

(Choose 2 answers)

• The student does not have a legitimate excuse for arriving late

• The professor may not be willing to create a new test

• The university does not permit students to retake exams

• The teaching assistant may not be able to arrange an alternate date

Why does the student go to see the professor?

• To ask for advice about her writing for a course

• To follow up on a request she made previously

• To get his opinion about a job she is interested in

• To find out what the professor wants to discuss with her

What can be inferred about the professor's opinion regarding elegant prose with fancy words?

• He thinks it is the highest form of literature

• He does not believe that many people can produce it

• He believes it is an unessential aspect of writing

• He does not think it is useful in modern writing

What is the professor's attitude toward the students majoring in literature at the university?

• He assumes they have no interest in working for the writing center

• He believes many of them are deficient in basic writing skills

• He thinks they have better writing skills than students in other majors

• He doubts they will find professional work in their particular field

Why does the professor say this:

"There's no getting around that..."

• To point out that the training session does not require much work

• To acknowledge a potential drawback of the position

• To indicate that the student will need to study harder

• To admit his apprehension about whether the job is suitable

What are two advantages the professor gives for working at the writing center?

• The financial compensation is more than adequate for the difficulty of the work

• The position provides instructors with a chance to begin building a professional network

• The experience will be viewed favorably by graduate school admissions officers

• The job allows student workers to receive the same benefits as full-time university employees