Listening test.

What is the main point of the discussion?

• Job prospects for students pursuing their degree

• Grades from a recent assignment

• The advantages and disadvantages of going to college

• The quality of teaching in their degree

Why is the woman worried?

• She feels that she is not learning anything useful.

• She has been receiving bad grades.

• She is not enjoying her career.

• She is finding the career very difficult.

What does a man appreciate most about studying at university?

• Studying a topic in depth

• Getting involved in discussions

• Meeting people with diverse interests

• Teaching others what he has learned

The man says that employers will appreciate the ____ of the woman.

• transferable skills

• ability to train others

• enthusiasm

• knowledge of history

What is implied about Professor Jacques?

• She has never worked outside of the university.

• She is a good person to ask about careers.

• She is more accessible than the other professors.

• She teaches both the history course and the business course.

Why is Amy considering changing her major?

• She has bad grades in history.

• She believes that history won't lead to a good job.

• She doesn't like the professors in her course.

• She wants to learn about something more exciting.

What subject does Amy mention as a possible change of major?

• Business or management.

• Psychology.

• Political Science.

• Sociology.

How does Jim feel about studying history?

• He finds it boring and insignificant.

• He finds it fascinating and enjoys learning about it.

• He thinks it's a waste of time.

• He is indifferent to it.

What is Jim's opinion about university?

• It should focus solely on making students employable.

• It is a time to explore passions and engage in intellectual debates.

• It is a waste of time and money.

• It is only for acquiring practical skills for work.

What is the main topic of the conversation between Amy and Jim?

• Whether Amy should stay in her history course or switch to another major.

• The benefits of a business degree over a history degree.

• How Jim plans to become a teacher.

• The importance of university professors in shaping students' careers.