iBT TOEFL Listening

Chapter 4: Categorizing Information & Multiple Choices (2)

11: Work Study Program

*** Categorizing Information .

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Part 1: (1)
(1) Hi, Chris. How can I help you?

Hi, Jen, I'm interested in the work study program for next term. I am a senior student. Can
you tell me some of the advantages of the program?
Note-Taking
* Work study program next term senior - advantages
Key Words & Expressions
* term: semester
* senior: a final-year student

(2) Well, you get paid a salary so you won't incur more student debt. You gain valuable
practical experience through working with professionals who can serve as role models. It is
a good way to learn what your strengths and weaknesses are. It also looks good on a
resume if you have actual work experience.
Note-Taking
* Salary no more debt practical experience with pro strengths and weaknesses
good on a resume
Key Words & Expressions
* incur: to become liable for (debts, etc)
* resume: a curriculum vitae
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(3) Can I pick which company I want to work at?

There is a place on the application for you to list three companies that you are interested in,
but there are absolutely no guarantees you will be placed with them.
Note-Taking

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* List three companies no guarantee you will be placed

Key Words & Expressions
* absolutely: completely
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(4) What are the chances of getting one of my choices? // About 40-50%. // How much
will I be paid? // The employer must pay you the rate he would pay a regular employee with
the same education and experience as you. The salaries vary quite widely.
Note-Taking
* My choices - 40-50 % / how much the rate of a regular employee - vary
Key Words & Expressions
* vary: to change, or be of different kinds, especially according to different circumstances

Part 2: (2)
(5) What if I dont like it there? // Two weeks after the placement, our work study
coordinator will visit you and your supervisor to evaluate the situation. If either of you are
unhappy at that time, the issues will try to be resolved together. If they cannot be resolved,
it is likely we would try to find another placement for you.
Note-Taking
* 2 weeks after the placement coordinator evaluate / unhappy resolve/if not- another
placement
Key Words & Expressions
* Evaluate: to form an idea or judgement about the worth of something
Resolve: settle
Placement: the finding of a job or home for someone.
Note-taking:
!!! What if ~? What should I do if~? .

(6) How am I evaluated? // The supervisor assigned to you does three evaluations. We
provide him with the forms. The first evaluation is done after two weeks, the second after
six weeks, and the final one at the end of the placement.
Note-Taking
* Three evaluations 1st after 2 weeks- 2nd 6 weeks final at the end
Key Words & Expressions
* assign: to appoint someone to a position or task

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(7) How long is the placement? // It is one full termusually about four months. // Can I
choose my own hours? // Absolutely not. You must keep the same hours as regular
employees. It is very important you be on time and behave as any other paid employee.
Note-Taking
* One full term 4 m / the same hours as employees
Key Words & Expressions
* on time: not late
* behave: to act or conduct oneself in a suitable, polite or orderly way

(8) How many students are hired full time from their work study placement? // That varies
with the economy, the specialty of the student and other factors. Generally though, over
70% of our placements result in full time jobs after graduation.
Note-Taking
* How many - vary with economy, specialty, other factors / generally- over 70
Key Words & Expressions
* placement: the act of process of placing or positioning
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Part 3:
Now get ready to answer the questions. You may use your notes to help you answer.
1. Click in the correct box for each statement.
True False
You don't have to worry about your student loan increasing. v
You can improve on your weaknesses. V
You can be a role model in the new profession. v
You can figure out how capable you are. v
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(1) Well, you get paid a salary so you won't incur more student debt.
(2) It is a good way to learn what your strengths and weaknesses are.
(3) You gain valuable practical experience through working with professionals who can
serve as role models.
(4) What are the chances of getting one of my choices? // About 40-50%.

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2. Which of the following is correct? (Click on 2 answers)

(A) The student might work for 4 months if he works for one full term.
(B) The chance that the students can get the job he applies for is less than 40%.
(C) There will be 4 evaluations on the student's performance
(D) The student cannot choose his own working hours.
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(1) How long is the placement? // It is one full termusually about four months.
(2) Can I choose my own hours? // Absolutely not. You must keep the same hours as
regular employees. It is very important you be on time and behave as any other paid
employee.

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