Part 2 You will hear five conversations. Listen to the conversations and answer the questions. Choose the correct answer. You will hear each conversation twice. Conversation 1 You hear two students talking about a project for their professor, Dr. James. How did you get on in the library yesterday, Janice? Actually, it was great. I met a student who's doing our course, but in the year above us, and he shared some useful information with me. Really? That was lucky. Did you already know him then? No, but he could see that I was looking a bit confused in the biology section, and we just got chatting. Typical you. can start a friendship with anyone at any time. So, what did you get from the library? I printed off some interesting graphs about genetics that are exactly what we were talking about the other day. Look, so they should help us complete the final part of our project. I'm happy to hear that. We've only got three more days until the deadline and you know how Dr. James is. Tell me about it. Last time I handed in something late he gave me 0 marks for it and he hadn't even looked at it. He needs to be a bit more flexible. That's never going to happen, but to be fair, he does give good lectures. Yes, I can't argue with that. Conversation 1. You hear two students talking about a project for their professor, Dr James. How did you get on in the library yesterday, Janice? Actually, it was great. I met a student who's doing our course but in the year above us, and he shared some useful information with me. Really? That was lucky. Did you already know him then? No, but he could see that I was looking a bit confused in the biology section, and we just got chatting. Typical of you. can start a friendship with anyone at any time. So, what did you get from the library? I printed off some interesting graphs about genetics that are exactly what we were talking about the other day. Look, so they should help us complete the final part of our project. I'm happy to hear that. We've only got three more days until the deadline and you know how Dr. James is. Tell me about it. Last time I handed in something late, he gave me 0 marks for it and he hadn't even looked at it. He needs to be a bit more flexible. That's never going to happen, but to be fair, he does give good lectures. Yes, I can't argue with it. Conversation 2. You will hear part of a meeting between a student called Mandy and her tutor. Hi Mandy, sorry about the delay. I was on the phone. Now you know why I asked to see you this morning, don't you? I guess it's to talk about my assignment, but I'm actually doing okay with it, so I don't think I need any help at the moment. The thing is that the topics of the project have been changed slightly, and your assignment doesn't quite fit the requirements. Oh no, but I've already done quite a lot of research for it. Don't panic. It's not a big change. So the main part of your assignment is still appropriate, but you do need to include some information about how social behaviour has changed in the last 20 years. So it's just a case of bringing it more up to date. Exactly, and it doesn't need to be a huge amount of work, but it will answer the question thoroughly and improve your grade. I've got a list of websites here that should provide you with all the data that you need if you'd like it. Oh, that's a relief. Thank you. Conversation 2. You will hear part of a meeting between a student called Mandy and her tutor. Hi Mandy, sorry about the delay, I was on the phone. Now you know why I asked to see you this morning, don't you? I guess it's to talk about my assignment, but I'm actually doing okay with it, so I don't think I need any help at the moment. Well the thing is that the topics of the project have been changed slightly, and your assignment doesn't quite fit the requirements. Oh no, but I've already done quite a lot of research for it. Don't panic, it's not a big change, so the main part of your assignment is still appropriate, but you do need to include some information about how social behaviour has changed in the last 20 years. So it's just a case of bringing it more up to date. Exactly, and it doesn't need to be a huge amount of work, but it will answer the question thoroughly and improve your grade. I've got a list of websites here that should provide you with all the data that you need if you'd like it. Oh, that's a relief. Thank you. Conversation 3. You hear two students talking about a presentation they've just given. That wasn't exactly how we thought it would go, was it? I mean, I still think it was good to talk about something that was new and exciting for us, and it's something that nobody else was dealing with in their presentations. I agree. But maybe we should have listened to Professor Fletcher's warning and presented something else. Not that he offered us any alternative ideas. No, I don't think so. I mean, after all, it was our presentation and there was a good turnout, so people were interested in coming. Yes. And to be fair, at the end, Professor Fletcher said we'd done a good job and not to be discouraged that the people who attended did not really ask any questions or interact with us much. He said that's often the case. He didn't think they were bored. I think he's right. And as long as we get a good grade for the work, that's all that matters in the long run. Absolutely. and it also helps us develop valuable skills along the way. Right, let's go and get some lunch. I'm hungry. Conversation 3. You hear two students talking about a presentation they've just given. That wasn't exactly how we thought it would go, was it? I mean, I still think it was good to talk about something that was new and exciting for us, and it's something that nobody else was dealing with in their presentations. I agree. But maybe we should have listened to Professor Fletcher's warning and presented something else. Not that he offered us any alternative ideas. No, I don't think so. I mean, after all, it was our presentation and there was a good turnout, so people were interested in coming. Yes. And to be fair, at the end, Professor Fletcher said we'd done a good job and not to be discouraged that the people who attended did not really ask any questions or interact with us much. He said that's often the case. He didn't think they were bored. I think he's right. And as long as we get a good grade for the work, that's all that matters in the long run. Absolutely. and it also helps us develop valuable skills along the way. Right, let's go and get some lunch. I'm hungry. Conversation 4. You hear a student talking to a member of the university drama club. Have you signed up for the drama club yet, Darren? No, I'm in two minds still. You'd be great. You're such an outgoing person, and we put on a variety of shows so there's something for everyone. I know, and I'm still really interested, but I've got a lot on my plate at the moment with university work and a part-time job. I admit that when we're rehearsing there's a lot to do, but that's only really two or three times a year. So? What do you get up to the rest of the time? We have fun basically. Professional actors, singers and dancers come and teach us all sorts of things. And while it might not be the first thing you'd think of, it's a great way to let off steam. You know, get rid of some of the stress of studying by having a laugh. It's mostly about getting a good work-social life balance. Maybe I will join. Conversation 4. You hear a student talking to a member of the university drama club. Have you signed up for the drama club yet, Darren? No, I'm in two minds still. You'd be great. You're such an outgoing person and we put on a variety of shows so there's something for everyone. I know, and I'm still really interested, but I've got a lot on my plate at the moment with university work and a part-time job. I admit that when we're rehearsing there's a lot to do, but that's only really two or three times a year. So, what do you get up to the rest of the time? We have fun basically. Professional actors, singers and dancers, come and teach us all sorts of things. And while it might not be the first that you'd think of, it's a great way to let off steam. You know, get rid of some of the stress of studying by having a laugh. It's mostly about getting a good work-social life balance. Maybe I will join. Conversation 5. You hear a university tutor talking to a student called Neil. Hi Neil, have a seat. Good morning. I'm anticipating that there was a problem with my latest essay. I tried really hard to make this one as good as I could. No, It was a big improvement on the last two and I wanted to go through it with you to tell you why it's better than the previous essays. Oh, OK. I wasn't expecting that. This essay is much more logical in its structure and has fewer spelling mistakes and grammar errors than before, which is good to see. You've made some interesting observations too. Actually, I was really excited about the concept of contemporary art coming full circle with some of the ideas of the Renaissance and how... Okay, just stop there a minute. That's something I wanted to mention. Your enthusiasm sometimes carries you away, and your passion for the subject takes you off in the wrong direction. Do you understand what I'm saying? Yes, I think I do. The problem is when I'm researching a subject, all kinds of fascinating data come up online and I get very involved and go off on a tangent. Well, make sure to stay focused on your essay's main topic. Conversation 5. You hear a university tutor talking to a student called Neil. Hi Neil, have a seat. Good morning. I'm anticipating that there was a problem with my latest essay. I tried really hard to make this one as good as I could. No, It was a big improvement on the last two and I wanted to go through it with you to tell you why it's better than the previous essays. Oh, OK. I wasn't expecting that. This essay is much more logical in its structure and has fewer spelling mistakes and grammar errors than before. Which is good to see. You've made some interesting observations too. Actually, I was really excited about the concept of contemporary art coming full circle with some of the ideas of the Renaissance and how... Okay, just stop there a minute. That's something I wanted to mention. Your enthusiasm sometimes carries you away, and your passion for the subject takes you off in the wrong direction. Do you understand what I'm saying? Yes, I think I do. The problem is when I'm researching a subject, all kinds of fascinating data come up online and I get very involved and go off on a tangent. Well, make sure to stay focused on your essay's main topic. That is the end of Part 2.