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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #30219 Short Group Discussion
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

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Group work is increasingly an important part of university study and students are likely to be asked to produce assignments with other group members. Some of the benefits of group work are that it prepares students for teamwork, something that they will probably encounter in the workplace. Also, work can be shared and it tends to produce more creative solutions to problems.
However, we should be aware that conflicts may occur as individuals negotiate their place in the group and different personalities try to work together. To help overcome potential conflicts, the group can define the major task they need to complete, and then break the larger group objective into smaller tasks. It's important to develop strategies to help the group achieve their short and longer term goals and to do this, individual roles (including leader) need to be assigned.

What does the speaker say can be done to avoid conflict within study groups?

* Listen to the recording and select the correct answer

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Option 3: "The main task should be divided into parts."

Explanation: The text explicitly states that to help overcome potential conflicts, the group can define the major task and break it into smaller tasks. This approach clarifies responsibilities and helps manage group dynamics effectively.

Option 1: "Group members should have compatible personalities."

Explanation: This option suggests that having compatible personalities can prevent conflicts. However, the text does not mention personality compatibility as a solution to conflicts. Instead, it focuses on defining tasks and roles to manage group dynamics.

Option 2: "Tasks should be approached in a creative way."

Explanation: While the text mentions that group work can lead to more creative solutions, it does not state that creativity in task approach is a method to avoid conflict. The emphasis is on task division and role assignment.

Option 4: "Long-range goals need to be given priority."

Explanation: This option implies prioritizing long-term goals, but the text emphasizes the importance of developing strategies for both short and long-term goals without suggesting that one should take precedence over the other. Thus, it does not directly address conflict avoidance.

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