Latihan TOEFL Listening 16: Study Abroad Program Requirements
Ini transkrip percakapan atau kuliah untuk latihan listening. Coba pahami isinya, lalu jawab 10 soal di bawah.
Student: Hi, I'm interested in the study abroad program in Barcelona for next spring, but I wanted to check on the language requirement before I apply.
Advisor: Sure, that program does require two semesters of Spanish coursework, or an equivalent placement test score, before departure. Have you taken any Spanish courses here?
Student: I took one semester last year, but I was planning to take the second this fall. Would that work, timing-wise?
Advisor: It should, as long as you pass the course before the program's application deadline in early December, which gives you enough time since the fall semester ends in mid-December... actually, wait, let me double check that. The deadline is actually November 15th this year, which is before the semester ends.
Student: Oh, that's a problem then, since I won't have a final grade by that date.
Advisor: Not necessarily — you could ask your Spanish instructor to provide a letter estimating your current standing in the course, which the program has accepted in similar situations before. I'd recommend reaching out to your instructor this week to give them enough time to prepare it.
Student: That's great, thank you. Is there anything else I should prepare before submitting my application?
Advisor: Just your two faculty recommendation letters and a short personal statement about your academic goals for the program. I can send you the full checklist by email today.
Soal
1. What is the student's main concern in this conversation?
- Whether the program offers housing
- Whether she needs a passport to apply
- Whether she can afford the program's tuition
- Whether she can meet the language requirement in time for the application deadline
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: D. Whether she can meet the language requirement in time for the application deadline
Mahasiswa membuka percakapan dengan pertanyaan tentang syarat bahasa sebelum mendaftar.
2. According to the advisor, what is the language requirement for the Barcelona program?
- Five years of Spanish study
- Fluency certified by a native speaker
- No language requirement at all
- Two semesters of Spanish coursework or an equivalent placement test score
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: D. Two semesters of Spanish coursework or an equivalent placement test score
Disebutkan eksplisit syarat ini oleh advisor.
3. What problem does the advisor identify regarding the application deadline?
- The deadline has already passed
- The program has been cancelled for next spring
- The deadline falls before the fall semester ends, so the student won't have a final grade yet
- The student has not taken any Spanish courses at all
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: C. The deadline falls before the fall semester ends, so the student won't have a final grade yet
Advisor menyadari deadline 15 November jatuh sebelum semester berakhir.
4. It can be inferred that the program has previously dealt with situations like the student's by
- Automatically rejecting all such applications
- Accepting a letter from an instructor estimating current standing in an ongoing course
- Requiring students to withdraw from the program
- Extending the semester for affected students
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: B. Accepting a letter from an instructor estimating current standing in an ongoing course
Disebutkan program ini 'has accepted' surat estimasi semacam itu dalam situasi serupa sebelumnya.
5. Why does the advisor recommend the student contact her instructor this week?
- To request a schedule change
- To complain about the course workload
- To give the instructor enough time to prepare the estimation letter before the deadline
- To ask for extra credit in the course
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: C. To give the instructor enough time to prepare the estimation letter before the deadline
Disebutkan eksplisit alasan ini oleh advisor.
6. The word 'equivalent' as used in the conversation is closest in meaning to
- Having the same effect or value as something else
- Financially more expensive than something else
- Completely different from something else
- Significantly more advanced than something else
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: A. Having the same effect or value as something else
'Equivalent placement test score' berarti skor tes yang setara nilainya dengan menyelesaikan kursus.
7. What two other items does the advisor mention the student needs for her application?
- Two faculty recommendation letters and a personal statement
- A medical examination and travel insurance
- A housing deposit and a flight itinerary
- A passport and a visa
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: A. Two faculty recommendation letters and a personal statement
Disebutkan eksplisit kedua dokumen ini oleh advisor.
8. It can be inferred that the advisor initially believed the deadline was
- Irrelevant to the student's situation
- Earlier than it actually turned out to be
- Later than it actually turned out to be
- The same as the semester's end date
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: C. Later than it actually turned out to be
Advisor sempat menyebut awal Desember lalu mengoreksi diri jadi 15 November — berarti awalnya ia kira lebih longgar.
9. What does the advisor offer to send the student by email?
- A letter of acceptance
- A plane ticket confirmation
- A copy of her transcript
- The full application checklist
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: D. The full application checklist
Disebutkan eksplisit advisor akan mengirim checklist lengkap lewat email.
10. Why does the student ask about timing regarding her Spanish coursework?
- To request an exception from taking any Spanish courses
- To determine whether completing her second semester of Spanish will satisfy the requirement before the deadline
- To ask about switching to a different language
- To request a tuition refund
Lihat jawaban dan pembahasan
Jawaban: B. To determine whether completing her second semester of Spanish will satisfy the requirement before the deadline
Ini pertanyaan inti yang memicu seluruh diskusi soal deadline.