Reading Passage
Give yourself no more than 45 seconds to read the text below.
How does an Ivy League educational institute, such as U of C get away with being so nonchalant about recycling? After a recent search across campus, volunteers from the U of C Environmental Watch group counted only 10 recycling bins. In comparison, the students counted 30 vending machines, the majority of which carry plastics, cans, and glass bottles. Only one paper recycling bin was found. This means that almost all of the paper that is discarded on campus, including U of C residences, is being disposed of in the regular garbage. When asked why no recycling bins for paper have been placed on campus, U of C president, James Wicker, explained that the company the university employs to pick up recycling does not currently recycle paper. When asked why another company is not used, Wicker cited university finances as an obstacle.
Listen
Now listen to two students discuss the article.
Take notes while you listen. You can use your notes to record your answer after listening to the conversation.
Speak
You will need to answer in a time limit. Record your answer and upload it onto the platform. Here’s the question:
Why does the woman approve of the article? State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
Your time limits:
Prepare: 30 seconds
Speak: 60 seconds
CHECKLIST
Listen for your response to be clear.
Re-record your response if necessary.
When satisfied, save and upload your response.
