Reading:
Campus Tours
I would like to propose that campus tours for prospective students no longer include a visit to the university library. While I understand the importance of showcasing campus facilities, the presence of large groups of visitors in the library is often distracting to students who are trying to study or complete assignments. This is especially problematic during exams or at the end of a semester when students need to complete final assignments. Furthermore, the library’s website provides detailed information about the services, and study spaces available. Prospective students can easily access the website from home without disrupting current students.
Sincerely,
Adam Robinson
Listening:
Question:
The man states his opinion of the proposal. Briefly summarize the plan, and then state the reasons the man gives for his opinion.
Sample Answer:
The letter proposes that tours for prospective students no longer include a stop in the university library. This is because tours can be distracting for people who are trying to study in the library, and the students can get whatever information they need from the library website. The man totally agrees with this. First of all, he says that it is really hard to concentrate because of the noise and movement of tour groups. In fact, he was working on an essay in the library when a tour group passed through and he actually had to walk back to his dorm to finish it. Secondly, he mentions that the library website contains descriptions of study rooms, pictures and even videos. It might be a more efficient source of information than a short tour. Moreover, if prospective students can’t find what they want on the website, they can just visit the library on the weekend when it isn’t so busy. For these reasons, the man strongly supports the proposal in the letter.