You are going to listen to a conversation about computers.
Listen to the recording:
Click on the link to answer the questions:
Man: Okay, Mr. Taylor, let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job. Mr. Taylor: Well, as stated on my resume, I worked for five years at Hi Tech Computers. Man: Okay. Hi Tech. And what do you know about computer networks and operating systems including DOS, Windows, Macintosh OS, and UNIX? Mr. Taylor: Umm . . . well . . . I did come in contact with computers every night at my last job. Man: Hum! . . . And how about web site authoring skills? [Oh]. We are looking for someone to create and manage our company's web site which would include the development, configuration, and use of CGI scripts. Mr. Taylor: Umm . . . uh, web page, web page. Huh . . . I don't think I've read that book, and I'm afraid I've never used those CGI things. Man: Huh?! And what about experience with Java or JavaScript? Mr. Taylor: Well . . . I think I've tried Java at a foreign coffee shop one time, if that's what you mean. Man: Okay, Mr. Taylor, I think I have ALL the information I need! Mr. Taylor: Oh, and I really like computer games. I play them everyday. Man: Right, right. Thanks Mr. Taylor. We'll be in touch. |
How did you think this assignment went?
Indicate for each section how you thought it went.
Section |
Good |
Sufficient |
Insufficient |
Focus |
You can fully concentrate. You can listen carefully throughout the assignment. |
You find it difficult to fully concentrate. But you can listen attentively for most of the assignment. |
You cannot concentrate properly. You are easily distracted during the assignment. |
Understanding |
You can understand the text well. You have recognized almost all words. You understand the questions well and can answer all questions. |
You can understand the text quite well. You have recognized most of the words. You understand the questions well and can answer most questions. |
Because you do not recognize many words, you cannot understand the text properly. You do not understand the questions very well. As a result, you cannot answer all questions correctly. |
Listening to details |
You can understand all the details from the narration. You can use all specific information and details in your answers. |
You can understand most of the details from the narration. Most specific information and details can be used in your answers. |
You don't understand many details from the spoken text. As a result, you cannot properly use specific information in your answers. |