## Project B: World of computers

#### Project B Listening: World of computers

You are going to listen to a conversation about computers.

- First read the questions.
- Listen to the recording.
- Answer the questions.
- Listen again and read the audio script.

1. What is the main topic of this conversation?
2. From the discussion, what did Mr. Taylor probably do for his previous company?
3. Mr. Taylor thinks that Java is ….
4. What does the man mean when he says, "We'll be in touch" at the end of the conversation?
5. Choose the best word(s) to describe Mr. Taylor ….

Listen to the recording:

Click on the link to answer the questions:

#### Audioscript: World of computers

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.

#### Listening - Evaluation

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.