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Listening – Magoosh TOEFL Conversation #1

Listening – Magoosh TOEFL Conversation #1






Questions: https://t.me/MagooshTOEFLBreakthrough/14







Script
Male Student
Hi. I’m here to discuss my summer plans.
Female Counselor
Well, you’ve come to the right place! What’s on your mind, Evan?
Male Student
I’ve decided I want to apply for an internship this summer. I’m not going to settle for another menial job like working at fast food restaurants or making copies and filing briefs at my dad’s law firm. I mean, umm… I mean I want to do something MEANINGFUL this year that’s connected to my studies and that…umm… that will give me a jumpstart finding a position related to my major once I graduate.
Female Counselor
You know, I wish…umm, I really wish more students would come to see us this early in the spring semester. Now let’s see here…Your file indicates you’re working on a dual major in environmental economics and Arabic. Are you looking for something in the environmental field or something to improve your fluency in Arabic?
Male Student
Both, actually. And I think that I’ve found the perfect place for me: an environmental advocacy group that does a lot of work overseas, including the Middle East.
Female Counselor
Wow, that’s great! I can see why this organization would appeal to you. But are you certain it offers summer internships?
Male Student
Absolutely. I checked their website. They’re looking for students to do research for scientists working on position papers for a United Nations summit on climate change next fall.
Female Counselor
Okay. So it sounds like this internship would provide an appropriate and valuable experience. You should go for it!
Male Student
But can I earn college credit for it? That’s the big issue I wanted to go over with you.
Female Counselor
Hmmm…it’s possible, yes. You should consider enrolling in the university’s Experiential Internship class. You could do the internship and the class at the same time this summer.
Male Student
I’m not familiar with that class. Will it help me with this particular internship in any way?
Female Counselor
No, not really. The class has nothing to do with specific internships. Instead, it helps students participating in all types of internships learn how to do useful things, like how to succeed in a workplace environment and… like how to make plans for future career development. And it lets students earn that academic credit.
Male Student
That sounds interesting, I guess. I’d love that academic credit for my work, that’s for sure. And I mean, I WILL need help figuring out how to get the most out of the internship. But… uh…
Female Counselor
I sense some hesitation. Are you concerned about the class for some reason?
Male Student
Well, the advocacy group’s headquarters are located in my home town, not near the university, and I live in another state. Its location was one of the reasons I was attracted to the opportunity, since it means I can live at home. But can I enroll in the class if my internship is based so far away from campus?
Female Counselor
I see. At last we come to the crux of the matter. No, you really can’t. You could watch the class lectures online… but you couldn’t enroll as a student, I’m afraid.
Male Student
So… do I have to pick an internship closer to the State University campus? If I want to enroll in that class and get college credit, that is.
Female Counselor
Well, umm, in fact, you have two other options for earning university credit while working at an out-of-state internship. You can see if your advisor or one of your professors is willing to sponsor you. The two of you would work out a contract in which you commit to certain goals for the summer, and then your internship sponsor at the company would sign the agreement.
Male Student
That doesn’t sound too onerous. I’m sure Dr. Sullivan or Dr. Abboud would be willing to sponsor me. But … you said there’s another option?
Female Counselor
Right. You also could check out universities or community colleges in your hometown. Perhaps one of them offers a comparable program. You would then just have to transfer the credits from that course so they apply toward your graduation credits here at State University.
Male Student
Thanks, Mrs. Foster. I guess I should look into both possibilities to figure out which one will work best for me. 



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