Ø         Example 2: Missed Class

1. What does the man want from the woman?

A To tell him about the final exam.

B To tell him about a missed class.

C To tell him about her friends.

D To tell him about how to preserve forests.

2. According to the conversation, which of the following is true?

A The man was also assigned to a group.

B The woman did not take notes from the class.

C The woman’s group did not choose a topic in the previous class.

D From the next Wednesday, the class will s tart covering the chapter called Sustainable Development.

A: Hi, Alan.

B: Hi, Rachel. I did not feel good yesterday, and couldn’t make it to class. Because I am not doing very well in this course, I am wondering what Dr. Millard covered in class yesterday.

A: Well, we had a lecture on sustainable development in forests Dr. Millard pointed out some of the advantages and disadvantages of clear-cut logging.

B: I noticed the next chapter in our textbook is called “Sustainable Development”. Chapter 6, isn’t it?

A: Yes, we covered the first part of Chapter 6. He told us to read from pages 156 to 170. Also, during the last half of class we divided into groups of three for a project. The groups had to come up with their won topic on some aspect of sustainable development. The group I’m in, with Harry and Susan, didn’t focus too well, and we didn’t even come up with a topic. A couple of groups seemed quite focused. The project is due a week from Friday.

B: Was I put in a group?

A: I don’t think so. There were about 4 or 5 students missing today. Perhaps, if you showed up for class early on Wednesday and spoke with Dr. Millard, he could assign you a group.

B: Did you take lecture notes?

A: Yes, I did. I was just going to transcribe them and put them on my computer. Would you like me to email them to you?

B: Oh, yes. Thanks very much.