[Listening Easy] College Life

Pre-Listening Exercise

Whether you are trying to get an online MBA or just going to a local college, there are a number of things you have to consider including location, cost, and the reputation of school. What factor is most important to you?

Idioms

a walking encyclopedia” = someone who seems to know everything
My roommate would do well on a trivia game show. He’s a walking encyclopedia.”

have the right stuff” = have the needed skills to succeed
Susan has the right stuff to get into any school she chooses.”

Script (only click after finishing the exercise below)

 

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.