Section 3 recording
Reflecting on a Work Placement
You will hear two urban planning students, Beth and Sam, discussing their recent work placements.
2 speakers · British English · 4:28
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Go to the questions ↓Questions 1–7
What do the students say about each of the following tasks during their work placement? Choose 7 answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–I, next to Questions 1–7.
Evaluations
- AIt took far longer than anticipated.
- BIt was unexpectedly enjoyable.
- CIt required extra software training.
- DIt caused minor friction with coworkers.
- EIt provided very little practical insight.
- FIt received immediate praise from the director.
- GIt led to a major change in career plans.
- HIt created unexpected administrative delays.
- IIt was physically exhausting to complete.
1archival research
2traffic data collection
3public consultation sessions
4digital map editing
5policy report drafting
6site inspection visits
7presentation to the board
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