Comprehension quiz

Automation Essay Tutorial

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is the tutor's main purpose in this tutorial?

To give feedback on the students' essay drafts To explain recent theories about automation To set the topic for the next essay To teach correct referencing techniques

Question 2Which session are the students told is compulsory?

The library workshop The writing session The referencing session The supervision meeting

Question 3What does the tutor advise Mina to do with the Frey and Osborne paper?

Remove it from the essay completely Keep it but contrast it with newer task based models Replace it with a more recent study Use it only in the introduction

Question 4What weakness does the tutor identify in Mina's essay?

The argument is too weak The structure is confusing Much of the evidence is rather dated The conclusion is missing

Question 5Why did Mina rely mainly on the Frey and Osborne paper?

It was the easiest paper to find Absolutely everyone seemed to reference it The tutor had recommended it It was the most recent study available

Question 6Which assumption of the paper did later economists sharply question?

That automation always reduces employment That technology develops at a constant rate That wages determine job creation That occupations consist of fixed tasks

Question 7What is wrong with the conclusion of Tom's essay?

It simply repeats his introduction It contradicts his main argument It is far too short It lacks any references

Question 8What does Tom suggest adding to strengthen his ending?

A longer literature review A table of employment statistics A summary of the whole essay A policy recommendation about lifelong learning

Question 9What condition does the tutor set for Tom's recommendation?

It must be very brief It must follow logically from his analysis It must cite government reports It must avoid mentioning policy

Question 10By when must both students submit their essay revisions?

By Friday By Monday By Wednesday By Thursday