Comprehension quiz

Requesting a Deadline Extension

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

Question 1Why does the student want to speak to Professor Hall?

To request an extension to the dissertation deadline To confirm the submission date only To complain about his supervisor To hand in the dissertation early

Question 2How long an extension does Professor Hall recommend asking for?

Seven days Fourteen days Ten days Twenty one days

Question 3Why did the student's data collection take longer than expected?

His emails to interviewees bounced back The department office was closed Two interviewees withdrew and had to be replaced His supervisor changed the topic

Question 4What is the submission date for the dissertation?

The first of May The twentieth of May The fifth of June The tenth of May

Question 5What does Professor Hall say about extensions in general?

They are never granted They are granted only in genuinely exceptional circumstances They are granted to anyone who asks They are decided by the students

Question 6What does Professor Hall say the student's supervisor should do?

Confirm the situation in writing Phone the department office Mark the dissertation early Find new interviewees

Question 7Besides the supervisor's letter, what else must the student complete?

A new dissertation proposal A library registration card The standard extension request form A medical certificate

Question 8Where can the student get the extension request form now?

From the department office From the website From the supervisor From the library desk

Question 9Why can the student not get a paper copy of the form from the office?

The office has moved to another building The office is closed this week The office stopped issuing paper copies at the start of term Paper copies are only for staff

Question 10How does Professor Hall react to the news that two interviewees withdrew?

He blames the student for poor planning He refuses to discuss the matter He suggests changing the topic He calls it unfortunate but notes the rules