Comprehension quiz

Discussing the Internship Results

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

Question 1What are the two speakers mainly discussing in this conversation?

Applying for a graduate scheme Choosing a university course The firm's quality check procedures How the student's internship at an engineering firm went

Question 2Which area of engineering does the student now want to specialise in?

Production Design Quality control management Technician training

Question 3What has the firm mentioned to the student about after graduation?

A permanent job starting immediately A graduate scheme starting in September A scholarship for further study A reference from the senior technicians

Question 4How did the student feel during the first fortnight of the placement?

Bored by the simple tasks Angry with the senior technicians Overwhelmed because everything was unfamiliar Disappointed with the firm

Question 5What did the student do initially at the engineering firm?

Observe senior technicians Lead the quality team Design new products Train new interns

Question 6What was the student doing by the second month of the placement?

Writing reports for the manager Repairing the machines alone Attending design meetings Supervising quality checks on his own

Question 7According to the interviewer, which area attracts most people on the course?

Production work Design work Quality control Technician training

Question 8Why does the student think production seems unattractive to many people?

It pays much less than design It requires longer working hours It sounds less glamorous until you experience it It involves too much paperwork

Question 9What has the student's supervisor at the firm offered to do?

Write a reference for him Pay for his final year Offer him a permanent contract Introduce him to the director

Question 10How does the interviewer react to the student's second month responsibility?

With surprise that it was allowed With indifference With clear admiration With some concern