托福口语：（原）TPO43-T3：orientation program change
TPO43
University Makes Changes to Orientation Program
Madison University is making a change to the orientation program for first-year students. In the past, as part of orientation, new, incoming students could go on a two-day hiking and camping trip together with other incoming students on the weekend before classes begin. In order to encourage more students to take advantage of the opportunity to get to know one another in an informal setting, the university will now offer a choice of activities: students will be able to either go hiking or participate in organized group games on campus. Additionally, these activities will last one day only, not two, a change many students had requested.
The man expresses his opinion about the change described in the article. Briefly summarize the change. Then, state his opinion about the change and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
Tpo43-TASK3参考答案
According to the reading context, the university is making a change to the orientation program for first-year students. In the past, students used to go on a two-day hiking and camping trip. But now, they can either go hiking or take part in organized group games on campus for 1 day. （本题的2个argument刚刚好是变化前后的内容）
The man is in agreement.
Starting off, it is more attractive to students, coz they get more choices. Not everyone like the same thing, say, if you didn’t like sleeping in a tent, then you just didn`t participate. Lots of people didn`t.
Plus, students don`t have to give up their whole weekend anymore, so they can prepare for the first few days, say, buy books, set up room and prepare for the first day of classes.
