Reading
In this question, you will read a short passage about a campus situation and then listen to a talk on the same topic. Then you will answer a question using information from both the reading and the talk. After the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare you response and 60 seconds to speak.
The Students' Council has voted for a universal bus pass. Read the article from the university newspaper about the plan. You will have 50 seconds to read the announcement. Begin reading now.
Universal Bus Pass is a Go
The Students' Council has ratified the positive results of Thursday's campus wide referendum on the Universal Bus Pass. The UBP will come into effect this coming academic year, and a fee of $75 will be added to the student fees to cover the cost of the pass. The pass will be part of the student card and will be valid for one year. Earlier this year, the Council proposed a Universal Bus Pass to reduce parking congestion and promote green alternatives to transportation to and from campus. However, students will not be able to opt out of the plan as a result of the agreement negotiated with the Transit Authority.
Listening
Question
The woman expresses her opinion of the decision by the Students' Council to implement the Universal Bus Pass. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for having that opinion.