And of course, most of all, to the Spelman College, congratulations! We are so, so proud of you. You didn’t just write a chapter in your own life story. You also became part of the Spelman story – a story that began 130 years ago about 10 miles down the road from where we are today.
Over the past four years, you all have been serving your community in every way possible: tutoring kids, bringing meals to seniors, building homes, and so much more. And in so doing, I can promise you that you won’t just enrich their lives, you’ll immeasurably enrich your own lives as well.
And I can tell you from my own experience just how rewarding it can be. When I got my law degree, so much to the surprise of my family and friend, I left that secure, high-paying job and eventually became the Executive Director of a non-profit, working to help young people get involved in public service. I was making a lot less money and my office was a lot smaller. But I woke up every morning with a sense of purpose and possibility. I felt myself becoming inspired.
Now, I’m not saying that you have to devote your entire career to public service, though I hope that many of you will. But as you climb those career ladders, just remember to reach down and pull others up behind you. That’s what so many folks have done for you all. And now it is your turn to repay the favor.
14. Why did the speaker choose to become a member of a non-profit? (D) 15. Which statement is true according to the passage? (A) 16. What is the speaker most probably doing? (C)
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following conversation.
M: Hello, Peggy. I’m phoning to let you know that my college basketball team are very keen to
come over to Finland to take part in the Tampere Student Games.
W: Well, that’s great. We’re hoping to make it a really special event this year, as it’s the 80th
anniversary of Finnish Student Sport!
M: Fantastic! We’re all looking forward to coming. Let me just check – the games start on May
19th, right?
W: Oh, that was the temporary plan when you first contacted me, that they’d run from the 19th to
the 23rd. But we’ve cut the programme by a day, so now it’ll begin on the 20th, still ending on the 23rd. There’s going to be an opening ceremony on the first evening.
M: We don’t want to miss that, do we! And how much is the entry fee for the Games?
W: This year it’s gone up from 16 to 18 euros a day per person, I’m afraid, but you get a lot for
that.
M: What do you mean?
W: Well, of course it covers the competition entrance, but you also get three meals a day and even
floor space if you want it – we can’t manage beds for everyone! M: Sounds a bit basic to me. Can you recommend a hotel?
W: Well, Tampere is quite a big city, so there are a lot of hotels. The Homeland would be
convenient if you come by train, or maybe you’d prefer the Hermica, as it’s offering a reduced rate for participants in the games. It’s a very nice hotel. M: And where is it exactly?
W: Well, that’s the other good thing from your point of view. It’s in the Hervanta district of
Tampere, near the University of Technology. M: And why is that good for us?
W: Because all the basket matches are taking place near there. M: Oh, I see.
W: Look, why don’t I give you the website address, and then you can look up the programme and
find out anything else you need to know. M: Good idea. So, what is it? W: OK, it’s www dot sellgames.
M: Brilliant, I’ll have a look now. Thanks, Peggy. W: See you soon, then. Bye, John.
17. When will the Tempere Student Games start? (B) 18. Which is not included in the entry fee for the Games? (B)
19. Which of the following statement is true about the Tampere Student Games? (B) 20. Why does Peggy recommend the Hermica to John? (D)
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