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Listen to the announcement made by your teacher and answer the questions that follow.
The Department of School Education has organized a one-day seminar on ‘Career Guidance and Counselling for the students appearing for the oncoming Public Examination. The programme is scheduled at 3 p.m. today, at Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Auditorium, on our School campus. You are to assemble at the venue at 2.45 p.m. sharp, with a notebook and a pen. The main purpose of the programme is to create awareness among students on the numerous career options available and the various institutions that offer relevant courses.
The other objective is to boost their self-confidence and prepare them to face the challenges they encounter from time to time with courage. You are expected to be attentive throughout the programme, actively participate in discussions and get all your doubts clarified without any hesitation. The second session will be conducted in the first week of next month. Those who are interested in attending the next session can register your names with the School Pupil Leader within two days.
Complete the following sentences based on your listening.
- The programme is organized by the Department of ______.
- The topic of the seminar is ______.
- The programme is to be held at ______p.m. at ______.
- Students are instructed to carry a ______and a ______to the programme hall.
- The main purpose of the programme is to provide information on ______options and the ______that offer relevant courses.
- Students who wish to attend the second session should register within ______.
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Solution
- The programme is organized by the Department of School Education.
- The topic of the seminar is Career Guidance and Counselling.
- The programme is to be held at 2.45 p.m. at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium.
- Students are instructed to carry a notebook and a pen to the programme hall.
- The main purpose of the programme is to provide information on career options and the institutions that offer relevant courses.
- Students who wish to attend the second session should register within two days.
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