Task 1

Some people prefer to work in an office; others prefer to work from home? Which do you prefer and why?

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Task 2

Cancelation of Poetry Class

This notice serves to remind students of the cancelation of ENGL 240: Poetry Workshop Course for both Fall and Spring semesters. Due to the reduced number of students enrolling in the San Francisco University English Department poetry courses, SF University has decided to discontinue this course. Students who are interested in taking poetry-writing classes can find similar courses and curricula offered at neighboring DuPage Community College. If desired, students may enroll in DuPage Community College poetry courses and have the credits transferred to SF University.

In the listening the woman expresses her opinion about canceling the poetry workshop. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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Task 3

Releaser Stimuli in Animal Behavior

In ethology, the study of animal behavior, a releaser is a stimulus that elicits a specific, predictable behavior pattern in an animal. The releaser stimulus can be varied and includes stimuli such as a sound, odor, moving shape, or patch of color. When an animal encounters a release stimulus it will instinctively and reflexively carry out a predetermined behavior pattern. Ethologists look to better understand relationships between releaser stimuli and the resultant response as it has many applications in animal training and animal domestication.

How does the example given by the professor help illustrate the meaning of releaser stimuli? Use specific details in your answer.

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