21 What initially impressed Glen about the new math software?
A its processing speed
B its offline capability
C its visual design
22 Why is Cecilia critical of the built-in tutorial?
A It lacks practical examples.
B The navigation is confusing.
C The audio is difficult to hear.
23 What feature do both students agree needs immediate improvement?
A the file sharing system
B the equation editing tool
C the error checking function
24 Regarding the mobile app version, Glen is particularly worried about
A its high data consumption.
B the limited display size.
C hidden subscription fees.
Questions 25-30
Complete the flow-chart below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Recommended Workflow for Group Projects
Step 1: Ensure every team member sets up a personal 25 ……………….. to track individual contributions.
Step 2: Prevent software crashes by manually selecting the correct mathematical 26 ……………….. before starting.
Step 3: Improve presentation readability by adjusting the document’s 27 ……………….. right away.
Step 4: Observe dynamic changes in graphs by manipulating the on-screen 28 ……………….. instead of typing new values.
Step 5: Catch potential formatting mistakes by generating a quick 29 ……………….. prior to finalizing the document.
Step 6: Submit the finished assignment directly into the shared departmental 30 ……………….. rather than sending an email.
Keys
21 C
22 A
23 B
24 A
25 profile
26 module
27 font
28 slider
29 preview
30 folder
Transcripts
Part 3: You will hear two students discussing their evaluation of a new mathematics software program.
CECILIA: Hi Glen. Have you managed to spend any time testing OptiMath? We need to finalize our software evaluation for the department by the end of the week.
GLEN: Hey Cecilia. Yes, I spent a few hours on it yesterday. I have to admit, my initial expectations were wrong. I assumed the processing speed would be the most impressive thing, but honestly, it felt pretty average compared to our old system. And while the offline capability is nice, I haven’t actually needed to use it yet. What genuinely surprised me, though, was the visual design. The colour coding and layout of the graphs are absolutely stunning.
CECILIA: I noticed that too! It makes complex diagrams much easier to interpret. Did you look at the built-in tutorial section?
GLEN: I did. It seemed alright to me, but what did you think?
CECILIA: Well, the navigation menu is very straightforward, so finding the lessons is easy. And the audio explanations are crystal clear, which is great. However, it completely lacks practical examples. Every single lesson is purely theoretical. It would be much better if they showed us how to apply the formulas to real-world engineering problems.
GLEN: That is a very valid criticism. Now, in terms of functionality, is there anything you think the developers need to fix immediately?
CECILIA: Well, the file sharing system works flawlessly, so that isn’t an issue. And the automatic error checking function has been completely reliable so far.
GLEN: I completely agree with you on those two. But trying to actually type out a complex formula is a total nightmare. The equation editing tool is so clunky and unintuitive. I spent ten minutes just trying to insert a fraction correctly.
CECILIA: Absolutely. That definitely requires an immediate overhaul. By the way, have you tried the mobile app version of OptiMath?
GLEN: I downloaded it this morning. Thankfully, there are no hidden subscription fees since the university license covers it. And surprisingly, the display size is actually well-adapted; I could read the graphs perfectly on my phone screen. But I am really worried about its data consumption. It constantly syncs large files in the background, which is going to be a huge problem for students on limited mobile plans.
CECILIA: Oh, I hadn’t thought of that. That is definitely a negative point to include. Alright, let’s move on to the second part of our report: outlining the recommended workflow for group projects.
GLEN: Sounds good. Step one is getting everyone onto the system. Before anyone starts calculating anything, every group member must create a personal profile. This ensures all edits are tracked to the right person.
CECILIA: Right. And for step two, we need to emphasize choosing the correct mathematical framework. If students just use the default general setting, the software tends to freeze. They must manually select the appropriate module, like statistics or algebra, before inputting numbers.
GLEN: Exactly. Then, step three is about visual presentation. The default text is incredibly thin and hard to read on a projector. So, users should change the font right at the beginning to avoid reformatting the whole document later.
CECILIA: Good point. For step four, we should highlight the interactive graphing tools. Instead of manually typing in new numerical values to see how a graph changes, students can just use the digital slider. It makes visualizing equations so much more dynamic.
GLEN: I love that feature. Okay, step five is the final review phase. Before hitting the final export button, it is essential to generate a preview. That is the best way to catch any formatting glitches or cut-off equations.
CECILIA: Yes, that has saved me a few times. Finally, step six is submission. We should remind students not to email their finished projects to the tutor. They just need to upload the document directly into the shared departmental folder.
GLEN: Perfect. I think we have a really solid outline for our evaluation report now. Let’s start typing it up.
