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You will hear a discussion about mandatory arts education in schools.
Question 1 of 6
Dr. Chen believes that arts education primarily .....
helps students get better jobs in the arts sector.
develops multiple aspects of student capabilities.
improves mathematical and scientific abilities.
creates future professional artists.
Question 2 of 6
According to Dr. Thompson, mandatory arts education .....
reduces the quality of arts programs.
increases school dropout rates.
interferes with core subject scheduling.
costs more than other programs.
Question 3 of 6
The main difference between the two experts' views is .....
whether arts education has any value.
how arts programs should be funded.
whether arts should be required or optional.
how arts teachers should be trained.
Question 4 of 6
Dr. Chen's concern about optional arts education is that it might .....
reduce the quality of teaching.
create educational inequality.
increase school expenses.
lower academic standards.
Question 5 of 6
Some school districts are addressing this issue by .....
eliminating arts education completely.
increasing funding for arts programs.
finding alternative ways to include arts.
hiring more arts teachers.
Question 6 of 6
According to the discussion, employers today .....
prefer candidates with formal arts degrees.
value skills developed through arts education.
require extensive artistic training.
focus mainly on technical abilities.