[originaltext]W: I come to talk to you because I want to apply for a scholarshi

W: I come to talk to you because I want to apply for a scholarship.
M: What kind of scholarship is it?
W: It’s an undergraduate scholarship offered by the American Minority Students Scholarship Association. I’m eligible for it because I’m an Asian American.
M: Fine. I know about that scholarship. You have to be a student in your junior year, and you have to have a grade point average of 3. 7 or higher.
W: I’m a junior now, and my GPA is 3. 92.
M: Excellent. So you’ll have a good chance of getting it.
W: Well, I hope so. The competition is probably pretty heavy. And they want a writing sample, too.
M: Do you have an essay you want to send them?
W: No, they want a special essay. I must write an essay on a particular question they pose.
M: What is the question?
W: They give applicants a topic. The topic is "The Place of Ethnic Minorities in a Democratic Society. " My essay must be three pages typed and double-spaced.
M: That’s a pretty short essay.
W: Yes, but I need to finish it by next week. Well, I’d like to ask for two favors. First, I need a letter of recommendation.
M: I’d be happy to write one for you.
W: And second…Well, I’m not sure if it’s proper.
M: What is it? Do you want me to read your essay?
W: Yes, if you could, I mean, if you could read it to make sure that there are no mistakes. Or maybe you’d have some suggestions.
M: Of course I could read it. That’s no problem. But you need to get it to me soon.
W: I will. I want to write the first draft tonight. So I could bring it tomorrow morning.
M: Alright. So I’ll have some feedback for you before the weekend.
Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
1. What are the two speakers talking about?
2. Why does the woman say she is qualified for the scholarship?
3. What kind of essay is required by the Association?
4. What does the woman ask the man to do?