You will now listen to part of a conversation. You will then be asked a question

Narrator
Now listen to a conversation between a professor and a student.
Professor
Hi, Sara. To what do I owe the pleasure of this office visit?
Student
It’s my study group, Professor Wilson. We’re not getting much studying done, and, you know, none of us did very well on your last quiz.
Professor
Hmm. What’s the problem?
Student
Well, we’ve all become good friends and we joke around a lot instead of studying.
Professor
Hmm . .. Sara, let me ask you this: when do you meet?
Student
Every Friday afternoon.
Professor
Have you thought about changing to another day? By the time Friday afternoon rolls around, all of you are probably exhausted and all you want to do is relax and unwind. It’s hard to stay focused at the very end of the week.
Student
Good point, although things have gotten so out of hand, that I’m not sure changing days would help. And we’d lose one or two people if we changed days. Friday afternoon’s the only time everyone’s available. But it’s worth considering.
Professor
OK, but just a second ... another possibility is ... Does your group have a leader?
Student
No...
Professor
Well, if you had a leader that would help enormously—someone to set an agenda in advance, e-mail it to everyone before the meeting, and then make sure, when you meet, that you stay focused on your goals. And since you seem to be concerned enough about the problem to have come see me, I think that someone might be you.
Student
I guess I could take on that role. But it sounds like work.
Professor
You don’t have to do it for the whole semester, Sara. You can start it off, and then perhaps someone else can take over.
Narrator
Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing. Then state which of the two solutions from the conversation you would recommend. Explain the reasons for your recommendation.