Question

read the introduction of a speech given by a school counselor. good morning and welcome back! the leaves are changing colors, backpacks are bulging with books and folders, and classrooms are a hive of activity. for you seniors, this is your final year at kingston high, and i suspect that many of you are contemplating your future. i have heard the hallways buzzing with the familiar phrases of fall, such as \application process,\ \personal statement,\ even
esume submission.\ today i will shed some light on these mysterious phrases, and i will share specific deadlines and requirements you need to know. the authors purpose of this speech is to ○ persuade listeners to apply for a new job. ○ inform listeners about seasonal changes. ○ entertain listeners with tales of student life. ○ inform listeners about planning for the future.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The speech is for high school seniors, not about applying for a new job, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: Seasonal changes are just a setting, not the main purpose, so this is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: The speech is informative about future planning, not to entertain with student life tales, so this is incorrect.
4. Analyze Option 4: The counselor mentions seniors contemplating the future, and will share info on application processes, deadlines, etc., so the purpose is to inform about planning for the future.

Answer:

D. inform listeners about planning for the future