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Pelatihan Listening IELTS: Should Universities Rescind Honorary Degrees?

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Should Universities Rescind Honorary Degrees? - Advanced English Learning Podcast - LexiTalk
🔥 Advanced · IELTS · B2 · 2026.02.22 · 1m15s

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📝 Transkrip Dialog IELTS Speaking

I want to talk about whether universities should rescind honorary degrees and awards. Recently, students and alumni have called for institutions to rescind honours awarded to controversial figures. Some commentators argue that revoking an honour repairs a university's reputation. I am more cautious. I will give three reasons why institutions should think twice before they take back an award. First, fairness. People change over time and judging past behaviour is complicated. Second, precedent. Rescinding one award can set a precedent that invites constant review. Third, practical difficulty. Records are messy and legal fights can follow. I mention a couple of high-profile cases from around 2015 that grabbed headlines and prompted demands. That detail is interesting but not decisive. We should be wary of a chilling effect, where future decisions are made to avoid criticism rather than for academic merit. In short, I favour careful, case-by-case consideration. I do not suggest never rescinding. Nor do I suggest a rush to revoke honours to satisfy immediate public pressure. Institutions should weigh fairness, precedent, and practical consequences before they rescind an award.

📝 📚 Soal Latihan IELTS

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What is the main topic of the passage?

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How many reasons does the speaker give for being cautious about rescinding awards?

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Who does the speaker say often calls for institutions to rescind honours?

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Which negative outcome does the speaker warn about if institutions rush to rescind awards?

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What can be inferred about the speaker's overall position?

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Why does the speaker mention the idea of 'precedent'?

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In this passage, what is the closest meaning of the word 'rescind'?

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