单选题 Questions 4 to 7 are based on the following conversation. At the end of the conversation, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.
Now listen to the conversation.
单选题 What prevents the man from taking the poets of 1960's class?
  • A. It's only open to poetry majors.
  • B. It requires another class first.
  • C. It's already full.
  • D. He wants to have a rest.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] W: Hi, Mark, how is it going? M: Well, not so great. W: What's wrong? M: I've got a big problem with the poetry course that's required for my major. W: Is that all filled up? M: No, no, there's plenty of room, {{U}}but there is a prerequisite. I've got to take an introduction to poetry before I can take the special course in poets of the 1960s,{{/U}} and the introductory course is only offered in the evening. W: You don't like evening classes? M: {{U}}No, that's not the point, I work in the cafeteria every evening,{{/U}} I need the money to pay for my tuition. W: Can you ask someone at work to switch hours with you? Maybe you could just switch a couple of evenings since the course probably only meets two times a week. M: I wish 1 could. {{U}}My boss just did me a favor by putting me on evenings. And he'll hit the ceiling if I ask him to change again.{{/U}} W: Wait a minute. I have an idea. {{U}}Have you checked the courses over at the community college? They might offer an introductory poetry course during the day.{{/U}} M: Hey, that's a great idea, I'm free this afternoon. I think I'll go over and check it out. Yeah, their courses are actually cheaper, and you can transfer the credits over there. Thanks for the advice, Linda. I'll let you know what happens. W: Sure, Mark. Good luck. Oh, while you are there, could you find out when their pool is open? M: No problem! [解析] 本题考查原因。根据原文划线部分可知，选修此课程的前提条件是先选修诗歌入门课程。因此B为正确答案。
单选题 What problem does the man have with the introductory poetry class?
  • A. The class is held during his working hours.
  • B. The class is too far away.
  • C. He has another class at the same time.
  • D. He's already familiar with the material.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 本题考查事物特征。根据原文划线部分可知，他晚上在自助餐厅工作，而这门课程恰巧也只安排在晚上。因此A为正确答案。
单选题 Why doesn't the man want to change his work schedule?
  • A. All the other work schedules conflict with his classes.
  • B. He doesn't want to ask his boss for another favor.
  • C. He wants to work the same schedule as his friend's.
  • D. He likes to do his homework in the evenings.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 本题考查原因。根据原文划线部分可知，他刚刚要求老板将工作时间改成晚上，如果再提出更改要求会惹怒老板。因此B为正确答案。
单选题 Why does the man want to take a class at the community college?
  • A. Its course costs less.
  • B. It has a pool.
  • C. The class size is smaller.
  • D. It offers the class he needs during the day.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 本题考查原因。根据原文划线部分可知，女士询问男士是否查过课程设置，因为有可能有白天开课的诗歌入门。因此D为正确答案。