【答案解析】[听力原文]
M: Hello, this is Richard Cooper. I applied for a sales representative position a week ago. I am calling to see if the position has been filled.
W: Oh, Mr. Cooper. In fact, I was just about to call you because you are one of the applicants we've selected for an interview. Could you come in this week, sometime between Tuesday and Thursday?
M: Sure, Tuesday would work best for me. How about 10?
W: That will be okay. Please remember that there won't be anyone at the reception desk, so come straight to room B and ask to speak to Victoria James.
[解析] 打电话的目的通常都会由打电话的人来揭示。通过男子在对话一开始时所说的I am calling to see if the position has been filled.表明,他打电话的目的是为了确认职位是否已经被填补上。
单选题
For what day has Mr. Cooper's appointment been scheduled?
A. Tuesday
B. Wednesday
C. Thursday
D. Friday
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 问题是询问具体的日程安排,男子在第二次对话中对女子说Tuesday would work best for me. How about 10?并获得了她的同意。
单选题
What is Mr. Cooper asked to do?
A. Call the woman
B. Send his application form
C. Meet with Victoria James
D. Stop by the front desk
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 问题是询问男子被要求做什么,所以应该在女子的话语中寻找答案。通过女子最后说的so come straight to room B and ask to speak to Victoria James.可以得知,选项C为正确答案。