【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】[解析] 23-25 W: It's really nice of you to come with me to buy my computer. This is the desktop I'm thinking about. M: This is okay, (23) but if I were you, I'd buy a laptop. It's more versatile. You can travel with it. W: I'm not sure about getting a laptop. The screen is so small. M:No problem. You can get a separate monitor. This is a good one. You just need a connector and a cable to hook it up to your lap top. Here's a monitor stand, too, so you can elevate it if you want to. W:The speakers on the laptop aren't very loud. M:You can get these great speakers. You plug them into your laptop and the sound is amazing. W:I'm not sure about the battery. M: It comes with a battery that lasts three to five hours, but you can always buy a spare. (24) Of course, it comes with a power cord, too, so you can just plug it in if your battery runs low. W: (25) The key board is a little restricted, too. M: That's what a full-size keyboard is for. You can buy a separate key board and mouse and attach them to your laptop. It'll be just like having a desktop. W:Then why don't I just buy a desktop? M:If you do, you won't be able to buy all of these great accessories. That's half the fun of buying a new computer ! Q23：Why does the man recommend a laptop? [听前预测] 根据选项中的laptop，desktop，portable等词推测对话与手提电脑和台式电脑有关。 [答案解析] 对话中男士建议女士买手提电脑，因为它功能更多，旅行中可以带上，即比较便携，故选D) 项。