问答题
A Letter from a Student
This letter is to encourage the regents of Luther College to set aside at least five special scholarships for students choosing to major in chemistry. There are strong reasons for additional support for chemistry majors in particular. The first of these are the contributions chemistry majors have made to this school's reputation. A further reason for tendering this aid is that an increase in financial aid will provide high-quality students with additional incentive to attend Luther College. Needless to say, a rise in the number of highly qualified students will only go to improve this school's already sterling reputation.
Question: The man expresses his opinion about the proposal that the college should give more scholarships to chemistry majors. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
Now hear a conversation between two students.
【正确答案】A letter from a student suggests that the college should set aside additional scholarships for students choosing to major in chemistry.
The male student in the conversation disagrees with the letter. He offers two main reasons.
First, he thinks that students should be rewarded if they fulfill the program requirements and earn rewards themselves, not simply for selecting a certain major. A chemistry degree from the college is a prize in itself, as he points out.
Second, he thinks that instead of offering scholarships to students, the department should improve its equipment and facilities, which would benefit all students, faculty, and the school.
【答案解析】[听力原文]
W: OK, Nick. I can see you want to say something. What is it?
M: What? I'll tell you what! A guy is asking the school to provide more scholarships as a reward for chemistry majors.
W: Chemistry is a really strong program here. Why shouldn't some lucky kids benefit?
M: They have enough benefits already! The school gives them an opportunity to earn a degree. Do you know how much a student with a B.S. degree in chemistry earns? The degree is quite a prize in itself. Besides, students should earn their rewards themselves, not simply be rewarded for selecting a certain major.
W: I know, I know. But let's be fair here. Chemistry is why this school's famous. So the Chemistry Department can give some reward to its students, right?
M: There are always other ways to give rewards. The department can upgrade their labs, buy new equipment, subscribe to all the journals, and give their students really good training. Why just select five or six high-school geniuses? If the department did what I said, it would benefit the students, faculty, and the school.
W: I guess so.
M: I'm going to do something about this. This is unfair to all other departments.
Alternative Wording(替换表达)
Synonyms (a)set aside—reserve (b)select—opt for
(c)a prize in itself—reward enough
Paraphrases 1. He maintains that rather than be rewarded for selecting a certain major, students should be recognized for genuine outstanding achievements.
2. He thinks the money would be better spent upgrading facilities rather than on scholarships.