【答案解析】[听力原文]
M: Jennifer, can you help me install this software program in my computer? I followed the directions, but I still can't get it right,
W: I am sorry, but I have to prepare some meeting materials because I have a weekly meeting in 20 minutes, it should be finished by 1:30.
M: Oh, I am supposed to have this report finished by noon. What should I do with it?
W: You should check to see if a technician in the maintenance department can help you.
[解析] 通过男子在对话一开始说的can you help me install this software program in my computer?可以得知,男子需要安装软件方面的帮助。
单选题
When is the man's deadline?
A. 10:00 a.m.
B. 11:00 a.m.
C. 12:00 p.m.
D. 1:30 p.m.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 在与女子的第二次对话中,男子说I am supposed to have this report finished by noon,表明时间截止到正午,所以用下午12点代替正午(noon)的选项C为正确答案。1点30分是女子每周例会的结束时间,注意不要选错。
单选题
What will the man likely do next?
A. Visit the software's Web site
B. Ask for an extension
C. Hand in a report
D. Contact another employee
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】[解析] 女子在对话最后部分说的You should check to see if a technician in the maintenance department can help you.意思是让男子试着寻找维修部技术人员的帮助,由此推断,男子接下来会联系其他职员。