C. He is concerned about his grade for the course.
D. He wants permission for his brother to visit class.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 4-6
M: Excuse me, Dr. Kline. Do you have a minute?
W: Hello, Daniel. Come on in. What can I do for you?
M: It's about my midterm grade. I ... I'm surprised it's so low. I work hard. I, uh, spend a lot of time studying.
W: Oh. Well, let's have a look at your assignments ... here we go. Okay, I've pulled up your record. Hmm ... you had a "C" on the midterm exam and a "B" on your first paper. But unfortunately, I don't have anything here for the second and third papers.
M: I know ... I've been sort of busy. My younger brother's starting classes here in January, and I have to show him around and help him find a place to live. He's staying with me for now, but he doesn't have a car, so ! have to drive him everywhere.
W: Does your brother know about the bus system?
M: Uh, it's kind of a problem. My parents want me to help him get settled.
W: I see. That does make it tough for you.
M: Would it be all right if I made up those two assignments? ! started one of them, but I didn't have time to finish typing it.
W: Yes, of course you can make up the work, but you need to do that as soon as possible. Remember, these short papers, together with the term paper, count for 50 percent of your final grade.
M: I know. Don't worry. I'll get it together.
W: Okay then.
M: Thanks, Dr. Kline. I appreciate your time.
4. Why does the student speak to his professor?
The student is concerned about his grade for the course. He says: It's about my midterm grade. I...I'm surprised it's so low.
单选题
Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the
question. What does the professor imply when she says this:
A. He does not have to drive his brother all the time.
B. Riding the bus is less expensive than driving a car.
C. The bus system is confusing to some people.
D. She looks forward to meeting his brother.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析]
Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.
"I know ... I've been sort of busy. My younger brother's starting classes here in January, and I have to show him around and help him find a place to live. He's staying with me for now, but he doesn't have a car, so I have to drive him everywhere."
"Does your brother know about the bus system?"
What does the professor imply when she says this:
"Does your brother know about the bus system?"
The professor implies that the student does not have to drive his brother all the time. The student says that he is helping his brother find a place to live. His brother does not have a car, so he must drive him everywhere. The professor mentions the bus system to suggest an alternative solution.
单选题
Why does the student say this:
A. To help the professor better understand his problem
B. To convince the professor that he will complete the work
C. To show the professor that he is not worried about his grade
D. To state that he will turn in his assignments the next day
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析]
Why does the student say this:
"Don't worry. I'll get it together."
The student's purpose is to convince the professor that he will complete the work. He asks if he may make up some assignments, and the professor agrees, but he needs to do the work as soon as possible.