问答题
A Proposal of Banning Cycling in the Student Center
Recently, while strolling through the student center mall, I was struck and slightly injured by a bicycle rider. The center is a place for foot traffic, not bicyclists! I strongly urge the university administration to immediately forbid bike riding in this area. The number of pedestrians, the relatively narrow nature of the paths, and the speed of most bikers make a serious accident inevitable. Let me remind the university: they, along with the cyclists, are legally responsible for any injuries suffered by foot traffic. Alittle caution and common sense now can save the university hundreds of thousands of dollars. Additional staff must be hired to enforce this rule strictly and impartially.
Question: The man expresses his opinion of the proposal to ban cycling in the student center. 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 suggests that the university stop cycling in the student center and hire staff to enforce this rule. The writer insists that riding bike there is too dangerous.
The man disagrees with this idea for two reasons.
In the first place, he thinks that most students are responsible adults and are careful when riding in this area; therefore cycling should not be restricted.
Also, he says that hiring additional staff is not realistic. The university already has money problems and cannot afford the expense. So this idea is a waste of the school's money and time.
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M: Come on! That's ridiculous.
W: What happened?
M: This letter in the school newspaper. Some people worry too much about safety. This joker is in favor of banning cycling in the student center.
W: Why?
M: Well, a bike knocked him down. He doesn't look where he's going, so a special rule needs to be made that affects everyone.
W: Actually, I can see his point a little bit...he thinks riding bikes is too dangerous in a narrow place like the student center.
M: I don't think so. The people who ride bikes are responsible adults and are pretty careful when riding in the area. I mean there are accidents, but you are running a bigger risk by crossing the street. Besides, the guy also suggests that the school hire help to enforce this rule.
W: You mean that campus police?
M: No, the writer says the university should hire additional staff! More people to apply one rule! Come on! It is impossible for the university to supervise everyone. Hiring people to enforce this rule is a big waste of the school's money and time. The school already has money trouble. This guy wants to pay more people to do useless jobs.
Alternative Wording(替换表达)
Synonyms (a)stop—ban, prohibit (b)dangerous—hazardous
(e)money problems—financial woes
Paraphrases 1. He maintains that cycling should not be regulated because it is not that dangerous; in fact most cyclists ride responsibly and carefully.
2. The university already has money problems and cannot afford the expense for a minor problem like this.