You will now read a short passage and then listen to a talk on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Announcement from the Department of Overseas Study
The Whittier College Department of Overseas Study is pleased to make the following announcement. We have just established and opened a student information desk. The desk, located in our office in Main Hall #5, will offer information about all overseas study programs open to Whittier students. In addition, it will maintain files offering student feedback about these programs. In this way, students can both be better informed about foreign study options as well as be aware of previous students' experiences with these programs. This should make for more effective and rewarding study abroad for our students. Please drop by our office from 9:00-5:00 M-F for complete details.
Now hear a conversation between two students.
Question: The man expresses his opinion toward the information desk of the overseas study program. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
【正确答案】The Department of Overseas Study is planning to offer student information section in which they can post the programs of studying in different countries as well as students' feedback about the programs. Therefore, students can check out the overseas study programs they are interested in and get to know other students' experience of the programs.
The man is very happy about the information section.
In the first place, he thinks this will save people time and effort since they won't have to go seeking information from different departments, which is very convenient and efficient for students.
He also very much likes the fact the desk will have materials previous foreign study participants have authored. Their experiences will help later students decide which options are most worthwhile and will offer candid first-hand information about various countries. So, for these reasons of efficiency and candor, he thinks the desk is an excellent idea.
【答案解析】 通过阅读短文，我们知道留学部门计划设置信息板块。板块内容包括不同国家的留学信息与学生反馈。