【正确答案】The man is struggling over whether to turn in his term paper now or tomorrow.
The woman gives him two suggestions. He could either turn it in right now or check his work one more time and turn it in tomorrow.
I would submit the assignment now if I were him. He has worked very hard on the paper, and now deserves some rest, like hanging out with some friends to have some fun. I don't thtnk submitting the paper today or tomorrow will make any difference in his score.
As the man says that he will be too exhausted to go over the final draft of his paper again, I believe he should hand it in right now.
【答案解析】[听力原文]
W: Oh, come on! This is the fifth time you've phoned me today. What is it now?
M: Well, you know that term paper?
W: Yes! I know the paper! You've read almost all of it to me over the phone.
M: Well, Lindy, I finished...
W: Oh, Good!
M: But I still have this problem. I can turn it in right now. But I really think I should review it word by word one more time. I want to be sure and get the highest mark. What do you think I should do?
W: Just turn in the paper. You've worked on it for weeks. Why not have some fun and go out with your friends?
M: Yeah, that sounds really cool. But if I waste all my time relaxing, I'll be guilty and worried because I never checked over my paper like I should have. Do you think I should look over it again since I have time? I really want to get a good score.
W: OK, so look it over now and hand in the paper tomorrow. Problem solved.
M: Noooo! Because if I check it now, without rest and relaxation, I'll be so stressed that I won't concentrate on my paper. I can't think!
W: Didn't anyone ever tell you that college is time to grow up?
Alternative Wording(替换表达)
Synonyms (a)struggle—agonize
(b)if I were him—if I were in his shoes
(c)work hard on—sweat over
(d)make a difference—have an effect
(e)exhausted—fatigued, tired
Paraphrases 1. Were I in his shoes, I'd turn it in as soon as possible.
2. Whether he submits the paper now or tomorrow is immaterial.