【答案解析】[听力原文] M: When do you think the construction of the new offices will finish? Rachel Price is going to start her permanent position with us.I'm afraid there will be no place for her to sit. W: Though they say that they can finish it by end of this month, I'm skeptical because we haven't seen the architect's plan yet. M: Well, I'd better get going to ask Mike, the facility manager to see if another room might be available. I hope he'll be able to find a temporary workspace for Ms. Price. W: Actually, {{B}}I was about to go by the facilities department. I can talk to Mike about that.{{/B}}
[解析] 问题是询问交谈的二者之外的第三人，所以应该集中注意力听相关的姓名。通过男子在对话一开始部分说的“Rachel Price is going to start her permanent position with us.”可以得知，第三人是新来的正式员工。
单选题
What is the man concerned about?
A. The facility manager may not be in his office.
B. The construction may be too noisy.
C. An office space may not be ready in time.
D. A project may be over budget.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 问题是询问男子担心的事，所以应该在男子的话语中寻找答案。通过男子在对话一开始所说的I'm afraid there will be no place for her to sit.可以得知，他担心的是普莱斯没有地方坐。
单选题
What does the woman say she'll do next?
A. Telephone Rachel Price
B. Speak to the facilities manager
C. Hire an extra assistant
D. Study architect's plan
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 问题是询问女子谈及的事情，所以应该在女子的话语中寻找答案。并且要记住，询问接下来的行动(do next)，答案的线索一般都会出现在对话的后半部分。通过女子在对话最后部分说的I was about to go by the facilities department. I can talk to Mike about that.可以得知，女子接下来准备去和设备经理谈。