单选题
Why does the student go to the professor's office? A. To change his schedule B. To apply for a job C. To introduce himself D. To help the professor
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] [Narrator] Listen to part of a conversation on campus between a student and a professor. [Student] Hi. I'm Ron Watson. I'm here to apply for the work-study job. Q18 [Professor] Oh, good. Um, have you ever had a work-study position? [Student] Not really. To tell the truth, I'm not exactly sure how it works. [Professor] Well, it's like this: on work-study, you have regular hours and assigned responsibilities, but, if you get everything done, you can study. You can't leave because there may be something else to do later, during your hours. But you should always bring your books and, oh, I'd guess that probably about 25 percent of the time, you should be able to study. [Student] This is even better than I thought. What kind of assignments would I have, I mean, if I Q19 get this opportunity. [Professor] Clerical mostly, I'm afraid. Nothing too demanding, but it isn't the most interesting work ether. Filing, copying, delivering mail, uh, some grading, but only multiple-choice tests, and we use a grading machine for that. [Student] Would someone show me how to operate the grading machine? I'm sure I could do it if someone showed me once or twice. [Professor] No problem. We have a secretary here in the department, and she'll be the main person you'd report to. She'd show you how to do everything. [Student] Okay. Great. [Professor] Now, let's see whether your hours will fit in with the hours we need. Could you work Monday through Thursday from ten to two? [Student] That's sixteen hours a week? [Professor] To start. We may actually want to extend that to Fridays, so, if that happens, it would be twenty hours. You'll notice that the hours include the usual lunch break. That would let Nancy... she's the secretary... so she could get you started on the work, and then take her lunch from noon to one, and be back for the last hour of your day, in case you had any questions. [Student] Okay. [Professor] Oh, and I should tell you about the phone. While Nancy's gone for lunch, we'll want you to answer the phone. [Student] Sure. I can do that. Uh, will there be any work on the computer? I'm familiar with most Q20 of the basic office programs. I used to help my Dad in his office when I was in high school. He's a lawyer. [Professor] Oh. Well, we hadn't planned to include anything like that in the job, but it's a plus. [Student] Sorry to ask, but ... how does the pay work? Do I get paid for the time I work minus the study time or... [Professor] Oh no. You get paid for sixteen hours a week whether you're working or studying. This Q21 is a special program for students. [Student] It seems too good to be true. [Professor] Well, you need to have an interview with Nancy. Since you'll be working closely with her, she'll make the final decision. [Student] Okay. Should I make an appointment or... [Professor] No. Just go over to her desk and tell her who you are. She's expecting you. We want to get the position filled as soon as possible. [Student] Well, thank you for seeing me. I hope I'll be working here. [Professor] Good luck.... Oh, yes, be sure to tell Nancy about the computer experience. Q22 [Student] I will. [Professor] And let her know I've already interviewed you, and I referred you to her. [Student] Thanks again. I really appreciate your taking the time to explain everything to me. [Professor] You're welcome. 18. Why does the student go to the professor's office? To apply for a job
单选题
What does the professor mean when she says this: A. She does not want the man to be uncomfortable. B. She thinks that the responsibilities are too difficult, C. She is concerned that the man will be bored. D. She is worried that the man will not try to help her.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] Listen again to part of the conversation and then answer the following question. "What kind of assignments would I have, I mean, if I get this opportunity." "Clerical mostly, I'm afraid. Nothing too demanding, but it isn't the most interesting work either." What does the professor mean when she says this: "Clerical mostly, I'm afraid." She is concerned that the man will be bored.
单选题
What experience does the man have that may be helpful? A. He knows how to operate the grading machine. B. He has answered the telephone in a law office. C. He has used computer programs for office work. D. He has been a work-study student in another office.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] What experience does the man have that may be helpful? He has used computer programs for office work.
单选题
What is the pay for the work-study position? A. An hourly rate for sixteen hours per week regardless of the activity. B. An hourly rate for the time spent working but not for studying. C. A higher rate for working and a lower rate for studying. D. A weekly rate depending on the number of hours worked.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] What is the pay for the work-study position? An hourly rate for sixteen hours per week regardless of the activity.
单选题
What can we assume about the meeting? A. The professor was impressed with the student. B. The student is not interested in the opportunity. C. The secretary will not need to interview the student. D. The work is very difficult to accomplish.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] What can we assume about the meeting? Because she sent him to the secretary for an interview and she wanted the student to tell the secretary that she referred him, it may be concluded that the professor was impressed with the student.