【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: Excuse me. May I have some information about the reception party that you are advertising outside? It's for new students, isn't that right? W: That's right and what would you like to know about it? M: Well, I'm not really sure what the purpose of the event is. W: The party will provide students with a chance to get to know each other, and a chance for students who have successfully been through university to pass on some valuable advice. M: Who's organizing the event? Is it the faculty or...? W: Actually, it is the Alumni Association. So, It's strictly a student-to-student event. M: I hope we won't have to sit through a lot of boring speeches. I mean, aren't these students just 'brains' anyway? What can they actually do to help a guy like me? W: No, these people are not 'brains' at all. The Alumni are simply a group of normal, but grateful students who hope that, by sharing their experiences with new students, they can help more students to successfully graduate. M: But will we have any time for some fun at this party? W: Most of the time will be split between eating, dancing, and singing—so not to worry. However, some words of wisdom from the former students should not be missed. M: You've got a point. Those are, after all, success stories if they've managed to survive university life. I hear about only half of all students who start university actually finish it. W: And besides that, there's another reason to go. M: What's that? W: The pie they'll be serving is delicious. I know it since I'm the one who will be making it. What is the purpose of the reception party? 选项均是不定式短语，可推测题目问目的或原因。录音中，男士说他不太确定这个活动的目的是什么，女士说这个晚会将会给学生提供去认识彼此的机会，也给顺利度过大学生活的学生一个传授一些有价值的建议的机会，D是录音中提到的目的之一，故选D。