The most essential dorm accessories may be the kitchen supplies. Dining
halls are only open during certain hours of the day, which can be inconvenient
when students need a late-afternoon snack or something to fuel an all-night
study session. Therefore, a student has suggested adding a kitchen to the
student dormitory, so that students would be able to cook regular meals and
practice their cooking. The students could then prepare healthy food instead of
relying on snacks or canned foods. There is ample room in a durra kitchen and
the space should be used for right purpose. Now hear a
conversation about the same topic. The man expresses his
opinion of the proposal about adding kitchen to the dormitory, State his opinion
and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
【正确答案】opinion
The man does not agree to add a kitchen to the student dormitory.
reason 1
One reason is that the place of dorm room is limited if students want to have some activities after class, such as watching TV or holding theme parties, so there would be no more room left for a kitchen in the dormitory.
reason 2
The other reason is that as students they are so busy with their class assignments, they don't have any time to cook at all. Besides, some of them don't have the basic cooking skills. So learning to cook from a recipe book seems rather a waste of time.
【答案解析】[听力原文]
W: Hi, look. I think the school will be right if they follow this proposal.
M: You really think so? I don't like it. Look, in the dorm room students should do all the activities except cooking, because recreational activities like holding parties, watching TV or films and etc can bring students invariably creative, inclusive and amazing fun, especially after having spent a whole day on their studies. Therefore, I believe the school should keep kitchens out of dormitories and leave more space for entertainment.
W: That is true. In addition to full time study during the day, we all should have some fun and slow down.
M: That's right! Our schedules are always fully packed with assignments, seminars, exams, or even part-time jobs. So making ourselves regular meals every day is something impossible for us. Also, some students don't know how to cook, and learning to cook from a recipe book will definitely consume a lot of time they would otherwise spend on their studies.
W: That's right. Many students even never consider cooking in their dorm room. Eating in school's cafeteria is easy and can save them a lot of time.
M: Absolutely!