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【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文] A dinner party is often a pleasurable time for everyone but the host, so the important point to keep in mind is that 'planning' is a key part of a successful dinner party. All too often, hosts make the mistake of over-exerting themselves, leaving little time to enjoy the evening themselves. The following information can help you make it an enjoyable night for both yourself and your guests. Firstly, make a guest list so you'll know how many people to cook for. Let your guests know the time and the date of the dinner well in advance and be sure to remind them shortly before the party. Make a checklist of ingredients and drinks that you'll need and try to buy them a couple of days before the party. Get the house in order the day before the dinner party. If you leave your house cleaning till the day off, you might find yourself more stressed than you need to be. Keeping the menu simple doesn't mean it has to be boring. The night will also be a lot easier for you if you prepare dishes that can be laid out at the centre of the table, allowing guests to serve themselves. You can provide some music and the type of music will depend on the type of guests. You might not think of it, but the night will run a lot smoother with background music for the evening. Who does the speaker address to? 本题问说话人针对的对象是谁。文章开头提到,晚宴对于除了主人之外的每个人来说都意味着愉悦的时光,所以(对于主人来说)办好一次晚宴的关键是做好规划,之后文章围绕着怎样做好规划展开,由此可知说话人针对的是举办晚宴的人,故本题选D。
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【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文] What's the benefit if you get your house in order the day before the dinner party? 本题问如果在晚宴举行前一天把屋子收拾好会有什么益处。文中提到,如果到晚宴当天再收拾屋子的话,会感觉很有压力,A项是对原文的同义转述,故为正确答案。
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【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文] What does the speaker suggest we do at the end of the passage? 本题问说话者在文章结尾处建议我们做什么。文章最后说话者建议可以准备一些音乐在晚宴时播放。故本题选D。