Most
first-year students live on campus, and virtually all of them have one or more
roommates. Living on campus has many advantages, with varying accommodations
available through the Housing Office. On-campus housing includes four apartment
buildings and eight dormitories. With living units ranging from one-, two-, and
four-bedroom apartments, to single and double dormitory rooms, students are
close to classrooms and other campus facilities. The university also offers
"specialty dorms" designated by academic major; these are good ways to meet
people with interests similar to yours. Now cover the passage
and listen to the conversation. You may take notes, and you may use your notes
to help you answer the question. After you hear the question, begin preparing
your response. You may look at the question, but NOT at the passage. You have 30
seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. The
man expresses his opinion about the woman's desire to live on campus. State his
opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
【正确答案】Key points:
The woman wants to share a dormitory room on campus with her best friend from high school. The man's opinion is that the woman should consider not sharing a room with her best friend.
One reason he gives is that it can destroy a friendship because knowing someone isn't the same as living together.
Another reason is that having someone else for a roommate will allow her to meet new and interesting people.
Another reason is that she might benefit by living in a dormitory with other students of her academic major.
【答案解析】[解析]
W: Next semester, I'd like to live on campus. My best friend from high school will also start school here, and the two of us want to share a room in the dormitory.
M: Okay, but are you sure you want a room with your friend from high school?
W: Of course. We were best friends last year.
M: You know, this might sound strange, but generally we don't recommend that you share a room with your best friend.
W: Really?
M: It could work out, but a lot of times it can destroy a friendship. The reason is that knowing someone-- even being best friends--isn't the same as living together. A better idea might be to live on the same floor as your friend--in the same "neighborhood," so to speak--but have someone else for a roommate. This way, you'll preserve your friendship and also get to know new and interesting people.
W: That does sort of make sense.
M: Or you could live in a dorm with others of your academic major. You'll meet people with similar interests and develop relationships that can benefit you later, in your professional life.
W: I need to think about this. Thank you for your advice.
The man expresses his opinion about the woman's desire to live on campus. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.