You will now read a short passage and then listen to a talk on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.
Activities on Campus
I am writing this letter to make a couple of suggestions about school activities here at Albion College. First, the college really ought to upgrade its theater and auditorium equipment. The lighting and sound systems are both antiques. Plus, the number of seats needs to be increased. I believe this could be done without too much remodeling. Second, to go with the new facilities, the school needs to set up an online system for buying tickets. I mean, I can buy a plane ticket to Kathmandu online. I should be able to buy a ticket to a basketball game or concert on campus the same way. The service would be both convenient and time-saving. So come on Albion: let's move on into the twenty-first century!
Now hear a conversation between two students.
Question: The woman expresses her opinion toward the proposal of upgrading the auditorium facilities. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
【正确答案】A letter from a student suggests that the university should first upgrade its theater and auditorium equipment and then set up an online system for ticket selling.
The woman very much likes both of the letter's proposals.
Firstly, she is an officer of the Debate Club and prefers to have the auditorium with good equipment. However, the facilities are unsophisticated and need to be improved. For instance, the microphones don't work sometimes. Also, the lighting is poor. Students find it hard to hear and see each other in the place.
Secondly, she also likes the idea of establishing online ticket sales. Presently, the on-campus ticket office has only one window and provides inconvenient hours for students to buy tickets. Plus, students suffer from standing in long lines to get the ticket. An online ticket system would save both time and trouble for students.
【答案解析】 通过阅读，我们知道有学生写信建议学校改进剧院。