【答案解析】[解析] 8-10
W: Hello.
M: Leona? This is Jaspar.
W: Hi! I've been waiting for you to call. Could you get Dr. Bryant for next week?
M: Dr. Bryant is on sabbatical, but Professor Slocum says he'd be happy to visit our class.
W: I don't know Professor Slocum.
M: He's an expert on the natural history of the region and has written several books on the topic. I think he'll be an excellent addition to our seminar.
W: Good work, Jaspar! This assignment to invite a guest speaker has turned out to be harder than I thought.
M: But it's a great assignment, and besides, everyone has to do it. Look at all the professional contacts we're making!
W: You're right, it's very useful. Thanks, again, and I'll see you tomorrow!
8. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
The speakers are mainly discussing a guest speaker. They say: ...he "d be happy to visit our class," ...assignment to invite a guest speaker
单选题
Why does the man say this:
A. To emphasize the professor's qualifications
B. To state a desire to read the professor's books
C. To predict that the seminar attendance will be high
D. To imply that the seminar needs improvement
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析]
Why does the man say this:
"He's an expert on the natural history of the region and has written several books on the topic. I think he'll be an excellent addition to our seminar."
The man's purpose is to emphasize the professor's qualifications as a guest speaker in their seminar.
单选题
What is the man's opinion of the assignment?
A. The assignment will improve their public speaking skills.
B. The assignment will help them meet people in their field.
C. The assignment is more difficult than he had expected.
D.The assignment has taken too much of their time.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析]
What is the man's opinion of the assignment?
The man's opinion is that the assignment will help them meet people in their field. He says: Look at all the professional contacts we 're making/