单选题
单选题 What are the speakers mainly discussing?
  • A. A field trip
  • B. A reading assignment
  • C. A guest speaker
  • D. A term paper
【正确答案】 C
【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/