单选题 Exercise: Listen to the following short statements and then choose one of the answers that best fits the meaning of each statement. You will hear the statements only once.
单选题 Why do I have to get Professor Brown's signature for taking the seminar?
  • A. Because I haven't taken the introductory course.
  • B. Because the seminar is focused on complicated questions.
  • C. Because professor Brown is going to lead the seminar.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文] Not having taken the introductory course, I must get Professor Brown's signature for taking the seminar.
单选题 What is true about Jean?
  • A. Jean was disappointed at being unable to see the Great Wall.
  • B. Jean will surely visit the Great Wall.
  • C. It will take Jean a long time to visit China.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] As long as Jean is visiting China, she will make a point of seeing the Great Wall.
单选题 Can I use my cousin's portable computer?
  • A. Yes.
  • B. No.
  • C. Not certain.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] My cousin won't lend me his portable computer, worried that I might mishandle his machine.
单选题 Which of the following statements is true according to the speaker?
  • A. There isn't enough dormitory space for students.
  • B. The university cannot pay for new buildings.
  • C. Students must pay for living expenses separately.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[听力原文] The university tuitions, already very high for most families, don't include accommodation and meals.
单选题 Why was the test delayed this morning?
  • A. Because of a blackout.
  • B. Because of bad weather.
  • C. Because of the professor's absence.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文] This morning the test was delayed for one and a half hours because of power cut.