[ TPO2 - C1 ]
NARRATOR：
Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor.
MALE STUDENT：
Uh, excuse me, Professor Thompson. I know your office hours are tomorrow, but I was wondering if you had a few minutes free now to discuss something.
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
Sure, John. What did you want to talk about?
MALE STUDENT：
Well, I have some quick questions about how to write up the research project I did this semester -about climate variations.
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
Oh, yes. You were looking at variations in climate in the Grant City area, right? How far along have you gotten?
MALE STUDENT：
I've got all my data, so I'm starting to summarize it now, preparing graphs and stuff. But I'm just... I'm looking at it and I'm afraid that it's not enough, but I'm not sure what else to put in the report.
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
I hear the same thing from every student. You know, you have to remember now that you're the expert on what you've done.So, think about what you'd need to include if you were going to explain your research project to someone with general or casual knowledge about the subject, like ... like your parents. That's usually my rule of thumb: would my parents understand this?
MALE STUDENT：
OK. I get it.
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
I hope you can recognize by my saying that how much you do know about the subject.
MALE STUDENT：
Right. I understand. I was wondering if I should also include the notes from the research journal you suggested I keep?
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
Yes, definitely. You should use them to indicate what your evolution in thought was through time.So, just set up, you know, what was the purpose of what you were doing - to try to understand the climate variability of this area - and what you did, and what your approach was.
MALE STUDENT：
OK. So, for example, I studied meteorological records; I looked at climate charts; I used different methods for analyzing the data, like certain statistical tests; and then I discussed the results. Is that what you mean?
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
Yes, that's right. You should include all of that. The statistical tests are especially important. And also be sure you include a good reference section where all your published and unpublished data came from, 'cause you have a lot of unpublished climate data.
MALE STUDENT：
Hmm... something just came into my mind and went out the other side.
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
Oh, that happens to me a lot, so I've come up with a pretty good memory management tool. I carry a little pad with me all the time and jot down questions or ideas that I don't want to forget. For example, I went to the doctor with my daughter and her baby son last week and we knew we wouldn't remember everything we wanted to ask the doctor, so we actually made a list of five things we wanted answers to.
MALE STUDENT：
A notepad is a good idea. Since I'm so busy now at the end of the semester, I'm getting pretty forgetful these days.how can i just remembered what I was trying to say before.
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
Good. I was hoping you'd come up with it.
MALE STUDENT：
Yes. It ends up that I have data on more than just the immediate Grant City area, so I also included some regional data in the report. With everything else it should be a pretty good indicator of the climate in this part of the state.
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
Sounds good. I'd be happy to look over a draft version before you hand in the final copy, if you wish.
MALE STUDENT：
Great. I'll plan to get you a draft of the paper by next Friday. Thanks very much. Well, see ya.
FEMALE PROFESSOR：
OK.
quick adj. 快的，迅速的;时间短暂的，匆匆的;
summarize v. 总结;概括;概述
rule of thumb 经验法则，拇指规则
definitely adv. 肯定;没问题;当然;确实;确切地;明确地;清楚地
thought n. 想法;看法;主意;记忆;心思;思想;
approach n. 方法; v. (在距离或时间上)靠近;接洽;建议;要求;
meteorological adj. 气象的;气象学的
unpublished adj. 未出版的;未发表的;未公开的
jot v. 匆忙记下; 略记; 摘要记载下来 n. 一点(不);丝毫(不)
come up with 想出，提出
immediate adj. 立即的;立刻的;目前的;当前的;迫切的;接近的;附近的;紧接的
look over （快速）翻阅，浏览
draft n. 草稿;草案;
hand in 上交（作业、拾到的失物等），提交;提出
encouragement n. 鼓舞;鼓励;起激励作用的事物
Why does the man go to see his professor?
A. To borrow some charts and graphs from her
B. To ask her to explain some statistical procedures
C. To talk about report he is writing
D. To discuss a grade he got on a paper
What information will the man include in his report?
Climate charts
Interviews with meteorologists
Journals notes
Statistical tests
Why does the professor tell the man about the appointment at the doctor's office?
A. To demonstrate a way of remembering things
B. To explain why she needs to leave soon
C. To illustrate a point that appears in his report
D. To emphasize the importance of good health
What does the professor offer to do for the man?
A. Help him collect more data in other areas of the state
B. Submit his research findings for publication
C. Give him the doctor's telephone number
D. Review the first version of his report
Why does the professor say this:
A. To question the length of the paper
B. To offer encouragement
C. To dispute the data sources
D. To explain a theory
[ TPO4 - C2 ]
Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor.
MALE PROFESSOR
Hey Jane. You look like you're in a hurry…
FEMALE STUDENT
[sounding harried]Yeah, things're a little crazy.
MALE PROFESSOR
Oh, yeah? What's going on?
FEMALE STUDENT
Oh, it's nothing… Well, since it's your class… I guess it's OK…it's, it's just that I'm having trouble with my group project.
MALE PROFESSOR
Ahh yes. Due next week. What's your group doing again?
FEMALE STUDENT
It's about United States Supreme Court decisions. We're looking at the impact of recent cases on property rights, municipal land use cases, zoning disputes…
MALE PROFESSOR
Right, OK…And it's not going well?
FEMALE STUDENT
[mildly frustrated]Not really. I'm worried about the other two people in my group. They're just sitting back, not really doing their fair share of the work, and waiting for an A.
It's kinda stressing me out, because we're getting close to the deadline and I feel like I'm doing everything for this project…
MALE PROFESSOR
Ah, the good old "free-rider" problem.
FEMALE STUDENT
Free rider?
MALE PROFESSOR
Oh, it's just a term that describes this situation: when people in a group seek to get the benefits of being in the group without contributing to the work…Anyway, what exactly do you mean when you say they just sit back? I mean, they've been filing their weekly progress reports with me…
FEMALE STUDENT
Yes, but I feel like I'm doing 90 percent of the work.
I hate to sound so negative here, but honestly, they're taking credit for things they shouldn't be taking credit for.
Like last week in the library, we decided to split up the research into three parts, and then each of us was supposed to find sources in the library for our parts.
I went off to the stacks and found some really good material for my part, but when I got back to our table they were just goofing off and talking.
So I went and got material for their sections as well.
MALE PROFESSOR
[gently critical]Hmm, you know you shouldn't do that.
FEMALE STUDENT
I know, but I didn't want to risk the project going down the drain.
MALE PROFESSOR
[sounding a little surprised]I know Theresa and Kevin, I've had both of them in other courses…so I'm familiar with their work, and their work habits.
FEMALE STUDENT
I know, me too, and that's why this has really surprised me.
MALE PROFESSOR
Do you…does your group like your topic?
FEMALE STUDENT
Well, I think we'd all rather focus on cases that deal with personal liberties—questions about freedom of speech, things like that—but I chose property rights…
MALE PROFESSOR
[cutting in]You chose the topic?
FEMALE STUDENT
Yeah, I thought it would be good for us, all of us, to try something new.
MALE PROFESSOR
[suggesting, not criticizing]Maybe that's part of the problem—maybe Theresa and Kevin aren't that excited about the topic—and since you picked it…Have you thought…talked to them at all about picking a different topic?
FEMALE STUDENT
[not very receptive] But, we've already got all the sources. And it's due next week. We don't have time to start from scratch.
MALE PROFESSOR
OK, well I'll let you go 'cause I know you're so busy. But you might…consider talking to your group about your topic choice…
FEMALE STUDENT
[not sounding persuaded] I'll think about it. Gotta run. See you in class.
hurry n. 匆忙;急忙
since conj. 因为，由于;既然;从…以后，自…以来
sit back 轻松地坐;不插手;袖手旁观
fair adj. 公平的;合理的;
stress n. 应力;压力;强调;
rider n. 骑手;骑马(或自行车、摩托车)的人;
decision n. (作出的)决定，抉择;决断(力);果断;
impact n. 影响;撞击;强大作用;冲撞;冲击力
zone vt. 将…划作特殊区域;指定…为某项用途的区域;
term n. 学期(尤用于英国，学校一年分三个学期);术语;
filing with 存档 ; 归档 ; 存档档案 ;
negative adj. 消极的;负面的;否定的;
sound v. 听起来好像，让人听着好像;听起来…的;（使）发出声音
taking credit 拿 ; 携带 ; 取走 ; 运走 ; 带去
split up 分开;拆分;（使）分手;
supposed to v. 应该
stack n. 堆栈;一叠，一摞，一堆;大量;许多;一大堆;(尤指工厂的)大烟囱;书库
goof off 游手好闲;不认真工作;偷懒
liberty n. 自由
clarify vt. 澄清;使更清晰易懂;阐明;
What is the conversation mainly about?
A. Methods for finding appropriate sources for a project.
B. Reasons the woman is having difficulties with a project.
C. Criteria the professor uses to evaluate group projects.
D. Ways to develop the skills needed to work in groups.
Why does the professor mention the ‘free-rider’ problem?
A. To review a concept he explained in class.
B. To give the student a plan to solve her problem.
C. To clarify the problem the student is facing.
D. To explain a benefit of working in groups.
What is the professor’s opinion of the other students in the woman’s group?
A. They try to take credit for work they did not do.
B. They did not perform well in previous courses with him.
C. They are more motivated when they are working in a group.
D. They do good work when they are interested in the subject
Why did the woman choose property rights as a topic?
A. The professor recommended the topic.
B. She already had a lot of reference materials on the subject.
C. She wanted to learn something new.
D. It was easy to research at the school library.
What mistakes does the professor imply the woman has made while working on a project? [Click on 2 answers]
A. Finding sources for her group partners.
B. Writing the weekly progress reports for her group.
C. Forgetting to pay attention to the project’s deadlines.
D. Failing to involve the group members in the selection of a topic.
[ TPO6 - C1 ]
NARRATOR
Listen to a conversation between a student and an employee in the university's career services office.
MALE STUDENT
Hi, do you have a minute?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Sure, how can I help you?
MALE STUDENT
I have a couple of questions about the career fair next week.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
OK, shoot.
MALE STUDENT
Um, well, are seniors the only ones who can go?
I mean, you know, they are finishing school this year and getting their degrees and everything… and, well, it seems like businesses would wanna talk to them and not first year students like me.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
No, no, the career fair is opened to all our students and we encourage anyone who's interested to go check it out.
MALE STUDENT
Well, that's good to know.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
You've seen the flyers and posters around campus, I assume.
MALE STUDENT
Sure, can't miss them. I mean, they all say where and when the fair is, just not who should attend.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Actually they do, but it's in the small print.
Uh, we should probably make that part easier to reach, shouldn't we?
I'll make a note of that right now.
So, do you have any other questions?
MALE STUDENT
Yes, actually I do now.
Um, since I'd only be going to familiarize myself with the process—you know, “check it out”—I was wondering if there is anything you could recommend that I do to prepare.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
That's actually a very good question.
Well, as you know, the career fair is generally an opportunity for local businesses to recruit new employees, and for soon-to-be graduates to have interviews with several companies they might be interested in working for.
Now, in your case, even though you wouldn't be looking for employment right now, it still wouldn't hurt for you to prepare much like you would if you were looking for a job.
MALE STUDENT
You mean, like get my resume together and wear a suit?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
That's a given. I was thinking more along the lines of doing some research.
The flyers and posters list all the businesses that are sending representatives to the career fair.
Um, what's your major urge you to have one yet?
MALE STUDENT
Well, I haven't declared a major yet, but I'm strongly considering accounting.
See, that's part of the reason I wanna go to the fair, to help me decide if that's what I really want to study.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
That's very wise.
Well, I suggest that you get on the computer and learn more about the accounting companies in particular that would be attending.
You can learn a lot about companies from their internet websites.
Then prepare a list of questions.
MALE STUDENT
Questions, hmm... [getting it] so, in a way, I'll be interviewing them?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
That's one way of looking at it.
Think about it for a second. What do you want to know about working for an accounting firm?
MALE STUDENT
Well, there is the job itself… and salary of course… and working conditions, I mean, would I have an office, or would I work in a big room with a zillion other employees? and… and maybe about opportunities for advancement.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
See? Those're all important things to know.
After you do some research, you'll be able to tailor your questions to the particular company you are talking to.
MALE STUDENT
Wow, I'm glad I came by here. [thoughtfully] So, it looks like I’ve got some work to do.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
And if you plan on attending future career fairs, I recommend you sign up for one of our interview workshops.
MALE STUDENT
I'll do that.
fair adj. 公平的; n. 露天游乐场;(评比农畜产品的)集市;商品交易会;职业介绍会
shoot v. 开(枪或其他武器);射击;说吧，请讲
check it out 来看看
small print n. (协议或法律文件中易于被忽略但重要的)小号字印刷的附加条款
wonder v. 想知道;想弄明白; n. 惊讶;惊奇;惊异;
given adj.已经安排好的;规定的;指定的;所述的;特定的 n. 假设事实
representative n. 代表;销售代表;销售代理;
declare v. 声明;宣布;宣告;宣称;公布;表明;
in a way 在某种程度上;不完全地
of course 当然，自然;
zillion n. 很大量
advancement 进步;发展;前进;促进;推动;(工作、社会等级等的)提升，晋升
sign up 注册;（和…）签约，雇用;报名（参加课程）
workshop n. 车间;工场;作坊;研讨会;讲习班
Why does the student go to the career services office?
A. to confirm the date and time of the career fair
B. to learn the location of the career fair
C. to find out if he is allowed to attend the career fair
D. to get advice about interviewing at the career fair
Why does the student think that companies’ representatives would not be interested in talking to him?
A. he will not be graduating this year
B. he is not currently taking business classes
C. he has not declared a major yet
D. he does not have a current resume
What does the woman imply about the small print on the career fair posters and flyers?
A. the information in the small print was incomplete
B. the print was smallar than she expected it to be
C. the information the small print contains will be updated
D. the information in the small print will be presented in a more noticeable way
What does the woman say is a good way for the student to prepare for speaking to companies’ representatives? [ Click on 2 answers ]
A. take some business classes
B. familiarize himself with certain businesses beforehand
C. have questions ready to ask the representatives
D. talk to people who work for accounting firms
Why does the student say this:
A. To acknowledge that he cannot go to this year’s career fair
B. To acknowledge the amount of preparation he will have
C. To indicate that he has school work he must complete before the career fair
D. To indicate that he needs to go to his job now
[ TPO10 - C1 ]
NARRATOR：
Listen to a conversation between a student and her Photography professor.
FEMALE STUDENT：
Professor Johnson, there's something that's been on my mind.
MALE PROFESSOR：
Ok?
FEMALE STUDENT：
Remember last week you told us that it's really important to get our photography into a show, basically as soon as we can?
MALE PROFESSOR：
Yup, it's a big step, no question.
FEMALE STUDENT：
Thing is, I'm sitting here and I'm just not sure how I get there.
I mean I've got some work I like, but, is it really what the gallery is looking for?
How would I know? How do I make the right contacts to get into a show. I just really don't...
MALE PROFESSOR：
[laughing] Okay, hold on. Slow down.
Um, these are questions that, well, just about every young artist has to struggle with.
Ok, the first thing you should do is you absolutely have to stay true to your artistic vision.
Take the pictures you want to take.
Don't start trying to catch the flavor of the month and be trendy because you think you'll get into a show.
That never works, because you wind up creating something you don't really believe in.
It sounds uninspired, and won't make any shows.
I've seen that happened so many times.
This doesn't mean that you should go into a cave, keep up with trends.
Even think about how your work might fit in with them, but don't mindlessly follow them.
FEMALE STUDENT：
Well, yeah, I can see that.
I think though that I've always been able to stay pretty true to what I want to create, not what others want me to create.
I think that comes through my work.
MALE PROFESSOR：
Ok. Just remember that is one thing to create works that you really want to create when it’s in the classroom.
The only thing at stake is your grade. But, work created outside of the classroom?
That can be a different story.
I'm not talking about techniques or things like that.
It's just there's so much more at stake.
When you're out there making art for a living, there's a lot of pressure to become something you are not and people often surrender to that pressure.
FEMALE STUDENT：
But to get stuff exhibited.
MALE PROFESSOR：
Well, you need to be a bit of an opportunist.
Here's common sense, things like ,always having a sample of your work on hand to give to people.
You won't believe that kind of contacts are opportunities you can get in this way.
And try to get your work seen in places like restaurants, book stores.
You'd be surprised how word gets around about photography in places like that.
FEMALE STUDENT：
[a little overwhelmed] Ok, it's just so hard to think about all those practical things and make good work, you know.
absolutely adv. (强调真实无误)绝对地，完全地;极其;当然，对极了
stay true to 忠实于 ; 忠于
artistic adj. 艺术的;艺术家的;有艺术天赋的;
vision n. 视力;视野;想象;
flavor n. 风味;滋味;特色;风尚
trendy adj. 时髦的;赶时髦的
wind up 结束;给（钟表等）上发条;给…上弦;完成;停止;最终落得;
fit in with 适合;适合，适应，符合，与……一致
mindlessly 愚蠢的;盲目的;无谓的;没头脑的;无需动脑筋的;机械的;不顾虑
come through 实现(承诺);成功地完成;成功提供
stake n. 桩;标桩;篱笆桩;火刑柱;股本;股份;重大利益，重大利害关系;
opportunist adj. 机会主义的;投机的;见风转舵的
common sense n. 常识
restaurant n. 餐馆;餐厅
word gets around 消息传开了;流言四起
practical adj. 实际的;真实的;客观存在的;
criteria n. 标准;(评判或作决定的)准则;原则 criterion的复数
Why does the student go to see the professor?
A. To discuss the latest trends in the photography shows
B. To find out why some of her work was not selected for a show
C. To discuss how to get her photographs exhibited
D. To find out about a student photography show on campus
According to the professor, what is the best way to create work that is likely to be chosen for a show
A. By taking photographs that fit with current trends
B. By following one’s own artistic views
C. By consulting experienced photographers
D. By learning what gallery owners are interested in
What does the professor imply about photography created outside of the classroom
A. It is usually technically stronger than work created for a class
B. It tends to be more interesting than class work
C. It faces increased pressure to be trendy
D. It is more likely to be exhibited than is work created for a class
According to the professor, what are two ways young photographers can market their work? Click on 2 answers
A. Share examples of their work with others
B. Hire a professional agent to sell their work
C. Display their work in places other than gallery
D. Ask a professor to recommend their work to gallery owners
Listen again to part of the conversation.Then answer the question
Why does the student say this:
A. To ask the professor to reevaluate her work
B. To indicate that she understands the importance of sharing her work
C. To show that she disagrees with the professor’s opinion
D. To suggest that her work has met the professor’s criteria
[ TPO11 - C1 ]
NARRATOR
Listen to a conversation between a student and a university employee.
FEMALE STUDENT
Hi, I need to pick up a gym pass.
MALE EMPLOYEE
OK. I'll need your name, year, and university ID.
FEMALE STUDENT
Here's my ID card. And my name is Gina Kent, and I'm first year.
MALE EMPLOYEE
OK. Gina. I'll type up the pass for you right away.
FEMALE STUDENT
Great! This is exciting. I can't wait to get started.
MALE EMPLOYEE
Oh, this is a wonderful gym.
FEMALE STUDENT
That's what everybody has been saying. Everyone is talking about the new pool, the new indoor course. But what I love is all the classes.
MALE EMPLOYEE
The classes?
FEMALE STUDENT
Yes, like the swimming and tennis classes and everything.
MALE EMPLOYEE
Oh yeah, but this pass doesn't entitle you to those.
FEMALE STUDENT
It doesn't?
MALE EMPLOYEE
No, the classes fall into separate category.
FEMALE STUDENT
[upset, confused] But that’s my whole reason for getting a pass. I mean I was planning to take a swimming class.
MALE EMPLOYEE
But that's not how it works.
This pass gives you access to the gym and to all the equipments, and to the pool and so forth.
But not when the teams are practicing, so you'll have to check the schedule.
FEMALE STUDENT
But what do I have to do if I want to take a class?
MALE EMPLOYEE
You’ll have to one, register, and two, pay the fee for the class.
FEMALE STUDENT
But that's not fair.
MALE EMPLOYEE
Well, I think if you think about it you’ll see that it’s fair.
FEMALE STUDENT
But people who play sports in the gym... they don't have to pay anything.
MALE EMPLOYEE
Yes, but they just come in, and play or swim on their own.
But taking a class, that’s a different story. I mean someone has to pay the instructors.
FEMALE STUDENT
So… if I want to enroll in a class …
MALE EMPLOYEE
Then you have to pay extra. The fee isn't very high, but there's a fee.
So, what class did you say you want to take?
FEMALE STUDENT
Swimming.
MALE EMPLOYEE
OK. Swimming classes are thirty dollars a semester.
FEMALE STUDENT
I guess I could swing that, but I’m still not convinced it’s fair. So, do I pay you?
MALE EMPLOYEE
Well, first, you need to talk to the instructor.
They have to assess your level and steer you to the right class, you know, beginner, intermediate...
FEMALE STUDENT
You mean, I have to swim for them? Show them what I can do?
MALE EMPLOYEE
No, no, you just tell them a little bit about your experiences and skills, so they know what level you should be in.
FEMALE STUDENT
Oh, OK. So, I guess I'll need an appointment.
MALE EMPLOYEE
And I can make that for you right now.
And I'll type up your gym ID card. You'll need it to get into the building.
Now about that appointment... how does Wednesday at three sounds?
FEMALE STUDENT
Fine...
MALE EMPLOYEE
O.K., and you’ll be meeting with Mark Giddis, he’s the swimming instructor. He also coaches the swim team.
And here, I've jotted it all down for you.
FEMALE STUDENT
Great! Thanks.
type up 把（手写稿）打印成文
fall into 落入;分成
so forth 等等;之类的
swing v.摆动;(使)弧线运动;转弯;转动;（使）突然转向，突然转身;朝…打去;（使）改变;
beginner n. 新手;初学者
jotted v. 匆忙记下; 略记; 摘要记载下来 jot的过去分词和过去式
What are the speakers mainly discussing？
A. What the gym pass is used for
B. How to try out for the swimming team
C. The popularity of the new exercise at the gym
D. The schedule of exercise classes at the gym
Why does the woman's initial excitement turn to disappointment?
A. She is told that all swimming classes are full
B. She learns that she will have to pay extra for classes
C. She finds out that there are no swimming classes at her level
D. She thought all sports activities were supervised by coaches
What does the man imply about people who play sports in the gym?
A. They do not need an instructor to coach them
B. They do not usually take swimming classes
C. They must pay an extra fee to use the equipment
D. They do not need a gym pass
Why does the woman make an appointment with the swimming instructor?
A. To find out when the pool is available
B. To apply for a job as assistant swim instructor
C. To complain about the gym's policy
D. To find out which swimming class she should take
Listen again to part of the conversation.Then answer the question
What does the man imply when he says this:
A. He wants to change the subject
B. He wants to tell a story
C. He disagrees with the woman
D. He understands the woman's point
[ TPO7 - C2 ]
NARRATOR
Listen to a conversation between a student and a librarian.
MALE STUDENT
Hi. I’m new here… I, uh, couldn’t come to the student orientation—and I’m wondering if you can give me a few quick pointers about the library?
I'd really appreciate it.
FEMALE LIBRARIAN
Sure. I'd be glad to. What's your major area of study?
MALE STUDENT
Latin American Literature.
FEMALE LIBRARIAN
OK. Well, over here's the section where we have language, literature and arts, and if you go down stairs you will find history section.
Generally, the students who concentrate in Latin American literature find themselves researching in the history section a lot.
MALE STUDENT
[agreeing] Um-hmm, you are right.
I am a transfer student and I've already done a year in another university so I know how the research can go.I spent a lot of time in history section.
So how long can I borrow books for?
FEMALE LIBRARIAN
Our loan period is a month.
Oh I should also mention that we have an inter-library loan service.
If you need to get hold a book that's not in our library, there's a truck that runs between our library and a few other public and university libraries in this area.
It comes around three times a week.
MALE STUDENT
Hey, that's great!
At my last school, it can take really a long time to get the materials I needed.
So when I had a project, I had to make a plan way in advance.
This sounds much faster.
Another thing I was wondering is... is there a place where I can bring my computer and hook it up?
FEMALE LIBRARIAN
Sure. There is a whole area here on the main floor where you can bring a laptop and plug it in for power, but on top of that we also have a connection for the internet at every seat.
MALE STUDENT
Nice, so I can do all the research I need to do right here in the library.
I’ll have the resources, all the books and the information I need right here in one place.
FEMALE LIBRARIAN
[proudly]Yup, that’s the idea! … I’m sure you’ll need photocopiers, too.
They are down the hallway to your left.
We have a system where you have to use a copy card so you'll need to buy a card from the front desk.
You insert it into the machine and you're ready to make copies.
MALE STUDENT
How much do you guys charge?
FEMALE LIBRARIAN
Seven cents a copy.
MALE STUDENT
[Approvingly] That’s not too bad. Thanks. Uh, where’s the collection of rare books?
FEMALE LIBRARIAN
Rare books are up on the second floor.
They are in a separate room where the temperature is controlled, to preserve the old paper in them.
You need to get special permission to access them, and then you have to wear gloves to handle them ‘cause the oils in our hands, you know, can destroy the paper, and gloves prevent that, so we have a basket of gloves in the room.
MALE STUDENT
OK, thanks… I suppose that’s all I need to know. [Gratefully] You’ve been very helpful, thanks.
FEMALE LIBRARIAN
Anytime. Bye
MALE STUDENT
Bye.
pointer n. 提示;建议;标志;迹象;兆头;动向;(刻度盘的)指针;指示杆;指针（光标）;指示犬
in advance 提前;事先，预先
hook n. 钩;钓钩;挂钩;鱼钩; v. (使)钩住，挂住;
hook up 连接到（因特网）;上（网）;连接，接通（计算机或其他电子仪器）
on top of that 最重要的是
photocopier n. 复印机;影印机
hallway n.（大楼里的）走廊，过道;（房子或公寓的）门厅;（正门入口处的）走廊
basket n. 篮子;筐;篓;一篮，一筐，一篓(的量);
Why does the student come to the library?
A. To learn about the library's resources
B. To ask about interlibrary loans
C. To attend the new student orientation
D. To start work on a research project
Why does the librarian point out the history section to the student?
A. She wants to point out the closest area containing copy machines
B. She assumes that he will need to do research there
C. The student is looking for a book he used at his last school
D. Students sometimes mistakenly assume that the section contains literature books
What does the student imply about the interlibrary loan service at his last school?
A. He never used it
B. He came to appreciate it
C. It was inconvenient
D. It was expensive
What does the student need to do before he can use any rare books?
Click on 2 answers
A. Purchase a card
B. Obtain permission
C. Put on gloves
D. Try interlibrary loan first
Listen again to part of the conversation.Then answer the question
Which sentence best expresses what the librarian means when she says this:
A. I wish this were true
B. That is not a very good idea
C. Thanks for your suggestion
D. That is what we intended
[ TPO9 - C2 ]
NARRATOR
Listen to a conversation between a student and a librarian employee.
MALE STUDENT
Excuse me. Can you help me with something?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
I'll do my best. What do you need?
MALE STUDENT
Well, I've received a letter in my mailbox saying that I'm supposed to return a book that I checked out back in January.
Um, It's called "Modern Social Problems".
But because I'm writing my senior thesis, I'm supposed to be able to keep the book all semester.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
So you signed up for extended borrowing privileges?
MALE STUDENT
Yeah.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
But we are still asking you to bring the book back?
MALE STUDENT
Uh-huh.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Well, let me take a look and see what the computer says.
The title was "Modern Social Problems"?
MALE STUDENT
Yeah.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
OK. Um...Oh, I see, it's been recalled.
You can keep it all semester as long as no one else requests it. But, someone else has.
It looks like one of the professors in the sociology department requested it.
So you have to bring it back, even though you've got extended borrowing privileges.
You can check out the book again when it's returned in a couple of weeks.
MALE STUDENT
But I really need this book right now.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Do you need all of it or is there a certain section or chapter you're working with?
MALE STUDENT
I guess there is one particular chapter I've been using lately for a section of my thesis. Why?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Well, you can photocopy up to one chapter of the book.
Why don't you do that for the chapter you're working on right now?
And by the time you need the rest of the book, maybe it will have been returned.
We can even do the photocopy for you because of the circumstances.
MALE STUDENT
Oh, well, that would be great.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
I see you've got some books there.
Is that the one you were asked to return?
MALE STUDENT
No, I left it in my dorm room.
These are books I need to check out today.
Um, is it OK if I bring that one by in a couple of days?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Actually, you need to return it today.
That is if you want to check out those books today. That's our policy.
MALE STUDENT
Oh, I didn't know that.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Yeah, not a lot of people realize that.
In fact, every semester we get a few students who have their borrowing privileges suspended completely because they haven't returned books.
They're allowed to use books only in the library.
They're not allowed to check anything out because of unreturned books.
MALE STUDENT
That's not good. I guess I should head back onto the dorm right now then.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
But, before you go, what you should do is fill out a form requesting the book back in two weeks.
You don't want to waste any time getting it back.
MALE STUDENT
Thanks a lot, now I don't feel quite so bad about having to return the book.
supposed v.(根据所知)认为，推断，料想;假定;假设;设想;
modern adj. 现代的;当代的;近代的;新式的;
extend v. 延伸;延长;扩展;扩大;
suspended v. 悬;挂;吊;暂停;中止;使暂停发挥作用(或使用等);延缓;暂缓;推迟
fill v. 填满;(使)充满;装满;堵塞;
What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. A book that the man is trying to find in the library
B. A book that the man already returned to the library
C. A book that the man is using to write his senior thesis
D. A book that the man lent to his sociology professor
What does the woman offer to do for the man?
A. Let the man know when a book he needs is returned to the library
B. Photocopy a chapter of a book for him
C. Ask a professor to return a book the man needs
D. Find a copy of a book for him at another library
What is the woman trying to explain when she mentions students who have lost their borrowing privileges?
A. Why the man should not photocopy part of the book
B. The reasons for one of the library’s policies
C. What will happen if the man does not return the book
D. The reason the man has to fill out a form
How does the man probably feel at the end of the conversation?
A. Annoyed that he has to pay a fine on the book
B. Upset that he will lose his library privileges
C. Glad that he can keep the book for two more weeks
D. Appreciative that the woman is helping him
Listen again to part of the conversation.Then answer the question
00:00 / 00:15
Why does the woman say this:
A. To make sure she understands what the man’s problem is
B. To encourage the man to return the book to the library soon
C. To check whether the man has already returned the book
D. To explain to the man a change in the library’s policies
[ TPO10 - C2 ]
NARRATOR
Listen to a conversation between a student and an employee in the University bookstore
MALE STUDENT
Hi, I bought this book at the beginning of the semester, but, something's come up and... I'd like to return it.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Well, for a full refund, store policy is that you have to return merchandise 2 weeks from the time it was purchased, er... but for science text books or anything having to do with specific courses.
Wait... was it for specific course?
MALE STUDENT
Yeah, but actually...
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Well... for course books, the deadline is 4 weeks after the beginning of the semester.
So for this fall semester, the deadline was October 1st.
MALE STUDENT
Ouch, then I missed it. But, why October 1st?
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Emm, I guess the reasoning is that by October 1st, the semester is in full gear.
And everyone kinda knows what courses they’ll be taking that semester
MALE STUDENT
I get it.so it's mainly for people who decide to withdraw from… or to change to new courses early on.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Exactly! The books have to be in perfect condition of course.
They can't be marked up or looked used in any way for the full refund, I mean.
MALE STUDENT
Well, but, my situation is a little different. I hoped you might be able to make an exception.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Well, the policy is generally pretty rigid and the semester is almost over.
MALE STUDENT
Okay, here is what happened?
Um, I think my professor really miscalculated.
Anyway the syllabus was way too ambitious in my opinion.
There're only 2 weeks of classes left in the semester and there are like 6 books on the syllabus that we haven't even touched.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
I see. So you're hoping to return in this one.
MALE STUDENT
Yeah, professor already announced that we won't be reading this one by Jane Bowles and all the others I bought used.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Jane Bowles? Which book of hers?
MALE STUDENT
It's called "Two serious ladies".
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
Oh, but you should keep that one. Are you interested in literature?
MALE STUDENT
Well. I am in English major.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
You are lucky to have professor who includes the lesser known writer like her on the syllabus, you know, not the usual authors we've all read.
MALE STUDENT
So you really think...
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
I do. And especially if you're into literature.
MALE STUDENT
Hem, well, this I wasn't expecting. I mean... er, em... Wow.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE
I hope you don't think I'm being too pushy.
If you prefer, you can return the book and arrange for a store credit, you don't qualify for a refund.
Policy is policy after all, but you can make an exchange and you can use the credit for your books for next semester.
The credit carries over from one semester to the next.
MALE STUDENT
Hmm... that's good to know, but now I am really intrigued, I guess that just because we run out of time to read this book in class, doesn't mean that I cannot read it on my own time.
You know, I think I'll give it a try.
bought v. 买;购买;够支付;买通;收买;贿赂
refund n. 退款;返还款;偿还金额
merchandise n. 商品;货品;相关商品;指定商品
purchased v. 买;购买;采购
science n. 科学;自然科学;自然科学的学习与研究;理科;自然科学学科;学科，学
courses n. 课程，讲座;(大学中要进行考试或取得资格的)课程;(船或飞机的)航向，航线
full 满的;充满的;满是…的;丰富的;(关于某事物)想得很多，谈得很多;吃饱了的;完全的;
rigid adj. 具刚性的，刚硬的，坚硬的，坚固的，僵硬的;严格死板的，苛严的;
miscalculate v. 错误地估计;误算;(对形势)判断错误
syllabus n. 教学大纲
lesser adj. 较小的;较少的;次要的;(用于比同类小的动植物名称)小
expecting v. 预料;预期;预计;等待;期待;盼望;要求;指望
pushy adj. 执意强求的;死缠硬磨的
arrange v. 安排;筹备;整理;排列;布置;谱写，改编(乐曲)
carries over 结转
intrigued adj. 感兴趣的;好奇;很感兴趣;着迷
run out of time 没时间了
Why does the student go to the bookstore？
A. To purchase a book by Jane bowles
B. To find out which books he need for a course
C. To return a book that was originally assigned for a course
D. To find out how to order a book for a course
What is the store's policy about giving refunds on books?
Click on 2 answers
A. Books that are not for a specific course will receive a store credit instead of a refund
B. Course textbooks can be returned for a full refund early in the school semester
C. All books must be returned within two weeks to be eligible for a full refund
D. Only books that are in new condition will get a full refund
Why is the professor not going to discuss the book by Jane bowles in the class?
A. There is not enough time left in the semester
B. Not all of the students were able to get a copy of the book
C. The professor miscalculated the difficulty level of the bool
D. The book was not on the course syllabus
What does the woman imply about the book written by Jane Bowles？
A. It is worth reading
B. It focuses on a serious topic
C. She is not familiar with it
D. She read it for a literature class
Why does the man mean when he says this：
A. He thinks the store's policy is too strict.
B. He is happy that the woman has agreed to his request
C. He is surprised at the woman's suggestion.
D. He is annoyed that he needs to give the woman more information
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