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W: We are delighted to have Dr. Smith, the distinguished expert in architecture, to give us a report on his latest book. Good morning, Dr. Smith.
M: I'd like to express my appreciation to the president for her introduction. It's my great honor to address in this symposium.
Q: What is the woman doing?
正確答案:A
解析:女士在一次研討會上介紹一位著名的建筑學家,可見女士是以研討會的主持人身份出現的。故答案為A。選項告訴我們,題目問的是某人正在進行的行為動作。本題解題的要領是抓住會議開頭介紹的套話“be delighted to have...”和“appreciation for introduction”。還要留意本題考點落在女士而不是男士上,避免張冠李戴。
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W: Hey, look. I just met a guy who works for a computer company. He might be able to help out if you want to have an interview with the supervisor of the HR department.
M: Oh, so you do have some connections.
Q: What do we learn about the woman?
正確答案:C
解析:女士說自己遇見一個在電腦公司工作的人,那個人也許可以幫男士安排一次面試。故答案是C。預讀選項,說明題目問的是女士的情況,對話內容可能與幫助男士面試有關。