【填空答案】

1. Detroit: the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor 底特律
2. administer: v. to organize the way a test or punishment is given, or the way laws are used 執行，實施
3. optional: adj. if something is optional, you do not have to do it or use it, but you can choose to if you want to 可選擇的，非強制的
4. attendance: n. ［C,U］the number of times that you go to a meeting, class etc that is held regularly 出席率，到場次數

【聽力原文】

In the few minutes that remain of today's class, I'd like to discuss next week's schedule with you. Because I'm presenting a paper at a conference in Detroit on Thursday, I won't be here for either Wednesday's or Friday's class. I will, however, be here for Monday's. Next Friday, a week from today, is the midterm exam, marking the halfway point in the semester. Professor Andrews has agreed to administer the exam. In place of the usual Wednesday class, I've arranged an optional review session. Since it is optional, attendance will not be taken; however, attending the class would be a good idea for those worried about the midterm. So, remember: optional class next Wednesday; midterm, Friday.

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