英语四级听力-短对话 307

 Conversation Two

23.

A. He does not have his library card with him.

B. He does not want to return the book right now.

C. He does not like the system of putting books on hold.

D. He does not want to pay the fine.

24.

A. Only if he pays three times of the original fine.

B. Only if he shares the book with others.

C. Only if other students waiting for the book finish using it.

D. Only if he replaces his library card.

25.

A. He will pay the $1.40 fine today.

B. He will return the book after the exam.

C. He will pay the fine after the exam.

D. He will find out who borrows the book.

Conversation Two

M: Oh, hi, this book is due¹ today, and I am not quite finished with it. [23]Is it possible to get it renewed²?

W: Hmmm, French Art & Architecture³ of the 19th century. I'll have to check to see if that's possible. Can I have the book and your library card please?

M: Sure, here you are. I just need it for a few more days if possible.

W: Well, first of all this book is one week late, and not due today as you thought. It appears you have your dates mixed up.

M: Oh. Gosh!

W: There are also a few requests for this book so it is now on hold for the next person.

Now there's a small fine on your card of $1.40 for the overdue⁴ book, would you like to pay this today?

M: Umm, so if I pay the fine today, can I take this book out again?

W: [24]You won't be able to take this book out again until all the other people who have placed holds on it have signed it out. Did you want to pay your fine today?

M: Have you already processed the return on the book? [23]I hope to keep it for a few more days. I really need it to study. The exam is in two days and this is practically⁵ the course text book.

W: Sorry, I have already signed it back in and now the book is on hold. In fact if I could, I would triple⁶ your fines and suspend⁷ your library privileges⁸. It's not fair to all the other students who are also trying to access library material for study purpose. Perhaps you should think of the other people who also need this book to study. [25]Now are you going to pay your fine today?

M: [25]OK. Sorry.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. What is the man's problem?

正确答案：B

解析：男士还书时问是否可以续借；后来又说，他希望再借几天，因为学习上需要。故他并不想马上还书，B正确。

24. On what condition can the man have the book again?

正确答案：C

解析：女士明确地说：“只有其他预借这本书的人都借过后你才可以再借出这本书。”故C正确。

25. What is the man likely to do next?

正确答案：A

解析：对话中女士问过三遍：“你是否愿意今天交付罚款？”男士先是不理会这个问题，想争取再借上几天，到最后却只能接受罚款：“好吧，对不起。”故A正确。

1 due   

n.应得物；adj.预定的，应付的，到期的，应有的

参考例句：

• I received nothing except what was due to me.除了我应得的东西，我并未接受任何东西。
• The rocket is due to lift off at noon on Friday.火箭定于星期五中午发射。

2 renewed   

adj. 更新的，重建的，复兴的，重申的 动词renew的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• They regrouped their forces and renewed the attack. 他们重新聚集兵力，再次发动进攻。
• The army renewed its assault on the capital. 军队重新发动对首都的攻击。

3 architecture   

n.建筑学，建筑术；建筑物；组织，结构

参考例句：

• I'm interested in classical architecture.我喜爱古典建筑风格。
• She studied architecture and art history at the university.她在大学里学习建筑和艺术史。

4 overdue   

adj.过期的，到期未付的；早该有的，迟到的

参考例句：

• The plane is overdue and has been delayed by the bad weather.飞机晚点了，被坏天气耽搁了。
• The landlady is angry because the rent is overdue.女房东生气了，因为房租过期未付。

5 practically   

adv.差不多；几乎；实际地，从实际角度

参考例句：

• He solved the problem very practically.他很实事求是地解决了这个问题。
• She's practically always late for school.她上学几乎总是迟到。

6 triple   

n.三倍之数，三个一组；adj.三倍的

参考例句：

• Twelve is the triple of four.十二是四的三倍数。
• He received triple wages for all his extra work.由于额外的工作他领取了三倍的工资。

7 suspend   

vt. 推迟, 悬挂, 暂停, 取消; vi. 悬挂, 中止, 停止偿付债务

参考例句：

• Balloons suspend easily in the air. 气球容易浮在空中。
• I request them to suspend their decision until they have read my narrative. 我请求他们没看完我写的故事之前,别轻率地先下断语。

8 privileges   

n.特权( privilege的名词复数 )；（因财富和社会地位而仅有部分人享有的）权益；免责特权；特殊荣幸

参考例句：

• They are entitled to enjoy many advantages and privileges. 他们有资格享有许多优惠和特权。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• It is not allowed to use one's power to seek privileges. 不允许把职权变成特权。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》