托福听力荟萃 73(在线收听) |
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______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______the exam. In place of the usual Wednesday class, I've arranged an______review session. Since it is optional,_______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.
【填空答案】 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 administer: v. to organize the way a test or punishment is given, or the way laws are used 执行,实施 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 可选择的,非强制的 attendance: n. [C,U]the number of times that you go to a meeting, class etc that is held regularly 出席率,到场次数 【听力原文】 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. 【参考译文】 今天课的最后几分钟,我想和你们讨论一下下星期的日程表。因为我下周四要参加一个在底特律的会议,周三周五的课我都不会在。无论如何,在周一之前,我会回来。下周五,一周之后,是期中考试,标志着半个学期的结束。Andrews教授同意了实行这个考试。代替通常周三的课,我已经安排了一个自愿参加的复习课。由于不是强制参加的,将不记录出席情况,但是对于那些担心期中考试的人来说,参加这个课程是个很好的选择。记住,下周三,自愿参加的复习课,下周五,期中考试。 |
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