英语四级听力-短对话 276

 Now you'll hear the two long conversations.

Conversation One

19.

A. To inquire about switching majors.

B. To find a helping¹ supervisor².

C. To make up the remaining credits.

D. To apply for a master's degree.

20.

A. A literature professor.

B. An academic advisor³.

C. Dean of the English Department.

D. A Doctor of Economics.

21.

A. He can't catch up with his classmates.

B. He finds the English course load too heavy.

C. He is not interested in his present major.

D. He is good at Applied⁴ Linguistics⁵.

22.

A. In only one semester.

B. In just two semesters.

C. In at most three semesters.

D. In at least four semesters.

Now you'll hear the two long conversations.

Conversation One

M: Good morning, Dr. Smith. My name is Peter. I am a freshman⁶ in your department. There are a few things that I am not quite sure of and I do need your advice.

W: Thank you very much for your trust, Peter. [20]As your academic advisor I will try my best. Just tell me how I can help you, Peter.

M: [19]I used to major in English, but now I have made up my mind to switch to Applied Linguistics, concentrating on Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It will probably take me two years to get my master's degree since I also work part time.

W: So you want to switch majors?

M: Yes. But I have been wondering if it is possible.

W: Well, usually we allow it, as long as you have enough credits.

M: That's good news for me. [21]I'm not interested in literature and that sort of thing. I want to be a real teacher, Professor. Actually, teaching is what appeals to me, but I'm worried about the make-up credits. I have been taking a lot of courses in English.

W: You usually do have to make up some credits when you switch majors. Are you OK on credits?

M: Not too many. I'll have to add about 12 credits as far as I can figure from my transcript⁷. Would you please let me know how many credits are required to get a master's degree?

W: [22]Usually thirty-six credits are needed. If you take five courses per term, you'll have enough credits after just two semesters. Usually each course is worth three credits. To get the six remaining credits you either prepare a thesis or take two more courses.

M: I'm afraid I might find that course load a little too heavy. But now I have a clearer idea. Thank you very much for your help, Professor.

W: Well, many students carry a lighter⁸ load, especially in the first term.

M: Is there anything else besides the 36 credits for the master's?

W: You have to have an oral defense⁹.

M: I see. All this about credits was so complicated but now I have more confidence. I really appreciate your help, Professor.

W: Glad I can help. Good luck, Peter.

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

19. Why does the man resort to the woman?

正确答案：A

解析：主旨题。男士开头先自我介绍，然后紧接着说明目的：想从英语专业转到应用语言学专业，故答案为A。

20. What is the woman's profession?

正确答案：B

解析：细节题。在对话中，女士说“作为你的academic advisor，我会尽力帮助你的”，因此答案为B。

21. Why does the man want to take up Teaching English as a Foreign Language?

正确答案：C

解析：细节题。男士对文学没有兴趣，他想成为老师是因为这才是他感兴趣的事，所以他想换专业，因此答案为C。

22. How soon could the man get a master's degree if he takes 4 courses per term?

正确答案：C

解析：计算题。女士谈到，取得硕士学位需要36个学分，通常每门课程值3个学分。如果男士一学期选4门课，那他一学期就能得到4X3=12个学分，3个学期就是36个学分，因此他最多需要3个学期。故答案为C。

1 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

2 supervisor   

n.监督人，管理人，检查员，督学，主管，导师

参考例句：

• Between you and me I think that new supervisor is a twit.我们私下说，我认为新来的主管人是一个傻瓜。
• He said I was too flighty to be a good supervisor.他说我太轻浮不能成为一名好的管理员。

3 advisor   

n.顾问，指导老师，劝告者

参考例句：

• They employed me as an advisor.他们聘请我当顾问。
• The professor is engaged as a technical advisor.这位教授被聘请为技术顾问。

4 applied   

adj.应用的；v.应用，适用

参考例句：

• She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
• This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。

5 linguistics   

n.语言学

参考例句：

• She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
• Linguistics is a scientific study of the property of language.语言学是指对语言的性质所作的系统研究。

6 freshman   

n.大学一年级学生(可兼指男女)

参考例句：

• Jack decided to live in during his freshman year at college.杰克决定大一时住校。
• He is a freshman in the show business.他在演艺界是一名新手。

7 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

8 lighter   

n.打火机，点火器；驳船；v.用驳船运送；light的比较级

参考例句：

• The portrait was touched up so as to make it lighter.这张画经过润色，色调明朗了一些。
• The lighter works off the car battery.引燃器利用汽车蓄电池打火。

9 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。