托福听力荟萃 48

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 halfway¹ 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 automobile² 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】

在今天的阶段仍然是几分钟，我想和你商量下周的日程安排。因为我提出了一份文件，在会议上周四在底特律，我不会在这里为周三或周五的类。不过，我会在这里为星期一。从今天起的一周内，下周五，是期中考试，这标志着在学期中途点。安德鲁斯教授已同意管理考试。在平时星期三类的地方，我安排了一个可选的审查会议。由于它是可选的，不会采取考勤，然而，出席将是一个好主意，那些担心中期。所以，请记住：可选类下星期三;中期，星期五。

1 halfway   

adj.中途的，不彻底的，部分的；adv.半路地，在中途，在半途

参考例句：

• We had got only halfway when it began to get dark.走到半路，天就黑了。
• In study the worst danger is give up halfway.在学习上，最忌讳的是有始无终。

2 automobile   

n.汽车，机动车

参考例句：

• He is repairing the brake lever of an automobile.他正在修理汽车的刹车杆。
• The automobile slowed down to go around the curves in the road.汽车在路上转弯时放慢了速度。