新编六级听力练习 第312期

Conversation Two
W: Dan, did you want to see me?
M: Oh, yes, Sue, please sit down. We need some help.
W: What can I do?
M: Look at this schedule. [22]There are four conferences in April. And there aren't enough representatives to cover all of them.
W: But I am not on the executive staff.
M: I know, [23]but you have studied management and merchandising. And we have openings for more managerial people. There is a good opportunity for you here.
W: That sounds wonderful. But what do you want me to do?
M: There's a conference in Seattle on the 18th of April. I want you to represent us.
W: That's a big responsibility.
M: You'll do very well, and I'm pretty sure.
W: Is there a lot to learn?
M: There are a few things, but they aren't difficult.
W: There isn't much time left. Can I start now?
M: [24]There are some reports on the previous conferences in the files. You can study those.
W: Can you give me any guidelines about etiquette in other countries?
M: There are several overall guidelines that apply to international conferences.
W: Then where can I find all the country-specific information?
M: Usually you can call that country's embassy or consulate. Most of them have printed materials for business visitors. And there are also travel books available at public libraries. If you don't have enough time, you can also ask Sally, as she attended the conference there last time.
W: Great. And will our company arrange for transportation?
M: Yes. Tell the travel department about what you think you'll need, and they can make arrangements for you.
W: Thank you. [25]I will give it my best shot.

Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
22. What problem has the company run into?
正确答案：D
解析：对话开头男士对女士说需要帮助：4月份有四次会议（conferences），公司的与会代表不够。D中的representatives和conferences是关键词，be short of是原文not enough的同义表达。
23. Why does the man turn to the woman for help?
正确答案：C
解析：女士说自己不是管理层的人（A正好相反），男士说她“学过管理”，言下之意就是应该可以胜任公司分派的任务。所以C为答案。
24. How should the woman be prepared?
正确答案：B
解析：男士给女士很多建议，第一条就是研究以前的会议报告。
25. How does the woman feel about the assignment in the end?
正确答案：A
解析：由最后一句话可知女士有信心完成任务。虽然她一开始对于男士找自己帮忙有点意外，但不至于达到B（震惊）的程度。C（紧张）和D（不情愿）就更加不对了。give sth. a best shot此处的意思为“尝试努力地做好某事”。