Question

A: Hello, this is Susan Wilson. May I speak to Greg Robinson, please?

B: Hi, Susan! 1. . What can I do for you?

A: Well. I’m calling to tell you about the theatre group I belong to, the Princeton Players. We’re looking for more people to join, especially men. 2. .

B: Oh, you know how much I love acting, but I’m taking some very hard courses. I might be able to learn my part, but 3. .

A: Well, actually, we rehearse only one night a week, Thursday, from 7 to 10, though we would have to pit in extra time before a performance.

B: Only once a week, you say? 4. .

A: Sure. But look, why don’t you come and watch our rehearsal next Thursday? I think you will like the way we work. When you see how much fun it is, you’ll want to join right away.

B: OK, I’ll come to a rehearsal, 5. .

A: Great! I’ll give you a call on Wednesday to remind you. Talk to you then. Bye for now.

B: Bye, Susan.

A. I’m Greg Robinson. B. And I thought you might be interested in it. C. It’s Greg. D. but I can’t promise more than that. E. I would hardly have time to rehearse. F. if the play interests me. G. Well, could you give me time to think it over?

 

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.E

4.G

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：该对话主要讲的是 the Princeton Players电话邀约Greg Robinson加入其剧社。

1.电话中最常用“this is/ it is”的形态而不是“I am”，故正确答案不是A而是C.

2. the Princeton Players邀请Greg Robinson加入其剧社的原因，故正确答案为B.

3.but I’m taking some very hard courses.”，可知Greg Robinson对于加入其剧社是有所顾虑的，尽管他喜欢表演。那么既然课程难度大，显然没时间去参加彩排了。故正确答案为E.

4.Only once a week, you say?”可见，Greg Robinson思想上已经动摇了，所以顺势应说“容我想想”，故正确答案为G.

5.Greg Robinson答应了去参加彩排，再加之以其说话的角度考虑，该处只能选D.

考点：对话体电话用语的补全