真题练习

009. When should the man place his call to Houston?
A. At 8:00. B. At 10:00. C. At 12:00.

010. What time will the two speakers meet?
A. At nine o'clock B. Earlier than nine o'clock C, Later than nine o'clock.

原文+答案解析

009.
M: Miss Smith, I told Dr. Brown that I would call him in the Houston office at ten o'clock by their time. Please find out the time difference for me so that I'll know when to place the call.
W: It's two hours earlier in Houston, sir. I know without looking it up because my sister lives there.
答案解析：
正确答案为A。由I would call him in the Houston office at ten o'clock by their time. 我会在休斯敦当地时间十点打电话到他的办公室。以及，It's two hours earlier in Houston. 休斯敦的时间早两个小时。可以推断出，男子应该在8点时打电话。

010.
M: Don't be late. It's the only fast train.
W: Don't worry. I'll be there.
M: Let's meet at the ticket office at nine. Or earlier at your flat?
W: Er...no. I'll see you at the ticket office.
答案解析：
正确答案为A。根据男子说Let's meet at the ticket office at nine. 咱们九点在售票处见吧。以及，
女子回答，I'll see you at the ticket office. 在售票处见。可以得知，二人约好九点见面。