Conversation Two
M: Hey, Linda! Long time no see! I heard that you're going on a boat trip this afternoon.
W: Yes, I am, and I can't wait! I've never been up close to a whale before. Do you think we'll see many whales today? [23]Cindy told me she didn't see anything last time, so I think it really depends on luck. What would you say?
M: Well, I think we should have better luck, because this is the best time of the year to see whales.
W: [24]Why is winter the best time of the year to see whales?
M: At this time of the year, the whales are heading south from Alaska to warmer water for the winter. Then they'll return to Alaska before summer.
W: So we can see lots of whales busy traveling at this particular point. By the way, do you know how long the boat trip is? Cindy said it was like quite a long day, and I think it was probably because she didn't see anything.
M: The boat leaves at one o'clock and returns at about three o'clock. So you may want to get to the fisherman's wharf before one.
W: [25]Only a two-hour trip?
M: Yes, the whale-watching travel is pretty close to shore, so we don't need to go out very far in the ocean to see them.
W: [25]I guess two hours is probably enough. I've never actually been out on the ocean in a boat, and I'm not really sure I'll like it. OK, then, I will see you this afternoon!
Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
23. What happened to Cindy according to the woman?
正确答案:C
解析:女士说上次Cindy去看鲸鱼的时候什么也没有看到,所以觉得这很靠运气,故选C。
24. When is the best season to see whales according to the man?
正确答案:D
解析:女士问男士为何冬天是最好的观鲸季节,男士进行了详尽的回答,故选D。选项都是季节,听音时要注意对号入座。
25. How long will the whale-watching trip last?
正确答案:B
解析:男士说观鲸之旅1点出发,3点回来,一共2个小时;而且女士两次提到two hours,故选B。