Question

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.How did Harriet know the time?

A.From her iPhone. B.From her watch. C.From the sun.

2.What does Don think about Harriet’s explanation?

A.It’s wrong. B.It’s funny. C.It’s too scientific.

3.Where might the conversation be taking place?

A.In a field. B.In a classroom. C.At a computer lab.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.A

【解析】

【原文】

M: What time is it, Harriet? I’m starving, but I guess it’s not time for lunch yet.

W: Let’s see...according to my iPhone, it’s just a few minutes past noon.

M: What? I thought my watch was wrong. Shouldn’t the sun be overhead if it’s noon?

W: Oh, Don. I can tell you weren’t listening in science class last week. The sun is only overhead at noon for two days a year.

M: Ha­ha. Very funny.

W: No, really. Mrs. Sorenson explained it. The earth goes around the sun at an angle, and that changes where the sun is at noon.

M: But...then those old clocks that measured time by the sun’s shadow are all wrong?

W: Umm, not exactly. They’re just not the same as the time we keep on our computers.

M: I wish I were sitting at a computer right now instead of out here. I’m starting to hate nature.