新视野大学英语2听力原文及答案(3)

W:Gosh! That do you mean,professor? Just because my father dose business in Mexico I’m supposed to learn Spanish- on top of everything else I have to learn? It’s just too much! And if I don’t spend enough time on the golf course,I won’t remain a first-class player on the golf team. I still don’t see why I should a language that’s so hard for me. There are no verb tenses on the golf course or in Web design!
M:Listen Miranda,I’ve known your faster since we were students at university 20 years ago and have known you since you are litter girl. Of cause,there are no verb tenses in golf or Web design. But I am giving you good advice. Please listen.
W:Yes,of cause,you’re like my favorite uncle.
M:Your brain isn’t like a cup that water flowing over its edge when it is full. Instead,it’s like a muscle. Learning Spanish exercises your brain in new ways,making it stronger. It will strengthen your critical thinking skills and creativity.
W:Really? Then I guess I can give it a try.