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M: Hi, Janet, where were you at lunch time? I was saving a seat for you in the cafeteria.
W: Oh, sorry to miss you. But my thirst for knowledge was greater than my pains of hunger.
M: I never had that problem. So where were you?
W: [5]My political science class ran overtime.
M: That’s been happening quite a bit lately, hasn’t it?
W: I guess so. Actually, what happens is that a bunch of us hang around for a while after class to talk with our professor and ask him questions.
M: Who is this twenty-first century Socrates?
W: Professor Howl.
M: No wonder.
W: Have you ever heard of him?
M: Mh, he does have a good reputation in the political science department and I heard many people speak highly of him.
W: And a well deserved one. [6]The same students who fall asleep in discussion groups and seminars fight for front-row seats in his lectures.
M: Oh, no. I hope this isn’t catching.
W: You can joke. [6]But it’s great to have a professor who’s not only interesting but prepared to give up time for students.
M: I know. They are a rare breed. [7]Maybe I should sit in on his class sometime. Do you think he’d care?
W: Not at all. [8]Lots of students bring their friends, and he says he feels flattered.
M: Well, just to be on the safe side. I think I’ll bring my lunch along as well.
W: I’ll make a good student of you.
5. Why did the woman fail to have lunch with the man?
6. How do the two speakers evaluate Professor Howl?
7. What does the man probably plan to do?
8. How does Professor Howl feel about visitors at his lectures?