听力原文：M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe. When are you leaving? W: In just three weeks. And I am excited. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go. M: Like what? W: Like renewing my passport, going to the travel agency to buy my plane ticket, and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone. M: You are not going to give it up, are you? W: No way. I'll never find another apartment around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months rent on an empty apartment, either. M: Perhaps you could sublet it. W: Yes, but who to? M: Mmm, let me think. Oh, I just know a person. An old colleague of mine Jim Thomas is coming here to do some research this summer from June through August. W: That's exactly when I'll be away. It sounds ideal as long as the landlord agrees. M: Tell you what. I'll be calling Jim late this week, anyway. So I'll mention it to him then. W: Now, thanks, Bill. Let me know what happens. That extra money will really come in handy. (23)