Should Professor Martin meet with us next Thursday?

• A. Yes, he should meet with us next Thursday.
• B. No, he should not meet with us next Thursday.
• C. The schedule is undecided.
• D. The material recommends arranging a meeting next Thursday.

Answer: (D)

Focus on what the material actually recommends. When a question asks what should be done, the best answer is the one that directly reflects the source’s guidance rather than making a judgment on what you or others think should happen. If the material explicitly says to arrange a meeting next Thursday, then stating that the material recommends arranging a meeting next Thursday is the most accurate reflection of the source.

The other options go beyond what the material provides: they assert a definite yes or no about meeting Professor Martin, or claim the schedule is undecided, which would require information not present in the material. So the choice that directly cites the material’s recommendation is the correct alignment with the source.