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【1】Where does the conversation take place?
A.In an office downtown.B.In an apartment downtown.C.In an apartment in the East End.
【2】What does the man want to do now?
A.Get to work.B.Go to a restaurant.C.Visit the woman’s company.
【答案】
【1】C
【2】B
【解析】
【原文】
M: Wow! Nice place! I’ve never been to this part of town before.
W: Thanks. This area’s called the East End. It isn’t very central, but I chose it because I could afford more space here.
M: Yeah, you have a whole extra room!
W: I know! I use it for work.
M: I thought you worked in an office downtown.
W: My company lets me work one day a week from home.
M: Lucky! You’ve got a great boss and a great apartment. I’m so happy for you! Let’s celebrate! Let me take you to dinner.
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