单选题 Why doesn't the woman buy the book?
A. Because it's too expensive.
B. Because she doesn't need it.
C. Because she can't buy it everywhere.
D. Because she already has got one.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[解析]
M: What's that book you just picked up?
W: The sociology text professor Smith uses in his course.
M: You had better read it if you want to pass the course.
W: But it is too expensive. I simply can't afford it.
M: How much does it cost?
W: It costs 40 dollars.
M: Did you check the used book section here? Maybe they have one.
W: No, they don't. I have asked.
M: Why don't you get it from the library?
W: Are you joking? I've been trying for months and the book is always out. There are more than 45 students in the course and every single one wants the book.
M: Listen, you know my roommate, Henry, don't you? He took the same course last year and I believe he owns the book. I'll ask him if he'll lend it to you.
W: Oh, Tom, that would settle everything. That' s very kind of you.
M: My pleasure.

单选题 Why did the man suggest the woman read the book?
A. The professor had written it.
B. It is the major text for the course.
C. It contains new sociological evidence.
D. The students from last year liked it.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】

单选题 Why can't the woman get the book from the library?
A. It wasn't published recently.
B. It is in great demand.
C. It was sold out already.
D. It isn't owned by the library.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】

单选题 How did the woman react to Tom's idea?
A. She wonders if she can afford it.
B. She doesn't want to bother Tom's roommate.
C. She thinks it won't work.
D. She thinks it's a good one.