C. To prepare for an exam.

9. What does the man probably mean at the end?

A. The woman should work harder.

B. The woman should leave him alone.

C. The woman’s study method is effective.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Who is with the man right now?

A. No one else.

B. His wife.

C. Another couple.

11. What will the woman bring the man first?

A. Some wine.

B. Some hot water.

C. Some menus.

12. What might the man discuss with Ralph?

A. What dishes to have.

B. What wine to order.

C. Where they should sit.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Who took the woman to horse races when she was young?

A. Her grandfather.

B. Her father.

C. Her dad’s friends.

14. What does the woman say about riding a horse?

A. She’s never done it before.

B. It’s a great way to have fun.

C. It’s different from racing a horse.

15. How many races will there be today?

A. More than ten.

B. Less than five.

C. It is unknown.

16. What will the speakers probably do next?

A. Watch a horse race.

B. Place money on a horse.

C. Go down onto the track.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. When did Mr. Jones join the company?

A. Five years ago.

B. Thirty years ago.

C. Forty years ago.