Test 17
Section A
11.
M: I'm sorry, madam. The coach is somewhat behind schedule. Take a seat and I'll tell you as soon as we know something definite.
W: Thank you. I'll just sit here and read the newspaper in the meantime.
Q: What do we learn about the coach from the conversation?
正确答案：A
解析：根据选项，本题应该是问某事物的状况。关键在于听懂behind schedule“落后于预定计划”，在此对话中即“晚点”的意思，故答案为A。

12.
M: Of the two houses we have seen, which one do you think fits our needs better, the first one or the second one?
W: The second one. It seems very expensive. But in the long run, it will save us the money on the maintenance.
Q: What does the woman say about the reason for her choice?
正确答案：A
解析：根据选项可以预测话题与两所（甚至更多）房屋价格比较有关，听到女士倾向于第二所，要注意其后的原因：But转折之后，主要信息是省维修费，故选A。