[听力原文]8-10M: Hello, Lucy. This is Mac. How are youW: Fine, thank you. A bit too busy, though, you know, I’ m trying to put everything in order in my new apartment.M: Oh, I sec. Well, I was wondering if you’ d like to go to a concert tomorrow evening. I think it’ll be good. And if I remember correctly, you did say you like pop music.W: Yes, that’ s right. I do. It’ s nice of you to ask me, Mac. But I don’ t think I can. Margaret has already asked me to see a friend and then we’ll go to the cine ma together. In fact, she’ s getting the tickets this evening.M: Oh, well. Never mind. What about next weekend This concert is still on then, I think, if you’ re free next Saturday.W: Oh, I’ d tike to very much, but what time exactlyM: Well, it starts at 7:00 p.m., I think.W: Oh, good, that’ll be fine. The basketball match will be over by 5: 30, I’ m sure.M: Good, I’ll call you again when I get the tickers.W: Sure. Bye for now. Why did Mac call Lucy()
A. To ask if she’ s got the tickets.
B. To invite her out for an evening.
C. To offer his help with her new flat.
D. To take care of his friend.
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A--to hold a meetingB--working partyC--meeting in cameraD--opening sittingE--final sittingF--formal sittingG--plenary meetingH--study groupI--budget committeeJ--drafting committeeK--committee of expertsL--advisory committeeM--board of directorsN--executive councilO--standing bodyP--committee ()常设机构()工作小组
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