A、Because he wants to spare some time on study. B、Because he doesn’t want to be defeated. C、Because he’s dating with another gir

W: So you are up to some tennis this afternoon or what?
M: Well, to tell you the truth, I’m not feeling so hot today.
W: Come on. How long has it been since we played?
M: A couple of days.
W: A couple of days? Come on. It’s been more than a couple of days.
M: Yeah. I guess you’re right. It’s been almost a week.
W: It’s been exactly a week.(4)And we used to play at least three times a week.
M: I know. Playing right after class was something that I look forward to.
W: Yeah. And it was right before dinner. So we build up our appetite.
M: I’ve just been very busy. I guess. (5)And my stomach is bothering today.
W: But you look OK to me.
M: Well,(6)I was up late with Steve in the library working on a project we got to do by tomorrow for that sociology class. We’ve been working on it all weekend. And I was drinking a lot of coffee. I guess I just drank too much.
W: Listen. I took that class last semester. And I could meet you in the library later tonight and help you with it if you want. And then you have time to play tennis this afternoon.
M: Yeah. I guess my stomach doesn’t hurt that bad. And I could certainly use your help. But it’s also...
W:(7)Is there something else bothering you?
M: Well,(7)to be honest, I am getting tired of always losing.