A、The man’s being too optimistic. B、The present economic situation. C、A recession that has been on for a year. D、The accuracy of

M: I have been running the sports ground every morning for nearly a month. But the scale shows no hints of losing weight. I wonder if it is worth it.
W: You see, usually it seems very hard when you are starting out. It may work one month later.
Q: What does the woman mean?

M: For now, you see, most economists believe a recession will not strike this year.
W: But, John, according to the statistical report shown on yesterday’s newspaper, you can’t be so optimistic.
Q: What are they talking about?