A、Inquire more carefully. B、Request earlier. C、Apologize in advance. D、Get permission from her boss. B

W: Ah, Bill. Have you got a minute?
M: Yes, but can you make it fast? I’m pretty busy.
W: OK. Ah, I’m sorry about this, Bill. I know you’re busy, but I’ve got to go somewhere this afternoon. Can I take the afternoon off?
M; Oh, come on, Helen.
W: But it’s really important. I mean it is really something urgent.
M: Look, I’m sorry, Helen, but I can’t. I’ve got two people off sick, and.. .
W: Well, how about a couple of hours?
M: Look, we’ve got to finish this report today. The boss has been waiting in her office.
W: I know that, Bill. How about just an hour?
M: Eh.. . Yes, all right. I suppose so. But next time I want a bit more warning.
Question No. 11 Why did Helen want to talk to Bill?
Question No. 12 What is the relationship between the man and the woman?
Question No. 13 At last, how long was Helen permitted to take her leave?
Question No. 14 What did Bill want Helen to do next time?