A、Two sports fans. B、Two old friends. C、Customers and shop assistant. D、Foreign tourist and his local guide. C

W: Hello, Sir. Can I help you?
M: Yes... Er, have you read about the World Cup in today’s newspaper, Miss?
W: Yes, I have.
M: Are you interested in football?
W: Well, yes.
M: I am. Wonderful game, football.
W: Yes, it is. Now, what shoes can I show you, Sir?
M: I like all sports and games.
W: Oh, yes?
M: Yes. Football, cricket, swimming. Can you swim?
W: I’m not a good swimmer, but I go swimming sometimes.
M: Tennis. That’s a good game.
W: Yes.
M: I’m interested in tennis. I never miss Wimbledon, you know. I see it every year.
W: Oh?
M: And what about running. The oldest sport in the world. Wonderful. One man is trying to run faster than other men. Do you run?
W: No. I just play table tennis, and swim, and I walk quite a lot Now, what kind of shoes do you want, Sir?
M: You don’t play golf, then?
W: No, never.
M: I really like golf. Mind you, I like all sports. Games as well.
W: You’re a real sportsman, Sir. Perhaps you want some tennis shoes or running shoes?
M: Er... No.
W: Football boots?
M: No. I want some carpet slippers like those.
W: Carpet slippers?
M: Yes. I want to be comfortable when I’m watching television.
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9. What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?
10. What did the man seem to like to do?
11. What did the man mean by saying "I never miss Wimbledon"?
12. What can you infer from the dialogue?