M: Have you read the news on the campus net? Susan has won the scholarship for next year.

W: I knew she would from the very beginning. Such a brilliant and diligent girl! She certainly deserves it.

Q: What does the woman mean?

答案：D. She has every confidence in Susan.

点评：从对话中可知，女士一直很看好Susan, 觉得她肯定能拿到奖学金。sb. deserves it. 某人应得的。

15.

W: Taking a bus to Miami, it’s cheaper than going by train.

M: That’s true. But I’d rather pay a little more for the added comfort and convenience.

Q: What does the man mean?

答案：D. It is worth the money taking a train to Miami.

点评：从对话中可知，坐车去迈阿密比火车便宜，但火车更舒适便捷。

16.

M: I think it’s time we got rid of all this old furniture.

W: You’re right. We need to promote our image besides it’s not a real antique.

Q: What do the speakers mean?

答案：C. The old furniture should be replaced.

点评：从对话中可知，男士和女士都认为应该把旧家具换掉，以改善形象。对话中有些生词，但不影响对主要含义的把握，可以忽略。

get rid of 处理掉

17.

M: That was some storm yesterday. How was I afraid I couldn’t make it home.