1. 听材料，回答小题。

How is your mother feeling these days?<br />Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.<br />That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?<br />I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.<br />Why don't you hire someone to do it? In this case, you can not only do your job, but also have more free time.<br />You're a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much.<br />I'm just a very normal son.<br />How is your mother feeling these days?<br />Much better, thanks. She'll be back home in a few days.<br />That's wonderful. When will you be back on your job?<br />I think I need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning for her coming home.<br />Why don't you hire someone to do it? In this case, you can not only do your job, but also have more free time.<br />You're a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much.<br />I'm just a very normal son.

1. （1） Where is the man's mother now?

   A . At home. B . In the office. C . In the hospital.
3. （2） How long does the man need before going back to work?

   A . A week. B . A few weeks. C . A few days.