1. 阅读理解。

Oliver: Good afternoon, Mike.

Mike: Good afternoon, Oliver. What time is it now?

Oliver: It's five fifty. Why?

Mike: My mother is ill. My father isn't at home. I must go home and cook dinner.

Oliver: I'm sorry to hear that. Can you cook meals?

Mike: Sure. And I can wash clothes, too.

Oliver: You're helpful. I can't do that, but I can clean the room.

Mike: You are also helpful! I have to go. Goodbye!

Oliver: Bye.

根据对话内容，选择正确答案。

1. （1） — What time is it now?

   — It is _______.

   A . 5:05 B . 5: 15 C . 5: 50
3. （2） — Why must Mike go home?

   — Because ________.

   A . his mother is ill B . his father is ill C . his mother isn't at home
5. （3） The underlined words “that” refers to (指代) ________.

   A . cook dinner B . wash clothes C . clean the room
7. （4） Oliver can ________.

   A . clean the room B . wash clothes C . cook dinner
9. （5） The underlined words “also” means ________.

   A . 但是 B . 或者 C . 也