A、1 million. B、0.25 million. C、0.5 million. D、2 million. C

M: You’re joining us for dinner tonight, aren’t you?
W: Oh, I’m really sorry. I had the wrong date for my geometry test. I’ve just found out tomorrow and I need all the time I can get to prepare.
Q: What does the woman imply?

W: The charity appeal raise only half of what it was expected. I didn’t expect the amount is so low.
M: One quarter of a million is respectable, however.
Q: How much money did they expect to raise?