A、Because they were too far away. B、Because they were busy at work. C、Because they were attending a party. D、Because they were o

W: Hey, Mike, throw your stuff into the back and ride up front with me.
M: OK, Brenda. Thank you for giving me a ride home. I did not want to call my parents because they were at Mimi’s Cafe for my aunt’s birthday.
W: Mimi’s Cafe? That place has the best burgers in town! The atmosphere is also nice. Good food and a good setting. We should eat there after our next basketball game.
M: Yes, that sounds like a good plan.
W: Do you have any plans set up for the upcoming vacation?
M: Well, besides going to basketball practice with you, I will most likely be working.
W: Oh, working? Did you get a new job or are you still working at Starbucks?
M: Well, Starbucks was a good job for me. However, my work schedule was neither convenient nor easy. My manager would schedule me only during the time when it was most busy, which is in the morning when there is a constant coffee rush. It was definitely very difficult and a conflict to my class schedule.
W: Well, what are you doing now at your new job?
M: Well, I am an administrative assistant (行政助理) for a company called Multi-Max. I have done a little training, but I do not know what the full job entails. From what I have seen, it is! mostly inputting data into the computer and following up customers’ orders.
W: Oh, that sounds pretty easy.
M: Well, what about you? Do you have any plans for the break?
W: I am planning a snowboarding trip. You could come if you are not too busy.
M: Oh, that sounds fun! Who is going and where are you guys going?
W: As of right now, my roommates, Jay and Kristian, are planning to go. We are planning to go to Big Bear. I heard that there are pretty good conditions for skiing and snowboarding this season up there.
M: Yes, that is what I heard as well. Where are you guys staying? Did you rent a cabin?
W: No, we did not. My cousin actually owns a cabin up there, and he said it is OK for us to stay at his place for the weekend. The cabin is not far away from the ski slopes and the eateries (餐馆，饮食店)，so it should be a convenient place.
M: Would it be OK with your cousin if I come along as well?
W: I am sure that will be fine. He did not tell me there is a limit on the number of people I could bring, so you are more than welcome to join us.
M: Awesome (棒极了)! Well, I will check my schedule, and I will give you an update tomorrow.
6. Why didn’t the man call his parents to pick him up?
7. What does the woman say about Mimi’s Cafe?
8. Why did the man quit his job at Starbucks?
9. What does the man’s new job involve?
10. How many people have decided to go snowboarding right now?