Question 12 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

Conversation Two

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W: What’s going on with you lately? You seem so distracted, like you aren’t really listening to anything I say.

M: I know. I’m sorry. (12) I can’t seem to focus on anything, because I still haven’t decided if I should accept the offer for that PhD program in London, or if I should take the job offer in New York.

W: (12) Look, it’s a tough decision, but you’re running out of time, aren’t you? I thought you said the company expected an answer by the end of the month.

M: Actually, it’s the beginning of next month for the job, but the university needs a decision by the end of the week. So I have to act quickly.

W: You definitely need advice for an important decision like this. (13) So who have you talked to about it? What does your family think? And your advisor for your Master’s program?

M: (14) I’ve asked for their advice and that’s part of the problem. My parents want me to get the degree, but my advisor thinks it’s time for me to get more work experience.

W: What do you mean by “part of the problem”? Oh, wait, it’s your girlfriend, isn’t it? You’ve been dating since your first year of university, so that’s six years now. She must have an opinion about all this. I mean isn’t it time for you to think about getting married?

M: Well, I do want to get married, (15) but she thinks we need to wait until we’ve launched our careers. Plus, she’s not sure what she’ll be doing next year. She’s considering a job in England and one in Australia. And her parents are pushing for the latter.

12. Why does the man seem to be distracted?

解析：C。录音开头，男士解释了自己心不在焉的原因：他需要在伦敦的博士项目和纽约的工作邀请之间做出选择。下文中，女士补充说这是一个艰难的决定，故C项正确。男士是需要在两个选择中做出决定，并非有太多事需要顾及，故排除A项。其余选项在原文中均未提及，故排除。