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

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M: Okay, Miss Bright. I’ve finished calculating. I estimate you have between 210 and 240 square meters of walls and ceiling.

W: (12) [So how much would the paint job cost?]

M: That would depend on the quality of paint you choose. We carry two brands—one costs 60 cents every square meter, and the other 90 cents. The second is guaranteed to look great for about 10 years, whereas the cheaper one will start to dull after around 6 or 7 years.

W: In that case, we would prefer the more expensive option.

M: All right, then. So including labor costs, taxes, and everything, this job would come to $3,000.

W: (13) [Emm, to be perfectly honest, that’s more than I expected.]

M: Please bear in mind that the price includes moving all the furniture, and the whole task would take 2 days.

W: Really? Why?

M: Well, we can’t paint the walls without clearing all the furniture first. So every time we paint a room, we first have to move the furniture to another room. So that takes more time. Plus, it requires two people, which works out more expensive.

W: I see. But does that mean I could not live here in my own house during those 2 days?

M: That is correct.

W: Oh well, that changes everything I’m afraid. (14) [I would have to stay with a friend or check into a hotel.] I hadn’t considered any of that. (15) [I’m starting to realize that painting my house is far more troublesome than I had anticipated.] 

M: This is usually the case. Most of our clients go through the same realization.

W: I see.

M: You have my number. Please feel free to call me for any further questions.

W: Thank you. 

12. What is the woman planning to do?

解析：A。在录音开头男士提到，房顶和墙壁的面积已经算出来了，接着女士问道粉刷费用是多少，由此可知，女士是打算粉刷房子，A项与此内容相符，故为正确答案。

错项排除：B项利用录音中出现的furniture进行干扰，但录音中男士说粉刷房子需要搬动家具，并不是女士要置换旧家具。C项利用录音中出现的move和paint进行拼凑，但录音中是说要搬动家具，粉刷房子，并不是搬到新粉刷的房子，故C项排除。D项利用录音中出现的calculating、cost和the paint job进行干扰，但这是女士问男士粉刷的费用，并非女士计划计算粉刷费用，故D项排除。