Question 9 is based on the conversation you have just heard.

Conversation One

M: It’s really amazing how many colors there are in these Thai silks.

W: These are our new designs.

M: (9) Oh, I don’t think I’ve seen this combination of colors before.

W: They’re really brilliant, aren’t they?

M: Quite dazzling! May I have samples of the new color combinations?

W: Yes, of course. But aren’t you going to place an order?

M: We order them regularly, you know, but I do want our buyer who handles fabrics to see them.

W: Have you looked at the wood and stone carvings? Did you like them?

M: Oh, they aren’t really what I’m looking for.

W: What do you have in mind?

M: That’s the trouble. I never know exactly until I see it. I usually have more luck when I get away from the tourist places.

W: (11) Out in the countryside you mean?

M: (11) Yes, exactly. Markets in small towns have turned out best for me.

W: (10) You’re more interested, then, in handicrafts that haven’t been commercialized.

M: (10) Yes, real folk arts, pots, dishes, basket ware-the kinds of things that people themselves use.

W: (11) I’m sure we can arrange a trip out into the country for you.

M: I was hoping you’d say that.

W: We can drive out of Bangkok and stop whenever you see something that interests you.

M: That would be wonderful! How soon could we leave?

W: I can’t get away tomorrow. But I think I can get a car for the day after.

M: And would we have to come back the same day?

W: No, I think I’ll be able to keep the car for three or four days.

M: Wonderful! That’ll give me time for a real look around.

9. What attracts the man to the Thai silks?

答案：B

解析：对话中男士一开头就说泰国丝绸的色彩让他惊叹，并说从没有见过这样的色彩组合，还提出要看一下这些新色彩组合的样品。由此可知，是泰国丝绸新的色彩组合让男士着迷。