M: How was the party last night? ,F: Nice. I had a good time and met some very nice people. But where are you off to in such a hurry? ,M: I've been invited to a cocktail party. It's 6 o'clock now. I'm late. ,F: But you told me that if you're invited to a party, you should plan to arrive a half hour late. ,M: A party yes, but not a cocktail party. ,F: What's a cocktail party like? ,M: A cocktail party is generally held from 5:30 to 7:30. There are drinks and snacks, but no dinner. This cocktail party is being held by my department to celebrate Christmas.
(A) F: So the purpose of the cocktail party is to celebrate Christmas, right? (B) F: I didn’t hear you. Please could you tell me again? (C) F: You mean the purpose of the cocktail party is to follow the American custom and have three hours? (D) F: Since the purpose of cocktail parties is to welcome newcomers, why didn't you get invited?
A