[originaltext]W: Hi, Gary! Is this seat taken?M: No, it isn’ t. Please go righ

W: Hi, Gary! Is this seat taken?
M: No, it isn’ t. Please go right ahead.
W: I was so surprised to see that you’ re taking this class. I didn’ t know you have any interest in painting.
M: I don’t know much about it at all, so I thought it would be a good idea to take this course. I also thought that it would be a relaxing way to spend a semester.
W: Good thinking, Gary. By the way, what did you think of the exhibit last night?
M: Unfortunately I couldn’t make it. They are open for one more day, so I’m going to see it tonight. I’ve heard from other people that it’s just wonderful. What did you think?
W: I love it. Desiree, the painter, primarily used black, white, and red images in all her paintings to convey her messages. It was very vivid and effective.
M: How’s that?
W: Well, just seeing black and white together with occasional splashes of red really shocks the viewer of the paintings. They catch your eye immediately, and then your eyes lock on the image.
M: I can’ t wait to see this myself. And did you say the painter’ s name was Desiree?
W: Yes, but that’s just her pseudonym. She only uses that name when she paints. Her real name is Lisa Frank. Desiree definitely sounds more exciting, don’t you think?
M: It sure does. Oh, it looks like Professor Brown is here. I’ll talk to you some more after class.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12. What can we infer about Gary?
13. What did the woman think about the art exhibit?
14. Who is Lisa Frank?
15. When does this conversation probably take place?