W: Tom, did you see the article online about the new TV series based on the book The Three Body Problem?

M: A colleague mentioned the book, but I’ve been so busy writing my thesis that I haven’t been able to read for pleasure in months.

W: Well, sounds like if you’re going to read anything for fun, this is the book. It’s written by a Chinese science fiction writer. I can’t remember his name, but he’s written three books in all, and The Three Body Problem is the first in the series. I don’t want to say too much and spoil it for you, but it’s definitely got some amazing technological and sociological concepts in it.

M: It does sound like it would suit my taste, but if they are making a TV series based on it now, I don’t know if I should read the book or watch the show first.

W: I think it’s better to read the book first. It’s rare for the show or movie to be better than the book. And then, you just end up ruining the book for yourself, if the show isn’t very good.

M: When is the show supposed to start? I’m a bit overwhelmed with the amount of data I still need to collect to finish my thesis. But I still need to relax sometimes.

W: I can’t remember exactly. It’s pretty soon, and it’s going to be quite long. There are 24 episodes. Well, maybe you could download an electronic copy of the book and try to read it before the show starts.

M: That’s a good idea. And then, maybe we can watch the series together. Thanks for the tip, Alice.

W: No problem.

Q8:How did the man get to know about the book the Three Body Problem?

Q9:What does the woman say she can’t remember about the book's author? 

Q10:What does the man have to do to finish his thesis? 

Q11:What will the man most probably do first after the conversation?