[originaltext]W: I never expected the dormitory to be so noisy. There must be s

W: I never expected the dormitory to be so noisy. There must be something we could do about it.
M: Maybe we could ask the dormitory council to have it soundproofed.
Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?

M: I must admit I had expected more than a passing grade from Prof. John son. Do you think he will change his mind after I talk to him this afternoon?
W: Some hope, he is a hard nut to crack.
Q: What does the woman mean?