听力原文:M: I'd like to book a few seats for 'Hamlet', please. W: Yes, sir. M: Have you got any seats downstairs? W: Yes, we have. M: How much are they? W: $3.75 each. M: Are there any seats for $2.50? W: Yes, there are--upstairs. How many? M: Four, please. W: For which night? M: What about Saturday, October 21st? W: I can give you four seats in Row 8. M: How long will the performance last? W: Two and a half hours. M: Thank you. How much will that be in all? Why doesn't the man book the seats downstairs?