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The correct answer for this quiz is C.

Analysis:

  Li Ming: I heard you went on a blind date yesterday. What did you think of the girl?
Wang Li: She's great. But, we lack chemistry.

“来电 (láidiàn)” has several meanings, which include “an incoming telegram,” “to telephone,” “the power coming on after a blackout.” “来 (lái)” means “to come to, to take place,” while “电 (diàn)” means “electricity, to send a message with electricity.” In modern parlance,“来电 (láidiàn)” is used to mean “romantic chemistry” between men and women.

Thus, in this quiz, “来电 (láidiàn)” describes the special connection that one can have with another, such as enjoying each other’s company, finding each other interesting or funny, sharing the same views, and feeling a strong attraction towards each another. “不来电 (bù láidiàn)” means “there is no chemistry" between a guy and a girl.

Example:

Wŏ hĕn xǐhuan tā, dàn wŏmen hăoxiàng bù láidiàn.
 我   很    喜欢   她，但   我们      好像      不   来电。    
I like her very much, but there doesn't seem to be any chemistry between us.