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The correct answer for this quiz is C.

Analysis:

In the dialogue that appeared in the quiz, “家常便饭 (jiācháng biànfàn).” is literally translated to “homemade dish.” It can be used to express homely food, a common meal, or a potluck. For instance, Emily wants to invite her friend for dinner at her home, so she said to her friend,

Zhèige zhōumò lái wǒjiā chī dùn jiācháng biànfàn ba.
  这个     周末    来 我家  吃  顿    家常      便饭     吧。    
Come to my home and have a homemade meal this Sunday.

Also “家常便饭 (jiācháng biànfàn)” can refer to something which happens frequently. In the dialogue, Li Ming means hat Wang Li is frequently late. I other words, being late is something typical you would expect from him. Jack and Jane drove to the Bird’s Nest. Two hours passed by, they were still on their way. Jane complained,

Zài Běijīng, dǔchē shì jiācháng biànfàn.
 在   北京，堵车   是    家常      便饭。    
In Beijing, heavy traffic happens frequently.