Ответ:

  1. They were discussing whether Eliza could be taught to speak beautifully and pass as a duchess.
  2. She went to Wimpole Street to ask Professor Higgins to teach her better English pronunciation.
  3. Mrs Pearce treated Eliza kindly but firmly and tried to make her behave properly.
  4. Higgins was not pleased because Eliza interrupted him and spoke rudely.
  5. She offered him sixpence an hour.
  6. She started to cry because Higgins was rude and made her feel ashamed and unhappy.
  7. He gave her a handkerchief.
  8. He taught her to speak politely, not to interrupt people, and to say please and thank you.