LISTENING 12 – Shopping

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Which present has the boy bought her father?
– Hi… it’s me, John… I’ve got Dad’s birthday present, I think he’ll like it… yes, that’s right, a golden one. He’s always writing letters, so he’ll find it useful… mmm. I thought about a shirt that suited his new tie, but mum got him a very stylish one last year. I’m sure he’ll like what I’ve bought.

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Which present will the girl take?
– I’m having a hard time choosing a gift to give Mrs Smith when I go and stay with her in Manchester. Do you think she’d like some perfume?
– Well, I don’t know her very well… so I’d go with something more generic, like a bunch of flowers, or just a box of chocolates.
– Hmm… I like your first idea best – chocolates will melt quickly now in summer.

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