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English Conversation Practice - Finding a Car Mechanic
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JOE: "Hey Stan. Do you know any good mechanics around here?"
STAN: "Yeah. I use a really good one. What's wrong with your car?"
JOE: "I'm not sure. I think there is a problem with my transmission."
STAN: "Transmission problems can be very expensive."
JOE: "I know. I took it to an auto shop yesterday and it was so expensive. I'm looking for someone cheaper, but who can also do a good job."
STAN: "You should go to my mechanic. You can trust him and his repair costs are pretty reasonable."
JOE: "Is he close to us?"
STAN: "Yeah. His shop is just a few blocks away."
JOE: "That's good. I hope I don't have to replace the transmission. That will be really expensive."
STAN: "I know. I had to replace the transmission on my old car. The repair cost more than the price of the car."
JOE: "That's crazy! If my repair costs too much, I'm just going to buy a new car."
STAN: "Can you afford a new car?"
JOE: "No. I would have to buy a used car."
STAN: "Let me get my mechanic's phone number. You can decide what you want to do after he takes a look at your car."
JOE: "Thanks."
STAN: "I can give you a ride home if you need to leave your car there."
JOE: "If it's only a few blocks away, I'll walk. If my car is too expensive to fix, I better get used to walking."
1. What kind of auto mechanic is Joe looking for?
Someone who does a good job
Someone who is not too expensive
Neither A or B
Both A and B
2. What is wrong with Joe's car?
Transmission problems
Needs an oil change
Engine problems
Car won't start
3. What did Stan replace on his old car?
Transmission
Engine
Battery
Brakes
4. What does Joe need to get used to if the repair cost is too expensive?
Taking the bus
Walking
Borrowing his friend's car
Riding his bike
1. Both A and B
2. Transmission problems
3. Transmission
4. Walking