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English Conversation Practice - Hard to Shop For
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Mike: I don't know what to get Ann for our anniversary.
James: What about jewelry?
Mike: She doesn't like my taste in jewelry.
James: How about clothes?
Mike: She doesn't like my taste in clothes.
James: Have you asked her what she wants?
Mike: No. I want it to be a surprise.
James: How can you surprise her if she doesn't like your taste in anything?
Mike: That's why I need your help.
James: I can't help you. Sheila doesn't like my taste either.
1. What kind of present does Mike need to buy?
Birthday
Graduation
Retirement
Anniversary
2. What does James suggest?
Jewelry
Clothes
Both A and B
None of the above
3. What does Mike want the present to be?
Surprise
Expensive
Beautiful
Cheap
4. What does Ann think of Mike's taste?
Great
Bad
Expensive
Cheap
1. Anniversary
2. Both A and B
3. Surprise
4. Bad