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English Conversation Practice - Needing a New Computer
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MIKE: "I think I need a new computer."
GARY: "Why?"
MIKE: "Mine is so slow now. It takes a long time to start up and it keeps freezing."
GARY: "That's not good. How old is it?"
MIKE: "Several years old. It was a high school graduation gift from my parents."
GARY: "Yeah, it's probably time to replace it."
MIKE: "I don't know what to buy. There are so many different models these days."
GARY: "You should go to a computer store and ask about the different kinds?"
MIKE: "That's a good idea. Do you want to go with me?"
GARY: "When? I have to work today. Can you wait until tomorrow?"
MIKE: "Sure. I have to work until 5 pm tomorrow. Can you go around 6 o'clock tomorrow evening?"
GARY: "Yeah. Let's meet at your place at 6 pm."
MIKE: "Ok. I'll do some research on computers tonight."
GARY: "My brother just bought a brand new computer too. I can ask him if he likes it."
MIKE: "That would be great!"
GARY: "See you tomorrow around 6 pm."
1. What is wrong with Mike's computer?
It's very slow
It's broken
Mike spilled coffee on it
Nothing. It works great
2. Where did Mike get his computer?
It was a birthday gift from his girlfriend
He bought it with his own money
It was a graduation gift from his parents
He found it on the street
3. Who just bought a brand new computer?
Gary
Mike
Gary's brother
Mike's parents
4. Where are Gary and Mike going tomorrow evening?
Cell phone store
Computer store
Movie theater
Out to dinner
1. Its very slow
2. It was a graduation gift from his parents
3. Garys brother
4. Computer store