[originaltext]W: Hi, Peter.M: Hi, Laura.W: How was your final?M: Absolutely

W: Hi, Peter.
M: Hi, Laura.
W: How was your final?
M: Absolutely no idea. Anyway, it’s just wonderful to have finished the exam.
W: Yeah, to sleep in every morning.
M: Well, I’ve got a lot to do before I leave for Chicago. I’ve got a lot of things I can’t take back with me and I don’t know what to do with them. I am wondering if I can sell them to someone before going back to Chicago. Perhaps you could give me some advice.
W: Well, it depends on what sort of things they are.
M: There are quite a lot. I have a computer which is second-hand and not worth much. (19)What I really want to get rid of is the furniture, the fridge and other kitchen stuff. Oh, there are some clothes and books as well.
W: I see. Well, there are several alternatives. (20)First of all, you could put up notices around the university about the books--you know on the notice boards in the student union building, and anywhere the second and third year students will see them. People are always keen to buy cheap textbooks.
M: Then what should I say on the notices?
W: Just put the titles, authors and prices you want. Don’t forget to put your phone number.
M: That’s a good idea. What about the furniture?
W: You could try the same thing, but usually Students are away all summer so they don’t want to buy furniture now. Another place to try might be a secondhand shop. Someone from the shop will usually come around and give you a free quote, and then you can decide. (21)But normally you won’t get much money for that sort of stuff.