[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 second-hand 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.
19. Which of the items below does Peter want to sell?
20. What is Laura’s suggestion about the books?
21. What does Laura think of the second-hand shop?