[originaltext]M: I can’t believe my literature teacher is making me read Pride

M: I can’t believe my literature teacher is making me read Pride and Prejudice!
W: Why not?(9)It’s a classic; in fact, it’s one of my favorite novels.
M: But it’s so old.
W: Don’t judge a book by its cover. Do you know what it’s about?
M: No, not at all. I never read it.
W: First of all, it’s a love-related novel, set in the early 19th century.
M: I didn’t realize it was a love-related novel. (10)What is the main plot?
W:(10)It’s basically about a father and a mother trying to marry off their five daughters.
M: Why does they want to do that?
W: Since they don’t have a son, they hope that one of their daughters will marry a wealthy man. That way, all of their daughters will be cared for.
M: Won’t their danghters get their inheritance?
W: No, that’s the problem. Though they are well-off, once they die, their house will go to their cousin. So, when they die, their daughters will have nothing.
M: I see. This sounds interesting! Maybe my teacher isn’t so horrible after all.
W: So, are you going to read the novel or watch the movie?
M: There’s a movie? My teacher didn’t tell me that!
W:(11)That’s probably because she wants you to read the book first.
M:(11)Well, it would take a lot less time...
W: How about this? When you finish the book, I’ll get the movie and watch it with you.
M: OK, that sounds like a deal.
9. What does the woman think of Pride and Prejudice?
10. What is Pride and Prejudice mainly about according to the woman?
11. What does the man say about the movie Pride and Prejudice compared with the book?