[originaltext]M: Lost property. Can I help you?W: Oh, yes. I’ve had my briefca

M: Lost property. Can I help you?
W: Oh, yes. I’ve had my briefcase stolen.
M: OK. I’ll take some details... Tell me what it looks like, first of all.
W: Well... it’s a soft leather one, you know, not a heavy box-type like a man’s.
M: Mmm... and how does it close?
W: It’s got buckles at the front... two of them. They’re gold-plated ones.
M: Fine. Was it locked?
W: No, I’m afraid not.
M: Never mind. Any distinguishing features?
W: Pardon?
M: Any marks or badges on it that make it stand out?
W: [6]Only the brand name.
M: And where’s that?
W: [6]It’s on the back... at the bottom in the left-hand corner. It’s Sagi. Oh, and there’s a scratch. It’s quite bad but small, directly above the brand name. I did it recently putting it on my bike.
M: Right, got that. So, what did you have inside the briefcase?
W: [7]Well... all my papers from college. It’s so frustrating, but thank goodness for computers, I haven’t lost them completely!
M: Yes, you’re lucky.
W: I had my wallet in my pocket so I didn’t lose that. [7]But there were also my pens which I got for my birthday and a novel I was planning to read on the train.
M: Right. Where exactly did you lose the briefcase?
W: Well, I couldn’t believe it. [8]I was standing on the platform. It was right next to me.
M: You were holding it?
W: I’d just put it down on the floor but I could almost feel it beside me. I was watching for my train because sometimes it comes early and then next time I looked, my briefcase wasn’t there.
M: And what time was this?
W: Ah... it must have been about 5:20... no, a bit later. I’d say 5:30 because it was just getting crowded [9]and the train normally comes at about twenty-five to six.
M: Right, if you’ll just give me some personal details... What’s your name?
W: I’m Mary Prescott.
M: And your address?
W: Flat 2, 41, Fountain Road, Canterbury.
M: And have you got a contact telephone number?
W: Yes, it’s 752239.
M: Fine. One last question—what would you say the value of your briefcase is?
W: Including the contents?
M: Yes, just a rough estimate is fine.
W: I’m not sure. Well, the briefcase itself is quite new; I bought it last month for $40. I suppose about $65. The contents are worth about 20 or 25 dollars at least.
M: That’s fine. [10]Well, if you could come down to the train station tomorrow, you can sign this form and have a look at what we’ve got.
W: OK, thanks.
6. What is the distinguishing feature of the briefcase?
7. What does the woman have inside the briefcase?
8. Where does the woman lose the briefcase?
9. What time does the train usually come according to the woman?
10. What will the woman most probably do the next day?