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W: Can I help you?
M: Well, I’m not sure. I hope so. You see, actually I’m getting married soon, and my friends want to buy me presents and things.
W: And would you like some things for the kitchen?
M: Yes, that’s right. I thought if I could find out about kitchen things, they would be the best sorts of presents.
W: Well, I suppose the first thing you need is a cooker. Do you want an electric one or a gas one?
M: Hm. I think I’d probably prefer a gas one. But cookers are very expensive, aren’t they? How much is this one? W; It’s 175 pounds, including tax and delivery. It’s a very good one though.
M: But it’s a lot of money, isn’t it? What sorts of things could I ask people to buy? You know, cheaper.
W: Well, you need some pans, won’t you? A set of saucepans, I suppose, and frying pans. Do you like cooking?
M: Yes, I suppose so.
W: Well, in that case, you might like a mixer. If you make cakes and things like that, it’ll save you a lot of time. And a blender too. That’s good if you make soup and things.
M: Hm. That’s a thought.
W: Something else you might use is a set of these knives, you know, carving knives, bread knives, steak knives, fruit knives, potato peeling knives.
M: Heavens! I never knew there were so many sorts.
W: Oh, yes. Come over here and I’ll show you some more.
9. Why is the man in the kitchenware shop?
10. Why does the woman want to know whether the man likes cooking?
11. What does the man say he has never realized?