C. Listening comprehension
Read our article about learning how to sew on pages 22-23 of
English Now
No 112. Then listen to this conversation and fill in the blanks.
Conversation 3: Valerie is trying to convince her father to pay for her new hobby. They are both British.
Valerie:
But I don’t want to take
lessons!
Colin:
At least they’re useful.
Valerie:
is useful. Yesterday, you took your
to the
because it had a missing button and an open
. How much did that cost?
Colin:
It wasn’t cheap.
Valerie:
Exactly.
how to sew is cost-effective for you and a
hobby for me.
Colin:
But what would you do with it?
Valerie:
old
! Maybe I’ll make
from your old shirts, or a
from the old
in the attic. I’ll also learn to make new clothes. Why buy me new clothes when I can make them?
Colin:
Well, it’s your choice.
Valerie:
Thanks Dad, you won’t regret this! I'm calling the haberdasher to reserve a spot.
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