【正文】 and Read: Read along with the audio recording.I39。m moving into a new home this weekend, so I decided to do some shopping to furnish the place. I went to an appliance store not too far from my house, and I first bought a refrigerator for the kitchen. You really can39。t live without one because you have to keep your food cold or frozen so it doesn39。t spoil. Then, I bought a washer and dryer to clean and dry my clothes. I don39。t want to go to a laundromat to do this every week like I used to do. Next, I bought a dishwasher. I probably don39。t need one because I could wash my dishes by hand, but having a dishwasher can make life easier. You simply put the dishes inside, add some dishwashing detergent, and turn the machine on. Finally, I picked up a microwave oven. If I39。m in a hurry and don39。t have time to cook, I can throw something in the microwave and heat it up quickly. I haven39。t purchased everything I need to furnish my new place, but I think I have the basic appliances to make life more fortable for now. Part II: Vocabulary Exercise Now, review the bold vocabulary above by trying this quiz. Then, return back to this page for speaking practice. 1. If you want to _____________ your food, just put it in the microwave for about a minute.2. I need a new __________________ because the old one does seem to be keeping the food cold. A. refrigerator B. dishwasher C. washer3. I need to go to the ___________________ to dry my clothes because my dryer isn39。t working right.A. furniture store B. laundromat C. supermarket4. I need to go to the store to by more diswasher __________________ because I39。m all out at the moment.5. Sometimes, it takes time and money to ____________ an apartment with new things.A. move B. furnish C. buy6. I have to wash my dishes ______________ because I don39。t have a dishwasher.Part III: Discussion If you had to live on an island for one year and you could have one household appliance to make life easier, which would it be? Explain your reasons. Part IV: Online Investigation You39。re moving into a new home with your husband, wife, or friend, and you want to furnish it with everything in the paragraph above. How much would it cost to furnish your place with these new appliances? How much might it cost to run the appliances per year, including the cost for gas, electricity, and water? What are some things you could do to cut costs? Auto Mechanic: Common Car RepairsPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.My car was acting up recently and wasn39。t running right, so I took it to a mechanic to have it checked. Everytime I tried to start the car, the engine would turn over for a second or two and then die. The mechanic pulled the car into his garage to look things over. The mechanic popped the hood, checked to see if all the hoses and belts were in working order, and then tested the car battery and battery cables. After taking a look at things for a few minutes and trying to get the car going, the mechanic diagnosed the problem as a bad alternator. He said he could fix the problem by replacing the alternator with a new ($130) or a rebuilt alternator ($80). Just diagnosing the problem cost $65, and the labor was $50. I asked the mechanic to go ahead and do the repairs, and he said that there was a 30day warranty on parts and labor. Some mechanics might overcharge you for repairs, but the mechanic I go to is fair and does great work. Part II: Vocabulary Exercise Now, review the bold vocabulary above by trying this quiz. Then, return back to this page for speaking practice. 1. My car was _______________ this morning, and it didn39。t run smoothly to work.A. acting over B. acting down C. acting upPart III: Discussion What are some mon problems people have with their cars that require a professional mechanic to fix? If you had a problem with your car, would you rather take it to a friend who fixes cars or a professional auto mechanic? Explain your reasons.Part IV: Online Investigation Suppose your car needs a tuneup to make it run better. Check online to find out how much this service would cost. Compare two or more auto mechanics to determine the price of the service and years in business. Do you notice any claims by the auto service that might question, including bias? Banks: From Savings Accounts to Certificates of DepositPart I: Listen and Read: Read along with the audio recording.Yesterday, I went to a bank to open up a savings and checking account. I deposit about $300 every month in my savings account to save money for major purchases or for a rainy day when I have unexpected expenses. My paycheck is deposited directly into my checking account, and I write out checks to pay my bills. My checking account is free if I maintain a minimum balance of $25 in the account. I also have about $100 automatically transferred from my checking to my savings account on a monthly basis. The accounts earn very little interest, but it39。s better than earning nothing. Therefore, I also have a certificate of deposit that earns a higher rate of interest, but I can39。t withdraw the money from the account for one year. Actually, I need money because I39。m planning on taking out a student loan to pay for college tuition. Also, I rent a safety deposit box at the bank and store my valuables there including important documents, some coins and jewelry, and the deed, or ownership record, to my house. Finally, I can exchange my money into the currency of other countries, or I can buy traveller39。s checks before I depart on a trip. Part II: Discussion More and more students are getting into debt because they don39。t know how to manage their money and avoid spending beyond their means. What are some ways that students can save money and still pay for living expenses? Part III: Online Investigation Your friend is thinking about opening up a bank account in your