M：Was it a man or a woman?

　　W：A middle­aged woman. She first bought some small articles. Then she chose one of the most expensive dresses in the shop.

　　M：Did she catch the dress away quickly regardless of the assistants?

　　W：Certainly not. An assistant wrapped it up for her and helped her walk out of the shop without paying.

　　M：An assistant? How could she do that?

　　W：She is the daughter of the woman. The girl "gave" her mother a free dress once a week!

　　Text 9

　　W：Good morning, Sir. What can I do for you?

　　M：I would like to rent a car with a good air conditioner.

　　W：All our cars have air conditioners in them.

　　M：Good. I am here visiting my girlfriend. I want her to have a good time.

　　W：Oh, is that so? Well, then, let me show you something she might like.

　　M：This is a Porsche!

　　W：Yes. Beautiful, isn't it?

　　M：Yes, it looks fantastic.

　　W：So you will take the Porsche then, Sir?

　　M：Yes, for three days. And I want to buy the insurance too. I think it's necessary.

　　W：You're smart to buy it. At 45 dollars for three days, it is a good deal.

　　M：Can I return the car in San Francisco?

　　W：San Francisco? No, Sir. We only have this office here. You will have to return it here in Los Angeles.

　　M：OK. It will be fun driving back down the coast. My girlfriend will like it.

　　W：It's a beautiful drive.

　　M：Where are the keys?

　　W：Just a moment, Sir. We have to finish filling out the forms first.

　　Text 10

　　Malls are popular places for Americans to go. Some people spend so much time at malls that they are called "mall rats". Mall rats shop until they drop in the hundreds of stores under one roof.

　　People like malls for many reasons. They feel safe because malls have police stations or private security guards. Parking is usually free, and the atmosphere inside is always fine. The newest malls have beautiful rest areas with waterfalls and large green trees.

The largest mall in the United States is the Mall of America in Minnesota. It has 350 stores, eight night clubs, and a seven­acre park! There are parking spaces for 12,750 cars. About 750,000