Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
Ashley: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?
Jake: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.
Ashley: What about the rest of the year?
Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few
casual1 shirts.
Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?
Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?
Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday.
Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal
occasions3?
Jake: Well, you never know when you might need something on the
spur4 of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice
slacks5, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two.
Ashley: Um, that makes sense.
Jake: And I'll just rent a suit or
tuxedo6 if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married.
Ashley: You? Married? Hah!
Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say?
Ashley: I just can't imagine you
decked7 out in a tuxedo for any formal
occasion2. [What?!] I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.
Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. [Yeah, ha, ha.] No, really. You see, it goes like this . . .
1. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?
A. a cool hat
B. casual shoes
C. light pants
2. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter season?
A. a coat
B. some sweaters
C. a jacket
3. What is the weather like in the spring?
A. It's windy.
B. It's rainy.
C. It's cool.
4. What is an example of an occasion where the man might need formal clothes?
A. a party
B. a business meeting
C. a wedding
5. What did the man wear to his high school graduation?
A. jeans and tennis shoes
B. a casual shirt and tie
C. a suit and dress shoes
