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A conversation between two students about buying a used car

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A conversation between two students about buying a used car

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  1. 1

    3

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  2. 2

    brakes

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  3. 3

    (owner) going overseas

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  4. 4

    $1,500

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  5. 5

    6:30 pm

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  6. 6

    88 Princess Street

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  7. 7

    B

    Sam explicitly states his car broke down, which directly matches option B.

  8. 8

    C

    Jan expresses safety concerns regarding waiting for the bus and walking alone at night, making option C the correct choice.

  9. 9

    C

    Sam suggests a professional inspection by a mechanic, which corresponds to option C.

  10. 10

    A

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