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1. What does this tell us about how the younger sister, Maya, feels about the trip?

It was just so-so. It was super exciting.

2. Based on the second paragraph, what does the writer’s action reveal about his personality?

He is energetic and impatient. He is thoughtful and considerate.

3. What can you infer about the importance of the tile, despite its low cost?

The value is not in its price but in The value is in its price and luxury.
its meaning and the story.

4. What can you tell about the relationship between the writer and the grandmother?

They share a close and loving They share same interest and
relationship. personality.

Vocabulary

Words Related to Buying, Giving, and Receiving Gifts

Here are some words that might be useful for you. Remember to use past form when you talk about
your past experience.

Buying Gifts
Word Pronunciation
Purchase /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
Shop (for) /ʃɒp/
Select /sɪˈlekt/
Order /ˈɔːrdər/
Procure /prəˈkjʊər/
Browse /braʊz/
Commission /kəˈmɪʃən/
Bargain /ˈbɑːrɡən/

Example:

I purchased some tiles for my grandmother last year.

We ordered a beautiful bouquet of flowers for my mother’s birthday.

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