21. Flea Markets



1.

A: Do you know where I can find old music boxes?

B: You could try shopping at a flea market.

A: What's that? I never heard of such a thing.

B: A flea market is an outdoor place where people sell all kinds of used stuff.

A: Where can I find one?

B: Well, you can check the local paper or search ‘flea market' online.



2.

A: Where can I find old music boxes?

B: Have you tried a flea market?

A: What's a flea market?

B: A flea market is like an outdoor thrift shop.

A: That sounds promising. Is there one nearby?

B: Flea markets occur weekly or monthly in various neighborhoods. Check online or in a local paper.



3.

A: Do you know where they sell old music boxes?

B: How about a flea market?

A: A flea market? What's that?

B: A flea market is a big outdoor place where you can buy all sorts of second-hand things.

A: I like the sound of that. Tell me where one is.

B: I myself don't know of any, but maybe they're listed in the Yellow Pages.


4.

A: Do you have any idea where I can buy old music boxes?

B: You can find almost anything at a flea market.

A: What in the world is a flea market?

B: A flea market sells all kinds of used things, some that you've never even heard of.

A: Great. Is there one near here?

B: Actually, our local community college has one on the first Sunday of each month.


5.

A: I'm looking for old music boxes, but I can't find any.

B: If you go to a flea market, you can find all kinds of things.

A: I don't want a music box that's full of fleas!

B: Ha! A flea market is a popular outdoor place for selling used things. There are no fleas.

A: That sounds like a good idea. Where is the nearest one?

B: Actually, there's a huge flea market at the stadium on the second Sunday of each month.



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