You can also give old things away to people in need.

Step 4 Work on 1c

Practice the conversation. Then make conversations about other things in the picture above.

A: This is a really old book.

B: Yes, I've had it for seven years. I've read it three times.

A: Why are you selling it?

B: Because I don't read it anymore.

A: How much is it?

B: You can have it for 75 cents.

Note:

not...anymore再也（不）；（不）再。相当于not ...any longer

e.g. You can have it, for I don't need it anymore.

The doctor told me not to play computer games anymore.

Step 5 Listening 2a, 2b

Work on 2a. Listen and check (√) the things Amy's family are giving away and circle the things they are keeping.

book magazine toy bear toy lion

toy tiger bread maker sweater

dress hat scarf

Keys: giving away: magazine, toy lion, toy tiger, bread maker, dress

Keeping: book, toy bear, hat, scarf

Work on 2b. Listen again and fill in the blanks.

Keys: book, bear, baby, 10, sweater, dress

Work on 2b. Listen again and fill in the blanks.

1. Amy has had her favorite ______ for three years.

2. Amy has had the boy _____ since she was a ______.

3. Amy's mom has had the old bread for more than _____ years.

4. Amy can give away the _______ and ______ because they do not fit her

anymore.