(A)
Helen was thrilled when she received a notification on a second-hand shopping app from a seller named Anna. For months, she had been looking for a Philodendron gloriosum, a Colombian plant with dark, velvety leaves shaped like hearts. She had almost given up on getting one. Anna, though, had put one up for sale. The posting read, “(a) I ’m selling my favorite plant, because I’m moving abroad. If you pick it up today from Edincester Heights, you can have it for the current price, which is half the market rate.”
(B)
Arriving at the building, Helen could identify Julia by the large paper bag she was holding. The bag had leaves sticking out of the top. (b) She said, “You must be Julia!” Laughing, the woman said, “Yes! Please take good care of this plant. Anna had it for six years, so she considers it family.” From the bag, she pulled out another plant, a tiny one with thick, glossy leaves. “Are you familiar with this? It’s called a Dragon’s Tail. (c) My housemate said you could take it too, if you’d like.”
(C)
Helen immediately messaged the seller. “Hello! I’m interested in purchasing (d) your plant. If it works for your schedule, I can be there in 10 minutes!” Anna replied, “Hi, there! I am at work right now, but my housemate, Julia, can meet you in front of the building.” Unable to believe her good luck, Helen typed back in excitement, “Great! I can leave now. I’ll wear a black baseball cap.”
(D)
Helen exclaimed, “Yes, I’d love to! Please thank Anna for me. Both are in such wonderful condition. Do you have any tips for keeping them in good shape?” Handing over the bag, Julia replied, “I’m not a plant expert, but I know that Anna kept them away from windows to avoid direct sunlight. Why don’t you message (e) her She would be happy to offer advice.” “I’ll be sure to do that,” Helen said, as she handed over the cash.
