IS THERE A GAS STATION NEAR HERE ?
Walter is driving back home in the evening. He sees a young lady coming out of a car
in the middle of an empty road. She is probably having trouble with her car:
Walter: Excuse me. I'm Walter Dalton.
Aline: Hi! I'm Aline.
Walter: Do you have any problem with your car?
Aline: Well ...Yes. I have a flat tire. Take a look, please!
Walter: Hmmm ...
Aline: Is there a gas station near here?
Walter: No, but there's a mechanic three blocks away here.
Aline: Maybe he's not working now, and l'm afraid to my things back in the car.
Walter: There's nothing to be afraid of. Do you have a spare tire and a jack?
Aline: Sure, but. ..
Walter: No buts. I can work it out for you.
Aline: Oh, it's very kind of you! Thanks so much!
Walter: Don't mention it!

/. Circle the correct answer:
1. a. Walter is a mechanic.
b. Both characters are drivers.

2. Aline is afraid to leave her car alone probably because:
a. there are thieves around. mechanic's: oficina mecânica
b. the mechanic's is far from where she is.

3. Aline supposes the mechanic is not working because it is:
a. a holiday.
b. evening.

4. The sentences I can work it out for you and it's very kind of
you can be rephrased as:
a. I can do it for you and How gentle you are.
b. I can work for you and What kind of person you are.

5. Variants of the expression Don't mention it are:
a. Don't worry and Don't be afraid.
b. You are welcome and Not at all.