A、Talking with friends about the trip. B、Having lunch quickly. C、Buying some travel books. D、Checking their car at the garage. B

M:[12]Happy Anniversary!
W: Oh, thank you. They’re beautiful. You shouldn’t have... especially since our anniversary was last week.
M: What? Oh, I completely forgot. How can I make it up to you? Anything!
W: Okay, let’s negotiate. First of all, I want to go on that dream vacation you’ve always promised me.
M: You mean, to Chicago?
W: No! To Europe. I want to fly first class and stay at 5nstar hotels. And no more places with broken heaters, leaky showers, and dirty bedding.
M: Ah, were those places that bad?
W: Well, something a little nicer, at least once in a blue moon, would be nice. And next, I want to get a new kitchen stove. The old one took its last breath days ago.
M: Oh, well.
W: And finally, I want a new wardrobe: some new dresses, shirts, pants, earrings...
M: But...
W: And, no, I’m not going to wear your grandmother’s old secondhand pants again.
M: Is that it?
W: Uh, hmm, for now. So, why don’t we grab a bite to eat before we start planning the entire adventure?
M: But lunch wasn’t on the list.
W: Let’s see. Paris, Rome, London, then a short detour to Russia, China, and, ooh, and Hawaii on the way home.
M: Wow. I’d better ask the boss for a huge raise.
12. What mistake did the man make?
13. What is the woman’s dream vacation like?
14. Why does the woman want a new kitchen stove?
15. What does the woman suggest doing before they plan the trip?