听力原文：M: Hi, Linda. W: Hi, James. What am you doing in the mall? I thought you said you avoid these places and here you arc. M: Oh, I still do but it's my roommate's birthday tomorrow and I am looking to get him a present. He's not exactly the easiest person to find a present for. W: Have you any idea what to get? M: Not really. I want to get him something he will be able to use instead of something he'll just shove into the closet. W: That's true. I know half the time I get something from somebody I hardly ever use it. And they stay in the closet or garage before they get thrown away. M: I know, I know. That's the problem. That's why I hate buying gifts for somebody because it can never be perfect. So, I am heading over to the clothing store right now. W: Perhaps you are trying too hard to get something very impressive or decorative. I always think a gift should be practical. I know what, why don't you think of something he might like or something that he will most likely get soon? M: Oh, I know. His knapsack is almost wrecked and the zipper has almost had it. Maybe I should get him a knapsack instead. W: There you go. It sounds like a perfect gift. M: Gosh, now I am wondering which color I should pick. He is really picky about the color. W: That's not difficult. What was the last color he chose? He obviously chose it for a reason. Where does the conversation take place?