M：It’s hard to believe it’s become so (1) c___________ and expensive to buy a pair of glasses.
W：I know. Not that long ago, buying eyeglasses was about as simple as buying a pair of socks. Do you really need new (2) g___________?
M：Yes. I’ve noticed that things are soft of unclear sometimes, but I haven’t seen an eye doctor yet.
W：Oh, so you’re looking for a place to go. Have you checked around?
M：Yes. I’ve just found out that designer eyeglasses can (3) c___________＄200 or more just for the frame.
W：And a pair of lenses could add well over ＄100 (4) t___________ that.
M：Yes, (5) d___________ on the material and special lens coatings.
W：So, (6) i___________ the cost of an eye exam, a pair of spectacles can cost as (7) m___________ as a color TV set.
M：It’s incredible. It’s a good thing that I don’t need to buy anything fancy. But it sounds like you have a lot of (8) i___________ about glasses. Did you just buy some?
W：I did. A few months ago. You might check the optometrist in the new mall. Maybe they’re still having a sale.
M：I did. They’re having a promotion now. They’ll include a protective lens coating with new lenses, if you have your (9) e___________ exam there.
W：Great. I hope you’ll find a (10) p___________ of good glasses that you really like.