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Man: Oh! Hello Susan. This is a surprise.

Woman: Hi Pete. Mind if I come in for a moment?

Man: Actually, I've got company.

Woman: Oh. I'm sorry. I won't keep you long. It's just that I've looked everywhere and I can't find Michael.

Man: Sorry, but what's the problem?

Woman: He's been gone since yesterday.

Man: You've lost your husband? Ouch!

Woman: It's not funny. He's got to apply for student welfare and the deadline is today.

Man: Why don't you do it yourself?

Woman: It particularly mentions "head of household".

Man: If Michael's not there, it's you, isn't it?

Woman: Only if I declare "separated".

Man: Why are you sticking together anyway? The two of you are like cat and dog.

Woman: It's not so easy. You see, I'm pregnant.

Man: Wow. Congratulations. Does Michael know?

Woman: Not yet. I never got around to telling him.

Man: I hope he'll be thrilled when he finds out.

Woman: That's exactly why I haven't had the heart to tell him. I just don't know how he'll take it.

Man: Why don't you come in and find out?

Choose the best answer to the questions below.

1. Why is the purpose of this conversation?

a. Asking for advice.                      b. Giving information.

c. Making a complaint.                   d. Asking for directions.

2. What is the relationship between the two speakers?

a. Friends.                                      b. Mother and son.

c. Husband and wife.                      d. Father and daughter.

3. What does the man mean by, "The two of you are like cat and dog"?

a. Nobody likes them. 

b. They behave like animals

c. They are a perfect couple. 

d. They are fighting all the time.

4. What important information does the woman have for Michael?

a. He is going to be evicted.

b. He is going to be a father.

c. He has won a scholarship.

d. His mother is having a baby.

5. Where is Michael?

a. At home.                                       b. Studying.

c. With Pete.                                     d. With his parents.

Solutions                1. a. 2. a. 3. d. 4. b. 5. c.

By Mr Test