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English Conversation Practice - Asking for a Vacation
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PHIL: "I need a vacation."
KAREN: "What's wrong?"
PHIL: "This job is so stressful, Karen!"
KAREN: "I think you should ask the boss for some time off?"
PHIL: "I can't right now. I have a big presentation on Friday."
KAREN: "Take a break next week after the presentation."
PHIL: "I have another project after this one."
KAREN: "You need to make a change. You're going to get sick."
PHIL: "I know. But I have a lot of responsibilities."
KAREN: "I know you do. But you also have to take care of yourself too."
PHIL: "You're right. I need to talk to the boss and tell him that I need a vacation. Do you think he will understand?"
KAREN: "I think so. He had a heart attack a few years ago. He understands that health is very important."
PHIL: "Ok. I will talk to him today. Thanks for your advice."
KAREN: "You're welcome. Where do you plan to go on vacation?"
PHIL: "A nice, warm beach."
KAREN: "That sounds great!"
1. Why does Phil need a vacation?
He's bored
His job is too stressful
He hasn't had a vacation in 5 years
He wants to go to Disneyland
2. What is happening on Friday?
Phil has a big presentation
Phil is going on vacation
Phil is quitting his job
Phil has a doctor's appointment
3. What happened to Karen and Phil's boss a few years ago?
He became their boss
He got married
He had a heart attack
He retired
4. Where does Phil want to go?
Skiing in the mountains
Nice, warm beach
Disneyland
Backpacking through Europe
1. His job is too stressful
2. Phil has a big presentation
3. He had a heart attack
4. Nice, warm beach