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English Conversation Practice - Backyard Birthday Party
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KAREN: "Hi Susan."
SUSAN: "Hi Karen."
KAREN: "I'm thinking about throwing Bobby a birthday party in the backyard."
SUSAN: "That sounds like a great idea. Have you checked the weather?"
KAREN: "The weather is going to be sunny this weekend."
SUSAN: "That's perfect for an outdoor party."
KAREN: "I want to do a barbeque and have games."
SUSAN: "I can help you."
KAREN: "That would be wonderful."
SUSAN: "Have you thought of what you want to serve?"
KAREN: "I want to do something simple like grill hot dogs with potato chips."
SUSAN: "I can bake a cake for you."
KAREN: "Wow! That is so kind of you. Are you sure?"
SUSAN: "It would be my pleasure."
KAREN: "Can I pay you?"
SUSAN: "No. It is my gift to Bobby."
KAREN: "Thank you very much. I really appreciate it."
SUSAN: "Is there anything else I can help you with?"
KAREN: "No. Baking the birthday cake is plenty."
SUSAN: "Ok. Let me know if there is anything else you need."
1. Do does Karen want to throw a birthday party for?
Bobby
Karen
Susan
Steve
2. What is the weather going to be like this weekend?
Rainy
Sunny
Snowy
Cloudy
3. What is Susan offer to do for Karen?
Go grocery shopping
Do laundry
Grill hot dogs
Bake the birthday cake
4. How much does Susan have to pay Karen?
$100
$200
$300
Nothing. It is a gift to Bobby
1. Bobby
2. Sunny
3. Bake the birthday cake
4. Nothing. It is a gift to Bobby