English Conversation Practice - Big News

Mike: Did you watch the news this morning?
Susie: No. What happened?
Mike: There was a chemical explosion at my old office.
Susie: Did anyone get hurt?
Mike: I don't know yet.
Susie: You're lucky you don't work there anymore.
Mike: I know. The building was so old.
Susie: Did they evacuate the area?
Mike: Yeah. The police and fire department are still there.
Susie: I should call my friend. She lives a couple of blocks from there.

1. What kind of explosion happened?
Fire
Chemical
Electrical
Gas

2. Where did it happen?
Mike's old office
Susie's office building
Mike's and Susie's apartment
Fire department

3. Why is Mike lucky?
He was out of town
He doesn't work there anymore
He was at lunch
He left work early

4. Who works a couple of blocks from the area?
Susie's friend
Mike's friend
Police
Fire department