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English Conversation Practice - Boring Family Reunion
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SAM: "Mom, do I have to go to the family reunion?"
MOM: "Yes, Sam. Why don't you want to go?"
SAM: "It's boring and I have no one to talk to."
MOM: "You have a lot of cousins."
SAM: "I know, but they are all younger than me."
MOM: "So, you could entertain them."
SAM: "Ok."
MOM: "Your grandparents will be very disappointed if you do not attend."
SAM: "Ok. Where is it going to be?"
MOM: "It is going to be at an Italian restaurant. Italian food is your favorite."
SAM: "I know. How long is it going to be?"
MOM: "Probably a few hours."
SAM: "Can I leave early?"
MOM: "If you can find a ride home, you can leave early."
SAM: "I wish I knew how to drive."
MOM: "You will learn someday. But tonight you are going to the reunion."
1. Why doesn't Sam want to go to the family reunion?
He has homework
It's boring and he has no one to talk to
He has a date
He is working late
2. Why doesn't he want to hang out with his cousins?
They are all younger than him
They are mean to him
They are not coming
They don't like him
3. Who will be disappointed if Sam does not attend the reunion?
His cousins
His sister
His grandparents
His teachers
4. What is Sam's favorite food?
Chinese
Italian
Korean
Mexican
1. Its boring and he has no one to talk to
2. They are all younger than him
3. His grandparents
4. Italian