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English Conversation Practice - Butterflies
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HELEN: "Hi Joan. Where are you going?"
JOAN: "Hi Helen. I'm taking my grandchildren to a butterfly conservatory today."
HELEN: "What is that?"
JOAN: "It's a place that displays butterflies and you can learn all about them."
HELEN: "So, it's like a museum for butterflies?"
JOAN: "Yes, but these butterflies are alive."
HELEN: "They're alive?"
JOAN: "Yes, they fly around the room and sometimes they even land on you. A butterfly landed on my head once."
HELEN: "That's so fun!"
JOAN: "It is. There are so many different kinds of butterflies too. They're so beautiful. Their colors and designs are spectacular."
HELEN: "Your grandkids are going to enjoy it."
JOAN: "I hope so."
HELEN: "If I were a child, I would enjoy it."
JOAN: "But times have changed. Kids prefer to watch television and play video games these days."
HELEN: "I understand. How old are your grandchildren?"
JOAN: "My granddaughter is 5 years old and my grandson is 7 years old."
HELEN: "I think they're both at a good age to enjoy it."
JOAN: "My granddaughter likes to draws butterflies and my grandson loves insects. So, I thought they would love this."
HELEN: "I think they will. Don't worry about it so much. Just go and have a good time."
JOAN: "Ok. I better go now."
HELEN: "Have fun!"
1. Where is Joan going today?
Museum
Zoo
Park
Butterfly conservatory
2. Who is she going with?
Her grandchildren
Her daughter
Her sister
Joan
3. What does Joan's granddaughter like to do?
Have a tea party
Draw butterflies
Play with dolls
Ride her bike
4. What landed on Joan's nose once?
A fly
A mosquito
A butterfly
A bee
1. Butterfly conservatory
2. Her grandchildren
3. Draw butterflies
4. A butterfly