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English Conversation Practice - Discussing Working Hours
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Becky: Well Carl, do you have any more questions?
Carl: What time do I start work?
Becky: Our office opens at 8 AM. Can you start at 8?
Carl: I'm a single dad. I need to take my son to school by 8 AM. Would I be able to start at 9?
Becky: 9 AM is a little late for our company. This may be a problem.
Carl: Please consider my situation. It's hard to be a single dad and have a career.
Becky: Carl, I completely understand. I'm a single parent too.
Carl: You are?
Becky: Yes. So I will discuss it with the other managers and ask them to let you start at 9 AM.
Carl: Thank you so much! I look forward to hearing from you.
1. What time does the office open?
6 AM
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
2. What does Carl need to do by 8 AM?
Take his son to school
Catch the bus
Take his wife to work
Carpool with Sharon
3. What time does Carl want to start work?
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
4. What kind of parents are Carl and Becky?
Mean
Strict
Easy-going
Single
1. 8 AM
2. Take his son to school
3. 9 AM
4. Single