English Conversation Practice - Employee Reviews

Andrew: I'm so busy.
Manny: Are you done with the report?
Andrew: No. I've been in meetings all day.
Manny: That's why I haven't seen you.
Andrew: Yeah. I have another meeting at 4 PM.
Manny: Why do you have so many meetings?
Andrew: The managers are discussing annual employee reviews and raises.
Manny: Is it that time of the year?
Andrew: Yeah. The end of the year is always the busiest.
Manny: You're right. It's almost 4 PM. You'd better go.

1. Why is Andrew so busy?
He's working on a large project
He's fixing a report
He's been in meetings all day
He was sick for a few days

2. What does Andrew have to do at 4 PM?
Go to another meeting
Leave work
Submit a report
Make a phone call

3. What are the managers discussing?
Employee reviews
Raises
Both A and B
None of the above

4. When is the busiest time of the year?
Beginning of the year
Summer
Fall
End of the year