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English Conversation Practice - Extending Maternity Leave
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Mariah: Did Katherine have her baby?
Fiona: Yes. She's on maternity leave right now.
Mariah: How long will she be gone?
Fiona: Three months.
Mariah: That's all? That's so short.
Fiona: I know. She's sad about it.
Mariah: Is it paid maternity leave?
Fiona: Yes.
Mariah: That's good.
Fiona: Katherine wants to take an extra month of maternity leave.
1. Who had a baby?
Jessica
Veronica
Katherine
Their boss
2. How long is paid maternity leave?
One month
Two months
Three months
There is no maternity leave policy
3. What do Fiona and Mariah think about the maternity leave?
Too short
Too long
Perfect amount of time
There shouldn't be any maternity leave
4. What does Katherine want to do?
Come back to work as soon as possible
Take an extra month of maternity leave
Bring her baby to work
Quit her job
1. Katherine
2. Three months
3. Too short
4. Take an extra month of maternity leave