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English Conversation Practice - Falling Tree
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STAN: "What happened, Mark?"
MARK: "A tree fell during the windstorm and hit my house."
STAN: "Wow! Is everyone ok?"
MARK: "Yes. Luckily, we weren't home at the time."
STAN: "Yes, you are very lucky!"
MARK: "I know. It was the big tree in our yard."
STAN: "I can't believe it. Will insurance cover the repair costs?"
MARK: "I hope so. I'm waiting for the insurance guy to come right now."
STAN: "What are you going to do? DO you have a place to stay while your house gets fixed?"
MARK: "Yeah, we're going to stay at my parents' house. They don't live far from here."
STAN: "That's good!"
MARK: "I really liked that tree. It was so big and beautiful. And, now it's in my living room."
STAN: "You're a strong man if you can joke about it."
MARK: "Well, if I don't laugh, I'll cry."
STAN: "I would be crying right now."
MARK: "Believe me, Stan. I am crying on the inside."
1. What happened to Mark's house?
It was robbed
A tree fell on it
There was a fire
It was flooded
2. What caused it?
Windstorm
Earthquake
Tornado
Hurricane
3. Who is Mark waiting for?
His parents
His brother
Stan
Insurance agent
4. Where is Mark going to stay?
At his parents' house
At his brother's house
Stan's house
In a hotel
1. A tree fell on it
2. Windstorm
3. Insurance agent
4. At his parents house