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English Conversation Practice - Getting Flowers
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CATHY: "Who are the beautiful flowers from?"
SUSAN: "They're from my boyfriend."
CATHY: "That's so sweet! Those are long-stemmed roses."
SUSAN: "I know. They're beautiful."
CATHY: "How many are there?"
SUSAN: "I counted 30."
CATHY: "Wow! That must've been expensive."
SUSAN: "I need to find a vase. I don't want them to die."
CATHY: "Is there one in the kitchen?"
SUSAN: "I found one. But it's too small."
CATHY: "Yeah, that bouquet is huge. You're a lucky woman. I wish my boyfriend would send me flowers. Is it a special occasion?"
SUSAN: "No, not really."
CATHY: "Do you know why he sent them?"
SUSAN: "I have an idea."
CATHY: "Why do you think he sent them?"
SUSAN: "Well, he forgot my birthday yesterday."
CATHY: "Oh! Now, I understand."
1. What kind of flowers did Susan receive?
Roses
Tulips
Daisies
Dahlias
2. Who are they from?
Her dad
Her husband
Her boyfriend
A secret admirer
3. How many are in the bouquet?
12
20
24
30
4. What happened yesterday?
Susan's boyfriend proposed
Susan's boyfriend forgot her birthday
Susan got married
Susan quit her job
1. Roses
2. Her boyfriend
3. 30
4. Susans boyfriend forgot her birthday