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English Conversation Practice - Giving up a Dog
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JANET: "Hi Alice. Do you know anyone who wants a dog?"
ALICE: "What kind of dog? Yours?"
JANET: "Yeah. We have to give our dog away."
ALICE: "Why? You love Buster."
JANET: "I know. But we just discovered that our son is allergic to dogs."
ALICE: "Really?"
JANET: "Yeah, he sneezes and gets a rash every time he pets him."
ALICE: "That's terrible."
JANET: "When Steven was a baby, we didn't know he was allergic. But now he's crawling around and playing with Buster. His symptoms get really bad."
ALICE: "I'm so sorry to hear that. You and Charlie have had Buster since he was a puppy. I remember when all three of you moved in next door."
JANET: "I know. We got Buster before our son was born. Charlie is so sad."
ALICE: "How about your relatives? Are there any family members that could take Buster? Then you can still see him whenever you want."
JANET: "I asked my sister and Charlie asked his brothers. But no one is able to take a dog right now."
ALICE: "Well, our kids are all grown up and living on their own. Stan and I get lonely sometimes. Would you like us to adopt Buster?"
JANET: "Really? You would do that?"
ALICE: "Stan and I really like Buster. He's housetrained and well-behaved. He rarely barks too."
JANET: "Don't you need to talk to Stan first!"
ALICE: "Oh, he'll say yes. He's been talking about getting a dog lately. He'll be happy it's Buster."
JANET: "Thank you so much!"
ALICE: "You can come see him anytime."
JANET: "You're the best neighbor anyone could have."
1. Why does Janet's family have to give their dog away?
Their dog barks all night long
Their dog bit someone
Their son is allergic to dogs
Her husband doesn't like their dog
2. What happens when Steven pets Buster?
He sneezes
He gets a rash
Neither A or B
Both A and B
3. Why do Alice and Stan like Buster?
He's housetrained
He's well-behaved
He rarely barks
All of the above
4. Who is going to adopt Buster?
Janet's sister
Charlie's brother
Alice and Stan
No one. Janet and Charlie are going to keep him
1. Their son is allergic to dogs
2. Both A and B
3. All of the above
4. Alice and Stan