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English Conversation Practice - Going Out of Business
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Reggie: My company is filing for bankruptcy.
Lonnie: Why?
Reggie: The owner says he's not making enough money to pay all the bills.
Lonnie: That's too bad. This company has been around for 30 years.
Reggie: I know. It just can't compete with new technology.
Lonnie: How long have you worked there?
Reggie: Fifteen years.
Lonnie: That's a long time.
Reggie: I know. I'm going to miss that place.
Lonnie: What are you going to do now?
Reggie: Look for another job.
1. What is happening to Reggie's company?
It's being remodeled
It's filing for bankruptcy
It's being investigated
It's going through a restructure
2. What does the owner of the company say?
He's not making enough money
He can't pay the bills
Both A and B
The company is making a big profit
3. How long has the company been around?
One year
Five years
Fifteen years
Thirty years
4. What is Reggie going to do now?
Retire
Quit
Look for another job
Go on vacation
1. It's filing for bankruptcy
2. Both A and B
3. Thirty years
4. Look for another job