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English Conversation Practice - Grandchildren
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JOAN: "Why do you look so happy, Carol?"
CAROL: "I was just on the phone with my daughter. She is having a baby."
JOAN: "How exciting!"
CAROL: "This will be our first grandchild."
JOAN: "Is the baby a boy or a girl?"
CAROL: "She doesn't know yet. She is only three months pregnant."
JOAN: "Three months? So, the baby is due in June?"
CAROL: "Yes. I'm going to be a grandmother in June. How many grandchildren do you have, Joan?"
JOAN: "I have three. Two grandsons and one granddaughter."
CAROL: "Yes, I remember now. They visit you often."
JOAN: "Yes, they do. I love when they visit."
CAROL: "I'm so excited. I'm going to go shopping to buy my grandchild some clothes."
JOAN: "But the baby hasn't been born yet."
CAROL: "I know. But I love looking at baby clothes. Do you want to go with me?"
JOAN: "Sure. Maybe I'll get something for my grandkids too. Let me grab my purse."
1. Who was Carol talking to on the phone?
Her mom
Her daughter
Her son
Her husband
2. What is Carol going to be in June?
A grandmother
A mother
A college graduate
A retired teacher
3. How many grandchildren does Joan have?
One
Two
Three
None
4. What are Carol and Joan going to do?
Go shopping
Go to the library
Eat lunch
Take a trip
1. Her daughter
2. A grandmother
3. Three
4. Go shopping