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English Conversation Practice - Having a Baby
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SPEAK WITH LINDA
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MOM: "Hello."
LINDA: "Hi Mom. This is Linda."
MOM: "Hi Linda. Why are you calling so early in the morning? Is something wrong?"
LINDA: "No, not at all. Actually, I have some good news."
MOM: "What is it?"
LINDA: "I'm having a baby."
MOM: "That's great news! When did you find out?"
LINDA: "Last night. It was too late to call you. I thought you might be sleeping."
MOM: "You can call me anytime, Linda. How does Dan feel?"
LINDA: "He's so happy. He went out this morning to buy the baby a gift?"
MOM: "Already? That is funny! When is the baby due?"
LINDA: "In June. I am 3 months pregnant."
MOM: "How are you feeling? Do you feel sick at all?"
LINDA: "Just a little."
MOM: "Are you able to eat anything?"
LINDA: "Yeah, I'm actually really hungry right now."
MOM: "Let me come over and make you something to eat."
LINDA: "Mom, let's go out for breakfast. I'll treat you."
MOM: "Don't be silly. I'll buy you breakfast. I'll be there in 30 minutes."
LINDA: "Ok, Mom. See you at 8 am."
1. What is Linda's good news?
She is getting a promotion at work
She is having a baby
She's moving to another country
She is getting a new car
2. When did she find out about her news?
Last night
This morning
Last week
A month ago
3. How does Dan feel about the news?
Angry
Sad
Happy
Scared
4. What are Linda and her mom going to do this morning?
Go shopping
Take a walk
Watch a movie
Have breakfast
1. She is having a baby
2. Last night
3. Happy
4. Have breakfast