English Conversation Practice - Hoping for a Better Year

JOE: "Happy New Year, Tom."
TOM: "Oh, Happy New Year, Joe."
JOE: "Can you believe another year has passed?"
TOM: "I'm glad it finally ended. I'm looking forward to a new year."
JOE: "You had some bad luck last year, didn't you?"
TOM: "Yes! I lost my job, my car broke down, and then my cat almost died."
JOE: "I can't believe all of that happened in one year."
TOM: "That's why I'm hoping the New Year will be much better."
JOE: "I'm sure it will be."
TOM: "Yeah. I have a job interview next week. My parents loaned me money to buy a new car. My cat is on medication. The vet thinks he will make a full recovery."
JOE: "That's great! Looks like good luck is coming your way."
TOM: "I hope so. What are you looking forward to in the new year?"
JOE: "Well, Jill and I are expecting our first child."
TOM: "Congratulations! That's great news! The new year is going to be a wonderful one for you and Jill."
JOE: "Thanks, Tom."
TOM: "Hey let's start off the new year with a drink. Do you want to go grab a beer tonight?"
JOE: "Sure! We can toast to a Happy New Year."

1. What happened to Tom last year?
He lost his job
His car broke down
His cat almost died
All of the above

2. What is Joe's news?
He's moving
He got a new job
He and Jill are having a baby
He's getting a divorce

3. What does Tom have next week?
A dentist appointment
A job interview
A math test
A medical exam

4. What are Tom and Joe going to do tonight?
Grab a beer
See a movie
Order pizza
Go to work