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English Conversation Practice - Leaving Work Early
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Steve: Brian, can you cover for me?
Brian: Again? I can't keep covering for you.
Steve: I'm sorry, but I have to leave early today.
Brian: What is your excuse this time?
Steve: I have tickets to the baseball game.
Brian: You can't leave early for that.
Steve: Our seats are right behind home plate.
Brian: You really shouldn't go tonight.
Steve: Why?
Brian: Because our boss has tickets for tonight's game. They are also behind home plate.
1. What does Steve want to do today?
Leave early from work
Stay late at work
Finish a work deadline
Give a presentation
2. What does he have tickets to see?
Concert
Tennis game
Baseball game
Movie
3. Who also has tickets?
Brian
Stan
Their boss
The secretary
4. Where are the seats located?
In the last row
Behind home plate
On the sideline
In the balcony
1. Leave early from work
2. Baseball game
3. Their boss
4. Behind home plate