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English Conversation Practice - Making an Excuse
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Jane: Do you want to go to Lisa's party?
Emily: No, not really.
Jane: Let's tell her we're sick.
Emily: Both of us are sick?
Jane: Yeah. We're roommates. She'll believe it.
Emily: I feel bad about lying, but I really don't want to go to her party.
1. Where do Jane and Emily not want to go?
School
Work
Library
Party
2. What are they going to lie about?
Being sick
Having too much homework
Having to babysit their nieces
Having to study for a test
3. What are Jane and Emily?
Cousins
Sisters
Roommates
Co-workers
1. Party
2. Being sick
3. Roommates