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English Conversation Practice - No Perks
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Henry: Our company does not have very good perks.
Barry: We have vacation time.
Henry: My friend's company has paid vacation time plus bonuses, retirement plans, gym memberships, maternity leave, and much more.
Barry: Wow! We don't get any of those.
Henry: I know.
Barry: Maybe we should try to get a job there.
Henry: I've tried. I applied three times and had no luck.
Barry: Why?
Henry: There are thousands of applicants every month.
1. What perks does Barry and Henry's company offer?
Vacation time
Bonuses
Retirement plans
Gym memberships
2. What does Henry's friend's company provide?
Bonuses
Retirement plans
Maternity leave
All of the above
3. Why is it hard to get a job at Henry's friend's company?
They only hire college graduates
They receive thousands of applicants every month
They only hire family members
You have to pass a difficult test
4. How many times has Henry applied there?
Once
Twice
Three times
Never
1. Vacation time
2. All of the above
3. They receive thousands of applicants every month
4. Three times