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English Conversation Practice - Office Rumor
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Jill: Did you hear the office rumor?
May: No, I didn't. What's happening?
Jill: They are going to lay off several people this month.
May: Where did you hear this?
Jill: I heard it from Bill.
May: Are you worried?
Jill: Yes. I've only been here for six months.
May: Then I should be more worried than you.
Jill: Why? Everyone likes you here.
May: I've only been here for four months!
1. What is the office rumor?
Everyone is getting a bonus
There will no raises this year
People are going to get laid off
The boss is quitting
2. Who is spreading the rumor?
Jessica
Diane
Bill
Bill's boss
3. How long has Jill been working there?
One month
Four months
Six months
One year
4. Why is May worried?
She's only been there for four months
She doesn't do her job well
The boss doesn't like her
The co-workers do not like her
1. People are going to get laid off
2. Bill
3. Six months
4. She's only been there for four months