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English Conversation Practice - Postponing a Meeting
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Bob: Lucy, where is Todd?
Lucy: He's in the conference room. He's been waiting for you.
Bob: Could you tell him my flight has been delayed?
Lucy: He's not going to be happy. He's been waiting for an hour.
Bob: My flight isn't leaving for another hour.
Lucy: Ok. I'll let him know.
Bob: Tell him I need to reschedule the meeting.
Lucy: I don't think I can tell him now.
Bob: Why?
Lucy: He's not here. I think he left.
Bob: I'll call him on his cell phone.
1. Who is in the conference room?
Bob
Lucy
Todd
No one
2. Why is Bob running late?
His flight has been delayed
He's stuck in traffic
He's sick
He didn't hear his alarm clock
3. How long has Todd been waiting?
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
1 hour
4. What does Bob want to do?
Cancel the meeting
Reschedule the meeting
Meet with someone else
Have a meeting over the phone
1. Todd
2. His flight has been delayed
3. 1 hour
4. Reschedule the meeting