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English Conversation Practice - School Piano Recital
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MOM: "What's wrong, Susie?"
SUSIE: "Mom, I don't want to go to the piano recital tomorrow."
MOM: "Why?"
SUSIE: "I'm really nervous and afraid."
MOM: "But haven't you been practicing every day for this?"
SUSIE: "Yeah, I've practiced almost every day for three months, but I'm afraid I'm going to mess up."
MOM: "I've heard you play. You're terrific."
SUSIE: "My piano teacher says I'm ready, but I don't think I am."
MOM: "I was very nervous at my first piano recital too. It's normal to feel this way."
SUSIE: "You were nervous, too?"
MOM: "Yes, but I got out there and I played the best I could."
SUSIE: "Then you were fine?"
MOM: "Yes. Everyone clapped and then we had ice cream afterwards."
SUSIE: "Can we have ice cream afterwards?"
MOM: "Of course."
SUSIE: "Ok. I'll do it."
MOM: "Susie, I don't want you to do something you don't want to."
SUSIE: "Mom, I'll be ok. I was just a little nervous. Thank you for your support."
1. How does Susie feel about her piano recital?
Excited
Happy
Nervous
Annoyed
2. What does her teacher think?
She's not ready
She's ready
She should quit
She's terrible
3. How long has she been practicing?
One month
Two months
Three months
One week
4. What are they going to eat afterwards?
Cotton candy
Ice cream
Apple pie
Cheesecake
1. Nervous
2. Shes ready
3. Three months
4. Ice cream