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English Conversation Practice - Solar System Project
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JOE: "Hi Carol. What are you looking for?"
CAROL: "Oh hi Joe. I'm looking for some materials to make a solar system."
JOE: "A solar system?"
CAROL: "Yeah, David has a science project. He has to make a model of the solar system with the sun and the planets."
JOE: "How about some balls? They can represent the planets and the sun."
CAROL: "I was looking for some foam balls, but I can't find any in our garage."
JOE: "I might have some. Judy had to make a solar system model a few years ago. I might have some balls left over."
CAROL: "That would be great! David wants to paint them and glue them on a black poster board."
JOE: "That's what Judy did too."
CAROL: "Was Judy in Mrs. Johnson's science class?"
JOE: "Yes!"
CAROL: "She must have the students do the same project every year."
JOE: "It's a great project. We had a fun time doing it together."
CAROL: "Are there eight or nine planets now? When I was a child, Pluto was a planet. But it's not considered a major planet anymore."
JOE: "I know. I think scientists are still debating that issue. David should ask his teacher."
CAROL: "Good idea."
JOE: "Let me go look for the balls. I think I still have her model in the garage too. I'll be right back."
CAROL: "Thank you! I'll keep looking in my garage too."
1. What does David have to do for science class?
Build an erupting volcano
Make a model of the solar system
Mix various chemicals together
Draw the periodic table
2. What is Carol looking for in her garage?
Foam balls
Tennis rackets
Frisbees
Different paints
3. What materials does David need for his project?
Balls
Black poster board
Paint and glue
All of the above
4. What does Joe still have in his garage?
Judy's baby clothes
Judy's pictures
Judy's old science project
Judy's old toys
1. Make a model of the solar system
2. Foam balls
3. All of the above
4. Judys old science project