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English Conversation Practice - Supermarket Talk with Friend
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A: "Hi Jane. Where are you going?"
B: "Hi Sandra. I'm heading to the market."
A: "Which one?"
B: "The one down the street."
A: "Today is a good day to go. There are a lot of items on sale."
B: "That's great to know. I need to buy a lot of stuff."
A: "The market is going out of business?"
B: "Why?"
A: "Not enough customers."
B: "That's not good. I always go to that market."
A: "Me too. But more people are going to the bigger market a few blocks away."
B: "It's always so crowded there."
A: "I know. But it has a bigger selection of things."
B: "Yeah, but I still like the smaller store."
A: "Well, you better leave soon. There were a lot of people today because of the big sale."
B: "Ok. Thanks for letting me know. I'll see you later."
1. Which market is Jane going to?
The one a few blocks away
The one across town
The one down the street
The one behind her house
2. Why is the market going out of business?
Not enough customers
The owner is retiring
There was a fire
No enough employees
3. Why is today a good day to go?
The market is giving away free stuff
There are many items on sale
The market is crowded
There is no one there
4. Why are there more people going to the bigger market?
Nicer employees
Free samples
Bigger selection
Not crowded
1. The one down the street
2. Not enough customers
3. There are many items on sale
4. Bigger selection