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English Conversation Practice - Taking the Stairs
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SPEAK WITH LUCIA
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Patrick: Why is this elevator so slow?
Lucia: How long have you been waiting?
Patrick: 10 minutes.
Lucia: This is a very old building.
Patrick: I don't have time to wait. I'm going to take the stairs.
Lucia: We're on the 18th floor!
Patrick: I don't care. I'm going to be late for work.
Lucia: I'll come with you.
Patrick: Ok, but you're wearing high heels.
Lucia: I'll wait for the elevator.
Patrick: Good luck.
1. How long has Patrick been waiting for the elevator?
He just got there
A couple of minutes
10 minutes
Over an hour
2. What floor do they live on?
1st
2nd
10th
18th
3. What does Patrick decide to do?
Continue to wait
Take the stairs
Not go to work
Call the apartment manager
4. Why does Lucia wait for the elevator?
She is wearing high heels
She can't walk
She is lazy
She hates stairs
1. 10 minutes
2. 18th
3. Take the stairs
4. She is wearing high heels