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English Conversation Practice - Terrible Excuses
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Gina: Why are you always late?
Nina: I'm sorry.
Gina: You are always sorry.
Nina: What can I say?
Gina: What is your excuse this time?
Nina: I didn't hear my alarm clock.
Gina: We are meeting for lunch not breakfast.
Nina: I went to sleep very late.
Gina: Were you studying for a test?
Nina: No. I was at a party last night.
Gina: You have terrible excuses for being late.
1. Why was Nina late?
She had a flat tire
She was stuck in traffic
Her car ran out of gas
She didn't hear her alarm clock
2. Why is Nina tired?
She was studying for a test
She was at a party last night
She was watching TV all night
She couldn't sleep
3. What are they meeting for?
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Movie
4. What does Gina think of Nina's excuses?
They are understandable
They are not believable
They are terrible
They are getting better
1. She didn't hear her alarm clock
2. She was at a party last night
3. Lunch
4. They are terrible