English Conversation Practice - Working from Home

Bill: Were you here yesterday?
Stan: No. I don't come into the office every day.
Bill: Do you work from home?
Stan: Yes. I just make sure I work 40 hours a week.
Bill: You're so lucky.
Stan: I know. My boss gave me a flexible schedule because I am a single parent.
Bill: You have a very understanding boss.
Stan: I know. I'm very lucky.
Bill: I would love to work from home. The traffic to work is terrible.
Stan: Maybe you should ask your boss about working a flexible schedule too.

1. Why wasn't Stan in the office yesterday?
He was sick
He was on vacation
He doesn't come into the office every day
He was on a business trip

2. How many hours a week does Stan work?
10
20
30
40

3. Where does Stan work when he is not in the office?
Home
Library
Coffee shop
Friend's house

4. Why does Stan work flexible hours?
He hates traffic
He is a single parent
He lives too far away
He doesn't have enough work to do