Conversations
Listen to each conversation, read along, and practise until it feels natural.
Conversation 1 of 6
A Stressful Morning
Kate
You look exhausted. Did something happen?
Dan
You won't believe it. I had the most stressful morning of my life.
Kate
Tell me everything. What happened?
Dan
I woke up late, missed my train, and then realised I had left my laptop at home.
Kate
Oh no! And you had that big presentation today, didn't you?
Dan
Exactly. I had to rush back home, grab the laptop, and get a taxi to the office.
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Conversation 2 of 6
Lost in Japan
Maria
I have to tell you about the most incredible experience I had last summer.
Paul
Oh, I love a good story. What happened?
Maria
I was travelling alone in Japan and I completely got lost in a small village in the mountains.
Paul
That sounds terrifying. Were you scared?
Maria
At first, yes. But then an elderly woman noticed I was confused and invited me into her home.
Paul
Really? That's amazing. Did you speak the same language?
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Conversation 3 of 6
A Job Interview Disaster
Sam
Have you ever had a job interview that went completely wrong?
Lucy
Oh, where do I start! I once arrived at the wrong building for an interview.
Sam
No! What did you do?
Lucy
I ran about ten minutes to the right address, arrived sweating and out of breath.
Sam
That's a nightmare. Did you get the job?
Lucy
Surprisingly, yes! The interviewer said she admired my determination.
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Conversation 4 of 6
A Rainy Camping Trip
Tom
I've been thinking about that time we went camping in Scotland. Do you remember?
Anna
How could I forget? It rained the entire weekend without stopping.
Tom
And the tent leaked. We were completely soaked by midnight.
Anna
I remember waking up and finding my sleeping bag floating in a puddle.
Tom
Despite all that, it's one of my favourite memories. We laughed so much.
Anna
That's the funny thing about bad experiences. They often make the best stories later.
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Conversation 5 of 6
Running a Half Marathon
Helen
I wanted to tell you, I finally ran my first half marathon last weekend.
Mike
That's fantastic! How did it go? How are you feeling?
Helen
Honestly, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. But also the most rewarding.
Mike
How long did it take you?
Helen
Two hours and twelve minutes. Not a record, but I'm really proud of finishing.
Mike
You should be! Six months ago you couldn't run for ten minutes without stopping.
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Conversation 6 of 6
Accidentally on Live Television
Jack
Did I ever tell you about the time I accidentally ended up on live television?
Rachel
What? No! How did that happen?
Jack
I was walking past a news crew filming a report about the local market.
Rachel
And they just filmed you?
Jack
Worse. The reporter asked me a question on camera. I had no idea what to say.
Rachel
What did you do?
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✍ Unit 2 Quiz
Test your understanding of all 6 conversations. Score 70% or above to pass.
1. Dan missed his ___ and had to get a taxi to the office.
2. Maria got lost in a small ___ in the mountains of Japan.
3. Helen ran her first half marathon in two hours and ___ minutes.
4. Why did Lucy arrive late to her interview?
5. What happened to Tom and Anna's tent during the camping trip?
6. What did Jack say on camera when asked a question?
7. Match the experience to the person:
Was invited into a stranger's home
Was admired for determination
Found their sleeping bag in a puddle
Appeared on live television