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Task 3

Read the following dialog below, practice with your partner.

Barbara : Jessica why do you look so sad?
Jessica : I have a problem Barbara.

Barbara : What happened?
Jessica : I'm very disappointed and awful. I got bad score in English test.
Barbara : Really? Were you sick when you had the English test?
Jessica : No, I didn’t prepare my test well. I'm very afraid to talk to my mom
about it.
Barbara : Jessica, if you have some problems, you should talk your family.
Jessica : Yes, but I’m afraid if they are angry then.
Barbara : If I were you, I would talk with your mother. I’m sure your mother

will understand.
Jessica : Do you think so?
Barbara : Yes, I’m really sure. And I suggest you to study harder.
Jessica : Ok. Thanks for your suggestions, Barbara.
Barbara : You're welcome.

Task 4

Read again the dialog above and then answer the questions below.

Questions:
1. What is the dialog about?

2. What makes Jessica very sad?
3. Why did Jessica get bad mark in her test?

4. What makes Jessica afraid to tell her mother about her test?
5. What suggestions does Barbara give to Jessica?

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