Beginner: At Work – Why-Because

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Good morning, Emma. Why are you late?
I’m really sorry, Ron. I’m late because there was an accident on the road. Anyway, why do we have to meet early?

Oh, I see. Are you okay? We have to meet early because of an urgent request from a client. They want us to finish the project within the week.
I am okay, don’t worry. I thought we have already agreed to finish the project in a month?

I’m sorry. We have to finish the project this week because the event is moved to an earlier date.
It’s not a big problem, Ron. We can do it. I’ll set a meeting with the client this afternoon. Then, we can discuss the changes with our team.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why is Emma late?
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2. Why did Ron ask to meet Emma?
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3. Why do they have to finish the project in a week?
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4. Do you think that they will finish the project on time?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Complete the sentences with the correct answers to the questions.

ANSWER

1. Why is the manager angry?
Answer: The manager is angry because ______________________________.
2. Why is Sandy sad?
Answer: Sandy is sad because ______________________________.
3. Why is Bill happy?
Answer: Bill is happy because ______________________________.

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

ANSWER

1. Why do most workers want to study English?
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2. Why do most people work overtime?
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3. What is your dream job? Why?
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4. Which do you prefer, a job with high salary or a workplace with nice people? Why?
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5. Which do you prefer, working with a team or working alone? Why?
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