Quetstion 5 - Practice 2

Question 5

Practice 2

Conversation

Listen to a conversation. As you listen, take notes on the problem and the solutions suggested.

Hey, Will, are you excited for the field trip next weekend for Professor O’Leary’s geology class to the mountains?

Yeah, I was. But I just found out that my grandfather is in the hospital. My mom and I are flying out to go visit him tomorrow. So I don’t think we’ll be back in time for me to go on the trip. What time are you leaving again?

We’re all leaving from the student parking lot at nine a.m. on Friday.

I thought so. I won’t be back in town until Friday afternoon. So I won’t be able to leave with the class.

You do know that this class is a big portion of our grade?

I know, but I don’t know what else to do.

Well, can you catch up with us all on Saturday morning? You know, drive out there by yourself and meet up with us in the mountains.

I guess so. The drive’s not too long, but I don’t know the area. I’m afraid I won’t be able to find the rest of the class.

Well, we’ll be on the mountain trail. There’s lots of trail signs up there. But I can sympathize with you. I’d be anxious about getting lost, too. Could you explain the situation to Professor O’Leary? Maybe he’d give you an extra credit assignment to make up for it.

Possibly. However, I’m not sure if he’ll agree to that or not.