Catching Up With Friends Conversation 3

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Woman: Phew! What a day!

Man: Busy?

Woman: Well, yes. This new project is taking up all my time. I don't have time for anything else at
the moment.

Man: Do you have anyone to help you?

Woman: I did, but she had to start work on another project. I'm looking for a new assistant, but in
the meantime, I'm on my own!

Man: Well, let me know how it goes. If you can't find anyone, I might know someone...

Woman: OK - thanks!

Answers

1. The woman has a lot of spare time: False

“I don't have time for anything else at the moment.”

2. The woman has someone to help her: False

“Do you have anyone to help you?”
“I did, but she had to start work on another project.”

3. The woman will be on her own until she finds a new assistant: True
“I'm looking for a new assistant, but in the meantime, I'm on my own!”

4. The man offers to help: True

“Well, let me know how it goes. If you can't find anyone, I might know someone...”