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B1 · Disruptions and Contingency Plans

Preparing for Internet Problems During an Online Exam

CEFR level:
B1
Sentences:
12
Duration:
1 min
Speakers:
Emma & Tom

"Preparing for Internet Problems During an Online Exam" is a B1-level English conversation about disruptions and contingency plans, 12 lines long (about 1 minute) between Emma & Tom. Read the full script below with the translation next to each line, then try speaking one of the roles out loud.

Dialogue script

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  1. Emma 0:00

    My remote exam starts tomorrow, but home internet has been unstable.

    Line 1
  2. Tom 0:04

    Does your school allow backup connection or location changes?

    Line 2
  3. Emma 0:08

    Rules allow mobile hotspot, but identity checks must stay visible.

    Line 3
  4. Tom 0:14

    Then prepare backup stack and test every piece tonight.

    Line 4
  5. Emma 0:17

    I'm afraid sudden dropouts may be treated as cheating risk.

    Line 5
  6. Tom 0:22

    Inform proctor in advance and keep outage evidence ready.

    Line 6
  7. Emma 0:26

    I'll test laptop, hotspot, and webcam from two locations.

    Line 7
  8. Tom 0:31

    Keep power bank charged and backup browser installed.

    Line 8
  9. Emma 0:34

    I'll email support now with my contingency setup details.

    Line 9
  10. Tom 0:39

    Great, and screenshot all test results with timestamps.

    Line 10
  11. Emma 0:43

    If outage happens, I'll switch networks and notify within one minute.

    Line 11
  12. Tom 0:47

    Right. A prepared transition can save your whole exam attempt.

    Line 12

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Key vocabulary

Content words from this dialogue, ranked by the CEFR level at which they appear across the whole 500-dialogue library. Function words and proper nouns are excluded.

  • remote /rɪˈmoʊt/ adjective

    far away or done online

  • changes /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/ noun

    plural of change; differences or modifications

  • checks /tʃɛks/ verb

    third-person singular of check; examines or verifies

  • visible /ˈvɪzəbəl/ adjective

    able to be seen

  • test /tɛst/ noun/verb

    an exam, trial, or to check how well something works

  • piece /pis/ noun

    one part or amount of something

  • treated /ˈtritɪd/ verb

    acted toward, handled, or gave medical care to

  • risk /rɪsk/ noun/verb

    a chance of harm; to take a chance

  • evidence /ˈɛvədəns/ noun

    facts or signs that support a conclusion

  • support /səˈpɔrt/ noun/verb

    help, approval, or to help hold up or assist

  • happens /ˈhæpənz/ verb

    takes place or occurs

  • attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ noun

    an act of trying to do something

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