Dialogue:

M: Hello, Mrs. Taylor. Can you help me? I'm doing my homework and I can't understand this word.

W: Which one? Oh, I can't help you right away...I'm watching something on TV.

M: Oh? What are you watching?

W: I'm watching a cowboy film.

M: Can Mr. Taylor help me?

W: No, he can't now, Paul. He's reading.

M: What is he reading?

W: He's reading a magazine.

M: What about Kate?

W: Oh, she can't help you either. She's making a phone call now.

M: Oh? Who's she calling?

W: She's calling her boyfriend.

M: Then where is Jack? Can I ask for help from him?

W: He hasn't been home yet...Why? You're asking a lot of questions tonight, Paul.

M: Am I?...Well, I'm practicing my English.

Question: Why is Paul asking so many questions? 

- To improve his spoken English.

- To know more about the family.

- To get closer to the family.


To improve his spoken English.