Drop in to see the student counsellor, she was talking on the phone. I'd missed the start.
Yes, we've been calling you for several days.
Yes, you do have to call us if you can't attend.
Yes, the exam was this morning, yes.
No, we don't set you another one, unless you have a good reason like a medical condition.
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No, that is not an acceptable reason. We will have to give you zero for the exam.
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Hello?
Yes, you have an exam tomorrow. One every day this week, in fact.
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No, you do have to attend, or you will get zero.
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Well, when
does the European cup* end?
*probably makes more sense if you know the games are shown on TV at about 3 am.