Unit 12 Social relations
Invitation E
A:Would you like go to the party with me this evening?
B:I'd love to ,but I've got a report do tomorrow.
A:Okay,how about making a date for the weekend?
B:Great idea,I think I'll be free then.
A:We can go to see a movie or something.
B:That'll be lovely!
A:Good,I'll call you on Friday to let you know what time I'll pick you up .
B:All right.
Leave-taking E
A:Thanks for the party ,Sahra ,it was great .but I 'd better be on my way now.
B:What ,so soon?It's only ten o'clock.Come on ,Ann,just stay for one more dance.
A:That's all
B:Thanks !
A:but I have got to catch the ten fifteen bus ,that's the last one tonight.
B:You can take the subway , the last one is eleven fifteen.
A:Well ,all right ,then,but only one more dance,okay?Then,I'm off.
B:Sure.
For minder E
A:I hate to bring this up ,John,but do you think you could let me have that money back you borrowed?
B:Oh,I'm sorry ,I have completely forgetten about it.
Yes ,of course ,you can have your money back.Thanks for reminding me,by the way,how much was it?
A:Get out of here,are you kidding?aren't you?
B:Of course ,I'm!100 dollars?That's right?
A:Noa ,it was 200 dollars.remember?
B:Take it easy !Mary,I am just kidding!
Apology E
A:Sorry ,I didn't show up at the meeting last night,but I was feeling all that well ,so I decided not to risk going out.
B:You don't need to feel sorry about it.
A:I don't,but why?
B:I am the one who should be sorry in the first place.I'm sorry I didn't let you know sooner,but unfortunately the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.That simply wasn't enough time to imform everyone.
A:Oh,don't let it worry you ,I quite understand.
Blaming E
A:I'm sorry but I can't seem to find the tip you lent me.I must have lost it.
B:Oh,no ,don't say that !
A: But don't worry ,I'll buy you another one.
B:That's not the point,it wasn't mine to lend in the first place.I borrowed from David.
A:Oh,I see ,Well,I'm terribly sorry!
B:Am I going to say to David.
Suggestion E
A:What's up?
B:Oh,My brothers ask me if his friend of his can spend the night here on Friday ?
A:But I just don't have the room.
B:Well,why don't you ask Tom?
A:He has got lots of rooms in his apartment ,and I'm sure he wouldn't mind.
B:Yes ,that's a good idea,I'll give him a call right away.Thanks a lot!
A:That's ok,I'm glad to help.
Advice E
A:I'm so tired ,I can't concentrate at all.
B:Why are you studying so hard tonight?
A:I have got an exam in math tomorrow,and I'm worried.
B:Why don't you take a break?
A:I have got a lot more to do.
B:I know ,you'll be able to concentrate better if you relax a little now.
Sympathy E
A:What happend to your leg?
B:Oh ,I broke it when I was painting the office.
A:That's a shame ,how did it happen?
B:I slipped when I was climbing a ladder.
A:That's terrible,have you seen a doctor?
B:Yes ,I have,but the doctor said it wasn't serious.
A:That's good to know. |