Work in pairs and make micro−dialogues to match the following situations.
Example: A: Mummy, I owe you an apology.
B: What do you mean?
A: I must apologize for what I said at breakfast. I said it without thinking.
B: It’s all right. But, please, let it not happen again.
1) You raised your voice at your relation.
2) You promised to visit your friend but didn’t keep your word.
3) You told your younger brother (sister, cousin) that he (she) was stupid.
4) You forgot your grandfather’s birthday.
5) You borrowed your friend’s money and forgot to return it.
6) You told a lie to your friend.
7) You said something tactless to your teacher.
Ответы
Ответ:
1) А: Grandma, I owe you an apology.
B: What do you mean?
A: I must apologize for what I said at dinner. I said it without thinking.
B: It’s alright. But, please, let it not happen again.
2) A: Denis, I owe you an apology.
B: What do you mean?
A: I must apologize for not visiting you and not keeping my word.
B: It’s alright. But, please, let it not happen again.
3) A: Ben, I owe you an apology.
B: What do you mean?
A: I must apologize for saying bad things to you. I shouldn’t have called you stupid.
B: It’s alright. But, please, let it not happen again.
4) A: Granddad, I owe you an apology.
B: What do you mean?
A: I must apologize for forgetting about your birthday.
B: It’s alright. But, please, let it not happen again.
5) A: Dan, I owe you an apology.
B: What do you mean?
A: I must apologize for forgetting to return your money. Here it is.
B: It’s alright. But, please, let it not happen again.
6) A: Liz, I owe you an apology.
B: What do you mean?
A: I must apologize for lying to you.
B: It’s alright. But, please, let it not happen again.
7) A: Teacher, I owe you an apology.
B: What do you mean?
A: I must apologize for telling you such a rude thing. I said it without thinking.
B: It’s alright. But, please, let it not happen again.