B

Unit 8- B

1. Look, I really am sorry I forgot to book the tickets. I know you really wanted to go to the concert, and now it’s probably too late. But maybe I could ring the box office and see if anyone’s returned their tickets.

I am so sorry …

1. How do you do? You’re working with the Professor, aren’t you? I’m delighted to meet you. Of course I’ve read about your work in the scientific journals - some most interesting ideas that I’d love you to …

2. In the first few months of the new government, a great effort was made to improve the economy. Public spending was cut and there were no pay rises at all, so as a result many people went to work abroad and found …

3. Look, I’m tired of this. It makes me absolutely furious!

How many times have I told you to photocopy the reports first! And another thing, you still haven’t filed them correctly!

1. I just don’t know what to do! You must help me! I’m in terrible trouble!

They’ll be so angry with me when they find out! What am I going to do?