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Unit 4

Apologies and Excuses

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Track 17

Listening 1

1

A: Oh, I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to hit you.

B: Don’t worry about it. It’s just a little scratch.

A: Here, let me give you my insurance information.

B: That’s okay. It’s a really old car. It has dozens of dents and scratches already.

2

A: So, what did you do this weekend, Carrie?

B: Well, I went out to dinner at Sabrina’s with my family on Saturday night.

A: Wow, Sabrina’s! It’s such a nice restaurant. What was the occasion?

B: Um, it was my birthday.

A: Oh, no! Did I forget again this year?

I feel terrible. It won’t happen again.

B: That’s all right. I always forget people’s birthdays.

3

A: Hi, Gina.

I don’t want to bother you. I Just came by to see if you’re finished with that CD I loaned you.

B: Oh, sure. Come on in. and I’ll get it… Let’s see, I had it in my book bag… Uh-oh.

A: Is something wrong?

B: I can’t find it. I must have lost it this morning. I’m sorry.

A: Oh, well. that’s all right.

B: I’ll go buy you a new copy right now.

4

A: Hi, Sarah. What’s wrong?

Are you upset?

B: It’s 6:30. You were supposed to be here half an hour ago.

A: I’m sorry. There was so much traffic on the freeway. It won’t happen again.

B: Well, I’ll let it go this time. But you should really leave your house earlier when you have to drive somewhere during rush hour.

5

A: Oh! Are you okay, Sam?

B: I’m not sure.

My ankle hurts a little.

A: I really apologize. I was walking too fast, and I wasn’t watching where I was going. I didn’t mean to trip you.

B: I know you didn’t, but I think my ankle might be sprained.

A: Oh, no.

Here, let me help you up. We should go to the hospital.

6

A: Where were you last night?

B: I was home studying. Why?

A: You were supposed to meet me at the movies last night.

B: Oh, no! I forgot! I’m sorry.

A: I tried to call you, but I kept getting your voicemail.

B: I’m so sorry. Unfortunately, I lost my phone yesterday.