Conversations 10 - Excerpt

Listen again to part of the conversation then answer the question.

It’s about my term paper. I, uh, I know it’s due next Monday, but, um, I was hoping. I don’t think I can get it done by then. Could I please turn it in by the end of next week instead? I have a really good excuse.

Oh I’m sure you do! I’ve been teaching 33 years. Do you know how many excuses I’ve heard? “My dog ate my paper.” “My roommate had a party so I couldn’t concentrate.” “I have seven papers due on the same day!” “I went home to see my parents and my car broke down.” My favorite was a student who told me she “forgot” all about her term paper until the day before it was due. It’s amazing she remembered to come to class.