New World Lesson 7 Excuses, Excuses

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O Beginner: What are the most commoncomplaints parents have about theirchildren? What are the most commonexcuses children give to their parents?

My son/daughter does not _________I cant, because______

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Advanced:What complaints do you have

about your family members? What

complaints does your family have about

you? What excuses do you give when

someone in your family complains about

something to you?


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Beginner Advanced

O Complaints

O Excuses

O Mess

O Noise

O Neighbor

O Busy

O Complaints

O Apologize

O Make an apology

O Give an excuse

O Do a favor

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Beginner

O Complaints

O Excuses

O Mess

O Noise

O Neighbor

O Busy

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Advanced

O Complaints

O Apologize

O

Give an excuse

O Do a favor

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Ms. Gray: Tom, I asked to put away your books and mow the lawn, and youdidnt do anything.

O Tom: Sorry Mom, but I have been doing homework in my room

O Ms. Gray: You said the same yesterday when I asked you to take out the

garbage. I hope you are not lying.

O Tom: No Mom, Im not lying. Im telling you the truth. I have been workingvery hard these days to get good grades.

O Ms. Gray: Im going to ask your teacher. If you arent telling the truth you

wont go to Ginas party.

O Tom: Mom! I promise Ill help you with the chores after I finish all my exams

and hand in all my assignments at school, but please let me go toGinas party

O Ms. Gray: Ok, I trust you

O Tom: Thanks Mom

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O Lynn: What are your plans for tonight, Mike?

O Mike: Im going to stay at home and watch a movie

O Lynn: Do you want to go bowling?

O Mike: Id love to, but I cant. I have to babysit my little nephew Jim. My sister

and her husband are having dinner with some friends.

O Lynn: I thought you said youd just stay in and watch a movie

O Mike: Thats right; Im going to stay at home, babysitting little Jim while

watching a movie.

O Lynn: Well, what about going to the Circus Caf next Friday? I have heard they

have live music every Friday .

O Mike: That would be great Lynn, but Im afraid I cant. I have to hand in an

important paper next Monday in Ms. Andersons class and I want to

start working on it this Friday and finish it before Sunday.

O Lynn: Ok, Im going to ask Jessica what their plans are. See you soon, Mr.

Excuses.

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Advanced: Do you think Mike should haveaccepted Lynns invitation?

O What would you have done if you were Mike?

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Beginner: Do you think

Tom was lying? Why?

Yes, he was/No, he was not

Because he __________________


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On the phone

O Lauren:Hi Sasha, its me Lauren. How are you?

O Sasha: Hi Lauren. Im fine, thank you.

O Lauren: Great! I was wondering if you (could/would) mind

taking care of my dog Bingo this weekend. I need to

travel to Guadalajara and nobody will be home to feed

it.

O Sasha: Hmm I (m/is/are)afraid I(cant/wont). Im working the

whole weekend.

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Lauren: Please! I (ll/am) promise it will just be this time.O Sasha: Sorry Lauren, but I cant. Why (dont/wont) you ask

Anna? I think she is free this weekend.

O Lauren: Oh good! I (ll/am)call her. Thanks.

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O Student: Your teacher asked you to carry out a final project. You and

your friends decided to do one part of the task individually.

You were supposed to collect some pictures for a poster and

look for some information related to pollution. Unfortunately,

your computer broke down and you couldnt gather the

information requested. Your friends got angry with you andasked you to talk to the teacher about the problem and ask him

for a second chance to hand in the project.

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Teacher: You asked your students to do a final project. One team did not

follow the instructions and decided to divide the work. One of

the students in that team had problems with his computer

and lost the information you requested. He needs to talk to

you because the whole team is going to fail.


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O Beginner: What excuses

can you make for not

accepting an invitation?

O I am sorry but I ______

O I would like to, but I ______

O I have to go to _______

O I cannot, I _______

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Advanced:How good are you at apologizing?When apologizing, do you admit your mistake,

give an excuse , or make an offer or promise?


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O Tell the truth vs. Tell lies

O Accept vs. Refuse

O Excuse vs. Apology

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O Beginner

O AdvancedOffer(noun) vs. Promise(noun)

Request vs. Order


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O Beginner: How do you feel

after you give an excuse?

Why?

I feel ______ because ______

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Advanced: When someone asks

you an unusual favor, do you

accept? What are some of thecommon excuses you give when

someone asks you unusual

favors?


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Do you have any questions about

todays class before you go?

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