Practice in communication
(Complaint and Apology/Excuse)
*10.4.1.Read and try to remember:
Here are some ways of expressing your dissatisfaction with someone or something.
A. (complaint) B. (apology/excuse)
1. I bought these gloves here. 1. Yes, I know but...
When I got home there was 2. I'm sorry...
a hole in them. Look! 3. Sorry, there's no-
2. I don't think this fish is fresh, thing I can do about
3. There's no hot water in my room. it, I'm afraid.
A. 1. I (really) don't think that's good enough.
2. It/that (just) won't do.
3. That's no excuse.
4. You can't expect me to...
10.4.2. A friend complains that you:
1. never write to him or her.
2. were very rude to him/her.
3. tell lies.
4. still owe him/her 10 dollars.
Excuse yourself. Your friend doesn't accept your apology.
10.4.3. Suppose you are a landlady or landlord. One of your guests:
1. comes in late every night.
2. leaves all the lights on.
3. makes a lot of noise.
4. listens to loud pop music on the radio.
5. leaves the front door open.
Complain to him/her about these habits. He/ she will find excuses which you do not accept.
General understanding
10.5.1.Read the text. Try to understand it and be ready to answer the questions.
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