Dialogue
A: Those people in front of us are making so much
noise. Its so inconsiderate!
B: Dont worry about it; it’s not such a big deal.
A: Oh… I cant hear a thing! Excuse me, can you
keep it down?
C: Sure, sorry ’bout that!
A: Someones phone is ringing!
B: Honey, I think its your phone. Did you forget to
switch it off?
A: Oh, no! Youre right. Thats so embarrassing!
C: Do you mind keeping it down? Im trying to
watch a movie here!
Explain
Key Vocabulary:
inconsiderate — Adjective not thinking of the feelings of other people; not thoughtful
not such a big deal — phrase not a big problem
can’t hear a thing — phrase unable to hear
keep it down — phrase be quiet
switch off — phrase turn offff
do you mind —phrase could you please
Example：
keep it down
Voice: Example one.
A: Excuse me, do you mind keeping it down? It’s after midnight.
B: Okay, I’m sorry.
Voice: Example two.
C: I’m trying study! Do you mind keeping it down?
Voice: Example three.
D: Do you mind keeping it down? I’m trying to watch the game
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not such a big deal.
Voice: Example one.
A: I can’t get these files due by tomorrow.
B: It’s Okay. It’s not such a big deal.
Voice: Example two.
C: Uh, I’m really sorry, I’m gonna be ten minutes late for the meeting.
D: It’s not such a big deal; Peter and ??? are late too.
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can’t hear a thing
Voice: Example one.
A: What’s going on in there?
B: I don’ know; I can’t hear a thing.
Voice: Example two.
C: What? I’m sorry, this music is too loud; I can’t hear a thing.
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do you mind.
Voice: Example one.
A: Do you mind holding my coat for me?
Voice: Example two.
B: Oh, I forgot my wallet. Do you mind paying for dinner?
Voice: Example three.
C: Do you mind turning off your phone?
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