1 In pairs, look at the behaviours in Exercise 2. Discuss why they are inappropriate at school.
Students’ own answers
2 Listen and say which of these situations happen in the class.
1 ✓ arriving late for class
2 ✓ copying information from the Internet
3 running in the corridor
4 not wearing the correct school uniform
5 ✓ not handing in homework/projects on time
6 eating in class
3 Study the Speaking box. Listen again and tick the expressions you hear. Then complete the sentences below with 1–3 words.
1 Ziad I’m sorry that I didn't tell you.
2 Hani Sorry, Miss I didn't mean to be late.
3 Fadi Sorry, Miss, It was my fault. . It was an accident.
Teacher Oh, never mind.
4 Hani I’m so sorry!
I completely forgot.
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SPEAKING | Apologising |
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Saying sorry ✓ Sorry! □ I’m really sorry. □ I’m so sorry □ I’m sorry that I (didn’t) … □ Sorry about that. □ It was my fault. Explaining □ It was stupid/wrong of me. □ I (completely) forgot. □ I didn’t mean to … □ I did it by mistake. □ It was an accident. Accepting an apology □ Never mind. □ That’s OK/alright. □ Don’t worry about it. □ It can happen to anyone. |
4 Listen to four dialogues. Write down the expressions the speaker uses to accept the apology in each situation 1–4.
1 That’s OK!
2 It can happen to anyone.
3 Never mind!
4 Don’t worry about it.
5 In pairs, role-play the situations. Take turns to tell your partner why you’re angry, listen to his/her apology, and accept it.
1 You arranged to meet your partner on Saturday. You waited 20 minutes but he/she didn’t appear.
2 Your partner took your English textbook home by mistake and you couldn’t do your homework.
3 Your partner is playing music very loud on his/her phone speaker. You can’t concentrate on your work.
4 During a game of basketball, your partner hit you in the face with the ball.
A Where were you on Saturday? I waited 20 minutes.
B Sorry. I completely forgot.
A OK, don’t worry about it.
6 REFLECT | Society In groups, answer the questions.
1 The British say sorry very often. Is this true of people in your country?
2 Is it easy to say sorry or admit you’re wrong?
3 Did you ever say something was your fault when it wasn’t?
4 When is it OK not to accept an apology?
Students’ own answers
Workbook
1 Listen and repeat the phrases. How do you say them in your language?
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SPEAKING | Apologising |
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SAYING SORRY Sorry! I’m really sorry. I’m sorry that I stepped on your foot. I’m sorry that I didn't take notes. Sorry about that. It was my fault.
EXPLAINING It was stupid/wrong of me. I (completely) forgot. I didn’t realise (that) it was so late. I did it by mistake. It was an accident
ACCEPTING AN APOLOGY Never mind. That’s OK/alright. Don’t worry about it. It can happen to anyone |
2 Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from the box.
أكمل الجمل بكلمات وعبارات من المربع
| about that an accident completely forgot fault mistake realise really sorry that stupid |
1 Sorry, everyone. It was my fault. It was stupid of me to kick the other player.
2 I’m really sorry. It wasan accident. I kicked the ball towards the wall, but it hit the window.
3 Oh no! completely forgot I that it was your birthday!
4 Are you OK? Sorry about that. I didn’t realise you were standing there
5 Sorry! I wrote 5.30 instead of 3.30 by mistake and you missed the match because of me!
6 I’m sorry I didn’t come to see you. I was very busy.
3 Match responses a–f with apologies 1–6 from Exercise 2.
a □ Don’t worry about it. I forgot your birthday too, remember? 3
b □ That’s OK. They didn’t play anyway because it started to rain. 5
c □ Don’t worry about it. I can fix it. 2
d □ Never mind. It doesn’t hurt. 4
e □ That’s OK. It can happen to anyone. Luckily, we won the match. 1
f □ That’s alright – I know you’ve got a lot of work to do. 6
4 Choose the correct responses to complete the mini-conversations.
1 Malak Hi everyone. I’m really sorry I’m late. I didn’t realise the meeting was this morning.
Hala _____We started without you.
a Never mind. b It was your fault. c I completely forgot.
2 Amer Hey! That’s my sandwich!
Imad Oh._____
Amer That’s alright. I’m not really hungry.
a Really? That’s interesting!
b Don’t worry about it.
c Sorry about that.
3 Mum Hey, the door isn’t locked.
Habib ______I forgot to lock it when I went out.
Mum I hope nothing’s missing.
a Awesome! b It’s my fault. c I didn’t realise it was locked.
4 Lama I’m sorry, Dad._________ to leave your umbrella on the bus.
Dad Don’t worry about it. It can happen to anyone. I left it on the bus once myself.
a I completely forgot
b It was stupid of me
c I don’t think it’s bad