Functions & Video
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Expressing sympathy
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2.37 Watch or listen to the video. Why can’t Darsha see her grandma?
Harry Darsha
Harry Darsha
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Darsha
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Hi, Darsha. What’s wrong? You look upset. Well, it’s about that audition for the TV soap commercial. What’s happened? I did the audition, and I’ve just received a phone call from production. And…? And I’ve got the job. That’s amazing Darsha! But why are you so sad? Useful language Because I’ve already told my grandmother that I’ll be with her for her birthday, and it’s on the same day as the job! What’s wrong? Oh, that’s a pain. But it’s only a birthday, I’m sure she’ll What’s happened? understand. That’s a pain. I’m sure she’ll understand. It isn’t only ‘a birthday’ Harry, it’s her 90th birthday! It’s such an That’s terrible. important date! Poor you. You’re right, that’s terrible. She’ll be really disappointed if you I don’t know what you could do. don’t show up. I know. I don’t know what to do! Poor you. I really don’t know what you can do. I feel so miserable! I want that job, but I don’t want to let granny down! I’ve got an idea! Have you already bought her a present? No, I haven’t. Why? You could take her with you, and spending the day with you on set will be her birthday present! Yes! That’s a wonderful idea Harry! Thank you! I’m just surprised the idea came from you…
2.37 Watch or listen again. Answer the questions.
1 What is the audition for? 2 Did she get the job? 3 What happens on the same day of the job? 4 How old is Darsha’s grandmother going to be? 5 Has Darsha bought a present yet? 6 Is Darsha happy with Harry’s idea?
3 Read the following situations. React in an appropriate way.
1 Your friend is upset because she left her bag on the train. 2 Your boyfriend/girlfriend is ill and cannot go to the concert with you. 3 You want to break up with your boyfriend/ girlfriend and do not know how to tell him/her.
4 Role play Read the instructions and
perform the dialogue. Then swap roles.
Student A Student B looks worried. Ask why. React to what she/he says. Show sympathy. Suggest an alternative. Student B Your coach hasn’t called you in the school basketball team. Say how you feel. React to Student A’s suggestion. Thank Student A. 139