LESSON
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
1
Call in late
GET READY TO WATCH
Biata is calling in late to work. Have you ever had to
call someone to say you would be late? What was
your reason?
WATCH
Watch the video. Circle the correct answers.
1.
Why is Biata late?
a.
Her car won’t start.
b.
There is a lot of traffic.
c.
She missed the bus.
2.
When does Biata think she can be at work?
a.
by 9 o’clock
b.
by 10 o’clock
c.
by 11 o’clock
3.
What does Ida ask Biata to do?
a.
work extra hours
b.
cover for Jimmy
c.
drive carefully
4.
What does Biata have to do at work later?
a.
go to a meeting for Ida
b.
take notes about the accident
c.
make plans with Bay Side
CONVERSATION
A
Watch part of the video. Complete the conversation.
Biata:
Hi Ida, it’s Biata.
Ida:
Oh, good morning, Biata.
Biata:
Good morning. I’m
,
but I’m afraid I’m going to be a little late today.
Ida:
Oh? Is everything okay?
Biata:
Yes, everything is fine. I’m just stuck in traffic.
I haven’t moved in ten minutes.
Ida:
Oh, I see.
Biata:
It looks like there was an accident or something.
Ida:
OK. Well,
for letting
me know. How soon do you think you’ll be here?
Biata:
I think by 10 o’clock.
B
Listen and repeat.
C
PAIRS
Practice the conversation. Use your own names.
D
PAIRS
Make similar conversations. Use other reasons for being late.
GROUPS OF 3
Do you think Biata acted appropriately in her situation? Explain why or why not.
When an employee is late, what does he or she need to do?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Pronouns, and contractions with a
pronoun, are usually unstressed.
Listen and repeat. Notice the
short, weak pronunciation of the
contractions with
be
and
will
.
I’m
sorry, but
I’m
afraid
I’m
going to
be a little late today.
How soon do
you
think
you’ll
be here?
I’ll
be there as soon as
I
can.
Pronunciation Note
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UNIT 2
