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Phoning a Friend to Change Plans
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You are supposed to meet your friend Selin at the cinema, but you are running late. You phone her to explain and to suggest another plan.
Partner: "Hello? Oh, hi! Are you on your way?"
Your turn: Apologise and explain that you are still at your grandmother's house.
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Model answer: Hi, Selin. I'm really sorry, but I'm still at my grandmother's house, and I'm going to be late.
Partner: "That's okay, but the film starts at six thirty. Will you make it?"
Your turn: Say you probably won't, and suggest the later film.
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Model answer: I don't think so. How about the nine o'clock film instead, if there is one?
Partner: "Hmm, nine is a bit late for me because I have school tomorrow. What about tomorrow afternoon?"
Your turn: Agree, and suggest a time and a place to meet.
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Model answer: Tomorrow afternoon is fine. Shall we meet outside the cinema at four?
Partner: "Perfect. See you then, and don't be late this time!"
Your turn: Promise to be on time and say goodbye.
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Model answer: I promise I'll be there early. See you tomorrow, bye!
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