Making an apology and expressing regret

Greetings

A call to a friend A call to a business associate

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I. Express disagreement and give your reasons for the following.

1. The more we study, the less we know. 2. We are on the right track. 3. The prospects look hopeful. 4. I think John will be given a rise. 5. The resolution may be voted down. 6. It was all framed up. 7. She may be given the main part in the new play. 8. They will be happy. 9. Her decision is final.

II. Express agreement and give your reasons for the following.

1. She behaved very oddly. 2. It’s all for the best. 3. He’ll be none the worse for it. 4. One gets over things in time, you know. 5. No one will be able to replace him. 6. One can’t be good at everything. 7. She can’t do anything about it. 8. There is no reason why I cannot tell her the truth. 9. He may be right, after all.

Find English equivalents.

1. Вы правы. 2. Это само собой разумеется. 3. Напротив! 4. Трудно сказать. 5. Весьма вероятно. 6. Я уверен, причина в том, что… 7. Все как раз наоборот. 8. Этого нельзя отрицать. 9. Похоже на то. 10. Далеко не так. 11. Вряд ли. 12. В какой-то мере.

a) It’s hard to say. b) Looks like that. c) In a way. d) It’s just the other way around. e) Hardly. f) Right you are. g) On the contrary! h) That goes without saying. i) Most likely. j) There’s no denying it. k) I am sure the reason is that … l) Far from it.

Apologies, excuses and reqret (on the telephone)

Извинения, оправдания и сожаление

Приветствие

A. Hello, (John). It’s (Mary). B. Hello, (Mary). A. Look, you’re not busy, are you? B. No. It’s nice to hear from you.

A..(Mr. Richards)? This is (Mary Stack). B. Ah, good morning, (Miss Stack) A. I do hope I’m not disturbing you. B. Not at all. What can I do for you?

Извинение и выражение сожаления

A. I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can (make it (I doubt whether) to the party tonight) B. Oh, no! Oh, what a pity (a shame)! Oh, that’s a pity (a shame)!

A. I’m very sorry to say (Unfortunately) (I hope you’ll forgive me, but) B. Oh, dear. That’s a pity (a shame) I’m sorry to hear that

I won’t be able to (meet you this afternoon)

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