Unit 11

Apologize

Conversation 1

A : Jack ! You've really done it this time .

B : What? What happened?

A : I told you to get this consignment out last week . We can't very well run a light bulb conference without any light bulbs , can we ? What am I going to do with you ?

B : Please , give me one more chance . I'll never let it happen again . I'm very sorry .

A : Well , I guess I could give you one more chance , but this is the last time . In the meantime , I hear that Tom who normally does night shift is taking three weeks' vacation , Can you think of anyone who B : would be willing to work nights while he is gone?

A : Um , me ?

B : Bingo !

Conversation 2

A : Hello, Bobby ,It seems that I can't arrive at your home by 12 o'clock.

B : What happened? We're all expecting you , Hans , Dick , Archie...

A : I'm so sorry , I've been held up by the damn traffic jam for half an hour . I'd have arrived but for that.

B : I see. Where are you now, Li?

A : Thirty meters ahead is the Waterloo Bridge .

B : It's not far away from home, It's -let me see – about 20minutes'walk , Can you walk here?

A : I've thought of that , but what can I do with my car? If only I had taken a taxi !

B : That's too bad , But don't worry . We'll put off dinner till one o'clock .

A : I'm so terribly sorry to keep you waiting .

B : It doesn't matter . Bye .

A : Bye.

Conversation 3

A : Hi .

B : Hi, May, Hi , Ken I hate to bring this up, but that new stereo ,system you got ...

A : Yeah?

B : You were playing it very late last night .

A : Yeah?

B : It kept me awake .

A : Oh, I'm sorry .

B : It kept me awake a couple of hours.

A : I'm so sorry , I .. I didn't realize it was that loud.

B : It was that loud, and it was pretty late, and check with Mary if you don't believe me .

A : It's true . It was a bit loud .

B : I'm very sorry . I didn't realize it . I promise I'll keep it down in the future.

A : Oh, it's no problem . It's OK. You know , it only happened once.

B : I am glad we've straightened everything out .

Conversation 4

A : We can't wait any longer...

B : (Rushing in )I'm terribly sorry to be so late. I had an article...

A : You'll knock yourself out the way you've worked . Why don't you slow down ?

B : I can't afford to .

A : All right . Now that everybody's here. Shall we be getting started ?Miss Lin , are you ready ?

B : Yes , thanks . Before I start , I'd like to thank Professor Smith for all his help in giving me unlimited access to his research materials.

A : Excuse me , Miss Lin . Would you mind speaking up , please? I can't hear you very well .

B : Sorry , I'll try to speak louder .

Conversation 5

A : You shouldn't have told her the truth . What can we do now?

B : I'm sorry , It's all my fault .

A : You are always like this . I've told you many times not to tell her .

B : Sorry , I had no intention.

A : It's too late to say sorry no . Oh , what am I going to do ?

B : I know I was an idiot , But if there is anything I can do to make up , Please do tell me .

Conversation 6

A : Why , Tom? It's five to six already and you are still writing here .

B : So what ?Are we going anywhere ?

A : Yes , have you forgotten ? We have arranged to go to Mary's to watch some videos tonight .

B : Oh , I'm sorry I forgot all about it . Well, can I take a rain check ?

A : What's the matter with you ? You are the one that persuaded all of us to go there.

B : I'm terribly sorry , Rose .But I have to finish this paper by tomorrow or professor Martin will kill me .

Conversation 7

A : Excuse me for being late , Jack . I was held up by traffic.

B : That's all right , Mary , Come in and join us .

A : Jack , I don't know how to say this , but I dropped the birthday cake on my way here and bought another one , I'm so sorry .

B : Oh , You should have been more careful. That cake was my design. I've told Tom about it .

A : I'm sorry to have given you so much trouble. I'll explain to him .

Conversation 8

A : Jane , would you listen to me for a moment? I've come to apologize for my rudeness yesterday . Would you forgive me ?

B : Well , it's not all your fault . I shouldn't have given you so much pressure.

A : No, it's all my fault . I'm so sorry .

B : Never mind . I know you were very upset then. I'm sorry I shouted at you .

A : It doesn't matter. I know you wanted to help me .