UNIT 6

SPEAKING: ask for and give advice

Esther: You look upset, Núria. What's the matter?

Núria: Nothing. I don't want to talk about it.

Esther: Come on. What's up?

Núria: Well, I've just got this nasty text message from a guy in my class. What should I do, Esther?

Esther: Well, wharever you do, don't reply. That's for sure.

Núria: Right.

Esther: And I think you should show it to your teacher.

Núria: Are you sure?

Esther: Yes, definitely. Don't worry, I'm sure everything will be OK.

Núria: Yes, you're right. Thanks, Esther.

Speaking 4

Apologize and explain:

Núria: Esther, What's going on?

Esther: What's the matter? What have I done?

Núria: Look at the time. Have you been up all night?

Esther: Sorry, Núria. I didn't mean to. I didn't realize that it was morning.

Núria: Esther, you know I don't like it when you spend so much time on the internet.

Esther: Well, it hasn't happened before.

Núria: Lucy! It's the third time that you've spend all night online!

Esther: OK. Listen, I'm really sorry. Dono't worry. It won't happen again, I promise.

Núria: I hope you're right. Well'se.

Speaking 3

OFFER AND ASK FOR HELP


Núria: A barbecue was great idea, Esther.

Esther: Yes, thanks. I'm looking forward to it.


Núria: Have we got everything?


Esther: Well, we've got enough food, but there isn't much to drink.


Núria: Shall I get a few cartons of juice or something? There's a shop near here.

Esther: Would you mind?


Núria: No, that's fine.

Esther: Thanks. Lucy. Could you get a bag of ice too? And we need a bag for the rubbish.


Núria: OK, no problem. I'll see what they've got.