21世纪大学英语综合教程unit2听力部分.pptVIP

Unit 2 listening and Speaking The language for making and responding to an apology Instructor: An apology is an expression of regret for a mistake, a fault, causing trouble or even pain __________ . It’s good form to make an apology_______________ .A prompt and proper apology invites forgiveness. Failure to _______ tends to cause embarrassment, or even argument or hostility. It’s also decent behavior to respond to an apology _____________ . To forgive is a virtue . The practice of making an apology is highly appreciated____________. There are ways of making an apology: ---Excuse me for_____________________. ---I’m really sorry for ___________. ---I’m terribly sorry to___________. ---I’m awfully sorry (that) I have_____________________. ---I apologize for _______________. ---I’m afraid I seem to have ___________________. ---I owe you an apology for__________. ---I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to ______________. ---I was really quite unintentional. ---I hope you excuse me. Li Ming: How come you look so upset, Wang Ying? ________________? Wang Ying: Where were you yesterday? I kept ___________on your cell phone all afternoon. But when I called, I only heard “ The power is off.” __________ you had to do that? Li Ming: Uh, tell you what. I was attending ____________________ given by a well-Known professor, so I had to __________. No wonder you couldn’t ________. Wang Ying: I see. You know what yesterday was? It was my birthday! Li Ming: Oh, ___________________to have forgotten your birthday! I hope you ___________. Wang Ying: That’s all right. I can understand. Li Ming: I’ll ______________ it. Wang Ying: No problem. Let’s forget it. Li Ming: Really, sorry about it. Wang Ying: Come on, ________. Have you ever heard __________“Love means not ever having to say you’re sorry”? Li Ming: Aha! OK, OK. Agent: Good morning. Your ticket, please? And set your suitcase upright so I can check it through. Passenger: _________. Agent: An