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Useful Phrases and Sentences Here are some polite ways to ask for what you want:
When you are happy with the answer, you can say: That would be great. Is that the best you can do? Great. You’ve been very helpful. <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--> |
Write 4 (polite) questions that you can ask a travel agent when you are booking a ticket. 1. __________________________________________________? 2. __________________________________________________? 3. __________________________________________________? 4. __________________________________________________? Write 4 (polite) responses to the travel agent’s sentences (look on the previous page if you need help): Travel agent: If you travel in a tour group, you can get 50% off! Response: ___________________________________ Travel agent: There’s a flight that leaves at 4:00 in the morning. Response: ___________________________________ Travel agent: Okay, I booked the ticket for you. You’re all done! Response: ___________________________________ Travel agent: The cheapest flight we have is $9,000. |
Idioms – B
Back to square one - start over; back to the beginning
Bark up the wrong tree - Looking for information in the wrong place; asking the wrong person Be careful what you wish for - When you wish (or hope) for something, it may not be as good as you think – there may be negative consequences that you hadn’t thought of. Beggars can’t be choosers - If you beg (or ask) for a thing or a favor, then you shouldn’t complain about what you get.
Better late than never - It’s better to do something late than to not do it.
Better safe than sorry - It’s better to be cautious (careful) than to take a risk that you might regret. Bite your tongue! - Don’t say something that might be rude or inappropriate – keep the words in your mouth, and don’t let them out! Break a leg! - This is a (funny) way to say “Good luck” – we usually say it to someone before a performance or contest.
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Idiom Advice
Using the idioms, give advice to these people:
Tom: I really want to drive to my girlfriend’s house, but there’s a typhoon right now and it’s quite dangerous outside.
Advice:_________________________________________________
Julie: My brother is so mean! He just kicked me and threw water in my face! I hope he gets hit by a car!
Advice:_________________________________________________
Iris: Mom, can I have 20 dollars? Mom: Absolutely not. Iris: Pleeeeeease! I need to buy a new cell phone! Mom: No way. Iris: But Mommmm. . . all my friends have new cell phones! Mom: Too bad.
Advice to Iris_____________________________________________________
Now, look at the advice given, and think of a situation that would cause someone to give that advice:
William: _______________________________________________
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Advice: It’s better late than never!
Rita: _________________________________________________
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Advice: Break a leg!
David: ________________________________________________
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Advice: Bite your tongue!
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