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Skill 57-B I’m afraid I can’t help you.

A. Fill in the blanks to complete the conversations.

•I’m not sure, but •Obviously •I’m afraid •Indeed

1. A: What’s that about? People are marching down the street.
B: it might be for women’s rights.

2. A: Can you finish that report by 6 p.m.?
B: I can’t finish it by today.

3. A: She looks so different. She didn’t have double eyelids before.
B: , she had plastic surgery.

1. A: Umm, the sushi here is really quite good. I wonder what kind of
4. A: I can support myself now.
fish this is.
B: , you’re old enough to support yourself.
B: I’m not sure, but it might be flounder.
2. A: Jin, are you busy right now? Could you do me a favor? B. Translate into English.
B: I’m afraid I can’t help you. I’ve got some problems of my own to
1. 확실하진 않지만 내일은 비가 그칠 거예요.
deal with.
I’m not , but tomorrow.
3. A: Gosh, that guy on the drum can’t play in rhythm.
2. 분명히 그는 출근하지(come to work) 않았어.
B: Obviously, he doesn’t practice much.
, he didn’t .
4. A: I don’t get it, Harry. Why do so many Asian women go under the knife?
B: I have no clue. But plastic surgery is very popular indeed. C. Answer the question.

 What is the point of this lesson? Listen to your teacher. A: Can you come to work next Sunday?
B: I’m afraid , because .

[Softening the way of speaking] D. Your friend is planning to open a coffee shop, but there are already a lot in your area. You
•I’m not sure, but… •I’m afraid don’t think that it is a good idea. Share your opinions about it.
[Emphasizing the way of speaking]
•obviously •indeed

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