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A 'r ctice the ways we report bad news and ask for help or advice.

-,:= to tell you this, bu Could you please
recommend another hotel?
- :)rry to inform you that Can you
the flight has
-': l'iu nately, been canceled.
Would it be possible to (use your phone)?
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Do you know of (any internet cafes nearby)?

t E ': I B woftx Report a piece of bad news to your partner. Your partner will ask for help or advice.
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r nlortunately, your passport has expired.
: ) 'i. nol \X/ould it be possible to...?

"* Listeninffi

0 q - sten to people give bad news and ask for help or advice. Then number the people's problems in the

:,'Cer that you hear the conversations.
'r' The speaker missed her flight. -- c. The hotel doesn'r have any vacancies.
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r. The speaker's credit card was stolen. d. The speaker's luggage was damaged.
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1lt, B .isten again. Write down on a piece of paper how each person's problem was solved.
t: : R o U P IEGRK Discuss how each person's problem was solved. Do you think they were

good solutions?

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A ''t'rrite down four possible problems that people might have while they are travelling.

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fE tA lR WGXK Share your problems above with your partner. Then take

turns reporting bad news and asking for help or advice.