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One more handy and not too offensive expression is „Bother!‟

A word that you might hear in similar contexts, but which some people
might find a bit offensive is „damn!‟

Again, this is only for informal situations and some people might be a
bit offended by the word, so do be careful about how you use it.

By the Way…

If you are teased, you are expected to reply kindly, with good humor. Such
self-confidence will increase an Australian‟s respect for you. They do not
admire a passive attitude.

Let‟s Practice

Rehearsal One

You will hear a conversation and then write down what makes them annoyed.

No Things Annoying

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Rehearsal Two

In pairs, create short dialogues based on the following situations. Then, act them out
with your partner.

Situations

1. You find it difficult to get a scholarship because there are many unnecessary
requirements that you should complete. You find it annoying.
2. One of your friends forgets to return back your cassette. He has kept it for more
than one month. You feel that it is annoying.
3. You are annoyed because in a test you hear many hand phones ringing.

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