Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Aziz
I'm running 10 mins late, sorry!
No problem!
Aargh! Traffic is really bad. I'll be more than 10 mins late now, sorry again!!
It's OK, don't worry. I'm in the café already so it's fine
This is not my day! I'm here but can't find a place to park. I'm looking for a different car park. Not sure how long I'll be
OK, LMK when you find a place
I might get something to eat tho
Of course! I'll be as quick as I can
OK!
Found one! Be there in 10 mins
Well done! See you soon
Thx for waiting
Tips
1. You don't need to write complete sentences for text messages.
2. Use abbreviations like LMK (= let me know) or use emojis to save time writing.
3. You don't need to use full stops (.) at the end of messages.
4. Say how many minutes you think you'll need, e.g. I'm running 10 minutes late.
5. It’s good to say sorry and sorry again, but you don't need to say sorry in every message.
I always arrive on time and often a few minutes early. I respect other people's time
Seldom, I arrive class late. It's 15 mins late.
Usually I try to come to my work early but unfortunately I arrive late about 10 minutes
Usually i am on time, sometimes i late more or less 15 minutes
I normally show up for an appointment on time, I've always tried my best to be punctual all the time However, There are times I run a bit late for like 5 minutes.
Ok this time I try to be easy with you 😉😀
I'm usually late because the traffic is bad in my country, this is at Friends gatherings only, but in formal meetings, I arrive 15 minutes early
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
Hi, I usually arrived just in time in the date or meeting, but when I am late normally is for five minutes, so I say "Sorry, I Will be more than 5 mints".
I think is very important be punctual because that talk fine of you.
Are you usually on time or late? How many minutes is ‘late’ for you?
I usually on time i am almost never late.
No , I'm always try to be on time but most of time I arrive late as many reasons first and big reason is traffic very bad
. For me , 30 mins late most of time but if the matter is important I arrive on time