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 am usually more than 15 mins late for the line in school because my home is very far from the school. Igo by car and the traffic is really bad.
I am usually on time and 15 mins late is ok for me but more than 15 mins is considered late
Punction is really important to see how you are. You are always on time, this means you are a responsible person. Your on time arrivals make good impression on others. By this way you raise up your credit.
I usually try to be on time. But sometimes there could be unpredictable situations like traffic, so I can be late. And I can patiently wait for a person for about a half an hour, that's no problem. But when somebody arranges a meeting and then he or she is 'lating' more than three hours it irritates me!
I'm usually on time for meeting with my friends. But sometimes I can be late yet I pay attention that being late is not more than 10 mins.
I'm usually on time for my appointments.
And when it comes to talking abut being late, I guess 30 minutes is the limit.
I'm usually on time when I go to work or meet someone. For me, 10 minutes is too late and long enough for someone to wait
Usually I am a punctual person because I feel responsibility for my work. I was often late only in school.
I am a punctual person. I always do everything on time or go on time.I don't like to be kept waiting and 15 minutes is too late for me.
I am working in a private school. It is primary, junior high and high school. Shool name is TVK. Working on time is the best important order. I usually go to work on time.