Which expressions: A ask for an opinion or information? B do you say before you ask someone to do something? C ask someone to do something? Work in groups, A and B. Imagine you’re abroad, either on holiday or doing a work placement. Choose one of the following situations or your own idea. ■■ a cottage in the countryside ■■ a resort by the sea ■■ receptionist in a Spanish hotel ■■ sales assistant in a charity shop What kinds of things could go wrong? Make a list of five things. Example: bad weather, not enough warm clothes, losing the key to the shop, … You’re going to have a conversation about the things that have gone wrong. Think about what to say. Example: It would have been better to … If I’d known, I wouldn’t have … You could have … Work in A/B pairs. Take turns to make a phone call and tell your friend about the things that have gone wrong. What did you decide to do next? Example: A: When we got there, it was freezing! B: What? Didn’t you check the weather forecast? A: No, I know I should have checked. B: So, what did you do? A: We bought some warm clothes and went hiking instead of swimming. Have you ever been in situations like these? What did you do? Tell your stories to a different partner. d Speaking 16 a b c 17 a b Listen again. What are Steve, Debbie and Ahmed talking about in sentences 1–5? 1 You could’ve told me sooner. 2 It would’ve been better to tell me the first time it happened. 3 I should’ve known better. 4 If you’d asked me, I could’ve told you … 5 If I’d known that Debbie would get so rude, I’d have rung. Can you think of different words or expressions to replace better in sentence 2? Example: It would have been more sensible to … Listen to Steve and Debbie talking about Ahmed and complete the sentences below. Vocabulary Evaluating past actions 15 a b c 5i233g 59 Steve: Debbie (1) ? (2) stepping into my office? Could I have a word with you about Ahmed? Debbie: Oh no, not him again! Steve: I’m afraid so. (3) try and work things out with him? Debbie: Me? What have I done wrong? (4) why he gets special treatment? Steve: I should have told you before, but he is the son of one of our most important business partners from the United Arab Emirates. Debbie: Oh I see … You could have told me that. 116 Language skills Extras Explore 9 Living and working together Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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