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A noisy neighbour

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Understand a polite complaint and apology.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

bother
To annoy or interrupt someone.
turn down
To make something quieter.
appreciate
To be grateful for something.

Answer key

  1. Sorry to bother you, but your music is very loud.“Sorry to bother you” is a polite way to start a complaint.
  2. Oh, I didn't realize it was so late.British “realise” is also accepted.
  3. I have to get up early for work tomorrow.“Have to” sounds like “haf-tuh”.
  4. Of course, I'll turn it down right away.“Turn it down” means make it quieter.
  5. Thanks, I really appreciate it.In “appreciate” the c sounds like sh.

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