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Joy English · Level B1 · Universityjoy-english.com

Asking for an extension

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Understand a polite request and a condition.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

extension
Extra time to finish something.
essay
A short piece of writing on a subject.
hand in
To give work to a teacher.

Answer key

  1. Could I possibly have a few more days for my essay?“Could I possibly” is a very polite request.
  2. What is the reason for the delay?The stress in “delay” is on “lay”.
  3. I was sick for most of last week.The t of “most” is hardly heard.
  4. All right, you can hand it in next Wednesday.“Hand it in” means give it to the teacher. “Alright” is also accepted.
  5. Please send me a note from the health center.British “centre” is also accepted.

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