Section 4 Excuses for Being Late

Section 4 Excuses for Being Late

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- be late = be late for school = I come to my office late today.

- be in one's office on time = make on time

- rush hour = I'm stuck in rush hour traffic.

- break down = be out of order

- have a bad cold = I got a cold. = I caught a cold.

- get injured = I got injured in my leg.

- miss = miss the bus

- take + time = It takes more than 30 minutes.

B : Key Sentences

- I'm late because ( ). I have a bad cold. my car is broke down.

I was stuck in traffic. I missed the subway.

C : Key Dialog

- I'm afraid I'll be late by about 10 minute. = Do you mind if I ask the reason?

- My car is broke down. = I hope it's not a major problem.

- I missed the subway. = hmm, What time can you get to the office?

- Why haven't you shown up yet? = I apologize for that. I have a bad cold.

- I'm sorry to be late. I overslept. = How dare you! Take a taxi and get here right away.

- It took more than 30 minutes by taxi. = You'd better not take a taxi during rush hour.

- Tardiness is not tolerated in this office anymore. = I apologize. I'll be in the office on time.

D : Office Talk

- I'm afraid to say this , but I'm going to be late for work today.

= Everyone in the meeting room has been waiting for you. You must give us a good reason.

- I'm tide up in rush hour traffic. = Hmm....When can you get to work?

- About 30 minutes from now on. I see. You'd better get ready for work as early as possible.

E : Futher Study

( Strict policy)

- If you're tardy by a total of more than 200 minutes at the end of the year, you can't -----.

(get a rase./ get a profit- share bonus./ get a promotion)

(Minor Policy)

- You should put 500 won in the piggy bank as a tardiness fine.

- You should write a report.

- You will be given a verbal warning.